2021 House Bill 4897

Revise party election challenger rules

Introduced in the House

May 25, 2021

Introduced by Rep. Julie Calley (R-87)

To revise details of a law that permits political parties to designate election challengers to be present at polling places, and the rules for challenging the validity of a particular vote. The bill would also provide for challenger to be at a city or township clerk’s office or satellite offices on election day.

Referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics

Sept. 14, 2021

Reported without amendment

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

March 9, 2022

Amendment offered

To tie-bar the bill to House Bill 5282, meaning this bill cannot become law unless that one does also. HB 5282 would make intimidating an election inspector a crime.

The amendment failed by voice vote

March 10, 2022

Passed in the House 54 to 47 (details)

Received in the Senate

March 15, 2022

Referred to the Committee on Elections