2018 House Bill 5669 / Public Act 129

Define which IDs are good for voting

Introduced in the House

Feb. 28, 2018

Introduced by Rep. Aaron Miller (R-59)

To place in statute a definition of “identification for election purposes,” including a list of specific forms of personal identification that meet the criteria.

Referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics

March 8, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

March 14, 2018

Amendment offered by Rep. Stephanie Chang (D-6)

To also make ID cards issued by a county or municipality valid for voting purposes.

The amendment failed by voice vote

March 15, 2018

Amendment offered by Rep. Aaron Miller (R-59)

To add "enhanced drivers licenses" to the approved-list.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 62 to 44 (details)

Received in the Senate

March 20, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Elections and Government Reform

April 17, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

April 18, 2018

Amendment offered by Sen. Jim Ananich (D-27)

To also make ID cards issued by a county or municipality valid for voting purposes.

The amendment failed 10 to 25 (details)

Passed in the Senate 27 to 8 (details)

To place in statute a definition of “identification for election purposes,” including a list of specific forms of personal identification that meet the criteria.

Received in the House

April 18, 2018

April 19, 2018

Passed in the House 64 to 45 (details)

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

May 2, 2018