Bill > HB5468

This bill modifies Michigan election law concerning candidate nominating petitions, which are documents signed by registered voters to get a candidate's name on the ballot. Specifically, it updates the requirements for school board candidates, allowing them to either collect a certain number of signatures or pay a $100 filing fee, and it clarifies the information required on these petitions, including adding a field for a candidate's website address. The bill also introduces a new requirement for candidates running for Representative in Congress, mandating that their nominating petitions indicate their residency within the congressional district they seek to represent. Additionally, it refines the language and penalties related to petition fraud, such as signing with false names or signing multiple petitions for the same office, with some violations now classified as felonies.