To authorize a Republican presidential primary election between Feb. 28 and March 6, 2012. This would be a “closed” primary, meaning voters would have to “declare” that they want a Republican ballot. The voter lists would become public information.   Official Text and Analysis.

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance as previously described.

To authorize "no reason" absentee ballots for this election.

To authorize a Republican presidential primary election on Feb. 28, 2012. This would be a “closed” primary, meaning voters would have to “declare” that they want a Republican ballot. The voter lists would become public information.

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

To make this an "open" primary rather than a "closed" one, meaning that Democrats could cross-over and vote without "declaring" publically that they want a Republican ballot.

To authorize "early voting," "no-reason" absentee ballot voting, and early registration for 16- and 17-year-olds (effective when they turn 18) in all Michigan elections.

To give the proposed law the official title of "The $10 Million Republican Presidential Primary Election Law".

That the bill be given immediate effect.