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MI SR0054

Resolution

Status

Introduced

5/19/2021

Primary Sponsor

Sean McCann

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Origin

Senate

101st Legislature

AI Summary

  • Urges Congress and the President to pass H.R. 1 (For the People Act of 2021) or similar legislation to protect voting rights and election integrity
  • Calls for establishing automatic voter registration, early voting periods for federal elections, mail voting access, and bans on voter roll purges
  • Advocates for campaign finance reform including limits on special interest money, enhanced donor disclosure requirements, and strengthened ethics laws for elected officials
  • Expresses concern that 47 states have introduced over 350 bills claiming "election integrity" that actually suppress voter rights, particularly affecting voters of color
  • Directs transmission of the resolution to federal and state officials including the President, Congress members, Michigan's congressional delegation, and state leadership

Legislative Description

A resolution to urge the United States Congress and the President of the United States to pass H.R. 1 or a similar policy measure to protect democracy, access, integrity, and security in this country's electoral system.

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Elections

5/19/2021

Committee Referrals

Elections5/19/2021

Full Bill Text

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