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SJR K of 1995Senate Joint ResolutionLegislature; legislators; joint resolution to limit legislature's annual spending increase to the rate of inflation; provide for. Amends art. IX of the state constitution by adding sec. 37.
Last Action: 02/14/1995 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
SB 0098 of 1995
(PA 213 of 1996)
Senate BillElections; voters; minor children accompanying an elector in voting booth; permit and provide other general amendments. Amends secs. 576, 579, 738 & 786 of Act 116 of 1954 (MCL 168.576 et seq.) & adds sec. 736a. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0097'95
Last Action: 05/28/1996 - ASSIGNED PA 0213'96
SB 0151 of 1995Senate BillElections; candidates; method of voting for write-in candidates; revise. Amends secs. 55, 96, 136, 166, 196, 227, 257, 354, 357, 572, 605, 626, 706 & 737 of Act 116 of 1954 (MCL 168.55 et seq.).
Last Action: 01/31/1995 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
SB 0366 of 1995Senate BillElections; absent voters; absent voter ballot availability; provide for with no reason required, require secretary of state to prescribe the absent voter ballot application form, and prescribe other general amendments. Amends secs. 758, 759, 759b & 769 of Act 116 of 1954 (MCL 168.758 et seq.).
Last Action: 03/01/1995 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
SB 0367 of 1995Senate BillElections; local; certain local elections held by mail; allow at option of local government. Amends sec. 726 of Act 116 of 1954 (MCL 168.726) & adds secs. 750a, 750b, 750c, 750d, 750e, 750f, 750g, 750h, 750i, 750j, 750k, 750l, 750m & 750n.
Last Action: 03/01/1995 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
SB 0648 of 1995Senate BillElections; ballots; return envelopes of absent voter ballots; require amount of postage voter must place on envelope to ensure return of ballot be indicated on return envelope. Amends sec. 761 of Act 116 of 1954 (MCL 168.761).
Last Action: 09/13/1995 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
HB 4242 of 1995
(PA 261 of 1995)
House BillElections; general; handling of ballots and holding of elections; provide for general amendments. Amends secs. 14a, 171, 662, 671, 674, 677, 679, 727, 730, 731, 733, 744, 758c, 759, 761, 764a, 764b, 765, 769, 792a, 794a, 795a, 805, 809, 824, 826, 841, 847, 868, 871, 874, 875, 879, 881, 882, 890, 931, 22a, 22b, 22c, 22d, 22e, 22f, 22g, 36, 552a, 673a, 806a, 810a & 871a & repeals secs. 24g, 764 & 864 of Act 116 of 1954 (MCL 168.24g et seq.) & Act 239 of 1955 (MCL 200.301 - 200.307).
Last Action: 12/31/1995 - assigned PA 0261'95
HB 4307 of 1995House BillElections; ballots; ballot proposals; prohibit from including more than 1 tax in each question submitted to electors. Amends secs. 485, 643a & 707 of Act 116 of 1954 (MCL 168.485 et seq.).
Last Action: 02/07/1995 - referred to Committee on Local Government
HB 4374 of 1995House BillElections; petitions; school board nominating petitions; require space for printed name and provide other general amendments. Amends sec. 1066 of Act 451 of 1976 (MCL 380.1066).
Last Action: 03/08/1995 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LOCAL, URBAN AND STATE AFFAIRS
HB 4443 of 1995
(PA 207 of 1996)
House BillElections; ballots; absent voter ballots; revise military and overseas personnel eligible to apply, revise regulations concerning polling places, allow appointment of minor political party election inspectors, revise requirement that clerks provide assistance in returning absent voter ballots, and provide other general amendments. Amends secs. 662, 674, 758, 759a, 761, 764a, 764b, 765 & 810a of Act 116 of 1954 (MCL 168.662 et seq.).
Last Action: 05/21/1996 - assigned PA 0207'96
HB 4448 of 1995House BillElections; ballots; absent voter ballot; eliminate statutory reasons and provide other general amendments. Amends secs. 758, 758c, 759, 759b, 761, 764a, 764b, 769, 931, 932 & 942 of Act 116 of 1954 (MCL 168.758 et seq.) & repeals sec. 764 of Act 116 of 1954 (MCL 168.764).
Last Action: 02/21/1995 - referred to Committee on Local Government
HB 4726 of 1995House BillElections; ballots; informational ballot pamphlet; require secretary of state to prepare and distribute to registered electors to explain ballot proposals. Amends Act 116 of 1954 (MCL 168.1 - 168.992) by adding sec. 22.
Last Action: 04/25/1995 - referred to Committee on Local Government
HB 4762 of 1995House BillElections; ballots; ballot access requirements for independent and minor parties; reduce. Amends secs. 590b & 685 of Act 116 of 1954 (MCL 168.590b & 168.685).
Last Action: 05/02/1995 - referred to Committee on Local Government
HB 4794 of 1995House BillElections; ballots; none of the above option; require on the 1996 primary election in a single test Michigan house district. Amends Act 116 of 1954 (MCL 168.1 - 168.992) by adding sec. 40.
Last Action: 04/17/1996 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
HB 5069 of 1995House BillElections; recounts; recount fee for ballot proposals; increase to 100% of estimated cost of the recount and provide other general amendments. Amends secs. 867 & 881 of Act 116 of 1954 (MCL 168.867 & 168.881).
Last Action: 09/19/1995 - referred to Committee on Local Government
HB 5096 of 1995
(PA 213 of 1995)
House BillElections; primary; reference to a political party preference for voting in a presidential primary in registration records; prohibit disclosure and provide other general amendments. Amends secs. 495a & 499 of Act 116 of 1954 (MCL 168.495a & 168.499).
Last Action: 11/29/1995 - assigned PA 0213'95
HB 5420 of 1995
(PA 583 of 1996)
House BillElections; candidates; candidates for precinct delegates; revise procedures for getting names on ballots, revise duties of secretary of state, revise number of signatures needed on nominating petitions under certain circumstances, revise procedures for applying for ballot, revise procedures regarding political party conventions, revise procedure for appointing precinct election inspectors, and provide other general amendments. Amends secs. 31, 33, 53, 93, 133, 163, 193, 224, 254, 322, 349, 409b, 413, 426d, 433, 467b, 522, 523, 558, 607, 611, 618, 624, 626, 634, 673a, 677, 679, 733, 792a, 795a, 796a, 797a, 871, 931 & 944 of Act 116 of 1954
Last Action: 12/31/1996 - assigned PA 0583'96
HJR W of 1996House Joint ResolutionElections; judicial; ballot designations for incumbent judges; eliminate. Amends sec. 24, art. VI of the state constitution.
