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2011 House Bill 5061: Require photo ID when applying in person for absentee ballot
Introduced by Rep. Bradford Jacobsen (R) on October 12, 2011
To require a person to have photo identification when applying in person for an absentee ballot; require local governments to use a state ballot tracker program if it available; and require the Secretary of State to develop information displays indicating that ballot coaching in residential care facilities for the elderly is prohibited. Official Text and Analysis.
To require a person to have photo identification when applying in person for an absentee ballot; require local governments to use a state ballot tracker program if it available; and require the Secretary of State to develop information displays indicating that ballot coaching in residential care facilities for the elderly is prohibited. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the House Redistricting and Elections Committee on October 12, 2011
Reported in the House on March 13, 2012
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered in the House on March 28, 2012
The substitute passed by voice vote in the House on March 28, 2012
Amendment offered by Rep. Bradford Jacobsen (R) on March 28, 2012
To require local election clerks to tell people who don't have a picture ID that they can sign an affidavit that they have no ID and still get an absentee ballot in person.
To require local election clerks to tell people who don't have a picture ID that they can sign an affidavit that they have no ID and still get an absentee ballot in person.
The amendment passed by voice vote in the House on March 28, 2012
Amendment offered by Rep. Woodrow Stanley (D) on March 28, 2012
To eliminate the requirement that a person give a specific reason for requesting an absentee ballot.
To eliminate the requirement that a person give a specific reason for requesting an absentee ballot.
The amendment failed by voice vote in the House on March 28, 2012
Amendment offered by Rep. Barb Byrum (D) on March 28, 2012
To remove a provision establishing that an absentee ballot cast by person who obtained it in person without showing a photo ID is considered a "challenged ballot".
To remove a provision establishing that an absentee ballot cast by person who obtained it in person without showing a photo ID is considered a "challenged ballot".
The amendment failed by voice vote in the House on March 28, 2012
Amendment offered by Rep. Barb Byrum (D) on March 28, 2012
To establish that an absentee ballot cast by person who registered to vote without showing a photo ID may be subject to a ballot "challenge, but isn't automatically considered a "challenged ballot".
To establish that an absentee ballot cast by person who registered to vote without showing a photo ID may be subject to a ballot "challenge, but isn't automatically considered a "challenged ballot".
The amendment failed by voice vote in the House on March 28, 2012
Passed 65 to 45 in the House on March 29, 2012.
See Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No".
See Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No".
Received in the Senate on April 17, 2012
Referred to the Senate Local Government & Elections Committee on April 17, 2012
Reported in the Senate on May 22, 2012
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered in the Senate on June 12, 2012
To adopt a version of the bill that also requires an absentee ballot applicant to affirm U.S. citizenship.
To adopt a version of the bill that also requires an absentee ballot applicant to affirm U.S. citizenship.
The substitute passed by voice vote in the Senate on June 12, 2012
Passed 26 to 11 in the Senate on June 13, 2012.
See Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No". To require a person to have photo identification when applying in person for an absentee ballot, and to affirm U.S. citizenship when applying in person or by mail. Also, to require the Secretary of State to develop information displays indicating that ballot coaching in residential care facilities for the elderly is prohibited.
See Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No". To require a person to have photo identification when applying in person for an absentee ballot, and to affirm U.S. citizenship when applying in person or by mail. Also, to require the Secretary of State to develop information displays indicating that ballot coaching in residential care facilities for the elderly is prohibited.
Received in the House on June 13, 2012
Passed 65 to 45 in the House on June 14, 2012.
See Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No". To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.
See Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No". To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.
Vetoed by Gov. Rick Snyder on July 3, 2012
