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MI SB0820

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Paul Wojno

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Origin

Senate

103rd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Allows county, city, ward, township, or village election commissioners to consolidate precincts for local elections that are not general November elections, primary elections before general November elections, or statewide/federal elections

  • Increases the maximum number of active registered electors in a consolidated precinct from 5,000 to 15,000

  • Requires consolidation decisions to be made at least 60 days before an election

  • Mandates that election officials notify affected registered electors of precinct consolidation and polling place locations, and post written notices at original polling places

  • Requires each affected election precinct to be treated as a whole unit and not divided during consolidation

Legislative Description

Elections: precinct boundaries; consolidated precincts; allow during certain local elections. Amends sec. 659 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.569).

Elections: local

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Elections And Ethics

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Elections And Ethics3/4/2026

Full Bill Text

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