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MI HB4478
Bill
Status
4/17/2014
Primary Sponsor
Andy Schor
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AI Summary
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Defines "physical disability" in election law by referencing the definition in the adult foster care facility licensing act (1979 PA 218).
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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.
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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.
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Applies signature stamp alternative to voter applications, absent voter ballot applications, emergency absent voter ballot applications, and absent voter ballot return envelopes.
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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