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MI HB4492
Bill
Status
9/30/2021
Primary Sponsor
Ann Bollin
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AI Summary
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Requires that publicly owned or controlled buildings (schools, fire stations, police stations) must be used as polling places unless not possible or convenient
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Permits use of buildings owned by tax-exempt organizations under Internal Revenue Code section 501(c) (excluding 501(c)(4), (5), (6)) as polling places if suitable public buildings are unavailable
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Allows polling places in residential facilities with 150+ residents age 62+, apartment buildings with 150+ residents, and privately owned clubhouses or conference centers within residential complexes, hotels, or parks if public buildings are not reasonably available
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Prohibits designation of any non-publicly owned building as a polling place if the owner is a sponsor of a political committee or independent committee, requiring a signed affidavit from building owners certifying compliance
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Requires 60-day notice before establishing, moving, or abolishing polling places except when necessary due to damage, destruction, or inaccessibility
Legislative Description
Elections: polling places; polling place locations; expand. Amends sec. 662 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.662).
Elections: voters
Last Action
Re-referred To Committee On Elections And Ethics
10/5/2021