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MI HB5790

Bill

Status

Introduced

9/10/2014

Primary Sponsor

Rudy Hobbs

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Origin

House of Representatives

97th Legislature

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • Mandates landlords provide tenants with a voter registration application form upon occupancy.

  • Requires landlords to notify tenants that election information and further registration information is available on the Michigan Secretary of State's website.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Elections And Ethics9/10/2014

Full Bill Text

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