HB 4029: Make presidential primary earlier
Introduced January 18, 2023
Official text and analysis
Elections: presidential primary; presidential primary election date; revise.
Tags: Elections
Sponsor: Noah Arbit
Cosponsors: Penelope Tsernoglou, Erin Byrnes, Jennifer Conlin, William Snyder, Denise Mentzer, Carrie Rheingans, Kristian Grant, Sharon MacDonell, Jason Morgan, Natalie Price, Rachel Hood, Philip Skaggs, Julie Rogers, Lori Stone, Dylan Wegela, Felicia Brabec, Jason Hoskins, Jimmie Wilson, Ranjeev Puri, Stephanie Young, Cynthia Neeley, Amos O'Neal, Alabas Farhat, Abraham Aiyash
Referred to House Elections Committee
HB 4033: Require state funding of special elections for state legislative seats
Introduced January 19, 2023
Official text and analysis
Elections: special elections; state to reimburse costs for certain special elections; require.
Tags: Elections, Leftism, Local Government, Spending
Sponsor: Veronica Paiz
Cosponsors: Penelope Tsernoglou, Sharon MacDonell, Thomas Kuhn, William Snyder, Denise Mentzer, Jason Morgan, Carol Glanville, Julie Brixie, Dylan Wegela, Regina Miller, Emily Dievendorf, Kimberly Edwards, Rachel Hood, Tyrone Carter, Erin Byrnes, Natalie Price, Nate Shannon, Jennifer Conlin, Donavan McKinney, Philip Skaggs, Mike McFall, Noah Arbit, Alabas Farhat, Felicia Brabec, Kevin Coleman, Stephanie Young, Jasper Martus, Kara Hope, Betsy Coffia, Amos O'Neal, Tullio Liberati, Brenda Carter, Regina Weiss, Cynthia Neeley, Helena Scott, Julie Rogers, Joey Andrews, Lori Stone
Referred to House Elections Committee
Votes on this bill
05/11/23 House roll call vote #98 On passage: Passed 94 – 13 (See how they voted)
HB 4127: Ban firearms within 100ft of drop box
Introduced February 22, 2023
Official text and analysis
Weapons: other; possession of firearms at a polling place; prohibit.
Tags: Civil Liberties, Elections, Guns, Leftism
Sponsor: Penelope Tsernoglou
Cosponsors: Stephanie Young, Kara Hope, Carrie Rheingans, Mike McFall, Samantha Steckloff, Joey Andrews, Natalie Price, Jason Hoskins, Betsy Coffia, William Snyder, Felicia Brabec, Jennifer Conlin, Jim Haadsma, Denise Mentzer, Noah Arbit, Dylan Wegela, Jimmie Wilson, Kelly Breen, Tullio Liberati, Erin Byrnes, Regina Miller, Jason Morgan, Julie Brixie, Carol Glanville, Jasper Martus, Rachel Hood, Philip Skaggs, Christine Morse, Jaime Churches, Regina Weiss, Julie Rogers, Donavan McKinney, Amos O'Neal, Abraham Aiyash
Referred to House Elections Committee
Votes on this bill
11/09/23 House roll call vote #545 On passage: Passed 56 – 53 (See how they voted)
HB 4128: Ban firearms within 100ft of drop box
Introduced February 22, 2023
Official text and analysis
Weapons: other; firearms within 100 feet of an absentee ballot counting board while ballots are being counted; prohibit.
Tags: Civil Liberties, Elections, Guns, Leftism
Sponsor: Stephanie Young
Cosponsors: Penelope Tsernoglou, Kara Hope, Samantha Steckloff, Carrie Rheingans, Mike McFall, Joey Andrews, Natalie Price, Jason Hoskins, Betsy Coffia, William Snyder, Felicia Brabec, Jennifer Conlin, Jim Haadsma, Denise Mentzer, Noah Arbit, Dylan Wegela, Jimmie Wilson, Kelly Breen, Tullio Liberati, Erin Byrnes, Regina Miller, Jason Morgan, Julie Brixie, Carol Glanville, Jasper Martus, Rachel Hood, Sharon MacDonell, Philip Skaggs, Christine Morse, Jaime Churches, Regina Weiss, Donavan McKinney, Amos O'Neal, Abraham Aiyash
Referred to House Elections Committee
Votes on this bill
11/09/23 House roll call vote #546 On passage: Passed 56 – 53 (See how they voted)
HB 4129: Criminalize "intimidating" election officials committing crimes
Introduced February 22, 2023
Official text and analysis
Elections: offenses; intimidating an election inspector or preventing an election inspector from performing his or her duties; prohibit.
Tags: Civil Liberties, Elections, Leftism
Sponsor: Kara Hope
Cosponsors: Penelope Tsernoglou, Samantha Steckloff, Stephanie Young, Carrie Rheingans, Mike McFall, Joey Andrews, Natalie Price, Jason Hoskins, Betsy Coffia, Jennifer Conlin, Jim Haadsma, Denise Mentzer, Noah Arbit, Dylan Wegela, Jimmie Wilson, Kelly Breen, Tullio Liberati, Erin Byrnes, Regina Miller, Jason Morgan, Julie Brixie, Carol Glanville, Jasper Martus, Rachel Hood, Christine Morse, Jaime Churches, Regina Weiss, Julie Rogers, Donavan McKinney, Amos O'Neal, Abraham Aiyash
Referred to House Elections Committee
Votes on this bill
11/01/23 House roll call vote #442 On passage: Passed 56 – 54 (See how they voted)
11/09/23 Senate roll call vote #725 Republican amendment: Failed 17 – 20 (See how they voted)
11/09/23 Senate roll call vote #726 On passage: Passed 21 – 16 (See how they voted)
HB 4130: Criminalize "intimidating" election officials committing crimes
Introduced February 22, 2023
Official text and analysis
Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for certain Michigan election law violations dealing with intimidating an election official; provide for.
Tags: Civil Liberties, Criminal Justice, Elections, Leftism
Sponsor: Kara Hope
Cosponsors: Penelope Tsernoglou, Samantha Steckloff, Stephanie Young, Carrie Rheingans, Mike McFall, Joey Andrews, Natalie Price, Jason Hoskins, Betsy Coffia, William Snyder, Felicia Brabec, Jim Haadsma, Jennifer Conlin, Denise Mentzer, Noah Arbit, Kelly Breen, Tullio Liberati, Erin Byrnes, Regina Miller, Jason Morgan, Julie Brixie, Carol Glanville, Jasper Martus, Rachel Hood, Philip Skaggs, Christine Morse, Jaime Churches, Regina Weiss, Julie Rogers, Donavan McKinney, Amos O'Neal, Abraham Aiyash
Referred to House Elections Committee
Votes on this bill
11/01/23 House roll call vote #443 On passage: Passed 56 – 54 (See how they voted)
HB 4156: National Popular Vote
Introduced March 2, 2023
Official text and analysis
Elections: other; agreement among the states to elect the President by national popular vote; enter into.
Tags: Elections, Leftism
Sponsor: Carrie Rheingans
Cosponsors: Penelope Tsernoglou, Matt Koleszar, Samantha Steckloff, Dylan Wegela, Erin Byrnes, Noah Arbit, Natalie Price, Laurie Pohutsky, Regina Weiss, Jasper Martus, Sharon MacDonell, Emily Dievendorf, Ranjeev Puri, Tyrone Carter, Philip Skaggs, Rachel Hood, Jimmie Wilson, Veronica Paiz, Helena Scott, Julie Brixie, Jason Hoskins, Regina Miller, Stephanie Young, Kristian Grant, Felicia Brabec, Kara Hope, Mike McFall, Brenda Carter, Donavan McKinney, Amos O'Neal, Joey Andrews, Alabas Farhat, Karen Whitsett, Abraham Aiyash
Referred to House Elections Committee
HB 4191: Give state IDs and driver licenses to parolees before release
Introduced March 7, 2023
Official text and analysis
Traffic control: driver license; program to provide driver license and state identification cards to parolees; provide for.
Tags: Criminal Justice, Elections, Leftism
Sponsor: Abraham Aiyash
Cosponsors: Mike McFall, Felicia Brabec, Jimmie Wilson, Julie Rogers, Emily Dievendorf, Kimberly Edwards, John Fitzgerald, Carrie Rheingans, Veronica Paiz, Helena Scott, Dylan Wegela, Kara Hope, Samantha Steckloff, Jennifer Conlin, Tyrone Carter, Tullio Liberati, Philip Skaggs, William Snyder, Natalie Price, Regina Weiss, Rachel Hood
Referred to House Criminal Justice Committee
Votes on this bill
06/14/23 House roll call vote #153 On passage: Passed 73 – 36 (See how they voted)
HB 4192: Give state IDs and driver licenses to parolees before release
Introduced March 7, 2023
Official text and analysis
Corrections: other; program to provide driver license and state identification cards to parolees; provide for.
Tags: Criminal Justice, Elections, Leftism
Sponsor: Felicia Brabec
Cosponsors: Abraham Aiyash, Kimberly Edwards, John Fitzgerald, Mike McFall, Carrie Rheingans, Denise Mentzer, Veronica Paiz, Helena Scott, Kara Hope, Dylan Wegela, Samantha Steckloff, Jennifer Conlin, Tyrone Carter, Tullio Liberati, Philip Skaggs, William Snyder, Natalie Price, Regina Weiss, Rachel Hood
Referred to House Criminal Justice Committee
Votes on this bill
06/14/23 House roll call vote #154 On passage: Passed 73 – 36 (See how they voted)
HB 4193: Give state IDs and driver licenses to parolees before release
Introduced March 7, 2023
Official text and analysis
State: identification cards; program to provide state identification cards to parolees; provide for.
Tags: Criminal Justice, Elections, Leftism
Sponsor: Kimberly Edwards
Cosponsors: Mike McFall, Abraham Aiyash, Felicia Brabec, Jimmie Wilson, Julie Rogers, Emily Dievendorf, John Fitzgerald, Carrie Rheingans, Veronica Paiz, Helena Scott, Kara Hope, Dylan Wegela, Samantha Steckloff, Jennifer Conlin, Tyrone Carter, Tullio Liberati, Philip Skaggs, William Snyder, Natalie Price, Regina Weiss, Rachel Hood
Referred to House Criminal Justice Committee
Votes on this bill
06/14/23 House roll call vote #155 On passage: Passed 74 – 35 (See how they voted)
HB 4194: Give state IDs and driver licenses to parolees before release
Introduced March 7, 2023
Official text and analysis
State: identification cards; cross-reference to 1972 PA 222; update.
Tags: Criminal Justice, Elections, Leftism
Sponsor: Mike McFall
Cosponsors: Abraham Aiyash, Felicia Brabec, Jimmie Wilson, Julie Rogers, Kimberly Edwards, John Fitzgerald, Carrie Rheingans, Veronica Paiz, Helena Scott, Kara Hope, Dylan Wegela, Samantha Steckloff, Jennifer Conlin, Tyrone Carter, Tullio Liberati, Philip Skaggs, William Snyder, Natalie Price, Regina Weiss, Rachel Hood
Referred to House Criminal Justice Committee
Votes on this bill
06/14/23 House roll call vote #156 On passage: Passed 73 – 36 (See how they voted)
HB 4210: Expand paperless electronic voting
Introduced March 8, 2023
Official text and analysis
Elections: absent voters; electronic return of absent voter ballots by military voters and their spouses; provide for.
Tags: Elections, Leftism
Sponsor: Carol Glanville
Cosponsors: Jason Morgan, Felicia Brabec, Tyrone Carter, Noah Arbit, Sharon MacDonell, Julie Rogers, Joey Andrews, Jimmie Wilson, Curtis VanderWall, Cameron Cavitt, Matt Koleszar, Jennifer Conlin, John Fitzgerald, Jason Hoskins, Rachel Hood, Jaime Churches, Philip Skaggs, William Snyder, Amos O'Neal, Denise Mentzer, Samantha Steckloff, Carrie Rheingans, Erin Byrnes, Julie Brixie, Stephanie Young, Gregory Markkanen, Betsy Coffia, Kevin Coleman, Brenda Carter, Penelope Tsernoglou, Abraham Aiyash
Votes on this bill
09/27/23 House roll call vote #320 On passage: Passed 56 – 54 (See how they voted)
HB 4216: Distribute electoral votes by winner of each congressional district
Introduced March 8, 2023
Official text and analysis
Elections: other; electoral votes; require to be chosen from each congressional district.
