2010 Senate Bill 1094 / Public Act 43

Revise absentee ballot printing procedures

Introduced in the Senate

Jan. 27, 2010

Introduced by Sen. Cameron Brown (R-16)

To require absentee ballots to be available at least 45 days before any election. Under current law this is the case for November general and August primary elections, but in other elections the required minimum is at least 20 days before the election (but the period in an actual election may be longer).

Referred to the Committee on Campaign and Election Oversight

Feb. 11, 2010

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

In the House

Feb. 23, 2010

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

To require absentee ballots to be available at least 45 days before any election. Under current law this is the case for November general and August primary elections, but in other elections the required minimum is at least 20 days before the election (but the period in an actual election may be longer).

In the Senate

March 2, 2010

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

March 2, 2010

Referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics

March 17, 2010

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

March 31, 2010