2021 House Bill 5258 / 2022 Public Act 94

Revise candidate ballot “proof copy” notice

Introduced in the House

Aug. 17, 2021

Introduced by Rep. Matt Koleszar (D-20)

To revise details of a requirement that election clerks send candidates a “proof copy” of the upcoming ballot a specified amount of time in advance of the election.

Referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics

Sept. 28, 2021

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 14, 2021

Passed in the House 102 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Jan. 12, 2022

Referred to the Committee on Elections

March 24, 2022

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 26, 2022

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To revise details of a requirement that election clerks send candidates a “proof copy” of the upcoming ballot a specified amount of time in advance of the election.

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

June 14, 2022