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MI HB5669

Bill

Status

Passed

5/3/2018

Primary Sponsor

Aaron Miller

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Origin

House of Representatives

99th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Requires in-person voter registration applicants to present identification for election purposes, with option to sign affidavit if identification is not possessed.

  • Mandates registered voters present identification for election purposes before receiving a ballot at elections, with affidavit option available if identification is unavailable.

  • Expands definition of acceptable identification to include state and federal photo IDs, military cards, tribal IDs, and current student photo identification cards from Michigan high schools and accredited colleges.

  • Establishes provisional ballot procedures for individuals not listed on voter registration lists, including verification requirements within 6 days after election and documentation options for residence address confirmation.

  • Requires city and township clerks to verify provisional ballot eligibility using valid voter registration records or identification combined with current utility bills, bank statements, paychecks, or government documents.

Legislative Description

Elections; voting procedures; identification for election purposes; define. Amends secs. 2, 497c, 523, 523a, 761 & 813 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.2 et seq.).

State agencies (existing): state

Last Action

Assigned Pa 129'18 With Immediate Effect

5/3/2018

Committee Referrals

Elections And Government Reform3/20/2018
Elections And Ethics2/28/2018

Full Bill Text

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