Last Action: 02/20/1996 - referred to Committee on Judiciary and Civil Rights
SB 0888 of 1996Senate BillElections; voters; election by mail; implement. Amends sec. 726 of Act 116 of 1954 (MCL 168.726) & adds secs. 750a & 750b.
Last Action: 02/28/1996 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
SB 0889 of 1996Senate BillElections; absent voters; absent voter ballot availability; provide for with no reason required. Amends secs. 758, 759 & 759b of Act 116 of 1954 (MCL 168.758 et seq.).
Last Action: 02/29/1996 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
SB 1207 of 1996Senate BillElections; other; digital signatures; allow to be used at polling places under certain circumstances. Amends Act 116 of 1954 (MCL 168.1 - 168.992) by adding sec. 37.
Last Action: 11/07/1996 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
HB 5716 of 1996House BillElections; voters; election by mail; implement. Amends sec. 726 of Act 116 of 1954 (MCL 168.726) & adds secs. 750a & 750b.
Last Action: 03/28/1996 - referred to Committee on Local Government
HB 5957 of 1996House BillElections; ballots; distribution of absent voter ballots to immediate family members; allow clerk to do under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 761 of Act 116 of 1954 (MCL 168.761).
Last Action: 06/07/1996 - referred to Committee on Local Government
HB 6112 of 1996House BillElections; ballots; candidates for office of precinct delegate; require that names not be printed on ballot and qualified candidates be considered elected if number of candidates filing petitions is equal to or less than number to be elected at August primary. Amends Act 116 of 1954 (MCL 168.1 - 168.992) by adding sec. 626a.
Last Action: 09/19/1996 - referred to Committee on Local Government
SB 0041 of 1999Senate BillElections; voters; election by mail; implement. Amends sec. 726 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.726) & adds secs. 750a & 750b.
Last Action: 01/26/1999 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
SB 0199 of 1999Senate BillElections; ballots; absent voter ballot; eliminate statutory reasons and provide other general amendments. Amends secs. 758, 759 & 759b of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.758 et seq.).
Last Action: 02/02/1999 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
SB 0201 of 1999Senate BillElections; ballots; markings on a ballot; allow marks that fill in a circle or a box. Amends sec. 803 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.803).
Last Action: 03/03/1999 - referred to Committee on Constitutional Law and Ethics
SB 0411 of 1999Senate BillElections; absent voters; absent voter ballots availability; provide for with no reason required. Amends secs. 758, 759 & 759b of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.758 et seq.).
Last Action: 03/04/1999 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
SB 0846 of 1999Senate BillElections; ballots; uniform signature validity standards for candidate and ballot question petitions; establish. Amends secs. 31, 476, 552, 961a & 963 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.31 et seq.).
Last Action: 10/21/1999 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
SB 0890 of 1999Senate BillElections; ballots; voting on the internet; provide for. Amends secs. 509t, 726, 759a & 769 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.509t et seq.) & adds secs. 750a, 750b & 750c.
Last Action: 11/30/1999 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
SB 0891 of 1999Senate BillCriminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; penalties for certain illegal voting procedures used for internet voting; include in sentencing guidelines. Amends sec. 11, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.11). TIE BAR WITH: R03149'99
Last Action: 11/30/1999 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
HB 4177 of 1999
(PA 248 of 1999)
House BillProperty tax; millage; disclosure of millage rate and certain other information on ballot proposal; require. Amends sec. 24f of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.24f).
Last Action: 12/31/1999 - assigned PA 0248'99
HB 4444 of 1999House BillElections; voters; election by mail; implement. Amends sec. 726 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.726) & adds secs. 750a & 750b.
Last Action: 03/24/1999 - referred to Committee on Constitutional Law and Ethics
HB 4445 of 1999House BillCriminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; felony provisions in election law; provide for in sentencing guidelines. Amends sec. 11, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.11). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4444'99
Last Action: 03/24/1999 - referred to Committee on Constitutional Law and Ethics
HB 4460 of 1999House BillElections; absent voters; absent voter ballot availability; provide for with no reason required. Amends secs. 758 & 759 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.758 & 168.759).
Last Action: 04/13/1999 - referred to Committee on Constitutional Law and Ethics
HB 4602 of 1999House BillElections; primary; voting a split or mixed ticket; allow in primary elections. Amends secs. 559, 561, 568, 570, 572, 575, 576 & 795 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.559 et seq.).
Last Action: 04/29/1999 - referred to Committee on Constitutional Law and Ethics
HB 4603 of 1999House BillElections; absent voters; absent voter ballot availability; provide for with no reason required. Amends secs. 758, 759 & 759b of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.758 et seq.).
Last Action: 04/29/1999 - referred to Committee on Constitutional Law and Ethics
HB 4675 of 1999House BillElections; ballots; procedure for processing absent voter ballots; revise time when processing may begin. Amends sec. 792a of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.792a).
Last Action: 05/13/1999 - referred to Committee on Constitutional Law and Ethics
HB 4800 of 1999House BillElections; recounts; recount fee for ballot questions; increase to 100% of estimated cost of the recount and provide other general amendments. Amends secs. 867 & 881 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.867 & 168.881).
Last Action: 06/17/1999 - referred to Committee on Constitutional Law and Ethics
HB 5064 of 1999
(PA 220 of 1999)
House BillElections; ballots; uniform signature validity standards for nominating, recall, and ballot question petitions; establish, and revise procedures for determining challenges to and sufficiency of petitions. Amends secs. 31, 552, 961a & 963 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.31 et seq.).
