2018 Senate Bill 809 / Public Act 120

Repeal obsolete election law provisions

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 13, 2018

Introduced by Sen. David Robertson (R-14)

To repeal certain obsolete provisions in the state election law that address the standardization of paper voting ballots, declarations by ballot initiative petition gatherers and more. The bill would also require that special election primary for an office that becomes vacant be held at least 45 days before the date of the special election, versus the current 20 days.

Referred to the Committee on Elections and Government Reform

Feb. 27, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

March 8, 2018

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

March 8, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics

March 22, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

April 10, 2018

Amendment offered by Rep. Aaron Miller (R-59)

To move back the date the bill goes into effect to Dec. 31, 2018.

The amendment passed by voice vote

April 11, 2018

Passed in the House 107 to 2 (details)

To repeal certain obsolete provisions in the state election law that address the standardization of paper voting ballots, declarations by ballot initiative petition gatherers and more. The bill would also require that the special election primary for an office that becomes vacant be held at least 45 days before the date of the special election, versus the current 20 days.

Received in the Senate

April 17, 2018

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

May 2, 2018