A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 558 (MCL 168.558), as amended by 2021 PA 158.
House Bill No. 4861 updates Michigan’s election law to clarify and strengthen candidate affidavit requirements, procedures for name changes, and penalties for false statements, thereby promoting greater transparency and integrity in the candidate filing process.
Introduced
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Referred to the Committee on Election Integrity
Reported with substitute H-1
Substitute H-1 concurred in by voice vote
Passed in the House 100 to 0 (details)
Motion to give immediate effect
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The motion prevailed by voice vote