Last Action: 12/31/1999 - assigned PA 0220'99
HB 5218 of 1999House BillElections; judicial; candidates for certain judicial offices; require to specify which judicial office they are running for. Amends secs. 409a, 409b, 409d, 409e, 409f, 412, 413, 413a, 415, 416, 417, 424a, 432, 433, 433a, 435, 435a, 436, 437, 467a, 467b, 467c, 467e, 467f & 467g of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.409a et seq.) & repeals (MCL 168.325 et seq.).
Last Action: 12/10/1999 - referred to Committee on Family and Civil Law
HB 6053 of 2000House BillElections; ballots; ballot formatting; require minimum size of typeface used to print political party designation under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 795b of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.795b).
Last Action: 10/03/2000 - referred to Committee on Constitutional Law and Ethics
HB 6074 of 2000House BillElections; absent voters; absent voter ballot availability; allow for all voters. Amends secs. 758, 759 & 759b of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.758 et seq.).
Last Action: 10/04/2000 - referred to Committee on Constitutional Law and Ethics
SB 0014 of 2001Senate BillElections; voters; election by mail; implement. Amends sec. 726 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.726) & adds secs. 750a & 750b.
Last Action: 01/10/2001 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
SB 0060 of 2001Senate BillElections; ballots; absent voter ballot; eliminate statutory reasons and provide other general amendments. Amends secs. 758, 759 & 759b of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.758 et seq.).
Last Action: 02/01/2001 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
SB 0173 of 2001
(PA 269 of 2001)
Senate BillElections; other; provisions governing election official training, candidate lists, voter challenges, registration, candidate names, ballot designations, straight party ticket voting, tabulation equipment, voting procedures, marks on ballots, presidential election returns and recounts, and election related crimes; amend. Amends secs. 31, 73, 283, 393, 509y, 509aa, 561a, 624, 624a, 686, 706, 727, 737, 745, 769, 782b, 795, 795c, 797a, 798c, 799a, 803, 804, 842 & 931 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.31 et seq.); adds sec. 701 & repeals sec. 509 of 195
Last Action: 12/31/2001 - ASSIGNED PA 0269'01
SB 0250 of 2001Senate BillElections; ballots; voting on the internet; provide for. Amends secs. 509t, 726, 727, 759a & 769 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.509t et seq.) & adds secs. 750a, 750b, 750c & 750d.
Last Action: 02/21/2001 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
SB 0251 of 2001Senate BillCriminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; penalties for certain illegal voting procedures used for internet voting; include in sentencing guidelines. Amends sec. 11, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.11). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0250'01
Last Action: 02/21/2001 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
SB 0259 of 2001Senate BillElections; absent voters; absent voter ballots availability; provide for with no reason required. Amends secs. 758, 759 & 759b of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.758 et seq.).
Last Action: 02/27/2001 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
HB 4105 of 2001House BillElections; absent voters; absent voter ballot availability; provide for with no reason required. Amends secs. 758, 759 & 759b of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.758 et seq.).
Last Action: 05/31/2001 - referred to second reading
HB 4161 of 2001House BillElections; absent voters; absent voter ballot; allow first-time voters to utilize. Amends sec. 509t of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.509t).
Last Action: 02/08/2001 - referred to Committee on Redistricting and Elections
HB 4238 of 2001House BillElections; ballots; ballot formatting; require minimum size of typeface used to print political party designation under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 795b of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.795b).
Last Action: 02/14/2001 - referred to Committee on Redistricting and Elections
HB 4351 of 2001House BillElections; ballots; printed instructions on ballots, voting devices, and placards clarifying assistance of election officials; require. Amends secs. 560, 666, 706 & 777 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.560 et seq.).
Last Action: 05/15/2002 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
HB 4353 of 2001House BillElections; voters; election by mail; implement. Amends sec. 726 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.726) & add secs. 750a & 750b.
Last Action: 02/27/2001 - referred to Committee on Redistricting and Elections
HB 4354 of 2001House BillElections; absent voters; absent voter ballot availability; provide for with no reason required. Amends secs. 758, 759 & 759b of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.758 et seq.).
Last Action: 02/27/2001 - referred to Committee on Redistricting and Elections
HB 4554 of 2001House BillElections; absent voters; absent voter ballot; allow voters who registered to vote by mail and who have not subsequently voted in person to utilize if certain form is completed and notarized. Amends secs. 509t & 761 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.509t & 168.761).
Last Action: 02/26/2002 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
HB 4642 of 2001House BillElections; absent voters; absent voter ballot; allow voters who registered to vote by mail and who have not subsequently voted in person to utilize if certain form is completed and notarized. Amends sec. 509t of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.509t).
Last Action: 05/28/2002 - REPORTED FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT
HB 5075 of 2001House BillElections; voting procedures; option to vote "straight party"; eliminate. Amends secs. 570, 576, 587, 706, 737, 782b, 795c, 803 & 804 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.570 et seq.).
Last Action: 09/20/2001 - referred to Committee on Redistricting and Elections
HB 5079 of 2001House BillElections; absent voters; requirement of notarization of absentee ballots to be voted in another country; eliminate. Amends sec. 759a of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.759a).
Last Action: 09/20/2001 - referred to Committee on Redistricting and Elections
HB 5137 of 2001House BillElections; ballots; sample ballots to be a different color than official ballots; require. Amends secs. 563, 705 & 796 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.563 et seq.).
Last Action: 10/03/2001 - referred to Committee on Redistricting and Elections
HB 5237 of 2001
(PA 399 of 2002)
House BillElections; political parties; ballot access; revise requirements for. Amends sec. 685 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.685).
Last Action: 05/30/2002 - assigned PA 0399'02
HB 5335 of 2001
(PA 163 of 2002)
House BillElections; ballots; provisions regulating names and designations on ballots; revise and clarify. Amends secs. 2, 558, 561, 590f, 691, 696 & 971 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.2 et seq.); adds sec. 560b & repeals sec. 557 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.557).
Last Action: 04/10/2002 - assigned PA 0163'02
SB 1459 of 2002Senate BillElections; absent voters; absent voter ballot; allow first-time voters to use in certain cases. Amends sec. 509t of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.509t).
Last Action: 09/26/2002 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
SB 1463 of 2002Senate BillElections; absent voters; absent voter ballots; change time when counting may begin. Amends sec. 792a of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.792a).
