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MI SB0757
Bill
AI Summary
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Allows clerks in cities/townships with population of 25,000+ to open absent voter ballot return envelopes and remove ballots from secrecy envelopes between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. on the day before the November 3, 2020 general election, with written notice to the Secretary of State and public posting of location and hours.
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Requires absent voter ballot secrecy envelope containers to be made of metal, plastic, fiberglass or similar tamper-resistant material and be capable of being sealed, with approval by the Secretary of State before sale to cities/townships.
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Establishes requirements for absent voter ballot drop boxes including secure locking, prevention of ballot removal when locked, outdoor boxes must be bolted to ground with video monitoring in well-lit public areas, and only clerks or sworn staff authorized to collect ballots.
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Requires city/township clerks to notify electors within 48 hours if signatures on absent voter ballot applications or return envelopes do not match or are missing, by mail, telephone, or electronic mail.
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Permits absent voter counting board election inspectors to work in shifts on election day with no gaps between shifts and requires at least one inspector from each major political party present at all times.
Legislative Description
Elections: election officials; certain city and township clerks opening absent voter ballot return envelopes on the day before election day; authorize, allow precinct election inspectors to work in shifts, require notice to electors for mismatched or missing signatures on an absent voter ballot application or return envelope, and provide requirements for absent voter ballot drop boxes. Amends secs. 759, 761, 764a, 765, 765a & 765b of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.759 et seq.) & adds secs. 14b, 24k & 761d.
State agencies (existing): state
Last Action
Assigned Pa 0177'20 With Immediate Effect
10/7/2020