Introduced
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To authorize a Republican presidential primary election between Feb. 28 and March 6, 2012. This would be a “closed” primary, meaning voters would have to “declare” that they want a Republican ballot. The voter lists would become public information.
Referred to the Committee on Local Government and Elections
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance as previously described.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
To authorize "no reason" absentee ballots for this election.
The amendment failed 12 to 25 (details)
Passed in the Senate 25 to 12 (details)
To authorize a Republican presidential primary election on Feb. 28, 2012. This would be a “closed” primary, meaning voters would have to “declare” that they want a Republican ballot. The voter lists would become public information.
Referred to the Committee on Redistricting and Elections
Reported without amendment
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Substitute offered
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To make this an "open" primary rather than a "closed" one, meaning that Democrats could cross-over and vote without "declaring" publically that they want a Republican ballot.
The substitute failed 45 to 63 (details)
Amendment offered
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The amendment failed by voice vote
Substitute offered
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To authorize "early voting," "no-reason" absentee ballot voting, and early registration for 16- and 17-year-olds (effective when they turn 18) in all Michigan elections.
The substitute failed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To give the proposed law the official title of "The $10 Million Republican Presidential Primary Election Law".
The amendment failed by voice vote
Passed in the House 63 to 45 (details)
To authorize a Republican presidential primary election on Feb. 28, 2012. This would be a “closed” primary, meaning voters would have to “declare” that they want a Republican ballot. The voter lists would become public information.
Motion
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That the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion passed 26 to 11 (details)