Last Action: 09/26/2002 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
SB 1471 of 2002Senate BillElections; voting procedures; picture identification as requirement to vote; eliminate. Amends sec. 523 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.523).
Last Action: 09/26/2002 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
HB 6331 of 2002House BillElections; ballots; counting of absent voter ballots; allow to begin sooner. Amends sec. 792a of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.792a).
Last Action: 09/24/2002 - printed bill filed 09/20/02
SB 0040 of 2003Senate BillElections; ballots; absent voter ballot; issue upon voter's request without requiring justification. Amends secs. 758, 759 & 759b of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.758 et seq.).
Last Action: 12/01/2004 - DISCHARGE COMMITTEE DEFEATED
SB 0141 of 2003Senate BillElections; absent voters; qualifications for voting absentee; eliminate. Amends secs. 758, 759 & 759b of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.758 et seq.).
Last Action: 02/18/2003 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
SB 0149 of 2003Senate BillElections; voters; election by mail; implement. Amends sec. 726 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.726) & adds secs. 750a & 750b.
Last Action: 02/06/2003 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
SB 0152 of 2003Senate BillElections; ballots; absent voter ballots; allow preparation for counting to start earlier than currently authorized. Amends sec. 792a of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.792a).
Last Action: 02/06/2003 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
SB 0432 of 2003
(PA 0092 of 2004)
Senate BillElections; other; federal provisional ballot requirement and other federal requirements; include in Michigan election law. Amends secs. 73, 283, 393, 499, 509m, 509n, 509t, 509aa, 662, 727, 735, 795, 798c, 799a, 803 & 842 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.73 et seq.); adds secs. 18, 523a, 813 & 829 & repeals secs. 509, 509a & 509y of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.509 et seq.).
Last Action: 04/27/2004 - ASSIGNED PA 0092'04 WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
HB 4057 of 2003House BillElections; absent voters; absent voter ballot; issue upon voter's request without requiring justification. Amends secs. 758, 759 & 759b of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.758 et seq.).
Last Action: 01/28/2003 - referred to Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy
HB 4157 of 2003House BillElections; absent voters; absent voter ballot; issue upon voter's request without requiring justification. Amends secs. 758, 759 & 759b of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.758 et seq.).
Last Action: 02/05/2003 - referred to Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy
HB 4239 of 2003House BillElections; voting procedures; elections by mail; authorize after conducting pilot elections by mail. Amends sec. 726 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.726) & adds secs. 38, 726a & 726b.
Last Action: 02/18/2003 - referred to Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy
HB 4275 of 2003House BillElections; absent voters; absent voter ballot; issue upon voter's request without requiring justification. Amends secs. 758, 759 & 759b of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.758 et seq.).
Last Action: 02/25/2003 - referred to Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy
HB 4303 of 2003House BillElections; absent voters; absent voter ballot; allow first-time voters to utilize. Amends sec. 509t of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.509t).
Last Action: 02/27/2003 - referred to Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy
HB 4304 of 2003House BillElections; ballots; ballot formatting; require certain size of typeface for political party designation. Amends sec. 795b of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.795b).
Last Action: 02/27/2003 - referred to Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy
HB 4626 of 2003House BillElections; voting equipment; use of an optical scan machine; allow 2 weeks prior to an election for absent voters. Amends secs. 653a & 769a of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.653a & 168.769a).
Last Action: 05/06/2003 - referred to Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy
HB 4780 of 2003House BillElections; primary; voting for candidates from different parties for different offices; allow in primary election. Amends secs. 559, 561, 568, 570, 572, 575, 576 & 795 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.559 et seq.).
Last Action: 05/28/2003 - referred to Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy
HB 4981 of 2003House BillElections; absent voters; absent voter ballot availability; provide for with no reason required. Amends secs. 758, 759 & 759b of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.758 et seq.).
Last Action: 07/16/2003 - referred to Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy
HB 4990 of 2003House BillElections; absent voters; absent voter ballot; allow first-time voters to use in certain cases. Amends sec. 509t of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.509t).
Last Action: 07/17/2003 - referred to Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy
HB 4993 of 2003House BillElections; absent voters; absent voter ballots; change time when counting may begin. Amends sec. 792a of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.792a).
Last Action: 07/17/2003 - referred to Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy
HB 5086 of 2003House BillElections; voting procedures; certain restrictions on requests for registration or absentee ballots; revise. Amends secs. 759 & 759a of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.759 & 168.759a).
Last Action: 10/14/2003 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
SB 1165 of 2004Senate BillElections; absent voters; assisting an individual completing the absentee ballot; require the voter to be present when ballot is completed. Amends sec. 761 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.761).
Last Action: 04/22/2004 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
SB 1166 of 2004Senate BillCriminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; penalties for assisting an absentee voter in making a false statement; make technical change in sentencing guidelines. Amends sec. 11d, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.11d). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1165'04
Last Action: 04/22/2004 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
SB 1173 of 2004Senate BillTownships; boards and commissions; membership of township park commission; require to be nominated and elected on nonpartisan ballots. Amends sec. 6 of 1905 PA 157 (MCL 41.426).
Last Action: 04/28/2004 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
SB 1405 of 2004Senate BillElections; absent voters; qualifications for voting absentee; eliminate. Amends secs. 758, 759 & 759b of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.758 et seq.).
Last Action: 09/21/2004 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
SB 1407 of 2004Senate BillElections; absent voters; absent voter ballot; allow first-time voters to utilize. Amends sec. 509t of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.509t).
Last Action: 09/21/2004 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
HB 5482 of 2004
(PA 256 of 2004)
House BillElections; election officials; appointment of a local receiving board; allow. Amends 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.1 - 168.992) by adding sec. 679a.
Last Action: 07/27/2004 - assigned PA 256'04 with immediate effect
HB 6000 of 2004
(PA 295 of 2004)
House BillElections; ballots; voting on ballot questions; provide for technical amendment. Amends sec. 646a of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.646a).
Last Action: 07/27/2004 - assigned PA 295'04 with immediate effect
HB 6002 of 2004
(PA 297 of 2004)
House BillElections; ballots; order of position on nonpartisan ballot; provide for. Amends sec. 699 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.699).
