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MI SB0339
MI SB0339Elections: absent voters; absent voter ballot and application tracking system; create. Amends sec. 764c of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.764c).
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Introduced
05/16/2023
05/16/2023
In Committee
06/20/2023
06/20/2023
Crossed Over
06/07/2023
06/07/2023
Passed
06/28/2023
06/28/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
07/20/2023
07/20/2023
Introduced Session
102nd Legislature
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled ?An act to reorganize, consolidate, and add to the election laws; to provide for election officials and prescribe their powers and duties; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, state agencies, and state and local officials and employees; to provide for the nomination and election of candidates for public office; to provide for the resignation, removal, and recall of certain public officers; to provide for the filling of vacancies in public office; to provide for and regulate primaries and elections; to provide for the purity of elections; to guard against the abuse of the elective franchise; to define violations of this act; to provide appropriations; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to repeal certain acts and all other acts inconsistent with this act,? by amending section 764c (MCL 168.764c), as amended by 2018 PA 120.
AI Summary
This bill amends Section 764c of the Michigan Election Law to create an electronic tracking system for absent voter ballot applications and ballots. The system will allow voters to track the status of their application and ballot, including the date of receipt, acceptance or rejection, and mailing or delivery. Voters can opt-in to receive notifications by email or text message when key events occur. The email addresses and phone numbers provided for the notification system are confidential and exempt from public disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Assigned Pa 0084'23 (on 07/20/2023)
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