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116-1954-XXII
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MICHIGAN ELECTION LAW (EXCERPT)
Act 116 of 1954
Chapter XXII
INITIATIVE AND REFERENDUM

DocumentTypeDescription
Section 168.471SectionPetitions proposing constitutional amendments; filing; signature requirements.
Section 168.472SectionInitiative petitions; filing.
Section 168.472aSectionPetition; signatures to be counted.
Section 168.473SectionReferendum petitions; filing.
Section 168.473bSectionFiling petition after November election.
Section 168.474SectionRepealed. 2012, Act 276, Eff. Aug. 16, 2012.
Section 168.474aSectionAssignment of number designation to appear on ballot for question submitted on statewide basis.
Section 168.475SectionFiling of petition; posting of summary and status; notification of board of state canvassers; supplemental filings.
Section 168.476SectionPetitions; canvass by board of state canvassers; use of qualified voter file; hearing upon complaint; investigations; completion date; disposition of challenges; report.
Section 168.477SectionPetition and initiative petition; official declaration of sufficiency or insufficiency by board of state canvassers; publication of statement of purpose; expense; effectiveness of law that is subject of referendum.
Section 168.478SectionPetitions; notice of approval or rejection by board of state canvassers to persons filing.
Section 168.479SectionReview of determination; mandamus, certiorari or other remedy; legal challenge to supreme court.
Section 168.480SectionProposed constitutional amendment or question; certification; copies to voting precincts; posting.
Section 168.481SectionProposed constitutional amendment or question; form.
Section 168.482SectionPetitions; size; form; contents.
Section 168.482aSectionPaid signature gatherer; affidavit; invalidity of signatures.
Section 168.482bSectionSummary of purpose of the proposed amendment or question; requirements; approval by the board of state canvassers; form.
Section 168.482cSectionKnowingly made a false statement regarding status as a paid or volunteer signature gatherer; misdemeanor.
Section 168.482dSection"Paid signature gatherer" defined.
Section 168.482eSectionProhibited conduct; misdemeanor; felony; penalties.
Section 168.483, 168.484SectionRepealed. 1965, Act 312, Eff. Jan. 1, 1966.
Section 168.483aSectionAmendment to constitution or initiation of legislation; filing and circulation of petition; submission of petition language to public on internet; effective date.
Section 168.485SectionQuestions submitted to electors; form.
Section 168.486SectionCertifying and transmitting language of constitutional amendment or legislation initiated by petition.
Section 168.487SectionReimbursement to county, city, and township for cost of conducting special election.
Section 168.488SectionApplicability of MCL 168.544c and 168.482(1), (4), (5), and (6).
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