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MI SB0303

Bill

Status

Vetoed

11/2/2021

Primary Sponsor

Tom Barrett

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Origin

Senate

101st Legislature

AI Summary

  • Requires voters to provide a driver's license number, state ID number, last 4 digits of Social Security number, or identification for election purposes when applying for absent voter ballots, or receive a provisional ballot requiring verification.

  • Prohibits state officials and election officials from sending absent voter ballot applications to electors unless the elector first requests one, and prohibits sending absent voter ballots unless the elector submits an application first.

  • Expands the qualified voter file to include signature comparisons and requires election officials to compare signatures on absent voter ballot applications to the digitized signature in the qualified voter file for identification verification.

  • Adds new requirements for provisional ballot processing, allowing provisional ballots to be counted only after an elector establishes identity and residence using identification documents and additional supporting documentation within 6 days after election.

  • Prohibits elections from being funded with private funds, in-kind contributions, or other non-public consideration, and establishes that only state officials and authorized election officials can direct election administration.

Legislative Description

Elections: voting procedures; provisional ballot process; modify, require providing identification to obtain an absent voter ballot, prohibit the sending of unsolicited absent voter ballot applications to electors, and require elections to be funded with public money. Amends secs. 495, 523, 759, 759a, 759b, 761, 764b, 813 & 829 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.495 et seq.) & adds secs. 760a & 946.

State agencies (existing): state

Last Action

Postponed For The Day

11/2/2021

Committee Referrals

Elections And Ethics6/16/2021
Elections3/24/2021

Full Bill Text

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