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MI HR0367

Resolution

Status

Introduced

12/21/2020

Primary Sponsor

Abraham Aiyash

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Origin

House of Representatives

100th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Recognizes Michigan county clerks, their staff, and election workers for administering the November 3, 2020 general election.

  • Acknowledges record voter turnout of 5.56 million Michigan voters, exceeding the previous 2008 record of 5.09 million.

  • Notes that 3.23 million voters (over half the total) cast absentee ballots, the first election allowing no-reason absentee voting and same-day registration in Michigan.

  • Recognizes election workers who risked their health and safety administering the election amid COVID-19 pandemic complications and logistical challenges.

  • Commends jurisdictions that counted and reported votes in a timely manner despite unprecedented operational constraints.

Legislative Description

A resolution to recognize all of the clerks, their staff, and election workers in Michigan who stepped forward to offer their service to administer a safe and successful November 3, 2020 general election.

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Elections And Ethics

12/21/2020

Committee Referrals

Elections And Ethics12/21/2020

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