Tags: Elections, No Expectation Of Passage
Sponsor: Jaime Greene
Cosponsors: Ken Borton, Cameron Cavitt, Matt Bierlein, Joseph Aragona, Nancy DeBoer, Joseph Fox
HB 4217: Distribute electoral votes by winner of each congressional district
Introduced March 8, 2023
Official text and analysis
Elections: other; electoral votes; require to be chosen from each congressional district.
Tags: Elections, No Expectation Of Passage
Sponsor: Gregory Markkanen
Cosponsors: Ken Borton, Cameron Cavitt, Matt Bierlein, Joseph Aragona, Nancy DeBoer, Joseph Fox
HB 4227: Required updated photos in voter file and election officials to verify voter with photo
Introduced March 9, 2023
Official text and analysis
Elections: qualified voter file; most recent digitized photographic image of an elector to be contained in the qualified vote file; require, and require election officials to compare the digitized photographic image of an elector to that elector before voting.
Tags: Elections
Sponsor: Jay DeBoyer
Cosponsors: Rachelle Smit, Brian BeGole, Joseph Aragona, Matt Bierlein, Timothy Beson, Tom Kunse, Matt Maddock, Gregory Alexander, Gina Johnsen, Brad Paquette, Alicia St. Germaine, Kathy Schmaltz, Angela Rigas, Bill Schuette, Nancy DeBoer, David Prestin, John Roth, James DeSana, Neil Friske, Luke Meerman
HB 4230: Allow forced union dues to be spent on left-wing politics
Introduced March 9, 2023
Official text and analysis
Labor: public service employment; deduction from a public employee's wages for certain political purposes; remove prohibition against. Amends sec. 7 of 1978 PA 390 (MCL 408.477).
Tags: Big Labor, Civil Liberties, Elections, Leftism, Special Interest Deal
Sponsor: Jimmie Wilson
Cosponsors: Cynthia Neeley, Julie Brixie, Carrie Rheingans, Erin Byrnes, Brenda Carter, Jason Hoskins, Helena Scott, Kristian Grant, Joey Andrews, Christine Morse, Jason Morgan, Emily Dievendorf, Kara Hope, Kimberly Edwards, Penelope Tsernoglou, Philip Skaggs, Natalie Price, Felicia Brabec, Lori Stone, Samantha Steckloff, Amos O'Neal, Tyrone Carter, Stephanie Young, Tullio Liberati, Sharon MacDonell, William Snyder, Nate Shannon, Ranjeev Puri, Julie Rogers, Carol Glanville, Regina Miller, Kevin Coleman, Abraham Aiyash, Karen Whitsett
Referred to House Labor Committee
Votes on this bill
11/01/23 House roll call vote #456 On passage: Passed 56 – 54 (See how they voted)
11/09/23 Senate roll call vote #732 On passage: Passed 20 – 16 (See how they voted)
HB 4234: Allow automatic payroll deductions to be sent to (Democrat) PACs
Introduced March 9, 2023
Official text and analysis
Campaign finance: other; automatic payroll deductions for PAC contributions; allow.
Tags: Big Labor, Civil Liberties, Elections, Leftism, Special Interest Deal
Sponsor: Penelope Tsernoglou
Cosponsors: Carrie Rheingans, Cynthia Neeley, Erin Byrnes, Julie Brixie, Jaime Churches, Brenda Carter, Jason Hoskins, Kristian Grant, Helena Scott, Christine Morse, Emily Dievendorf, Jimmie Wilson, Kara Hope, Denise Mentzer, Natalie Price, Amos O'Neal, Felicia Brabec, Lori Stone, Samantha Steckloff, Philip Skaggs, Joey Andrews, Stephanie Young, Tyrone Carter, Tullio Liberati, Sharon MacDonell, William Snyder, Nate Shannon, Ranjeev Puri, Carol Glanville, Regina Miller, Kevin Coleman, Abraham Aiyash, Karen Whitsett
Votes on this bill
11/01/23 House roll call vote #457 On passage: Passed 56 – 54 (See how they voted)
11/09/23 Senate roll call vote #733 On passage: Passed 20 – 16 (See how they voted)
HB 4267: New law to force all public officers to disclose their personal finances
Introduced March 14, 2023
Official text and analysis
Legislature: legislators; conflict of interest prohibition; modify.
Tags: Civil Liberties, Elections, Transparency
Sponsor: James DeSana
Cosponsors: Thomas Kuhn, Jamie Thompson, Jaime Greene, Angela Rigas, Tom Kunse, Matt Bierlein, Ann Bollin, Luke Meerman, Mark Tisdel, Bill Schuette, Robert Bezotte, Ken Borton, Donni Steele, Alicia St. Germaine, Timothy Beson
Referred to House Ethics and Oversight Committee
HB 4268: New law to force all public officers to disclose their personal finances
Introduced March 14, 2023
Official text and analysis
Legislature: other; provision related to conflict of interest; modify.
Tags: Civil Liberties, Elections, Transparency
Sponsor: Timothy Beson
Cosponsors: Thomas Kuhn, Jamie Thompson, Jaime Greene, Angela Rigas, Tom Kunse, Matt Bierlein, Ann Bollin, Luke Meerman, Mark Tisdel, Bill Schuette, Robert Bezotte, Ken Borton, Donni Steele, Alicia St. Germaine
Referred to House Ethics and Oversight Committee
HB 4269: New law to force all public officers to disclose their personal finances
Introduced March 14, 2023
Official text and analysis
Campaign finance: statements and reports; certain financial disclosure requirements; provide for.
Tags: Civil Liberties, Elections, Transparency
Sponsor: Mike Harris
Cosponsors: Thomas Kuhn, Jamie Thompson, Ann Bollin, Jaime Greene, Angela Rigas, Tom Kunse, Matt Bierlein, Luke Meerman, Mark Tisdel, Bill Schuette, Robert Bezotte, Ken Borton, Donni Steele, Alicia St. Germaine, Timothy Beson
Referred to House Ethics and Oversight Committee
HB 4324: Allow concealed pistol license to count as ID for voting
Introduced March 22, 2023
Official text and analysis
Elections: voters; definition of identification for election purposes; expand to include current concealed pistol license. Amends sec. 2 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.2).
Tags: Elections
Sponsor: James DeSana
Cosponsors: Gregory Alexander, Joseph Fox, Jay DeBoyer, Matt Maddock, Robert Bezotte, Mike Hoadley, Neil Friske
Referred to House Elections Committee
HB 4326: Require and impose regulations and finance limits on recall committees
Introduced March 22, 2023
Official text and analysis
Campaign finance: contributions and expenditures; provision related to officeholders raising funds when facing a recall; modify, and require candidate to establish a separate account used for recall purposes. Amends secs. 3, 11, 12, 21, 24 & 52 of 1976 PA 388 (MCL 169.203 et seq.) & adds sec. 21b.
Tags: Elections
Sponsor: Ann Bollin
Cosponsors: David Prestin, Jay DeBoyer, Mike Hoadley, Phil Green, Jaime Greene, Jamie Thompson
Referred to House Elections Committee
HB 4334: Provide a tax credit up to $250 to donate to political campaigns
Introduced March 23, 2023
Official text and analysis
Individual income tax: credit; tax incentive for contributions made to certain ballot and candidate committees; provide for.
Tags: Elections, Leftism, Taxes
Sponsor: Philip Skaggs
Cosponsors: Jasper Martus, Jason Hoskins, Carrie Rheingans, Jimmie Wilson, Kristian Grant, Felicia Brabec, Penelope Tsernoglou, Mike McFall, Denise Mentzer, Sharon MacDonell
Referred to House Tax Policy Committee
HB 4413: Allow campaign contributions be spent on child care
Introduced April 13, 2023
Official text and analysis
Campaign finance: contributions and expenditures; use of campaign funds to pay for child care expenses; allow.
Tags: Elections, Leftism
Sponsor: Rachel Hood
Cosponsors: Carrie Rheingans, Jimmie Wilson, Lori Stone, Kara Hope, Samantha Steckloff, Brenda Carter, Erin Byrnes, Carol Glanville, Penelope Tsernoglou, Helena Scott, Sharon MacDonell, Emily Dievendorf, Regina Weiss, Noah Arbit, Felicia Brabec, Cynthia Neeley, Kristian Grant, Stephanie Young, Mike McFall, Abraham Aiyash
Referred to House Elections Committee
HB 4440: National Popular Vote
Introduced April 20, 2023
Official text and analysis
Elections: presidential electors; presidential electors who are elected under the agreement among the states to elect the President by national popular vote; clarify.
Tags: Elections, Leftism
Sponsor: Carrie Rheingans
Cosponsors: Penelope Tsernoglou
Referred to House Elections Committee
HB 4502: Regulate some details on poll challengers
Introduced May 3, 2023
Official text and analysis
Elections: challengers; requirements for election challengers; provide for.
Tags: Elections
Sponsor: Ann Bollin
Cosponsors: James DeSana, Angela Rigas, Bryan Posthumus, John Roth, Sarah Lightner, Rachelle Smit, Curtis VanderWall
Referred to House Government Operations Committee
HB 4503: Mandate poll challengers take a training course developed by the Secretary of State
Introduced May 3, 2023
Official text and analysis
Elections: challengers; training requirements for election challengers; provide for, and provide for comprehensive election challenger training for county clerks, political parties, and other organizations.
Tags: Elections
Sponsor: Ann Bollin
Cosponsors: James DeSana, Angela Rigas, Bryan Posthumus, John Roth, Sarah Lightner, Rachelle Smit, Curtis VanderWall
Referred to House Government Operations Committee
HB 4534: Require government to help parolees learn to vote
Introduced May 9, 2023
Official text and analysis
Corrections: parole; certain voting information on release; require department of corrections to provide.
Tags: Elections, Leftism, Spending
Sponsor: Lori Stone
Cosponsors: Erin Byrnes, Carol Glanville, Felicia Brabec, Donavan McKinney, Samantha Steckloff, Natalie Price, Julie Brixie, Helena Scott, Jimmie Wilson, Emily Dievendorf, Rachel Hood
Referred to House Elections Committee
HB 4536: Require county executives be elected in presidential years
Introduced May 9, 2023
Official text and analysis
Counties: charter; election of county executive in a charter county; modify election schedule to the presidential election years.
Tags: Elections, Local Government
Sponsor: Joseph Aragona
Cosponsors: Jay DeBoyer, Alicia St. Germaine, Douglas Wozniak, Jason Morgan, Denise Mentzer, Nate Shannon, Thomas Kuhn
Referred to House Elections Committee
HB 4567: Update reference because no-ID absentee ballots are no longer presumptively challenged
Introduced May 16, 2023
Official text and analysis
Elections: voters; certain references to challenged ballots; remove.
Tags: Elections
Sponsor: Penelope Tsernoglou
Cosponsors: Julie Rogers, Natalie Price, Erin Byrnes, Carrie Rheingans, Joey Andrews, Jimmie Wilson, Rachel Hood, Laurie Pohutsky, Jennifer Conlin, Jason Hoskins, Julie Brixie, Mike McFall, Kara Hope, Kelly Breen, Noah Arbit, Sharon MacDonell, Dylan Wegela, Regina Miller, Emily Dievendorf, Helena Scott, Jason Morgan, Stephanie Young, Matt Koleszar, Regina Weiss, Kristian Grant, Alabas Farhat, Veronica Paiz, Felicia Brabec, Donavan McKinney, Samantha Steckloff, Betsy Coffia, Kimberly Edwards, Amos O'Neal, Cynthia Neeley, Jasper Martus, Karen Whitsett
Referred to House Elections Committee
Votes on this bill
09/27/23 House roll call vote #322 On passage: Passed 56 – 54 (See how they voted)
10/24/23 Senate roll call vote #581 On passage: Passed 20 – 18 (See how they voted)
11/07/23: Signed into law, PA 184 of 2023
HB 4568: Allow companies to drive voters to the polls
Introduced May 16, 2023
Official text and analysis
Elections: offenses; prohibition on the hiring of transportation assistance to the polls; eliminate.
