MI HB5949

Establishes early voting beginning on the second Saturday before election day through the Sunday before election day, with polling places open at least 8 hours each day.

Requires each city or township to provide early voting at one or more designated polling places, with option to share facilities with other municipalities or contract with county clerks.

Changes election day polling hours language from "shall be opened" to "must open" at 7 a.m. and remain continuously open until 8 p.m., maintaining requirement to allow all voters in line at closing time to vote.

Requires poll books for early voting to be divided by date with separate records maintained for each day of the early voting period.

Directs city and township clerks to provide public notice of early voting dates, times, and locations at least 60 days before elections, with Secretary of State providing technical assistance to clerks.