2021 Senate Bill 290

Republican election rules package to establish rules on the use of absentee ballot drop boxes by cities and townships

Introduced in the Senate

March 24, 2021

Introduced by Sen. Rick Outman (R-33)

To establish that the partisan election “challengers” political parties may appoint to observe precinct voting processes may also be appointed by a candidate. The bill also requires these challengers to wear a visible identification badge at the precinct. This is part of a Republican election integrity package comprised of Senate Bills 273 to 311.

Referred to the Committee on Elections