Tags: Elections
Sponsor: Karen Whitsett
Cosponsors: Julie Rogers, Penelope Tsernoglou, Natalie Price, Erin Byrnes, Carrie Rheingans, Joey Andrews, Jimmie Wilson, Rachel Hood, Laurie Pohutsky, Jennifer Conlin, Jason Hoskins, Julie Brixie, Mike McFall, Denise Mentzer, Kara Hope, Kelly Breen, Noah Arbit, Sharon MacDonell, Dylan Wegela, Philip Skaggs, Regina Miller, Emily Dievendorf, Helena Scott, Jason Morgan, Stephanie Young, Matt Koleszar, Regina Weiss, Alabas Farhat, Veronica Paiz, Felicia Brabec, Donavan McKinney, Samantha Steckloff, Betsy Coffia, Kimberly Edwards, Amos O'Neal, Cynthia Neeley, Kristian Grant, Jasper Martus
Referred to House Elections Committee
Votes on this bill
09/27/23 House roll call vote #323 On passage: Passed 56 – 54 (See how they voted)
10/24/23 Senate roll call vote #582 Republican amendment to prohibit vote drivers from advertising candidates and parties: Failed 18 – 20 (See how they voted)
10/24/23 Senate roll call vote #583 Republican amendment to prohibit vote drivers from intimidating voters: Failed 18 – 20 (See how they voted)
10/24/23 Senate roll call vote #584 Amendment to prohibit vote drivers from electioneering and intimidation: Failed 18 – 20 (See how they voted)
10/24/23 Senate roll call vote #585 On passage: Passed 20 – 18 (See how they voted)
11/07/23: Signed into law, PA 185 of 2023
HB 4569: Allow "pre-registration" of voters at age 16
Introduced May 16, 2023
Official text and analysis
Elections: registration; preregistration to vote at age 16; provide for.
Tags: Elections, Children
Sponsor: Betsy Coffia
Cosponsors: Julie Rogers, Penelope Tsernoglou, Natalie Price, Carrie Rheingans, Erin Byrnes, Joey Andrews, Jimmie Wilson, Rachel Hood, Laurie Pohutsky, Jennifer Conlin, Jason Hoskins, Julie Brixie, Mike McFall, Denise Mentzer, Kara Hope, Kelly Breen, Noah Arbit, Sharon MacDonell, Dylan Wegela, Philip Skaggs, Regina Miller, Emily Dievendorf, Jason Morgan, Helena Scott, Stephanie Young, Matt Koleszar, Regina Weiss, Alabas Farhat, Veronica Paiz, Felicia Brabec, Donavan McKinney, Samantha Steckloff, Kimberly Edwards, Amos O'Neal, Cynthia Neeley, Kristian Grant, Jasper Martus, Karen Whitsett
Referred to House Elections Committee
Votes on this bill
06/27/23 House roll call vote #227 On passage: Passed 56 – 52 (See how they voted)
11/02/23 Senate roll call vote #653 On passage: Passed 20 – 18 (See how they voted)
11/08/23 House roll call vote #503 Concur with Senate: Passed 56 – 53 (See how they voted)
HB 4570: Allow voters to apply for absentee ballots online without signature verification
Introduced May 16, 2023
Official text and analysis
Elections: absent voters; online application for absent voter ballots; provide for.
Tags: Elections
Sponsor: Julie Rogers
Cosponsors: Penelope Tsernoglou, Natalie Price, Carrie Rheingans, Erin Byrnes, Joey Andrews, Jimmie Wilson, Rachel Hood, Laurie Pohutsky, Jennifer Conlin, Jason Hoskins, Julie Brixie, Mike McFall, Denise Mentzer, Kara Hope, Kelly Breen, Noah Arbit, Sharon MacDonell, Dylan Wegela, Philip Skaggs, Regina Miller, Emily Dievendorf, Helena Scott, Jason Morgan, Stephanie Young, Matt Koleszar, Regina Weiss, Veronica Paiz, Felicia Brabec, Donavan McKinney, Alabas Farhat, Samantha Steckloff, Betsy Coffia, Kimberly Edwards, Amos O'Neal, Cynthia Neeley, Kristian Grant, Jasper Martus, Karen Whitsett
Referred to House Elections Committee
Votes on this bill
09/27/23 House roll call vote #324 On passage: Passed 56 – 54 (See how they voted)
11/02/23 Senate roll call vote #654 On passage: Passed 20 – 18 (See how they voted)
HB 4586: Require unions report expenditures quarterly
Introduced May 16, 2023
Official text and analysis
Labor: collective bargaining; labor organizations; require to prepare quarterly report regarding expenditures.
Tags: Big Labor, Elections, Transparency
Sponsor: Timothy Beson
Cosponsors: Matt Bierlein
Referred to House Government Operations Committee
HB 4587: Limit labor union political spending
Introduced May 16, 2023
Official text and analysis
Campaign finance: contributions and expenditures; exemption of a labor organization; prohibit under certain circumstances.
Tags: Big Labor, Elections
Sponsor: Andrew Beeler
Cosponsors: Matt Bierlein
Referred to House Government Operations Committee
HB 4594: Create absentee ballot electronic tracking system
Introduced May 17, 2023
Official text and analysis
Elections: absent voters; absent voter ballot and application tracking system; create.
Tags: Elections
Sponsor: Dylan Wegela
Cosponsors: Penelope Tsernoglou, Joey Andrews, Noah Arbit, Nate Shannon, Helena Scott, Jimmie Wilson, Jasper Martus, Jason Hoskins, Sharon MacDonell, Julie Brixie, Carrie Rheingans, Natalie Price, Kimberly Edwards, Emily Dievendorf, Abraham Aiyash
Referred to House Elections Committee
HB 4670: Repeal campaign finance requirement on donations made under the Gaming Control Act
Introduced May 25, 2023
Official text and analysis
Campaign finance: contributions and expenditures; provision related to contributions made under the Gaming Control and Revenue Act; repeal.
Tags: Elections, Gambling/casinos
Sponsor: Angela Rigas
Cosponsors: Gina Johnsen, Timothy Beson, Tom Kunse, Joseph Aragona, Jay DeBoyer
Referred to House Government Operations Committee
HB 4695: Implement early voting
Introduced June 6, 2023
Official text and analysis
Elections: voting procedures; early voting procedures; provide for and clarify.
Tags: Elections
Sponsor: Penelope Tsernoglou
Cosponsors: Kara Hope, Jenn Hill, Stephanie Young, Carol Glanville, Carrie Rheingans, Jimmie Wilson, Jason Morgan, Regina Miller, Dylan Wegela, Kristian Grant, Amos O'Neal, Veronica Paiz, Sharon MacDonell, Julie Brixie, Matt Koleszar, Jason Hoskins, Natalie Price, Betsy Coffia, Regina Weiss, Erin Byrnes, Felicia Brabec
Referred to House Elections Committee
Votes on this bill
06/14/23 House roll call vote #159 On passage: Passed 56 – 53 (See how they voted)
11/09/23 House roll call vote #580 Concur with Senate: Passed 56 – 51 (See how they voted)
11/09/23 Senate roll call vote #727 On passage: Passed 21 – 16 (See how they voted)
HB 4696: Make crime of reporting early voting results
Introduced June 6, 2023
Official text and analysis
Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for certain early voting violations under the Michigan election law; provide for.
Tags: Criminal Justice, Elections
Sponsor: Penelope Tsernoglou
Cosponsors: Kara Hope, Jenn Hill, Stephanie Young, Carol Glanville, Carrie Rheingans, Jimmie Wilson, Jason Morgan, Regina Miller, Dylan Wegela, Kristian Grant, Amos O'Neal, Veronica Paiz, Sharon MacDonell, Julie Brixie, Matt Koleszar, Jason Hoskins, Natalie Price, Betsy Coffia, Regina Weiss, Erin Byrnes, Felicia Brabec
Referred to House Elections Committee
Votes on this bill
06/14/23 House roll call vote #160 On passage: Passed 56 – 53 (See how they voted)
06/27/23 Senate roll call vote #401 On passage: Passed 29 – 8 (See how they voted)
06/28/23 House roll call vote #266 Concur with Senate: Passed 56 – 52 (See how they voted)
06/28/23 Senate roll call vote #435 On passage: Passed 29 – 8 (See how they voted)
07/18/23: Signed into law, PA 83 of 2023
HB 4697: Mandate ballot drop boxes
Introduced June 6, 2023
Official text and analysis
Elections: absent voter ballot drop boxes; requirements for absent voter ballot drop boxes; modify.
Tags: Elections
Sponsor: Matt Koleszar
Cosponsors: Penelope Tsernoglou, Kara Hope, Jenn Hill, Stephanie Young, Carol Glanville, Carrie Rheingans, Jimmie Wilson, Jason Morgan, Regina Miller, Dylan Wegela, Kristian Grant, Amos O'Neal, Veronica Paiz, Sharon MacDonell, Julie Brixie, Jason Hoskins, Natalie Price, Betsy Coffia, Regina Weiss, Erin Byrnes, Felicia Brabec
Referred to House Elections Committee
Votes on this bill
06/14/23 House roll call vote #161 On passage: Passed 56 – 53 (See how they voted)
06/27/23 Senate roll call vote #402 On passage: Passed 28 – 9 (See how they voted)
07/18/23: Signed into law, PA 85 of 2023
HB 4698: Allow easily faked IDs (student IDs, etc.) be used for voting ID
Introduced June 6, 2023
Official text and analysis
Elections: voters; definition of identification for election purposes; expand.
Tags: Elections
Sponsor: Kara Hope
Cosponsors: Jenn Hill, Penelope Tsernoglou, Stephanie Young, Carol Glanville, Carrie Rheingans, Jimmie Wilson, Jason Morgan, Regina Miller, Dylan Wegela, Kristian Grant, Amos O'Neal, Veronica Paiz, Sharon MacDonell, Julie Brixie, Jason Hoskins, Matt Koleszar, Natalie Price, Regina Weiss, Erin Byrnes, Felicia Brabec
Referred to House Elections Committee
Votes on this bill
06/14/23 House roll call vote #162 On passage: Passed 56 – 53 (See how they voted)
HB 4699: Implement permanent no-reason absentee voting
Introduced June 6, 2023
Official text and analysis
Elections: absent voters; provisions regarding permanent mail ballot voters; implement, and modify certain election material retention periods.
Tags: Elections
Sponsor: Erin Byrnes
Cosponsors: Penelope Tsernoglou, Kara Hope, Jenn Hill, Stephanie Young, Carol Glanville, Carrie Rheingans, Jimmie Wilson, Jason Morgan, Regina Miller, Dylan Wegela, Kristian Grant, Amos O'Neal, Veronica Paiz, Sharon MacDonell, Julie Brixie, Jason Hoskins, Matt Koleszar, Natalie Price, Regina Weiss, Betsy Coffia, Felicia Brabec
Referred to House Elections Committee
Votes on this bill
06/14/23 House roll call vote #163 On passage: Passed 56 – 53 (See how they voted)
06/27/23 Senate roll call vote #403 On passage: Passed 28 – 9 (See how they voted)
07/18/23: Signed into law, PA 86 of 2023
HB 4700: Rewrite rules on absentee ballots
Introduced June 6, 2023
Official text and analysis
Elections: absent voters; signature matching and curing for absent voter ballot applications and absent voter ballot return envelopes; provide for, and provide for modifications to the absent voter ballot application and process.
Tags: Elections
Sponsor: Carrie Rheingans
Cosponsors: Penelope Tsernoglou, Kara Hope, Jenn Hill, Stephanie Young, Carol Glanville, Jimmie Wilson, Jason Morgan, Regina Miller, Dylan Wegela, Kristian Grant, Amos O'Neal, Sharon MacDonell, Veronica Paiz, Julie Brixie, Jason Hoskins, Matt Koleszar, Natalie Price, Regina Weiss, Betsy Coffia, Erin Byrnes, Felicia Brabec
Referred to House Elections Committee
Votes on this bill
06/14/23 House roll call vote #164 On passage: Passed 56 – 53 (See how they voted)
HB 4701: Companion bil with HB 4700 to rewrite rules on absentee ballots
Introduced June 6, 2023
Official text and analysis
Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for certain Michigan election law violations; update references.
