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MI HB5288
Bill
Status
3/10/2022
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Beeler
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AI Summary
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Prohibits applicants from using digital or electronic signatures on absent voter ballot applications; requires physical signatures only.
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Bars the Secretary of State, county/city/township clerks, organizations, and associated individuals from providing online absent voter ballot applications that do not require physical signatures.
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Expands methods for submitting absent voter ballot applications to include email and facsimile, in addition to mail and in-person delivery.
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Restricts distribution of absent voter ballot applications to no more than 75 days before an election.
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Removes references to villages as entities that can receive absent voter ballot applications, leaving only townships and cities.
Legislative Description
Elections: absent voters; use of a digital or electronic signature to sign an absent voter ballot application; prohibit. Amends sec. 759 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.759).
State agencies (existing): state
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Elections
3/15/2022