Last Action: 07/27/2004 - assigned PA 297'04 with immediate effect
HB 6028 of 2004House BillElections; ballots; acknowledgment of assistance by person voting absentee ballot; provide for. Amends sec. 761 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.761).
Last Action: 08/04/2004 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
HB 6061 of 2004House BillElections; voting procedures; certain restrictions on requests for registration or absentee ballots; revise. Amends sec. 759a of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.759a) & repeals sec. 504 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.504).
Last Action: 08/04/2004 - AMENDMENT(S) OFFERED
SB 0005 of 2005Senate BillElections; voters; election by mail; implement. Amends sec. 726 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.726) & adds secs. 750a & 750b.
Last Action: 01/12/2005 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
SB 0063 of 2005Senate BillElections; absent voters; absent voter ballot; allow first-time voters to utilize. Amends sec. 509t of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.509t).
Last Action: 01/25/2005 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
SB 0144 of 2005Senate BillElections; absent voters; qualifications for voting absentee; eliminate. Amends secs. 758, 759 & 759b of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.758 et seq.).
Last Action: 02/02/2005 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
SB 0293 of 2005Senate BillElections; ballots; acknowledgment of assistance by person voting absentee ballot; provide for. Amends sec. 761 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.761).
Last Action: 03/09/2005 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
SB 0508 of 2005Senate BillElections; absent voters; absent voter ballots; change time when counting may begin. Amends sec. 792a of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.792a).
Last Action: 05/18/2005 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
SB 0513 of 2005
(PA 0071 of 2005)
Senate BillElections; other; use of digitized signatures and general amendments to Michigan election law; provide for. Amends secs. 31, 301, 302, 312, 370, 381, 476, 498, 500b, 501, 507, 509m, 509q, 509gg, 523, 552, 641, 642a, 653a, 699, 761, 766, 767, 792a, 961, 961a & 963 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.31 et seq.); adds secs. 302a & 509hh & repeals secs. 500g & 501a of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.500g & 168.501a).
Last Action: 08/31/2005 - ASSIGNED PA 0071'05 WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
SB 0746 of 2005Senate BillElections; absent voters; permanent absent voter file; provide for. Amends 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.1 - 168.992) by adding sec. 759c.
Last Action: 09/07/2005 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
HB 4056 of 2005House BillElections; voting procedures; elections by mail; authorize after conducting pilot elections by mail. Amends sec. 726 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.726) & adds secs. 38, 726a & 726b.
Last Action: 02/01/2005 - printed bill filed 01/28/2005
HB 4093 of 2005House BillElections; absent voters; absent voter ballot; issue upon voter's request without requiring justification. Amends secs. 758, 759 & 759b of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.758 et seq.).
Last Action: 02/02/2005 - printed bill filed 02/02/2005
HB 4195 of 2005House BillElections; absent voters; absent voter ballot; issue upon voter's request without requiring justification. Amends secs. 758, 759 & 759b of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.758 et seq.).
Last Action: 02/08/2005 - printed bill filed 02/04/2005
HB 4199 of 2005House BillElections; absent voters; absent voter ballot; issue upon voter's request without requiring justification. Amends secs. 758, 759 & 759b of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.758 et seq.).
Last Action: 02/08/2005 - printed bill filed 02/04/2005
HB 4284 of 2005House BillElections; absent voters; absent voter ballot; issue upon voter's request without requiring justification. Amends secs. 758, 759 & 759b of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.758 et seq.).
Last Action: 02/16/2005 - printed bill filed 02/16/2005
HB 4320 of 2005House BillElections; absent voters; absent voter ballot; issue upon voter's request without requiring justification. Amends secs. 758, 759 & 759b of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.758 et seq.).
Last Action: 02/16/2005 - printed bill filed 02/16/2005
HB 4333 of 2005House BillElections; absent voters; absent voter ballot; issue upon voter's request without requiring justification. Amends secs. 758, 759 & 759b of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.758 et seq.).
Last Action: 02/22/2005 - printed bill filed 02/18/2005
HB 4481 of 2005
(PA 605 of 2006)
House BillElections; voting procedures; certain restrictions on requests for registration or absentee ballots; revise. Amends sec. 759a of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.759a) & repeals sec. 504 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.504).
Last Action: 12/31/2006 - assigned PA 605'06 with immediate effect 2006 ADDENDA
HB 5084 of 2005House BillElections; absent voters; delivery and acceptance of absent voter ballots regardless of insufficient postage; require. Amends sec. 764b of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.764b).
Last Action: 08/17/2005 - printed bill filed 08/11/2005
SB 0974 of 2006Senate BillElections; election officials; board of state canvassers and director of elections; revise duties concerning ballot questions. Amends sec. 474 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.474). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5648'06, HB 5649'06, HB 5650'06, SB 0973'06, SB 0975'06, SB 0976'06
Last Action: 05/16/2006 - VETOED BY GOVERNOR 05/12/2006
SB 0975 of 2006Senate BillElections; election officials; board of state canvassers and director of elections; revise duties concerning ballot questions. Amends sec. 474a of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.474a). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5648'06, HB 5649'06, HB 5650'06, SB 0973'06, SB 0974'06, SB 0976'06
Last Action: 05/16/2006 - VETOED BY GOVERNOR 05/12/2006
SB 1433 of 2006Senate BillElections; election officials; duties of authorized election officials who assist absent voters; clarify. Amends secs. 759, 759b, 761 & 764b of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.759 et seq.).
Last Action: 09/14/2006 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
SB 1440 of 2006Senate BillElections; recounts; provisional ballots; include in recount process. Amends sec. 874 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.874).
Last Action: 09/14/2006 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
HB 5892 of 2006House BillElections; other; ballot question of whether to call a constitutional convention; provide for. Creates new act.
Last Action: 03/21/2006 - printed bill filed 03/17/2006
HB 5944 of 2006House BillElections; candidates; former name of individual who had surgical procedure to alter his or her sexual characteristics; exempt from having to include on affidavit of identity and ballot. Amends secs. 558 & 560b of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.558 & 168.560b).