Tags: Criminal Justice, Elections
Sponsor: Jason Morgan
Cosponsors: Penelope Tsernoglou, Kara Hope, Jenn Hill, Stephanie Young, Carol Glanville, Carrie Rheingans, Jimmie Wilson, Regina Miller, Dylan Wegela, Kristian Grant, Amos O'Neal, Sharon MacDonell, Julie Brixie, Veronica Paiz, Jason Hoskins, Natalie Price, Matt Koleszar, Regina Weiss, Betsy Coffia, Erin Byrnes, Felicia Brabec
Referred to House Elections Committee
Votes on this bill
06/14/23 House roll call vote #165 On passage: Passed 56 – 53 (See how they voted)
HB 4702: Increase precinct size from less than 3,000 voters to 5,000
Introduced June 6, 2023
Official text and analysis
Elections: other; precinct size; increase.
Tags: Elections
Sponsor: Penelope Tsernoglou
Cosponsors: Kara Hope, Jenn Hill, Stephanie Young, Carol Glanville, Carrie Rheingans, Jimmie Wilson, Jason Morgan, Regina Miller, Dylan Wegela, Kristian Grant, Amos O'Neal, Sharon MacDonell, Julie Brixie, Veronica Paiz, Jason Hoskins, Natalie Price, Matt Koleszar, Regina Weiss, Betsy Coffia, Erin Byrnes, Felicia Brabec
Referred to House Elections Committee
Votes on this bill
06/14/23 House roll call vote #166 On passage: Passed 62 – 47 (See how they voted)
06/27/23 Senate roll call vote #404 On passage: Passed 31 – 6 (See how they voted)
07/18/23: Signed into law, PA 88 of 2023
HB 4725: Make felony to lie on an absentee voter application
Introduced June 8, 2023
Official text and analysis
Elections: offenses; certain felonies involving absent voter ballot applications; create.
Tags: Elections
Sponsor: Ann Bollin
Cosponsors: Pauline Wendzel, Alicia St. Germaine, David Prestin, Rachelle Smit, Joseph Aragona, Gina Johnsen, Matt Bierlein, Robert Bezotte, Ken Borton, Donni Steele, Steve Carra, David Martin, Mike Hoadley, Cameron Cavitt, Neil Friske, Angela Rigas, Sarah Lightner, Curtis VanderWall, Jay DeBoyer
Referred to House Government Operations Committee
HB 4726: Make felony to lie on an absentee voter application
Introduced June 8, 2023
Official text and analysis
Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for certain Michigan election law violations dealing with absent voter ballot applications; provide for.
Tags: Elections
Sponsor: Pauline Wendzel
Cosponsors: Alicia St. Germaine, Matt Bierlein, Ann Bollin, David Prestin, Rachelle Smit, Joseph Aragona, Gina Johnsen, Robert Bezotte, Ken Borton, Donni Steele, Steve Carra, David Martin, Angela Rigas, Mike Hoadley, Cameron Cavitt, Sarah Lightner, Neil Friske, Curtis VanderWall, Jay DeBoyer
Referred to House Government Operations Committee
HB 4727: Prohibit candidates for governor to appear in taxpayer-funded ads in run-up to election
Introduced June 8, 2023
Official text and analysis
Campaign finance: other; use of gubernatorial likeness for advertisements; limit.
Tags: Elections
Sponsor: Ann Bollin
Cosponsors: Bradley Slagh, Robert Bezotte, Ken Borton, Donni Steele, David Martin, Mike Hoadley, Gina Johnsen, Angela Rigas, Cameron Cavitt, Jay DeBoyer, Sarah Lightner, Andrew Beeler, John Roth
Referred to House Government Operations Committee
HB 4737: Mandate school districts offer naloxone (opioid agonists)
Introduced June 13, 2023
Official text and analysis
Health: local health departments; opioid antagonists; require local health departments to provide to schools.
Tags: Elections, Special Interest Deal, Drugs
Sponsor: Robert Bezotte
Cosponsors: Mike Harris, David Prestin, John Fitzgerald, Mike Mueller, John Roth, Jerry Neyer, Kathy Schmaltz, Matt Bierlein, Gregory Markkanen, Gina Johnsen, Mike Hoadley, Matt Koleszar, Julie Rogers, Rachel Hood, Carrie Rheingans, Jimmie Wilson, Nate Shannon, Lori Stone, Stephanie Young, Nancy DeBoer, Jaime Greene, Angela Rigas, Pat Outman, Julie Brixie, Jennifer Conlin, Sharon MacDonell, Carol Glanville, Natalie Price, Jaime Churches, Felicia Brabec, Curtis VanderWall, Noah Arbit, Dylan Wegela, Ranjeev Puri, Angela Witwer, Abraham Aiyash
Referred to House Education Committee
HB 4744: Remove Michigan from belaguered ERIC (Electronic Registration Information Center)
Introduced June 14, 2023
Official text and analysis
Elections: other; participation by this state as a member of the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC); prohibit.
Tags: Elections
Sponsor: Josh Schriver
Cosponsors: Matt Maddock, Neil Friske, James DeSana, Robert Bezotte, Angela Rigas, Joseph Fox, Rachelle Smit, Steve Carra, Mike Hoadley, Jay DeBoyer, Andrew Beeler, John Roth, Cameron Cavitt, Ann Bollin
Referred to House Government Operations Committee
HB 4755: Remove felony penalty for disclosing how a ballot was voted
Introduced June 14, 2023
Official text and analysis
Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for certain Michigan election law violations; update references.
Tags: Elections, Leftism
Sponsor: Penelope Tsernoglou
Cosponsors: Regina Miller, Emily Dievendorf, Alabas Farhat, Kara Hope, Amos O'Neal, Joey Andrews, Jason Hoskins, Christine Morse, Samantha Steckloff, Natalie Price, Carrie Rheingans, Julie Brixie, Dylan Wegela, Mike McFall, Stephanie Young, Denise Mentzer, Jimmie Wilson, Rachel Hood, Noah Arbit
Referred to House Elections Committee
HB 4756: Allow early tabulation of absentee ballots during early voting
Introduced June 14, 2023
Official text and analysis
Elections: absent voters; processing and tabulation of absent voter ballots during the early voting period; allow, and allow an absent voter to tabulate the absent voter's ballot in person at a polling place or early voting site.
Tags: Elections, Leftism
Sponsor: Penelope Tsernoglou
Cosponsors: Regina Miller, Emily Dievendorf, Alabas Farhat, Kara Hope, Amos O'Neal, Joey Andrews, Jason Hoskins, Christine Morse, Samantha Steckloff, Natalie Price, Carrie Rheingans, Julie Brixie, Dylan Wegela, Mike McFall, Stephanie Young, Denise Mentzer, Jimmie Wilson, Rachel Hood, Noah Arbit
Referred to House Elections Committee
HB 4762: Republican early voting implementation
Introduced June 15, 2023
Official text and analysis
Elections: voting procedures; early voting procedures; provide for.
Tags: Elections
Sponsor: Rachelle Smit
Cosponsors: Joseph Fox, James DeSana, Neil Friske
Referred to House Elections Committee
HB 4844: Allow student athletes to be paid by third parties for image, likeness, etc.
Introduced June 22, 2023
Official text and analysis
Higher education: other; provisions relating to student athletes' name, image, and likeness rights; modify.
Tags: Elections, Property Rights
Sponsor: Angela Witwer
Cosponsors: none
Referred to House Higher Education Committee
Votes on this bill
10/19/23 House roll call vote #387 On passage: Passed 86 – 23 (See how they voted)
HB 4851: Allow a state political party (eg US Taxpayers Party) to change name to an affiliated national party (eg Constitution Party)
Introduced June 27, 2023
Official text and analysis
Elections: political parties; state political party to change name to affiliated national political party; allow.
Tags: Elections
Sponsor: Phil Green
Cosponsors: Gregory Alexander
Referred to House Elections Committee
HB 4870: Require campaign to oppose a recall be separate from an incumbent's reelection campaign
Introduced June 28, 2023
Official text and analysis
Campaign finance: contributions and expenditures; funds donated to a candidate for recall efforts; require candidate to establish a separate account used for recall purposes.
Tags: Elections
Sponsor: Ann Bollin
Cosponsors: Rachelle Smit, Phil Green, John Roth, Mike Harris, Douglas Wozniak, James DeSana, Jay DeBoyer, David Prestin, Timothy Beson
Referred to House Government Operations Committee
HB 4871: Prohibit "ballot on demand" systems
Introduced June 28, 2023
Official text and analysis
Elections: ballots; ballot on demand systems; prohibit.
Tags: Elections
Sponsor: Ann Bollin
Cosponsors: Timothy Beson, Sarah Lightner, Bill Schuette, Josh Schriver, Steve Carra, Rachelle Smit, Angela Rigas, Alicia St. Germaine, John Roth, James DeSana, Tom Kunse, Gregory Alexander
Referred to House Government Operations Committee
HB 4872: Require secretary of state send voters a notice every 10 years to verify their address
Introduced June 28, 2023
Official text and analysis
Elections: election officials; secretary of state to send each elector a notice every 10 years to verify the elector’s address information; require.
Tags: Elections
Sponsor: Pauline Wendzel
Cosponsors: Rachelle Smit, Jay DeBoyer, Luke Meerman
Referred to House Government Operations Committee
HB 4873: Allow juror questionnaires to update the qualified voter file
Introduced June 28, 2023
Official text and analysis
Elections: qualified voter file; use of juror qualifications questionnaire to update the qualified voter file under certain circumstances; provide for.
Tags: Elections
Sponsor: Jay DeBoyer
Cosponsors: Matt Maddock, Joseph Fox, Brian BeGole, Joseph Aragona, Tom Kunse, Gina Johnsen, Ann Bollin, Angela Rigas, Bradley Slagh, Gregory Alexander, Matt Bierlein, Timothy Beson, Alicia St. Germaine, Rachelle Smit, John Roth, Kathy Schmaltz, James DeSana, Jaime Greene, David Prestin, Mike Hoadley, Luke Meerman, Neil Friske
Referred to House Government Operations Committee
HB 4874: Require secretary of state post list of clerks who are not current with continuing training
Introduced June 28, 2023
Official text and analysis
Elections: election officials; list of local clerks who are not current with continuing election education training; require secretary of state to post on department of state website.
Tags: Elections, Local Government
Sponsor: Jay DeBoyer
Cosponsors: Joseph Fox, Matt Maddock, Brian BeGole, Joseph Aragona, Tom Kunse, Gina Johnsen, Ann Bollin, Angela Rigas, Bradley Slagh, Gregory Alexander, Matt Bierlein, Timothy Beson, Alicia St. Germaine, Rachelle Smit, John Roth, Kathy Schmaltz, James DeSana, Jaime Greene, David Prestin, Mike Hoadley, Neil Friske, Luke Meerman
Referred to House Government Operations Committee
HB 4875: Provide procedure to remove inactive voters from the rolls
Introduced June 28, 2023
Official text and analysis
Elections: election officials; procedure to remove certain electors listed on the qualified voter file who have not recently voted; provide for.
Tags: Elections
Sponsor: Rachelle Smit
Cosponsors: Andrew Beeler, William Bruck, Tom Kunse, Joseph Fox, Matt Maddock, James DeSana, Jaime Greene, Ann Bollin, Josh Schriver, Neil Friske, Luke Meerman
Referred to House Government Operations Committee
HB 4876: Require data from multistate voter programs be provided to house and senate election committees
Introduced June 28, 2023
Official text and analysis
Elections: election officials; data and reports received from and transmitted to multistate programs and services be available to the house and senate election committees; require.
Tags: Elections, Transparency
Sponsor: Rachelle Smit
Cosponsors: Andrew Beeler, Tom Kunse, William Bruck, Joseph Fox, Matt Maddock, James DeSana, Jaime Greene, Ann Bollin, Neil Friske, Luke Meerman, Josh Schriver
Referred to House Government Operations Committee
HB 4983: Automatically register state ID holders to vote
Introduced September 14, 2023
Official text and analysis
Elections: registration; automatic voter registration; modify.
