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MI SB1034
MI SB1034Elections: voting procedures; process for voting without identification for election purposes; modify to include proof of identity and proof of state residency. Amends secs. 523, 523a, 813 & 829 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.523 et seq.).
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Introduced
10/08/2024
10/08/2024
In Committee
10/08/2024
10/08/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
102nd Legislature
Bill Summary
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled"Michigan election law,"by amending sections 523, 523a, 813, and 829 (MCL 168.523, 168.523a, 168.813, and 168.829), section 523 as amended by 2018 PA 129 and sections 523a, 813, and 829 as amended by 2018 PA 603.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Michigan election law by modifying the voting procedures to include proof of identity and proof of state residency. The key provisions are:
1. Registered voters must present identification for election purposes and execute an application to vote, including their name, address, date of birth, and citizenship statement.
2. If a voter does not have the required identification, they can sign an affidavit and must provide a document as proof of identity (e.g., driver's license, birth certificate) and a document as proof of state residency (e.g., utility bill, bank statement) to be allowed to vote.
3. Provisional ballots can be issued to voters who are not listed on the voter registration list or cannot provide the required documents, and these ballots will be verified and tabulated after the election.
4. The bill also establishes timelines and reporting requirements for city/township clerks and county clerks to process and report on provisional ballots and voter registration applications.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Elections And Ethics (on 10/08/2024)
Bill Topics
Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
- ‐ Voting Rights and Issues
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2024-SB-1034 | 10/08/2024 |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2023-2024/billintroduced/Senate/htm/2024-SIB-1034.htm | 10/08/2024 |
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