Last Action: 04/18/2006 - printed bill filed 03/31/2006
HB 6193 of 2006House BillElections; absent voters; absent voter ballot; issue upon voter's request without requiring justification. Amends secs. 758, 759 & 759b of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.758 et seq.).
Last Action: 06/15/2006 - printed bill filed 06/15/2006
HB 6288 of 2006House BillElections; election officials; statement of purpose prepared by the director of elections; provide that the statement is approved unless disapproved by the board of state canvassers. Amends sec. 474 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.474).
Last Action: 09/19/2006 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
HB 6289 of 2006House BillElections; election officials; statement of purpose prepared by the director of elections; provide that statement is approved unless disapproved by the board of state canvassers. Amends sec. 32 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.32).
Last Action: 09/19/2006 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
HB 6499 of 2006House BillElections; election officials; duties of authorized election officials who assist absent voters; clarify. Amends secs. 759, 759b, 761 & 764b of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.759 et seq.).
Last Action: 09/19/2006 - printed bill filed 09/15/2006
HB 6510 of 2006House BillElections; recounts; provisional ballots; include in recount process. Amends sec. 874 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.874).
Last Action: 09/14/2006 - printed bill filed 09/15/2006
SB 0010 of 2007Senate BillElections; voters; election by mail; implement. Amends sec. 726 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.726) & adds secs. 750a & 750b.
Last Action: 01/10/2007 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CAMPAIGN AND ELECTION OVERSIGHT
SB 0012 of 2007Senate BillElections; absent voters; qualifications for voting absentee; eliminate. Amends secs. 758, 759 & 759b of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.758 et seq.).
Last Action: 10/02/2008 - DISCHARGE COMMITTEE POSTPONED
HJR U of 2007House Joint ResolutionElections; initiative and referendum; statewide ballot proposals to be voted on at odd year general elections; require. Amends sec. 9, art II & secs. 1 & 2, art XII of the state constitution.
Last Action: 08/21/2007 - printed joint resolution filed 08/09/2007
SB 0127 of 2007Senate BillElections; absent voters; absent voter ballot; allow first-time voters to utilize. Amends sec. 509t of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.509t).
Last Action: 01/31/2007 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CAMPAIGN AND ELECTION OVERSIGHT
SB 0135 of 2007Senate BillElections; absent voters; permanent absent voter file; provide for. Amends 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.1 - 168.992) by adding sec. 759c.
Last Action: 01/31/2007 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CAMPAIGN AND ELECTION OVERSIGHT
SB 0202 of 2007Senate BillElections; absent voters; permanent absent voter file; provide for. Amends 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.1 - 168.992) by adding sec. 759c.
Last Action: 02/14/2007 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CAMPAIGN AND ELECTION OVERSIGHT
SB 0624 of 2007
(PA 0052 of 2007)
Senate BillElections; primary; presidential primary process; revise. Amends secs. 613a, 614a, 615a, 616a, 624g, 641 & 759a of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.613a et seq.); adds secs. 19, 615c & 759c & repeals secs. 495a, 562b, 613c, 618, 619 & 620a of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.495a et seq.).
Last Action: 09/05/2007 - ASSIGNED PA 0052'07 WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
HB 4024 of 2007House BillElections; other; ballot question of whether to call a constitutional convention; provide for. Creates new act.
Last Action: 01/23/2007 - printed bill filed 01/23/2007
HB 4048 of 2007House BillElections; absent voters; absent voter ballot; issue upon voter's request without requiring justification. Amends secs. 758, 759 & 759b of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.758 et seq.).
Last Action: 11/05/2008 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND REFORM
HB 4098 of 2007House BillElections; primary; voting a split or mixed ticket; allow in primary elections. Amends secs. 559, 561, 562, 568, 570, 572, 575, 576, 582 & 795 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.559 et seq.) & repeals sec. 564 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.564).
Last Action: 01/24/2007 - printed bill filed 01/24/2007
HB 4134 of 2007House BillElections; absent voters; absent voter ballot; issue upon voter's request without requiring justification. Amends secs. 758, 759 & 759b of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.758 et seq.).
Last Action: 01/30/2007 - printed bill filed 01/26/2007
HB 4632 of 2007House BillElections; absent voters; mailing of absent voter ballot applications by local clerks to eligible absent voters; allow even if not requested. Amends sec. 759 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.759).
Last Action: 04/25/2007 - printed bill filed 04/25/2007
HB 5353 of 2007House BillElections; primary; presidential primary process; revise, and cancel 2008 presidential primary election. Amends secs. 613a, 614a, 615a, 616a, 624g, 641 & 759a of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.613a et seq.); adds secs. 495a, 562b, 618, 619 & 620a & repeals secs. 19, 615c & 759c of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.619 et seq.).
Last Action: 11/27/2007 - notice given to discharge committee
HB 5573 of 2007House BillElections; absent voters; permanent absent voter file; provide for. Amends 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.1 - 168.992) by adding sec. 759e.
Last Action: 12/27/2007 - printed bill filed 12/14/2007
HJR KK of 2008House Joint ResolutionElections; judicial; ballot designation for incumbent judges; eliminate. Amends sec. 24, art. VI of the state constitution.
Last Action: 01/17/2008 - printed joint resolution filed 01/17/2008
SB 1379 of 2008Senate BillElections; canvassing; procedure for submission of election returns by telephone, facsimile machine, or modem; provide for. Amends secs. 809 & 821 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.809 & 168.821) & adds sec. 806b.
Last Action: 06/12/2008 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CAMPAIGN AND ELECTION OVERSIGHT
SB 1412 of 2008Senate BillElections; school; pilot program to conduct school election via internet or mail; provide for. Amends 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.1 - 168.992) by adding sec. 317.
Last Action: 06/24/2008 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CAMPAIGN AND ELECTION OVERSIGHT
HB 5795 of 2008House BillElections; absent voters; absent voter ballot; issue upon voter's request without requiring justification. Amends secs. 758, 759 & 759b of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.758 et seq.).
Last Action: 02/27/2008 - printed bill filed 02/27/2008
HB 5891 of 2008House BillElections; absent voters; permanent absent voter file; provide for. Amends 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.1 - 168.992) by adding sec. 759e.
