Bills - Michigan Legislature
WEB3 days ago · This site is intended to provide accurate and timely legislative information to the citizens of the State of Michigan and other interested parties. Additional historical documents can be found at https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan .
Senate approves Michigan Voting Rights Act along party lines
WEB1 day ago · A four-bill package which would mirror the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965 has passed through the Michigan Senate. The bills in the Michigan Voting Rights Act — Senate Bills 401, 402, 403 and 404 — passed Tuesday along party lines, with majority Democrats saying they were needed now more than ever …
Senate Democrats Pass Michigan Voting Rights Act to Protect …
WEB3 days ago · LANSING, Mich. (Sept. 17, 2024) – Today, the Michigan Senate Democratic Majority passed legislation to establish the Michigan Voting Rights Act (MVRA), Senate Bills 401 – 404.The four-bill package is sponsored by Sens. Darrin Camilleri (D-Trenton), Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit), Erika Geiss (D-Taylor) and Jeremy Moss (D-Southfield) and was developed with Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and ...
Whitmer Signs Bipartisan Legislation Expanding Voting Rights
WEBJul 18, 2023 · LANSING, Mich. — Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a package of bipartisan legislation expanding voting rights. The bills implement Ballot Proposal 22-2, also known as ‘Prop 2,’ which was passed overwhelmingly by Michiganders last November.
Michigan lawmakers pass ‘historic’ voting rights legislation: …
WEBJun 30, 2023 · After 60% of state voters in November approved a constitutional amendment making sweeping changes to Michigan elections, lawmakers this week passed legislation to enact those reforms and included $46 million in their Fiscal Year 2024 budget to implement the amendment known as Proposal 2.
Governor Whitmer Signs Historic Election Bills Package to Ensure …
WEBNov 30, 2023 · DETROIT, Mich. – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a historic package of bills that will ensure every vote in Michigan can be cast and counted, no matter who you are or where you live. The new laws will improve election efficiency, increase voter registration opportunities, and protect equal access to …
'Generational change in voting' passes Michigan Senate, House
WEBJun 14, 2023 · Senators voted 22-16 in favor of the main proposal in an eight-bill package, which would require at least nine days of early voting across Michigan.
Whitmer Signs Legislation to Expand Voting Rights Prohibit …
WEBNov 7, 2023 · House Bill 4567 amends the Michigan Election Law to no longer require certain ballots to be automatically challenged which will expediate the voting for all and make it easier for clerks to process election results.
Michigan election bills ipass Senate, move to House - MSN
WEB(The Center Square) – Michigan’s Senate voted to pass four election-related bills that aim to counter voter discrimination on the basis of race, ability or language – protections already ...
Voting rights groups applaud Michigan Senate for passing Michigan …
WEB3 days ago · DETROIT, MI – The Michigan Senate has passed the Michigan Voting Rights Act, clearing the way for the House to take the final step in securing expanded protections for Michigan voters. Despite recent progress to expand voting rights for Michiganders, many people still face barriers to the ballot box, …
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