2006 Senate Bill 975

Limit authority of state board of canvassers

Introduced in the Senate

Jan. 24, 2006

Introduced by Sen. Mike Bishop (R-12)

To eliminate the authority of the state board of canvassers concerning statewide ballot question or initiative designations, and transfer this to the director of the elections bureau in the Secretary of State office.

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Reform

Feb. 1, 2006

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 23, 2006

Passed in the Senate 21 to 16 (details)

Received in the House

March 23, 2006

Referred to the Committee on Oversight, Elections, and Ethics

April 26, 2006

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Passed in the House 58 to 49 (details)

To eliminate the authority of the state board of canvassers concerning statewide ballot question or initiative designations, and transfer this to the director of the elections bureau in the Secretary of State office.

Motion

To give the bill immediate effect.

The motion failed 58 to 49 (details)

Vetoed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

May 12, 2006