Last Action: 03/18/2008 - printed bill filed 03/14/2008
HB 6624 of 2008House BillElections; candidates; candidate's name to appear on the general election ballot for more than 1 office; allow under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 692 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.692).
Last Action: 11/25/2008 - printed bill filed 11/20/2008
HB 6675 of 2008House BillElections; voters; election by mail; implement. Amends sec. 726 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.726) & adds secs. 750a & 750b.
Last Action: 11/25/2008 - printed bill filed 11/20/2008
SB 0006 of 2009Senate BillElections; absent voters; permanent absent voter file; provide for. Amends 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.1 - 168.992) by adding sec. 759e.
Last Action: 01/14/2009 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CAMPAIGN AND ELECTION OVERSIGHT
SB 0051 of 2009Senate BillElections; absent voters; absent voter ballot; allow first-time voters to utilize. Amends sec. 509t of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.509t).
Last Action: 01/27/2009 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CAMPAIGN AND ELECTION OVERSIGHT
SB 0097 of 2009Senate BillElections; absent voters; qualifications for voting absentee; eliminate. Amends secs. 758, 759 & 759b of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.758 et seq.).
Last Action: 01/28/2009 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CAMPAIGN AND ELECTION OVERSIGHT
SB 0469 of 2009Senate BillHealth; smoking; statewide smoking in places of employment; prohibit, expand smoking prohibition in food service establishments, and require to be placed on ballot for voter approval. Amends heading of pt. 129 & secs. 12601, 12603, 12611, 12613, 12614, 12905 & 12915 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.12601 et seq.); adds sec. 12606 & repeals secs. 12604a, 12605, 12607, 12615, 12617, 12909, 21333 & 21733 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.12604a et seq.) & sec. 6127 of 2000 PA 92 (MCL 289.6127).
Last Action: 04/23/2009 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND REFORM
SB 0881 of 2009Senate BillElections; school; pilot program to conduct school election via internet or mail; provide for. Amends 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.1 - 168.992) by adding sec. 317.
Last Action: 09/30/2009 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CAMPAIGN AND ELECTION OVERSIGHT
SB 0948 of 2009Senate BillElections; absent voters; absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters; revise, and clarify absent voter procedures Amends sec. 759a of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.759a).
Last Action: 10/28/2009 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CAMPAIGN AND ELECTION OVERSIGHT
HB 4097 of 2009House BillElections; absent voters; absent voter ballot; issue upon voter's request without requiring justification. Amends secs. 758, 759 & 759b of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.758 et seq.).
Last Action: 05/05/2009 - re-referred to Committee on Ethics and Elections
HB 4367 of 2009House BillElections; absent voters; absent voter ballot; issue upon voter's request without requiring justification. Amends secs. 758, 759 & 759b of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.758 et seq.).
Last Action: 05/06/2009 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND REFORM
HB 5279 of 2009
(PA 50 of 2010)
House BillElections; absent voters; absent voter ballot to overseas voters; allow to be sent electronically. Amends sec. 759a of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.759a).
Last Action: 04/22/2010 - assigned PA 50'10 with immediate effect
HB 5456 of 2009House BillElections; absent voters; permanent absent voter file; provide for. Amends 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.1 - 168.992) by adding sec. 759e.
Last Action: 02/10/2010 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CAMPAIGN AND ELECTION OVERSIGHT
HB 5530 of 2009
(PA 51 of 2010)
House BillElections; absent voters; availability of absent voter ballots prior to an election; expand time period for certain elections. Amends sec. 713 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.713).
Last Action: 04/22/2010 - assigned PA 51'10 with immediate effect
SJR Q of 2010Senate Joint ResolutionElections; judicial; ballot designation for incumbent judges; eliminate. Amends sec. 24, art. VI of the state constitution.
Last Action: 01/21/2010 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CAMPAIGN AND ELECTION OVERSIGHT
SB 1094 of 2010
(PA 0043 of 2010)
Senate BillElections; absent voters; availability of absent voter ballots prior to an election; expand time period for certain elections. Amends sec. 714 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.714).
Last Action: 04/13/2010 - ASSIGNED PA 0043'10 WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
SB 1096 of 2010Senate BillElections; absent voters; availability of absent voter ballots prior to an election; expand time period for certain elections. Amends sec. 713 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.713).
Last Action: 03/02/2010 - referred to Committee on Ethics and Elections
SB 1350 of 2010Senate BillElections; primary; voting a split or mixed ticket; allow in primary elections. Amends secs. 559, 561, 562, 568, 570, 572, 575, 576, 582 & 795 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.559 et seq.) & repeals sec. 564 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.564).
Last Action: 05/26/2010 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CAMPAIGN AND ELECTION OVERSIGHT
SB 0049 of 2011Senate BillElections; absent voters; absent voter ballot; issue upon voter's request without requiring justification. Amends secs. 758, 759 & 759b of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.758 et seq.).
Last Action: 01/20/2011 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND ELECTIONS
SB 0476 of 2011Senate BillElections; absent voters; absent voter ballot; allow first-time voters to utilize. Amends sec. 509t of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.509t).
Last Action: 06/16/2011 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND ELECTIONS
SB 0584 of 2011
(PA 0163 of 2011)
Senate BillElections; primary; presidential primary election date; revise. Amends secs. 613a, 614a, 615a & 759a of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.613a et seq.); adds secs. 615c & 759c & repeals sec. 495a of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.495a).
Last Action: 10/05/2011 - ASSIGNED PA 0163'11 WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
SB 0639 of 2011Senate BillElections; ballots; proof of citizenship for certain candidates to be placed on ballot; require. Amends secs. 59, 75 & 169 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.59 et seq.) & adds secs. 696a, 696b & 696c.
Last Action: 09/13/2011 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND ELECTIONS
SB 0751 of 2011
(PA 0270 of 2012)
Senate BillElections; qualified voter file; active and inactive qualified voter files; create, require ballot tracker program to be used by local governments, and require the secretary of state to send notice to an elector when receiving a surrendered state driver license of that elector. Amends secs. 509r, 509aa, 658, 659 & 661 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.509r et seq.) & adds sec. 764c.
