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2021 House Bill 4492: Revise allowable polling place locations
Introduced by Rep. Ann Bollin R-Brighton on March 11, 2021
To revise a law that allows polling places to be located in buildings owned by tax-exempt organizations places if this is convenient, in addition to publicly owned or controlled buildings. Under the bill a city or township clerk would have to obtain a signed affidavit from
the building’s owner or manager certifying the owner is not a sponsor of a campaign finance committee. Polls could be located in a privately owned clubhouse or conference center in an apartment or condominium complex, a hotel or motel conference center, or a recreation clubhouse such as a golf course clubhouse or park complex clubhouse. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the House Elections and Ethics Committee on March 11, 2021
Reported in the House on April 13, 2021
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Received in the Senate on April 28, 2021
Referred to the Senate Elections Committee on April 28, 2021
Reported in the Senate on September 30, 2021
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Received in the House on September 30, 2021
To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.
Vetoed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on October 3, 2021
Received in the House on October 5, 2021
Referred to the House Elections and Ethics Committee on October 5, 2021