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MI HB4478

Bill

Status

Passed

4/17/2014

Primary Sponsor

Andy Schor

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Origin

House of Representatives

97th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Defines "physical disability" in election law by referencing the definition in the adult foster care facility licensing act (1979 PA 218).

  • Allows voters unable to write or sign their name due to physical disability to execute voter registration applications and election documents by making a mark or using a signature stamp instead.

  • Permits the master file of voter registration cards to contain a mark or signature stamp for electors with physical disabilities who cannot write or sign their name.

  • Applies signature stamp alternative to voter applications, absent voter ballot applications, emergency absent voter ballot applications, and absent voter ballot return envelopes.

  • Effective immediately upon approval by the governor on March 28, 2014.

Legislative Description

Elections; voters; signature stamp; allow use of, define physical disability, and permit the legislature to provide the content of certain ballot questions. Amends secs. 32, 500 & 501 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.32 et seq.) & adds secs. 19 & 755a. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5254'14, HB 5255'14

Disabilities, other

Last Action

Assigned Pa 79'14 With Immediate Effect

4/17/2014

Committee Referrals

Local Government And Elections6/18/2013
Elections And Ethics3/19/2013

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