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MI SR0012

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/16/2023

Primary Sponsor

Winnie Brinks

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Origin

Senate

102nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Changes Rule 3.505 to make electronic voting system use discretionary ("may") rather than mandatory ("shall") when determining votes by roll call or division
  • Removes the requirement that the electronic voting system be operational, allowing oral roll call or division votes as an alternative if the system is not operational or in use
  • Maintains the one-minute voting window for roll call votes and allows early closure if all present senators have voted and no senator objects
  • Preserves existing prohibitions against proxy voting and establishes penalties for unauthorized voting, including barring non-senators from the floor for the remainder of the session

Legislative Description

A resolution to amend the Standing Rules of the Senate.

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Government Operations

2/16/2023

Committee Referrals

Government Operations2/16/2023

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