2001 Senate Bill 61

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Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 1, 2001

Introduced by Sen. Beverly Hammerstrom (R-17)

To allow the consolidation of election precincts for a city, ward, township, or village election when turnout is likely to be low, so one voting place could serve several precincts.

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Reform

Oct. 31, 2001

Substitute offered

To recommend modifications to language contained in the bill resulting from committee testimony and deliberation. The substitute expands the scope of the bill to include county elections also.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Nov. 1, 2001

Passed in the Senate 21 to 13 (details)

To allow the consolidation of election precincts for certain city, village, ward, township, or county elections, so that when turnout is likely to be low in a local election, one voting place could serve several precincts.

Received in the House

Nov. 1, 2001