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MI SB1197
Bill
Status
6/14/2012
Primary Sponsor
Vincent Gregory
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AI Summary
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Secretary of State shall automatically register to vote any person who meets elector qualifications under section 492 and receives an operator's or chauffeur's license or official state personal identification card.
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Automatic registration only applies to persons who indicate U.S. citizenship on their license or identification card application or renewal application.
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Person may decline automatic voter registration in writing using a form prescribed by the Secretary of State when applying for or renewing a driver's license or state ID card.
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Secretary of State shall add registered electors to the qualified voter file and forward their names to the appropriate city, township, or village clerk.
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Bill does not take effect unless two additional bills (Senate Bill No. ____ or House Bill No. ____ for requests 02439'11a and 02439'11b) are enacted into law.
Legislative Description
Elections; registration; automatic voter registration when receiving driver license or identification card; provide for. Amends 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.1 - 168.992) by adding sec. 493a.
State agencies (existing), state
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Local Government And Elections
6/14/2012