Tags: Elections
Sponsor: Penelope Tsernoglou
Cosponsors: Mike McFall, Dylan Wegela, Jimmie Wilson, Jennifer Conlin, Carol Glanville, Julie Brixie, Philip Skaggs, Jason Morgan, Jim Haadsma, Felicia Brabec, Sharon MacDonell, Jasper Martus, Kristian Grant, Regina Weiss, Lori Stone, Carrie Rheingans, Joey Andrews, Natalie Price, Kelly Breen, Betsy Coffia, Jenn Hill
Referred to House Elections Committee
Votes on this bill
10/04/23 House roll call vote #334 On passage: Passed 56 – 52 (See how they voted)
11/02/23 Senate roll call vote #641 On passage: Passed 24 – 14 (See how they voted)
11/08/23 House roll call vote #504 Concur with Senate: Passed 56 – 53 (See how they voted)
HB 4984: Automatically register state ID holders to vote
Introduced September 14, 2023
Official text and analysis
Traffic control: driver license; option to decline voter registration on a driver license application; clarify.
Tags: Elections
Sponsor: Philip Skaggs
Cosponsors: Penelope Tsernoglou, Mike McFall, Dylan Wegela, Jimmie Wilson, Carol Glanville, Julie Brixie, Jason Morgan, Kara Hope, Jim Haadsma, Felicia Brabec, Sharon MacDonell, Jasper Martus, Kristian Grant, Regina Weiss, Lori Stone, Carrie Rheingans, Joey Andrews, Natalie Price, Kelly Breen, Betsy Coffia, Jenn Hill
Referred to House Elections Committee
Votes on this bill
10/04/23 House roll call vote #335 On passage: Passed 56 – 52 (See how they voted)
11/02/23 Senate roll call vote #643 On passage: Passed 20 – 18 (See how they voted)
HB 4985: Automatically register state ID holders to vote
Introduced September 14, 2023
Official text and analysis
State: identification cards; option to decline voter registration on a state identification card application; clarify.
Tags: Elections
Sponsor: Emily Dievendorf
Cosponsors: Penelope Tsernoglou, Mike McFall, Dylan Wegela, Jimmie Wilson, Julie Brixie, Kara Hope, Philip Skaggs, Jason Morgan, Jim Haadsma, Felicia Brabec, Sharon MacDonell, Jasper Martus, Kristian Grant, Regina Weiss, Lori Stone, Carrie Rheingans, Joey Andrews, Natalie Price, Kelly Breen, Betsy Coffia, Jenn Hill
Referred to House Elections Committee
Votes on this bill
10/04/23 House roll call vote #336 On passage: Passed 56 – 52 (See how they voted)
11/02/23 Senate roll call vote #651 On passage: Passed 20 – 18 (See how they voted)
HB 4986: Remove option to decline to register to vote when applying for a state ID
Introduced September 14, 2023
Official text and analysis
Traffic control: driver license; option to decline voter registration on an enhanced driver license or state identification card application; remove.
Tags: Elections, Leftism
Sponsor: Jimmie Wilson
Cosponsors: Penelope Tsernoglou, Mike McFall, Dylan Wegela, Jennifer Conlin, Carol Glanville, Kara Hope, Julie Brixie, Philip Skaggs, Jim Haadsma, Felicia Brabec, Sharon MacDonell, Jasper Martus, Kristian Grant, Regina Weiss, Lori Stone, Carrie Rheingans, Joey Andrews, Natalie Price, Kelly Breen, Betsy Coffia, Jenn Hill
Referred to House Elections Committee
Votes on this bill
10/04/23 House roll call vote #337 On passage: Passed 56 – 52 (See how they voted)
11/02/23 Senate roll call vote #652 On passage: Passed 20 – 18 (See how they voted)
HB 5020: Require labor unions obtain permission before spending employee contributions on political purposes
Introduced September 20, 2023
Official text and analysis
Labor: collective bargaining; authorization from a public employee; require a union to obtain before expending the public employee's union dues on a political purpose, and create reporting requirements.
Tags: Big Labor, Elections
Sponsor: Josh Schriver
Cosponsors: none
Referred to House Government Operations Committee
HB 5053: Allow villages to impose term limits on their officers
Introduced September 27, 2023
Official text and analysis
Villages: general law; initiative for term limits of elected general law village officers; provide for.
Tags: Elections, Local Government
Sponsor: Gregory Markkanen
Cosponsors: none
Referred to House Elections Committee
HB 5141: Mandate political messages include disclaimer if they use AI-generated content
Introduced October 12, 2023
Official text and analysis
Campaign finance: advertising; using artificial intelligence in certain political advertisements; require disclosure.
Tags: Criminal Justice, Elections, Regulations
Sponsor: Penelope Tsernoglou
Cosponsors: Carrie Rheingans, Natalie Price, Jennifer Conlin, Ranjeev Puri, Veronica Paiz, Kara Hope, Jasper Martus, Julie Brixie, Matt Bierlein, Julie Rogers, Helena Scott, Joey Andrews, Mike McFall, Felicia Brabec, Christine Morse, Jim Haadsma, Jimmie Wilson, Emily Dievendorf, Jason Morgan, Joseph Aragona, Rachel Hood, Philip Skaggs, Erin Byrnes, Samantha Steckloff, Tyrone Carter, Sharon MacDonell, Jason Hoskins, Brenda Carter, Amos O'Neal, Cynthia Neeley, Nate Shannon, Alabas Farhat
Referred to House Elections Committee
Votes on this bill
11/01/23 House roll call vote #444 On passage: Passed 59 – 51 (See how they voted)
11/09/23 House roll call vote #583 Concur with Senate: Passed 60 – 46 (See how they voted)
11/09/23 Senate roll call vote #734 On passage: Passed 20 – 16 (See how they voted)
HB 5142: Mandate political messages include disclaimer if they use AI-generated content
Introduced October 12, 2023
Official text and analysis
Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for campaign finance violations; modify.
Tags: Criminal Justice, Elections, Regulations
Sponsor: Ranjeev Puri
Cosponsors: Carrie Rheingans, Natalie Price, Jennifer Conlin, Veronica Paiz, Jason Hoskins, Kara Hope, Jasper Martus, Julie Brixie, Matt Bierlein, Julie Rogers, Bill Schuette, Helena Scott, Joey Andrews, Mike McFall, Felicia Brabec, Christine Morse, Jim Haadsma, Jimmie Wilson, Emily Dievendorf, Jason Morgan, Joseph Aragona, Rachel Hood, Philip Skaggs, Erin Byrnes, Samantha Steckloff, Tyrone Carter, Sharon MacDonell, Brenda Carter, Amos O'Neal, Cynthia Neeley, Nate Shannon, Alabas Farhat
Referred to House Elections Committee
Votes on this bill
11/01/23 House roll call vote #445 On passage: Passed 59 – 51 (See how they voted)
HB 5143: Mandate political messages include disclaimer if they use AI-generated content
Introduced October 12, 2023
Official text and analysis
Campaign finance: other; artificial intelligence; define.
Tags: Criminal Justice, Elections, Regulations
Sponsor: Matt Bierlein
Cosponsors: Carrie Rheingans, Natalie Price, Jennifer Conlin, Bill Schuette, Kara Hope, Julie Rogers, Jasper Martus, Julie Brixie, Ranjeev Puri, Helena Scott, Joey Andrews, Mike McFall, Felicia Brabec, Christine Morse, Jim Haadsma, Jimmie Wilson, Emily Dievendorf, Jason Morgan, Joseph Aragona, Rachel Hood, Erin Byrnes, Samantha Steckloff, Tyrone Carter, Sharon MacDonell, Jason Hoskins, Brenda Carter, Amos O'Neal, Cynthia Neeley, Nate Shannon, Alabas Farhat
Referred to House Elections Committee
Votes on this bill
11/01/23 House roll call vote #446 On passage: Passed 63 – 47 (See how they voted)
11/09/23 House roll call vote #584 Concur with Senate: Passed 61 – 45 (See how they voted)
11/09/23 Senate roll call vote #735 On passage: Passed 20 – 16 (See how they voted)
HB 5144: Criminalize "materially deceptive" political ads
Introduced October 12, 2023
Official text and analysis
Elections: offenses; penalties for distributing materially deceptive media; provide for, and provide procedure for enjoining materially deceptive media.
Tags: Civil Liberties, Criminal Justice, Elections, Leftism
Sponsor: Penelope Tsernoglou
Cosponsors: Carrie Rheingans, Natalie Price, Julie Rogers, Jennifer Conlin, Jasper Martus, Julie Brixie, Ranjeev Puri, Veronica Paiz, Kara Hope, Matt Bierlein, Bill Schuette, Helena Scott, Joey Andrews, Mike McFall, Felicia Brabec, Christine Morse, Matt Koleszar, Jim Haadsma, Jimmie Wilson, Emily Dievendorf, Jason Morgan, Joseph Aragona, Rachel Hood, Philip Skaggs, Erin Byrnes, Samantha Steckloff, Tyrone Carter, Sharon MacDonell, Jason Hoskins, Brenda Carter, Amos O'Neal, Cynthia Neeley, Nate Shannon, Alabas Farhat
Referred to House Elections Committee
Votes on this bill
11/01/23 House roll call vote #447 On passage: Passed 60 – 50 (See how they voted)
11/09/23 Senate roll call vote #736 On passage: Passed 20 – 16 (See how they voted)
HB 5145: Criminalize "materially deceptive" political ads
Introduced October 12, 2023
Official text and analysis
Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for certain election law offenses involving materially deceptive media; provide for.
Tags: Civil Liberties, Criminal Justice, Elections, Leftism
Sponsor: Noah Arbit
Cosponsors: Carrie Rheingans, Natalie Price, Jennifer Conlin, Ranjeev Puri, Veronica Paiz, Kara Hope, Jasper Martus, Julie Brixie, Matt Bierlein, Julie Rogers, Helena Scott, Joey Andrews, Mike McFall, Felicia Brabec, Christine Morse, Jimmie Wilson, Emily Dievendorf, Jason Morgan, Joseph Aragona, Rachel Hood, Erin Byrnes
Referred to House Elections Committee
Votes on this bill
11/01/23 House roll call vote #448 On passage: Passed 58 – 52 (See how they voted)
11/09/23 House roll call vote #585 Concur with Senate: Passed 58 – 48 (See how they voted)
11/09/23 Senate roll call vote #737 On passage: Passed 20 – 16 (See how they voted)
HB 5248: Mandate elected officials report their personal finances
Introduced October 25, 2023
Official text and analysis
Public employees and officers: ethics; financial disclosure reports; require state representatives to file.
Tags: Civil Liberties, Elections
Sponsor: Philip Skaggs
Cosponsors: Jenn Hill, Regina Miller, Sharon MacDonell, Jason Morgan, Lori Stone, Joey Andrews, Jimmie Wilson, Jennifer Conlin, Erin Byrnes, Betsy Coffia, Mike McFall, Natalie Price, Kara Hope, Carrie Rheingans, Julie Brixie, Veronica Paiz, Emily Dievendorf, Felicia Brabec, Donavan McKinney, Jasper Martus, Noah Arbit
HB 5249: Mandate candidates for public office disclose their personal finances
Introduced October 25, 2023
Official text and analysis
Public employees and officers: ethics; financial disclosure reports; require candidates for the office of state representative to file.
Tags: Civil Liberties, Elections
Sponsor: Lori Stone
Cosponsors: Jenn Hill, Regina Miller, Sharon MacDonell, Jason Morgan, Joey Andrews, Erin Byrnes, Jimmie Wilson, Jennifer Conlin, Betsy Coffia, Mike McFall, Philip Skaggs, Natalie Price, Kara Hope, Carrie Rheingans, Julie Brixie, Veronica Paiz, Emily Dievendorf, Felicia Brabec, Donavan McKinney, Jasper Martus, Noah Arbit
HB 5250: Mandate elected officials report their personal finances
Introduced October 25, 2023
Official text and analysis
Public employees and officers: ethics; financial disclosure reports; require certain executive offices to file.
