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MI HB6092

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

12/1/2016

Primary Sponsor

Winnie Brinks

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Origin

House of Representatives

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Increases penalty for perjury convictions under Michigan election law from a fine not exceeding $1,000 and/or imprisonment up to 5 years to a felony punishable by imprisonment up to 5 years and/or a fine up to $10,000.

  • Changes the characterization of election perjury from a discretionary offense to a felony.

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment.

Legislative Description

Elections; offenses; penalty imposed for perjury; increase. Amends sec. 936 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.936).

Elections: offenses

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 12/01/2016

12/6/2016

Committee Referrals

Elections12/1/2016

Full Bill Text

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