A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 31, 683, and 730 (MCL 168.31, 168.683, and 168.730), section 31 as amended by 2012 PA 271, section 683 as amended by 2018 PA 120, and section 730 as amended by 1995 PA 261, and by adding section 730a.
The bill proposes comprehensive measures including issuing election conduct instructions, advising local officials, publishing manuals, prescribing uniform forms, preparing ballot forms for initiatives, requiring local official reports, investigating violations, publishing results, and establishing comprehensive training for election officials. It mandates the creation of an election day dispute resolution team, sets uniform standards for petition signatures, and requires training for county clerks and election challengers. Challengers must be registered electors who have completed mandated training, with a detailed process for their designation to precincts and outlining their authority.
Co-sponsored by Reps.
Referred to the Committee on Government Operations