Last Action: 07/18/2012 - ASSIGNED PA 0270'12 WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
SB 0810 of 2011
(PA 0523 of 2012)
Senate BillElections; other; village elections to be held in November; require, and general amendments to the Michigan election law. Amends secs. 4, 381, 523, 642, 642a, 699, 759, 759a, 761, 813 & 829 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.4 et seq.); adds secs, 38 & 497c & repeals sec. 500f of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.500f).
Last Action: 12/31/2012 - ASSIGNED PA 0523'12
HB 4520 of 2011House BillElections; absent voters; absent voter ballot; issue upon voter's request without requiring justification. Amends secs. 758, 759 & 759b of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.758 et seq.).
Last Action: 04/13/2011 - printed bill filed 04/13/2011
HB 4581 of 2011House BillElections; ballots; proof of citizenship for presidential candidate to be placed on the ballot; require. Amends 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.1 - 168.992) by adding sec. 696a.
Last Action: 04/27/2011 - printed bill filed 04/27/2011
HB 4698 of 2011House BillElections; absent voters; absent voter ballot; issue without requiring justification. Amends secs. 758, 759 & 759b of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.758 et seq.).
Last Action: 06/01/2011 - printed bill filed 06/01/2011
HB 4886 of 2011House BillElections; offenses; photographing, videotaping, or recording the image of a voted election ballot; prohibit. Amends 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.1 - 168.992) by adding sec. 931a.
Last Action: 09/07/2011 - printed bill filed 08/25/2011
HB 4992 of 2011
(PA 128 of 2012)
House BillElections; ballots; ballot instructions; revise to require placement in voting booth and include with absentee ballots, and make other miscellaneous changes to the Michigan election law. Amends secs. 558, 560, 560b, 568, 591, 706 & 764a of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.558 et seq.); adds secs. 736b, 736c, 736d, 736e, 736f, 736g & 764 & repeals sec. 737 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.737).
Last Action: 05/15/2012 - assigned PA 128'12 with immediate effect
HB 5060 of 2011House BillElections; absent voters; definition of absent voter; expand to include an elector who applies in person at the clerk's office and who presents photo identification. Amends secs. 758 & 759 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.758 & 168.759).
Last Action: 10/13/2011 - printed bill filed 10/13/2011
HB 5061 of 2011House BillElections; absent voters; photograph identification; require when obtaining an absentee ballot, require certain reporting by local clerks concerning registration affidavits, and require secretary of state to develop information displays indicating that ballot coaching in residential care facilities is prohibited. Amends secs. 761, 813 & 829 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.761 et seq.) & adds sec. 38.
Last Action: 07/18/2012 - re-referred to Committee on Redistricting and Elections
HB 5127 of 2011House BillElections; ballots; order of nonpartisan offices on an election ballot; modify. Amends sec. 699 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.699).
Last Action: 02/07/2012 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND ELECTIONS
SB 1254 of 2012Senate BillElections; absent voters; electronic return of absentee ballots for overseas and military voters; allow. Amends sec. 759a of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.759a).
Last Action: 09/11/2012 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND ELECTIONS
SB 1270 of 2012Senate BillElections; absent voters; overseas and military voters; allow absentee ballots postmarked by the close of the polls on election day to be counted and tabulated. Amends sec. 759a of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.759a).
Last Action: 09/12/2012 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND ELECTIONS
HB 5297 of 2012
(PA 279 of 2012)
House BillElections; absent voters; federal write-in absentee ballot; expand to include state and local candidates and ballot questions, and include certain reporting requirements for local clerks. Amends sec. 759a of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.759a).
Last Action: 07/18/2012 - assigned PA 279'12 with immediate effect
HB 5954 of 2012House BillElections; absent voters; absent voter ballot; issue upon voter's request without requiring justification. Amends secs. 758, 759 & 759b of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.758 et seq.).
Last Action: 10/17/2012 - printed bill filed 09/28/2012
HB 5978 of 2012House BillElections; primary; voting a split or mixed ticket; allow in primary elections. Amends secs. 559, 561, 562, 570, 572, 575, 576, 582 & 795 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.559 et seq.) & repeals sec. 564 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.564).
Last Action: 11/08/2012 - printed bill filed 10/17/2012
HB 6048 of 2012House BillElections; voting procedures; straight-ticket voting; eliminate. Amends secs. 795c, 803 & 804 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.795c et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6049'12
Last Action: 11/29/2012 - printed bill filed 11/29/2012
HB 6049 of 2012House BillElections; voting procedures; straight-ticket voting; eliminate. Amends secs. 706, 737 & 782b of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.706 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6048'12
Last Action: 11/29/2012 - printed bill filed 11/29/2012
HB 6078 of 2012House BillElections; absent voters; absent voter ballot; issue upon voter's request without requiring justification. Amends secs. 758, 759 & 759b of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.758 et seq.).
Last Action: 12/05/2012 - printed bill filed 12/05/2012
SB 0124 of 2013Senate BillElections; absent voters; absent voter ballot; issue upon voter's request without requiring justification. Amends secs. 758, 759 & 759b of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.758 et seq.).
Last Action: 01/30/2013 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND ELECTIONS
HB 4058 of 2013House BillElections; absent voters; absent voter ballot; issue upon voter's request without requiring justification. Amends secs. 758, 759 & 759b of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.758 et seq.).
Last Action: 01/23/2013 - printed bill filed 01/23/2013
HB 4252 of 2013House BillElections; absent voters; absent voter ballot; issue upon voter's request without requiring justification. Amends secs. 758, 759 & 759b of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.758 et seq.).
Last Action: 02/14/2013 - printed bill filed 02/14/2013
HB 4253 of 2013House BillElections; absent voters; absent voter ballot; issue upon voter's request without requiring justification. Amends secs. 758 & 759 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.758 & 168.759).
Last Action: 02/14/2013 - printed bill filed 02/14/2013
HB 4367 of 2013House BillElections; primary; voting a split or mixed ticket; allow in primary elections. Amends secs. 559, 561, 562, 570, 572, 575, 576, 582 & 795 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.559 et seq.) & repeals sec. 564 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.564).
Last Action: 03/06/2013 - printed bill filed 03/06/2013