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MI SB1169
Bill
AI Summary
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Increases penalty for perjury under Michigan election law from a maximum fine of $1,000 and/or imprisonment up to 5 years to a maximum fine of $10,000 and/or imprisonment up to 5 years.
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Changes perjury conviction classification to a felony offense under the amended statute.
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Replaces outdated language regarding punishment discretion with explicit felony designation.
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Introduced June 6, 2012 by Senators Hunter, Whitmer, Anderson, Gleason, Bieda, Johnson, Gregory, Warren, Hopgood, Hood, Young, and Smith.
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Referred to the Committee on Local Government and Elections.
Legislative Description
Elections; offenses; penalty imposed for perjury; increase. Amends sec. 936 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.936).
Elections, offenses
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Local Government And Elections
6/6/2012