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MI HB5723
Bill
Status
6/7/2016
Primary Sponsor
Henry Vaupel
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AI Summary
HB 5723 Summary
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Removes requirement for political parties to submit and print party vignettes (symbols/emblems) on election ballots statewide.
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Modifies ballot format to display political party names under candidate names instead of using separate party columns with vignettes.
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Eliminates vignette requirements for primary ballots, general election ballots, and new political party petitions.
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Repeals MCL 168.684 and 168.775 entirely and amends six election law sections to remove vignette-related language and procedures.
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Takes effect January 1, 2017.
Legislative Description
Elections; ballots; requirement of political party vignettes being printed on election ballots; remove. Amends secs. 283, 560a, 570, 685, 696 & 719 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.283 et seq.) & repeals secs. 684 & 775 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.684 & 168.775).
Elections: ballots
Last Action
Referred To Second Reading
12/7/2016