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MI HB5790
Bill
Status
9/10/2014
Primary Sponsor
Rudy Hobbs
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AI Summary
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Requires landlords to provide tenants with voter registration information when a tenant takes possession of a rental unit, including how to register to vote and eligibility requirements.
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Mandates landlords provide tenants with a voter registration application form upon occupancy.
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Requires landlords to notify tenants that election information and further registration information is available on the Michigan Secretary of State's website.
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Directs the Secretary of State to post voter registration information and forms on its website in easily printable format, with a statement that printing expenses may be tax deductible.
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Establishes a civil infraction penalty of up to $1,000 for landlords who violate the voter registration information requirements.
Legislative Description
Housing; landlord and tenants; voter registration information for tenants; require owner to provide upon occupancy. Amends title & sec. 16 of 1972 PA 348 (MCL 554.616).
Housing, landlord and tenants
Last Action
Printed Bill Filed 09/11/2014
9/11/2014