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MI SB0310

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/24/2021

Primary Sponsor

Ruth Johnson

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Origin

Senate

101st Legislature

AI Summary

  • Adds new subsection (10) prohibiting the Secretary of State from sending or providing absent voter ballot applications to electors unless specifically requested by the elector.

  • The prohibition includes providing applications or direct links to applications on the Department of State website.

  • Replaces the term "person" with "individual" throughout the section for consistency in statutory language.

  • Adds reference to the address confidentiality program act (2020 PA 301, MCL 780.853) in subsection (9) regarding confidentiality of applications from program participants.

  • Makes technical amendments to clarify existing absent voter ballot application procedures, deadlines, and requirements for delivery and handling of applications.

Legislative Description

Elections: absent voters; prohibition for secretary of state from sending or providing absent voter ballot applications to electors; provide for. Amends sec. 759 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.759).

State agencies (existing): state

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Elections

3/24/2021

Committee Referrals

Elections3/24/2021

Full Bill Text

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