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MI SB0274
Bill
AI Summary
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Allows individuals ages 16 to 17½ with a valid Michigan driver's license (graduated licensing status) or state ID card to preregister to vote at a Secretary of State office.
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Requires preregistrants to be U.S. citizens and creates a separate preregistration application form administered by the Secretary of State.
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Preregistration becomes active registration when the individual reaches 17½ years old, allowing them to vote at the first election after turning 18.
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Mandates the Secretary of State verify preregistrant information through the Social Security Administration death master file and multistate programs when the individual turns 17½ to identify deceased or relocated individuals.
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Requires city and township clerks to send voter identification cards to preregistrants at age 17½ and add them to the voter master file, unless the Secretary of State cancels their preregistration due to death or relocation.
Legislative Description
Elections: registration; preregistration to vote at age 16; provide for. Amends 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.1 - 168.992) by adding sec. 496a.
State agencies (existing): state
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Elections
3/24/2021