Tags: Civil Liberties, Elections
Sponsor: Erin Byrnes
Cosponsors: Jenn Hill, Regina Miller, Sharon MacDonell, Jason Morgan, Lori Stone, Jimmie Wilson, Jennifer Conlin, Joey Andrews, Betsy Coffia, Mike McFall, Philip Skaggs, Natalie Price, Kara Hope, Carrie Rheingans, Julie Brixie, Veronica Paiz, Emily Dievendorf, Felicia Brabec, Donavan McKinney, Jasper Martus, Noah Arbit
HB 5251: Mandate candidates for public office disclose their personal finances
Introduced October 25, 2023
Official text and analysis
Public employees and officers: ethics; financial disclosure reports; require candidates for certain executive offices to file.
Tags: Civil Liberties, Elections
Sponsor: Joey Andrews
Cosponsors: Jenn Hill, Regina Miller, Sharon MacDonell, Jason Morgan, Lori Stone, Erin Byrnes, Jennifer Conlin, Betsy Coffia, Mike McFall, Philip Skaggs, Natalie Price, Kara Hope, Carrie Rheingans, Julie Brixie, Jimmie Wilson, Veronica Paiz, Emily Dievendorf, Felicia Brabec, Donavan McKinney, Jasper Martus, Noah Arbit
HB 5252: Mandate elected officials report their personal finances
Introduced October 25, 2023
Official text and analysis
Public employees and officers: ethics; financial disclosure reports; require state senators to file.
Tags: Civil Liberties, Elections
Sponsor: Jenn Hill
Cosponsors: Regina Miller, Sharon MacDonell, Jason Morgan, Lori Stone, Erin Byrnes, Jennifer Conlin, Joey Andrews, Betsy Coffia, Mike McFall, Philip Skaggs, Natalie Price, Kara Hope, Carrie Rheingans, Julie Brixie, Jimmie Wilson, Veronica Paiz, Emily Dievendorf, Felicia Brabec, Donavan McKinney, Jasper Martus, Noah Arbit
HB 5253: Mandate candidates for public office disclose their personal finances
Introduced October 25, 2023
Official text and analysis
Public employees and officers: ethics; financial disclosure reports; require candidates for the office of state senator to file.
Tags: Civil Liberties, Elections
Sponsor: Sharon MacDonell
Cosponsors: Jenn Hill, Regina Miller, Jason Morgan, Lori Stone, Erin Byrnes, Jennifer Conlin, Joey Andrews, Betsy Coffia, Mike McFall, Philip Skaggs, Natalie Price, Kara Hope, Carrie Rheingans, Julie Brixie, Jimmie Wilson, Veronica Paiz, Emily Dievendorf, Felicia Brabec, Donavan McKinney, Jasper Martus, Noah Arbit
HB 5254: Mandate elected officials report their personal finances
Introduced October 25, 2023
Official text and analysis
Public employees and officers: ethics; financial disclosure reports; require members of the state board of education to file.
Tags: Civil Liberties, Elections
Sponsor: Jason Morgan
Cosponsors: Jenn Hill, Regina Miller, Sharon MacDonell, Lori Stone, Erin Byrnes, Jennifer Conlin, Joey Andrews, Betsy Coffia, Mike McFall, Philip Skaggs, Natalie Price, Kara Hope, Carrie Rheingans, Julie Brixie, Jimmie Wilson, Veronica Paiz, Emily Dievendorf, Felicia Brabec, Donavan McKinney, Jasper Martus, Noah Arbit
HB 5255: Mandate candidates for public office disclose their personal finances
Introduced October 25, 2023
Official text and analysis
Public employees and officers: ethics; financial disclosure reports; require candidates for the state board of education to file.
Tags: Civil Liberties, Elections
Sponsor: Jasper Martus
Cosponsors: Jenn Hill, Regina Miller, Sharon MacDonell, Jason Morgan, Lori Stone, Erin Byrnes, Jimmie Wilson, Jennifer Conlin, Joey Andrews, Betsy Coffia, Mike McFall, Philip Skaggs, Natalie Price, Kara Hope, Carrie Rheingans, Julie Brixie, Emily Dievendorf, Felicia Brabec, Donavan McKinney, Noah Arbit
HB 5256: Mandate elected officials report their personal finances
Introduced October 25, 2023
Official text and analysis
Public employees and officers: ethics; financial disclosure reports; require members of the governing boards of certain state universities to file.
Tags: Civil Liberties, Elections
Sponsor: Felicia Brabec
Cosponsors: Jenn Hill, Regina Miller, Sharon MacDonell, Jason Morgan, Lori Stone, Erin Byrnes, Jimmie Wilson, Jennifer Conlin, Joey Andrews, Betsy Coffia, Mike McFall, Philip Skaggs, Natalie Price, Kara Hope, Carrie Rheingans, Julie Brixie, Veronica Paiz, Emily Dievendorf, Donavan McKinney, Jasper Martus, Noah Arbit
HB 5257: Mandate candidates for public office disclose their personal finances
Introduced October 25, 2023
Official text and analysis
Public employees and officers: ethics; financial disclosure reports; require candidates for the governing boards of certain state universities to file.
Tags: Civil Liberties, Elections
Sponsor: Betsy Coffia
Cosponsors: Jenn Hill, Regina Miller, Sharon MacDonell, Jason Morgan, Lori Stone, Erin Byrnes, Jimmie Wilson, Jennifer Conlin, Joey Andrews, Mike McFall, Philip Skaggs, Natalie Price, Kara Hope, Carrie Rheingans, Julie Brixie, Veronica Paiz, Emily Dievendorf, Felicia Brabec, Donavan McKinney, Jasper Martus, Noah Arbit
HB 5258: Prohibit elections being certified if a candidate failes to disclose their personal finances
Introduced October 25, 2023
Official text and analysis
Elections: candidates; candidates to file applicable reports to be certified by the board of election commissioners; require.
Tags: Civil Liberties, Elections
Sponsor: Jennifer Conlin
Cosponsors: Lori Stone, Sharon MacDonell, Jason Morgan, Erin Byrnes, Joey Andrews, Betsy Coffia, Mike McFall, Philip Skaggs, Natalie Price, Kara Hope, Carrie Rheingans, Julie Brixie, Jimmie Wilson, Veronica Paiz, Emily Dievendorf, Felicia Brabec, Donavan McKinney, Jasper Martus, Noah Arbit
HB 5272: Mandate elected officials report their personal finances
Introduced October 26, 2023
Official text and analysis
Campaign finance: statements and reports; financial disclosure reports; require certain public officers to file.
Tags: Civil Liberties, Elections
Sponsor: Angela Witwer
Cosponsors: Tyrone Carter, Carol Glanville, William Snyder
Referred to House Government Operations Committee
HB 5273: Mandate candidates for public office disclose their personal finances
Introduced October 26, 2023
Official text and analysis
Campaign finance: statements and reports; financial disclosure reports; require certain candidates for office to file.
Tags: Civil Liberties, Elections
Sponsor: Tyrone Carter
Cosponsors: William Snyder, Carol Glanville, Angela Witwer
Referred to House Government Operations Committee
HB 5274: Allow campaign committee to pay candidates' late filing fees
Introduced October 26, 2023
Official text and analysis
Campaign finance: committees; prohibition on certain candidate committee expenditures and disbursements; create exception.
Tags: Elections
Sponsor: William Snyder
Cosponsors: Carol Glanville, Tyrone Carter, Angela Witwer
Referred to House Government Operations Committee
HB 5275: Allow campaign committee to pay candidates' late filing fees
Introduced October 26, 2023
Official text and analysis
Campaign finance: committees; prohibition on certain candidate committee expenditures and disbursements; create exception.
Tags: Elections
Sponsor: Carol Glanville
Cosponsors: Tyrone Carter, William Snyder, Angela Witwer
Referred to House Government Operations Committee
HB 5373: Mandate public election of intermediate school board members
Introduced November 14, 2023
Official text and analysis
Education: board members; popular election of intermediate school board members; require.
Tags: Education, Elections
Sponsor: Luke Meerman
Cosponsors: Gregory Markkanen, Pat Outman, Neil Friske
Referred to House Government Operations Committee
SB 13: Make presidential primary earlier
Introduced January 12, 2023
Official text and analysis
Elections: presidential primary; presidential primary election date; revise.
Tags: Elections
Sponsor: Jeremy Moss
Cosponsors: none
Votes on this bill
01/26/23 Senate roll call vote #9 On passage: Passed 20 – 18 (See how they voted)
01/31/23 House roll call vote #9 Uphold rules violation blocking debate on SB 13: Passed 56 – 53 (See how they voted)
01/31/23 House roll call vote #10 On passage: Passed 56 – 53 (See how they voted)
02/01/23: Signed into law, PA 2 of 2023
SB 33: Count incarcerated persons in pre-incarceration address for districting
Introduced January 19, 2023
Official text and analysis
Records: other; reporting of pre-incarceration address of incarcerated individuals by the department of corrections for voting district population counts; require.
Tags: Criminal Justice, Elections
Sponsor: Sylvia Santana
Cosponsors: none
Referred to Senate Elections and Ethics Committee
SB 126: National Popular Vote
Introduced March 2, 2023
Official text and analysis
Elections: other; agreement among the states to elect the President by national popular vote; enter into.
Tags: Elections, Leftism
Sponsor: Stephanie Chang
Cosponsors: Jeff Irwin, Mallory McMorrow, Rosemary Bayer, Erika Geiss, Sylvia Santana, Sam Singh, Sean McCann, Sue Shink, John Cherry
Referred to Senate Elections and Ethics Committee
SB 151: Require voters affirm they know it's a felony to vote more than once
Introduced March 8, 2023
Official text and analysis
Elections: registration; voter registration application; modify to include a statement that the elector understands voting more than once at the same election is a felony.
Tags: Elections
Sponsor: Joe Bellino
Cosponsors: none
Referred to Senate Elections and Ethics Committee
SB 155: Prohibit ballot tabulators from connecting to the Internet
Introduced March 8, 2023
Official text and analysis
Elections: voting equipment; use of electronic voting systems that contain certain parts or equipment; prohibit.
Tags: Elections, Technology, No Expectation Of Passage
Sponsor: Ruth Johnson
Cosponsors: Ed McBroom, Joe Bellino, Michael Webber, Jim Runestad
Referred to Senate Elections and Ethics Committee
SB 172: Allow automatic payroll deductions to be sent to (Democrat) PACs
Introduced March 9, 2023
Official text and analysis
Campaign finance: other; automatic payroll deductions for PAC contributions; allow.
Tags: Big Labor, Elections, Leftism, Special Interest Deal
Sponsor: Jeff Irwin
Cosponsors: none
Referred to Senate Labor Committee
SB 177: Allow paperless Internet voting for overseas voters
Introduced March 14, 2023
Official text and analysis
Elections: absent voters; electronic return of absent voter ballots by uniformed services voters and overseas voters; allow, and codify tabulating certain absent voter ballots received up to 6 days after the election.
Tags: Elections, Technology
Sponsor: Paul Wojno
Cosponsors: Sue Shink, Jeremy Moss, Veronica Klinefelt, Dayna Polehanki, John Cherry, Kevin Hertel, Sean McCann, Erika Geiss, Jeff Irwin, Sam Singh, Stephanie Chang, Rosemary Bayer, Sylvia Santana, Mary Cavanagh, Kristen McDonald Rivet, Darrin Camilleri, Mallory McMorrow, Winnie Brinks, Sara Anthony
Referred to Senate Elections and Ethics Committee
SB 259: Allow overseas ballots to be counted if postmarked by Election Day even if received up to 6 days after Election Day and allow Benson to issue rules in violation of Administrative Procedures Act.
Introduced April 11, 2023
Official text and analysis
Elections: absent voters; tabulating absent voter ballots received up to 6 days after an election from an absent uniformed services voter or overseas voter; provide for, and remove the rule promulgation requirement for electronically returning certain absent voter ballots.
