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MI SB1162

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/4/2014

Primary Sponsor

David Robertson

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Origin

Senate

97th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends MCL 777.11d to add 33 Michigan election law felonies to Chapter XVII sentencing guidelines, including violations under MCL Chapter 168.

  • Establishes felony classifications and statutory maximums for election crimes ranging from Class E (5-year maximum) to Class G (2-4 year maximum) offenses.

  • Covers election offenses including nominating petition fraud, false statements on election documents, absentee ballot tampering, voter bribery, ballot destruction, and false voter registration.

  • Takes effect only upon enactment of Senate Bill 1161 of the 97th Legislature.

Legislative Description

Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for certain Michigan election law violations; provide for. Amends sec. 11d, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.11d). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1161'14

Elections, offenses

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Local Government And Elections

12/4/2014

Committee Referrals

Local Government And Elections12/4/2014

Full Bill Text

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