Bill > HB5258

This bill amends the Michigan Election Law by modifying the requirements for candidates to file an affidavit of identity. The key provisions are: 1. Candidates must file an affidavit of identity when filing for federal, county, state, city, township, village, metropolitan district, or school district offices, with certain exceptions. 2. The affidavit of identity must include the candidate's name, residential address, citizenship status, office sought, political party affiliation (if any), term of office, and a statement that the candidate meets the qualifications for the office. 3. The bill adds a new requirement that candidates cannot be certified by the Board of Election Commissioners if they have failed to file reports required under various financial disclosure acts, such as the State Representative Financial Disclosure Act, the Candidate for State Representative Financial Disclosure Act, and others. 4. The bill retains existing provisions allowing candidates to select which office they will seek if they have filed for multiple incompatible offices, and maintains penalties for perjury related to the affidavit of identity.