MI SB0294

Requires city and township boards of election commissioners to appoint at least 1 election inspector from each major political party and an equal number of inspectors from each party in each precinct, as nearly as possible.

Prohibits boards from appointing more than 2 election inspectors from one major political party for every 1 inspector from the other major political party in any precinct.

Allows county chairs of major political parties to challenge appointments within 4 business days based on qualifications, political party affiliation legitimacy, or missing declaration of affiliation documentation.

Requires city and township clerks to submit a report to the secretary of state within 10 days after an election if unable to appoint equal numbers of inspectors from each major political party in each precinct, detailing efforts made to achieve balanced representation.