A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 726, 736, and 751 (MCL 168.726, 168.736, and 168.751), and by adding sections 653c, 653d, 653e, 726a, and 753a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
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
1. Amend page 10, line 17, after “vote” by striking out “inside or”.
The amendment failed 17 to 20 (details)
1. Amend page 10, line 22, after “process” by inserting “and must not directly or indirectly make reference to an election, a candidate, or a ballot question”.
2. Amend page 10, line 22, after “process.” by inserting “An individual who provides food, warmth,
or other necessities to electors as described under subsection (1) must not be a current candidate in
that jurisdiction or the immediate family member of a current candidate in that jurisdiction.”.
The amendment failed 17 to 20 (details)
Passed in the Senate 20 to 17 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Election Integrity