Tags: Elections
Sponsor: Paul Wojno
Cosponsors: none
Referred to Senate Elections and Ethics Committee
Votes on this bill
04/19/23 Senate roll call vote #125 On passage: Passed 24 – 14 (See how they voted)
04/26/23 House roll call vote #70 On passage: Passed 56 – 52 (See how they voted)
04/27/23 Senate roll call vote #141 Concur with House: Passed 23 – 14 (See how they voted)
05/01/23: Signed into law, PA 25 of 2023
SB 278: Allow campaign funds to be spent on child care
Introduced April 19, 2023
Official text and analysis
Campaign finance: contributions and expenditures; use of campaign funds to pay for child care expenses; allow.
Tags: Elections, Leftism
Sponsor: Dayna Polehanki
Cosponsors: Dayna Polehanki, Kristen McDonald Rivet, Erika Geiss
Referred to Senate Elections and Ethics Committee
SB 295: National Popular Vote
Introduced April 25, 2023
Official text and analysis
Elections: presidential electors; presidential electors who are elected under the agreement among the states to elect the President by national popular vote; clarify.
Tags: Elections, Leftism
Sponsor: Stephanie Chang
Cosponsors: none
Referred to Senate Elections and Ethics Committee
SB 296: Require utility monopolies disclose political spending including to dark money groups
Introduced April 26, 2023
Official text and analysis
Public utilities: other; certain money spent by electric or natural gas utilities; require to be reported to the public service commission.
Tags: Elections, Energy/Utilities, Transparency
Sponsor: Jim Runestad
Cosponsors: Ruth Johnson, Joe Bellino
Referred to Senate Government Operations Committee
SB 297: Make public service commission (utility regulators) elected instead of appointed
Introduced April 26, 2023
Official text and analysis
Public utilities: public service commission; election of members to the Michigan public service commission; provide for.
Tags: Elections, Energy/Utilities
Sponsor: Jim Runestad
Cosponsors: Ruth Johnson, Joe Bellino
Referred to Senate Government Operations Committee
SB 298: Make public service commission (utility regulators) elected instead of appointed
Introduced April 26, 2023
Official text and analysis
Elections: other; election of members to the Michigan public service commission; provide for.
Tags: Elections, Energy/Utilities
Sponsor: Jim Runestad
Cosponsors: Ruth Johnson, Joe Bellino
Referred to Senate Government Operations Committee
SB 338: Require county executives be elected in presidential years
Introduced May 11, 2023
Official text and analysis
Counties: charter; election of county executive in a charter county; modify election schedule to the presidential election years.
Tags: Elections, Local Government
Sponsor: Paul Wojno
Cosponsors: none
Referred to Senate Elections and Ethics Committee
SB 339: Create absentee ballot electronic tracking system
Introduced May 16, 2023
Official text and analysis
Elections: absent voters; absent voter ballot and application tracking system; create.
Tags: Elections
Sponsor: Mallory McMorrow
Cosponsors: none
Referred to Senate Elections and Ethics Committee
Votes on this bill
06/07/23 Senate roll call vote #327 On passage: Passed 22 – 16 (See how they voted)
06/27/23 House roll call vote #238 On passage: Passed 56 – 52 (See how they voted)
07/18/23: Signed into law, PA 84 of 2023
SB 367: Implement early voting
Introduced June 6, 2023
Official text and analysis
Elections: voting procedures; early voting procedures; provide for and clarify.
Tags: Elections
Sponsor: Jeremy Moss
Cosponsors: Ed McBroom, Sam Singh, Winnie Brinks, Paul Wojno, Mary Cavanagh, Kevin Hertel, Stephanie Chang, Erika Geiss, Dayna Polehanki, Jeff Irwin, Sean McCann, Darrin Camilleri, Sue Shink, John Cherry, Kristen McDonald Rivet, Mallory McMorrow
Referred to Senate Elections and Ethics Committee
Votes on this bill
06/14/23 Senate roll call vote #361 On passage: Passed 22 – 16 (See how they voted)
06/27/23 House roll call vote #239 On passage: Passed 56 – 52 (See how they voted)
06/28/23 Senate roll call vote #431 Concur with House: Passed 23 – 14 (See how they voted)
06/28/23 Senate roll call vote #433 Concur with House (on reconsideration): Passed 22 – 15 (See how they voted)
07/18/23: Signed into law, PA 81 of 2023
SB 368: Make crime of disclosing early election results
Introduced June 6, 2023
Official text and analysis
Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for certain early voting violations under the Michigan election law; provide for.
Tags: Elections
Sponsor: Ed McBroom
Cosponsors: Mallory McMorrow, Dayna Polehanki, Jeremy Moss, Sean McCann, Erika Geiss, Sue Shink, Winnie Brinks
Referred to Senate Elections and Ethics Committee
Votes on this bill
06/14/23 Senate roll call vote #362 On passage: Passed 30 – 8 (See how they voted)
SB 369: Implement permanent no-reason absentee voting
Introduced June 6, 2023
Official text and analysis
Elections: absent voters; provisions regarding permanent mail ballot voters; implement, and modify certain election material retention periods.
Tags: Elections
Sponsor: Sam Singh
Cosponsors: Jeremy Moss, Winnie Brinks, Paul Wojno, Mary Cavanagh, Kevin Hertel, Stephanie Chang, Erika Geiss, Dayna Polehanki, Jeff Irwin, Sean McCann, Darrin Camilleri, John Cherry, Sue Shink, Kristen McDonald Rivet, Mallory McMorrow
Referred to Senate Elections and Ethics Committee
Votes on this bill
06/14/23 Senate roll call vote #363 On passage: Passed 30 – 8 (See how they voted)
SB 370: Rewrite rules on absentee ballots
Introduced June 6, 2023
Official text and analysis
Elections: absent voters; signature matching and curing for absent voter ballot applications and absent voter ballot return envelopes; provide for, and provide for modifications to the absent voter ballot application and process.
Tags: Elections
Sponsor: Sylvia Santana
Cosponsors: Jeremy Moss, Sam Singh, Winnie Brinks, Paul Wojno, Mary Cavanagh, Kevin Hertel, Stephanie Chang, Erika Geiss, Dayna Polehanki, Jeff Irwin, Sean McCann, Darrin Camilleri, Sue Shink, John Cherry, Kristen McDonald Rivet, Mallory McMorrow
Referred to Senate Elections and Ethics Committee
Votes on this bill
06/14/23 Senate roll call vote #364 On passage: Passed 21 – 17 (See how they voted)
06/27/23 House roll call vote #240 On passage: Passed 56 – 52 (See how they voted)
06/28/23 Senate roll call vote #432 Concur with House: Passed 21 – 16 (See how they voted)
07/18/23: Signed into law, PA 82 of 2023
SB 371: Companion bill with SB 370 to rewrite rules on absentee ballots
Introduced June 6, 2023
Official text and analysis
Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for certain Michigan election law violations; update references.
Tags: Elections
Sponsor: Sylvia Santana
Cosponsors: Jeremy Moss, Sam Singh, Winnie Brinks, Paul Wojno, Mary Cavanagh, Kevin Hertel, Stephanie Chang, Erika Geiss, Dayna Polehanki, Jeff Irwin, Sean McCann, Darrin Camilleri, Sue Shink, John Cherry, Kristen McDonald Rivet, Mallory McMorrow
Referred to Senate Elections and Ethics Committee
Votes on this bill
06/14/23 Senate roll call vote #365 On passage: Passed 30 – 8 (See how they voted)
06/27/23 House roll call vote #241 On passage: Passed 56 – 52 (See how they voted)
SB 372: Mandate ballot drop boxes
Introduced June 6, 2023
Official text and analysis
Elections: absent voter ballot drop boxes; requirements for absent voter ballot drop boxes; modify.
Tags: Elections
Sponsor: Darrin Camilleri
Cosponsors: Jeremy Moss, Sam Singh, Winnie Brinks, Paul Wojno, Mary Cavanagh, Stephanie Chang, Kevin Hertel, Erika Geiss, Dayna Polehanki, Jeff Irwin, Sean McCann, John Cherry, Sue Shink, Kristen McDonald Rivet, Mallory McMorrow
Referred to Senate Elections and Ethics Committee
Votes on this bill
06/14/23 Senate roll call vote #366 On passage: Passed 30 – 8 (See how they voted)
SB 373: Allow easily faked IDs (student IDs, etc.) be used for voting ID
Introduced June 6, 2023
Official text and analysis
Elections: voters; definition of identification for election purposes; expand.
Tags: Elections
Sponsor: Stephanie Chang
Cosponsors: Jeremy Moss, Sam Singh, Winnie Brinks, Paul Wojno, Mary Cavanagh, Kevin Hertel, Erika Geiss, Dayna Polehanki, Jeff Irwin, Sean McCann, Darrin Camilleri, John Cherry, Sue Shink, Kristen McDonald Rivet, Mallory McMorrow, Ed McBroom
Referred to Senate Elections and Ethics Committee
Votes on this bill
06/14/23 Senate roll call vote #367 On passage: Passed 22 – 16 (See how they voted)
06/27/23 House roll call vote #242 On passage: Passed 56 – 52 (See how they voted)
06/28/23 Senate roll call vote #434 Concur with House: Passed 22 – 15 (See how they voted)
07/18/23: Signed into law, PA 87 of 2023
SB 374: Increase precinct size from less than 3,000 voters to 5,000
Introduced June 6, 2023
Official text and analysis
Elections: other; precinct size; increase.
Tags: Elections
Sponsor: Jeremy Moss
Cosponsors: Mallory McMorrow, Dayna Polehanki, Sean McCann, Erika Geiss, Sue Shink, Winnie Brinks
Referred to Senate Elections and Ethics Committee
Votes on this bill
06/14/23 Senate roll call vote #368 On passage: Passed 32 – 6 (See how they voted)
10/04/23 House roll call vote #338 On passage: Passed 100 – 8 (See how they voted)
11/09/23 House roll call vote #551 On passage: Passed 56 – 53 (See how they voted)
11/09/23 Senate roll call vote #707 Concur with House: Passed 30 – 8 (See how they voted)
SB 385: Allow applications for poll workers be submitted without being in handwriting
Introduced June 13, 2023
Official text and analysis
Elections: election officials; electronically submitting precinct election inspector applications; provide for, and modify certain qualifications for precinct election inspectors.
Tags: Elections
Sponsor: Erika Geiss
Cosponsors: Jeremy Moss
Referred to Senate Elections and Ethics Committee
Votes on this bill
09/07/23 Senate roll call vote #448 On passage: Passed 29 – 7 (See how they voted)
11/01/23 House roll call vote #453 On passage: Passed 93 – 17 (See how they voted)
SB 386: Remove felony penalty for disclosing how a ballot was voted
Introduced June 13, 2023
Official text and analysis
Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for certain Michigan election law violations; update references.
Tags: Elections, Leftism
Sponsor: Jeremy Moss
Cosponsors: none
Referred to Senate Elections and Ethics Committee
SB 387: Allow early tabulation of absentee ballots during early voting
Introduced June 13, 2023
Official text and analysis
Elections: absent voters; processing and tabulation of absent voter ballots during the early voting period; allow, and allow an absent voter to tabulate the absent voter's ballot in person at a polling place or early voting site.
Tags: Elections
Sponsor: Jeremy Moss
Cosponsors: none
Referred to Senate Elections and Ethics Committee
SB 401: Sweeping new election law to rig elections for Democrats
Introduced June 22, 2023
Official text and analysis
Elections: voters; state voting rights act; create.
Tags: Elections, Leftism
Sponsor: Darrin Camilleri
Cosponsors: none
Referred to Senate Elections and Ethics Committee
SB 402: Sweeping new election law to rig elections for Democrats (part of SB 401)
Introduced June 22, 2023
Official text and analysis
Elections: other; voting and elections database and institute act; create.
Tags: Elections, Leftism
Sponsor: Jeremy Moss
Cosponsors: none
Referred to Senate Elections and Ethics Committee
SB 403: Sweeping new election law to rig elections for Democrats (part of SB 401)
Introduced June 22, 2023
Official text and analysis
Elections: voters; language assistance for elections act; create.
Tags: Elections, Leftism
Sponsor: Stephanie Chang
Cosponsors: none
Referred to Senate Elections and Ethics Committee
SB 404: Sweeping new election law to rig elections for Democrats (part of SB 401)
Introduced June 22, 2023
Official text and analysis
Elections: voting procedures; voter access and assistance provisions; provide for.
