A bill to create a voting and elections database and institute; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; and to provide remedies.
The Michigan Voting Rights Act legislative package (SB 961-964) establishes comprehensive state-level protections against voting discrimination, enhances election transparency and accessibility, mandates language and disability assistance, and creates mechanisms for redress and data transparency, with funding and procedural safeguards to support equitable participation in Michigan's elections.
Co-sponsored by Sens.
Referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics
Reported without amendment
Referred to the Committee of the Whole
Reported without amendment
Passed in the Senate 20 to 17 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Election Integrity