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MI HB5646
Bill
Status
5/3/2018
Primary Sponsor
Julie Calley
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AI Summary
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Secretary of State shall direct and supervise establishment and maintenance of a statewide qualified voter file as the official file for conducting all elections in Michigan.
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Individuals whose names appear in the qualified voter file for their city, township, or school district are considered registered voters, but names may only be added if the individual signs an application as prescribed.
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Secretary of State must use Social Security Administration's death master file at least monthly to update the qualified voter file and cancel registrations of deceased residents, with information made available to local clerks.
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Secretary of State may participate in multistate voter registration verification programs, but cannot participate in programs that require Michigan to adopt specific legislation or that have inadequate data security protections.
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Act became effective immediately upon approval by Governor on May 2, 2018.
Legislative Description
Elections; qualified voter file; maintenance of the statewide qualified voter file; require the secretary of state to check against the United States Social Security Administration's death master file and require the secretary of state to participate in multistate voter registration verification programs. Amends sec. 509o of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.509o).
State agencies (existing): state
Last Action
Assigned Pa 126'18 With Immediate Effect
5/3/2018