April 26, 2011, Introduced by Rep. Callton and referred to the Committee on Redistricting and Elections.
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled
"Michigan election law,"
(MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding section 696a.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:
Sec. 696a. (1) At least 60 days before the general November
election in each presidential election year, each candidate for
president of the United States who wants to have his or her name
printed on the general November election ballot shall provide all
of the following to the secretary of state:
(a) An affidavit signed by the candidate which includes a
statement that the candidate meets all of the requirements for
president of the United States as provided under section 1 of
article II of the United States constitution.
(b) The candidate's original birth certificate or a certified
copy of the candidate's birth certificate indicating that the
candidate is a natural born United States citizen as required under
section 1 of article II of the United States constitution.
(2) If a candidate for president of the United States does not
comply with the requirements of subsection (1), the secretary of
state shall not certify that candidate's name for printing on the
general November election ballot.