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2021 House Bill 4838: Ban election day internet connections to state poll books and more
Introduced by Rep. Phil Green R-Millington on May 13, 2021
To prohibit the electronic poll book at each election precinct from being
connected to the internet on election day until its votes have been
tabulated. It would also prohibit connecting an electronic voting system to the internet until after the votes are counted, and then only
to upload the results to the appropriate clerk. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the House Elections and Ethics Committee on May 13, 2021
Reported in the House on June 8, 2021
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
To prohibit the electronic poll book at each election precinct from being connected to the internet on election day until its votes have been tabulated. It would also prohibit connecting an electronic voting system to the internet until after the votes are counted, and then only to upload the results to the appropriate clerk.
Received in the Senate on August 25, 2021
Referred to the Senate Elections Committee on August 25, 2021
Reported in the Senate on September 30, 2021
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
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