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MI SB0814

Bill

Status

Passed

5/8/2018

Primary Sponsor

David Robertson

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Origin

Senate

99th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Requires voters' names to appear on the qualified voter file registration list for their precinct to cast a ballot, unless they meet requirements under section 523a
  • Establishes that individuals appearing in the qualified voter file for their city, township, or school district are considered registered electors
  • Restricts placement of names in the qualified voter file to individuals who sign a registration application under penalty of perjury attesting they meet voter qualification requirements
  • Prohibits changes to the qualified voter file during the 7 days before an election through the day of the election
  • Repeals 9 obsolete voter registration sections and takes effect December 31, 2018

Legislative Description

Elections; registration; certain obsolete provisions in the Michigan election law related to voter registration; remove, and amend other provisions related to voter registration. Amends secs. 491, 492, 492a, 495, 497, 498, 500a, 500d, 500i, 501, 502, 503, 505, 506, 507a, 509o, 509p, 509r, 514, 516, 519, 520 & 521 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.491 et seq.) & repeals secs. 494, 497a, 500c, 500h, 500j, 507b, 509s, 517 & 522a of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.494 et seq.).

State agencies (existing): state

Last Action

Assigned Pa 0125'18 With Immediate Effect

5/8/2018

Committee Referrals

Elections And Ethics3/8/2018
Elections And Government Reform2/13/2018

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