2017 House Bill 4178 / Public Act 114

Stop putting party logos on ballot

Introduced in the House

Feb. 8, 2017

Introduced by Rep. Edward Canfield (R-84)

To remove references to Michigan political party “vignettes” (logos) in the campaign finance act. House Bill 4177 would end the practice of printing these logos on election ballots.

Referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics

March 30, 2017

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

April 27, 2017

Passed in the House 63 to 46 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 2, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Elections and Government Reform

June 13, 2017

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 28, 2017

Passed in the Senate 26 to 9 (details)

To remove references to Michigan political party “vignettes” (logos) in the campaign finance act. House Bill 4177 would end the practice of printing these logos on election ballots.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

July 27, 2017