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MI SB0530
MI SB0530Elections: petitions; petition circulator to provide or read the summary of the purpose of the petition to the petition signer; require. Amends 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.1 - 168.992) by adding sec. 482g.
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Introduced
09/04/2025
09/04/2025
In Committee
11/13/2025
11/13/2025
Crossed Over
11/13/2025
11/13/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
103rd Legislature
Bill Summary
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled"Michigan election law,"(MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding section 482g.
AI Summary
This bill amends Michigan election law to establish new requirements for petition circulators when gathering signatures for a petition. Specifically, before asking an individual to sign a petition, the circulator must offer the potential signer two options: either point out where the summary of the proposed amendment or question is located on the petition and allow the person to read it, or read the summary aloud to the person. The summary must be the one submitted to or approved by the board of state canvassers. If a circulator fails to provide this information, the petition sponsor can be subject to a civil fine of either $1,500 or $50 per violation, whichever amount is greater. This bill aims to increase transparency and ensure that individuals understand the purpose of a petition before signing it, potentially helping voters make more informed decisions about the initiatives they are supporting.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Election Integrity (on 11/13/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0530 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: ANALYSIS AS PASSED BY THE SENATE | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billanalysis/Senate/pdf/2025-SFA-0529-U.pdf |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billengrossed/Senate/htm/2025-SEBS-0530.htm |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: SUMMARY OF BILL REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billanalysis/Senate/pdf/2025-SFA-0529-F.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: SUMMARY OF INTRODUCED BILL IN COMMITTEE | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billanalysis/Senate/pdf/2025-SFA-0529-G.pdf |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billintroduced/Senate/htm/2025-SIB-0530.htm |
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