Bill > HB4136

This bill amends Michigan's Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to establish new procedures for voter registration at hunting and fishing license issuance points. Specifically, the Secretary of State will provide voter registration applications to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and authorized license-issuing personnel. These entities are required to display voter registration applications and may ask individuals applying for hunting, fishing, or fur harvester's licenses if they would like a registration application. However, the DNR and its designated personnel are explicitly prohibited from assisting individuals in completing voter registration forms or acting as official voter registration agencies. The bill also mandates that the DNR provide a direct link to the state's online voter registration website for individuals applying for licenses through their website. This legislation aims to make voter registration more accessible to hunters and fishers by creating opportunities for potential voters to obtain registration materials when interacting with the DNR, while maintaining clear boundaries about the department's role in the voter registration process.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4136