Tags: Elections, Leftism
Sponsor: Erika Geiss
Cosponsors: none
Referred to Senate Elections and Ethics Committee
SB 470: Allow uniformed services voters to vote electronically earlier
Introduced September 7, 2023
Official text and analysis
Elections: absent voters; electronic return of absent voter ballots by uniformed services voters; amend start date.
Tags: Elections, Veterans / Military
Sponsor: Paul Wojno
Cosponsors: none
Referred to Senate Elections and Ethics Committee
Votes on this bill
09/27/23 Senate roll call vote #474 Republican amendment: Failed 17 – 21 (See how they voted)
09/27/23 Senate roll call vote #475 On passage: Passed 21 – 17 (See how they voted)
10/12/23 House roll call vote #363 On passage: Passed 56 – 54 (See how they voted)
11/07/23: Signed into law, PA 193 of 2023
SB 494: New law to count prisoners at their pre-incarceration address for redistricting purposes
Introduced September 14, 2023
Official text and analysis
Records: other; federal decennial census data; update to reflect pre-incarceration address of incarcerated individuals and require the independent citizens redistricting commission to consider.
Tags: Elections, Leftism
Sponsor: Sylvia Santana
Cosponsors: none
Referred to Senate Elections and Ethics Committee
SB 505: Criminalize "intimidating" an election official
Introduced September 19, 2023
Official text and analysis
Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for certain Michigan election law violations dealing with intimidating an election official; provide for.
Tags: Civil Liberties, Criminal Justice, Elections
Sponsor: Dayna Polehanki
Cosponsors: Sean McCann, Erika Geiss, Sue Shink, Rosemary Bayer
Referred to Senate Elections and Ethics Committee
Votes on this bill
11/02/23 Senate roll call vote #644 On passage: Passed 20 – 18 (See how they voted)
11/09/23 House roll call vote #540 On passage: Passed 56 – 53 (See how they voted)
SB 529: Extend period for county canvassers to certify election results and other certification process changes
Introduced September 26, 2023
Official text and analysis
Elections: presidential electors; certain provisions of the federal electoral count reform act; implement, clarify straight party ticket voting, and modify the election tie-breaking procedure.
Tags: Elections
Sponsor: Jeremy Moss
Cosponsors: none
Referred to Senate Elections and Ethics Committee
Votes on this bill
10/19/23 Senate roll call vote #569 On passage: Passed 20 – 18 (See how they voted)
11/08/23 House roll call vote #511 On passage: Passed 56 – 53 (See how they voted)
11/09/23 Senate roll call vote #708 Concur with House: Passed 20 – 18 (See how they voted)
SB 538: Give out-of-state students in-state tuition rates
Introduced October 3, 2023
Official text and analysis
Higher education: tuition; in-state tuition rates; require for students registered to vote in this state.
Tags: Education, Elections
Sponsor: Joe Bellino
Cosponsors: none
Referred to Senate Elections and Ethics Committee
SB 570: Prohibit county clerks from conducting election audits if the clerk is a member of a political party
Introduced October 10, 2023
Official text and analysis
Elections: election officials; county clerk to appoint a designee to conduct an election audit under certain circumstances; require.
Tags: Elections
Sponsor: Mallory McMorrow
Cosponsors: Jeremy Moss
Referred to Senate Elections and Ethics Committee
Votes on this bill
11/02/23 Senate roll call vote #645 On passage: Passed 20 – 18 (See how they voted)
11/09/23 House roll call vote #541 On passage: Passed 56 – 53 (See how they voted)
SB 572: Reduce maximum precinct size from 5000 voters to 4999 voters
Introduced October 10, 2023
Official text and analysis
Elections: other; precinct size; modify.
Tags: Elections, Leftism
Sponsor: Jeremy Moss
Cosponsors: none
Votes on this bill
10/18/23 Senate roll call vote #539 On passage: Passed 30 – 8 (See how they voted)
11/01/23 House roll call vote #454 On passage: Passed 102 – 8 (See how they voted)
SB 573: Reduce maximum precinct size from 5000 voters to 4999 voters
Introduced October 10, 2023
Official text and analysis
Elections: other; precinct size; modify.
Tags: Elections, Leftism
Sponsor: Jeremy Moss
Cosponsors: none
Votes on this bill
10/18/23 Senate roll call vote #540 On passage: Passed 30 – 8 (See how they voted)
11/01/23 House roll call vote #455 On passage: Passed 102 – 8 (See how they voted)
SB 590: Mandate all election court challenges be filed in the state Court of Claims
Introduced October 17, 2023
Official text and analysis
Elections: other; contesting post-certification election results; provide for.
Tags: Elections, Shocking
Sponsor: Mary Cavanagh
Cosponsors: none
Referred to Senate Elections and Ethics Committee
Votes on this bill
11/02/23 Senate roll call vote #646 On passage: Passed 20 – 18 (See how they voted)
11/09/23 House roll call vote #542 On passage: Passed 56 – 53 (See how they voted)
SB 591: Prohibit legal challenges to presidential election
Introduced October 17, 2023
Official text and analysis
Courts: jurisdiction; jurisdiction of the court of appeals for election contests; provide for.
Tags: Elections, Leftism, Shocking
Sponsor: Mary Cavanagh
Cosponsors: none
Referred to Senate Elections and Ethics Committee
Votes on this bill
11/02/23 Senate roll call vote #647 On passage: Passed 20 – 18 (See how they voted)
11/09/23 House roll call vote #543 On passage: Passed 56 – 53 (See how they voted)
SB 594: Eliminate protections against online voter registration fraud
Introduced October 18, 2023
Official text and analysis
Elections: registration; online voter registration process; modify.
Tags: Elections
Sponsor: Jeremy Moss
Cosponsors: none
Referred to Senate Elections and Ethics Committee
Votes on this bill
11/02/23 Senate roll call vote #648 On passage: Passed 20 – 18 (See how they voted)
11/09/23 House roll call vote #544 On passage: Passed 56 – 53 (See how they voted)
SB 595: Mandate state senators report their personal finances
Introduced October 19, 2023
Official text and analysis
Public employees and officers: ethics; financial disclosure report; require state senators to file.
Tags: Civil Liberties, Elections
Sponsor: Thomas Albert
Cosponsors: none
Referred to Senate Oversight Committee
SB 596: Mandate state representatives report their personal finances
Introduced October 19, 2023
Official text and analysis
Public employees and officers: ethics; financial disclosure report; require state representatives to file.
Tags: Civil Liberties, Elections
Sponsor: Thomas Albert
Cosponsors: none
Referred to Senate Oversight Committee
SB 597: Mandate governor, lieutenant governor, attorney, and secretary of state report their personal finances
Introduced October 19, 2023
Official text and analysis
Public employees and officers: ethics; financial disclosure report; require certain executive officers to file.
Tags: Civil Liberties, Elections
Sponsor: Thomas Albert
Cosponsors: none
Referred to Senate Oversight Committee
SB 598: Mandate judicial officers report their personal finances
Introduced October 19, 2023
Official text and analysis
Public employees and officers: ethics; financial disclosure report; require certain judicial officers to file.
Tags: Civil Liberties, Elections
Sponsor: Thomas Albert
Cosponsors: none
Referred to Senate Oversight Committee
SB 603: Restrict challenges to election results
Introduced October 24, 2023
Official text and analysis
Elections: recounts; recount filing fees; modify, and modify recount process
Tags: Elections
Sponsor: Stephanie Chang
Cosponsors: Jeremy Moss
Referred to Senate Elections and Ethics Committee
SB 604: Allow election official misconduct in recounts and criminalize "interference" in recounts
Introduced October 24, 2023
Official text and analysis
Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for certain Michigan election law violations dealing with recounts; modify.
Tags: Criminal Justice, Elections, Shocking
Sponsor: Jeremy Moss
Cosponsors: Stephanie Chang
Referred to Senate Elections and Ethics Committee
SB 613: Mandate elected officials report their personal finances
Introduced October 24, 2023
Official text and analysis
Campaign finance: statements and reports; financial disclosure reports; require certain public officers to file.
Tags: Civil Liberties, Elections
Sponsor: Jeremy Moss
Cosponsors: Aric Nesbitt, Winnie Brinks, Mark Huizenga, Ed McBroom, Sam Singh, Kristen McDonald Rivet, Mary Cavanagh, Sean McCann, Paul Wojno, Sara Anthony, Kevin Hertel, Rosemary Bayer
Referred to Senate Oversight Committee
Votes on this bill
11/01/23 Senate roll call vote #633 On passage: Passed 36 – 2 (See how they voted)
11/09/23 House roll call vote #552 On passage: Passed 59 – 49 (See how they voted)
11/09/23 Senate roll call vote #709 Concur with House: Passed 36 – 2 (See how they voted)
SB 614: Mandate candidates for public office disclose their personal finances
Introduced October 24, 2023
Official text and analysis
Campaign finance: statements and reports; financial disclosure reports; require certain candidates for office to file.
Tags: Civil Liberties, Elections
Sponsor: Sam Singh
Cosponsors: Aric Nesbitt, Winnie Brinks, Mark Huizenga, Jeremy Moss, Ed McBroom, Kristen McDonald Rivet, Mary Cavanagh, Sean McCann, Paul Wojno, Sara Anthony, Kevin Hertel, Rosemary Bayer
Referred to Senate Oversight Committee
Votes on this bill
11/01/23 Senate roll call vote #634 On passage: Passed 36 – 2 (See how they voted)
11/09/23 House roll call vote #553 On passage: Passed 61 – 47 (See how they voted)
11/09/23 Senate roll call vote #710 Concur with House: Passed 36 – 2 (See how they voted)
SB 615: Allow campaign committee to pay candidates' late filing fees
Introduced October 24, 2023
Official text and analysis
Campaign finance: committees; prohibition on certain candidate committee expenditures and disbursements; create exception.
Tags: Elections
Sponsor: Mark Huizenga
Cosponsors: Aric Nesbitt, Winnie Brinks, Ed McBroom, Sam Singh, Jeremy Moss, Kristen McDonald Rivet, Mary Cavanagh, Sean McCann
Referred to Senate Oversight Committee
Votes on this bill
11/01/23 Senate roll call vote #635 On passage: Passed 36 – 2 (See how they voted)
11/09/23 House roll call vote #554 On passage: Passed 61 – 47 (See how they voted)
SB 616: Companion bill to SB 613-615
Introduced October 24, 2023
Official text and analysis
Campaign finance: committees; prohibition on certain candidate committee expenditures and disbursements; create exception.
Tags: Elections
Sponsor: Ed McBroom
Cosponsors: Aric Nesbitt, Winnie Brinks, Mark Huizenga, Sam Singh, Jeremy Moss, Kristen McDonald Rivet, Mary Cavanagh, Sean McCann, Paul Wojno, Sara Anthony, Kevin Hertel, Rosemary Bayer
Referred to Senate Oversight Committee
Votes on this bill
11/01/23 Senate roll call vote #636 On passage: Passed 36 – 2 (See how they voted)
11/09/23 House roll call vote #555 On passage: Passed 62 – 46 (See how they voted)
SB 639: Prohibit people from holding 2 elected public offices at once (does not include precinct delegates)
Introduced November 2, 2023
Official text and analysis
Public employees and officers: other; individuals holding multiple local elected offices; prohibit under certain circumstances.
Tags: Civil Liberties, Elections
Sponsor: Mark Huizenga
Cosponsors: none
Referred to Senate Oversight Committee
SB 655: Halve campaign donation limits for individuals
Introduced November 9, 2023
Official text and analysis
Campaign finance: other; certain campaign contribution limits; reduce.
Tags: Elections
Sponsor: Sean McCann
Cosponsors: Jeff Irwin, Ed McBroom, Stephanie Chang
Referred to Senate Elections and Ethics Committee
SB 659: New act to restrict selling of personal information and require data brokers register with state
Introduced November 9, 2023
Official text and analysis
Consumer protection: privacy; personal data privacy act: create.
Tags: Civil Liberties, Elections
Sponsor: Rosemary Bayer
Cosponsors: John Cherry, Stephanie Chang, Erika Geiss, Sue Shink, Sylvia Santana, Sara Anthony
Referred to Senate Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection Committee
