Michigan 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate 1 D cosponsors

SB 697 — Elections: petitions; signature requirements for qualifying petitions; modify. Amends sec. 544f of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.544f).

Last action — referred to Committee on Election Integrity

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced March 18, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Advancing 48% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Moderate

How often bills like it became law.

  • Passed Senate

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Elections: petitions; signature requirements for qualifying petitions; modify. Amends sec. 544f of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.544f).

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

3 added · 2 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of Bill SB 697, three new lines were added, while two lines were removed. These adjustments clarify certain points in the legislation and may enhance how the bill is understood and applied. This matters because clearer language helps ensure that everyone affected by the law knows what to expect and can comply with the new regulations efficiently.

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SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO.
SB-697, As Passed Senate, March 18, 2026 SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO.
Partisan Non Partisan Qualifying Petition Petition Petition Population Min Max Min Max Min Max STM S04927'25 (S-1) xet49f 0 - 9,999 3 10 6 20 9 30 10,000 - 24,999 20 50 40 100 60 150 25,000 - 49,999 50 100 100 200 150 300 50,000 - 74,999 100 200 200 400 300 600 75,000 - 99,999 200 400 400 800 600 1,200 100,000 - 199,999 300 500 600 1,000 900 1,500 200,000 - 499,999 500 1,000 1,000 2,000 1,500 3,000 500,000 - 999,999 1,000 2,000 2,000 4,000 3,000 6,000 1,000,000 - 1,999,999 2,000 4,000 4,000 8,000 6,000 12,000 2,000,000 - 4,999,999 4,000 8,000 6,200 12,000 12,000 24,000 Over 5 million (statewide)15,000 30,000 30,000 60,000 30,000 60,000 15,000 30,000 Enacting section 1.
Partisan Non Partisan Qualifying Petition Petition Petition Population Min Max Min Max Min Max STM S04927'25 (S-1)_SB697_APS_1 y06smt 0 - 9,999 3 10 6 20 9 30 10,000 - 24,999 20 50 40 100 60 150 25,000 - 49,999 50 100 100 200 150 300 50,000 - 74,999 100 200 200 400 300 600 75,000 - 99,999 200 400 400 800 600 1,200 100,000 - 199,999 300 500 600 1,000 900 1,500 200,000 - 499,999 500 1,000 1,000 2,000 1,500 3,000 500,000 - 999,999 1,000 2,000 2,000 4,000 3,000 6,000 1,000,000 - 1,999,999 2,000 4,000 4,000 8,000 6,000 12,000 2,000,000 - 4,999,999 4,000 8,000 6,200 12,000 12,000 24,000 Over 5 million (statewide)15,000 30,000 30,000 60,000 30,000 60,000 15,000 30,000 Enacting section 1.
Final Page STM S04927'25 (S-1) xet49f
Final Page STM S04927'25 (S-1)_SB697_APS_1 y06smt
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Action History

  1. referred to Committee on Election Integrity

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on · 6 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (146)

146 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

PASSED

Passed 27 Yea · 6 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 17002
Republican 9602
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 27604
% of votes cast 73%16%0%11%
How each member voted (37)
Member Party Vote
Outman — Yea
Darrin Camilleri Democrat Yea
Dayna Polehanki Democrat Yea
Erika Geiss Democrat Not Voting
Jeff Irwin Democrat Yea
Jeremy Moss Democrat Yea
John Cherry Democrat Yea
Kevin Hertel Democrat Yea
Mallory McMorrow Democrat Not Voting
Mary Cavanagh Democrat Yea
Paul Wojno Democrat Yea
Rosemary Bayer Democrat Yea
Sam Singh Democrat Yea
Sarah Anthony Democrat Yea
Sean McCann Democrat Yea
Stephanie Chang Democrat Yea
Sue Shink Democrat Yea
Sylvia Santana Democrat Yea
Veronica Klinefelt Democrat Yea
Winnie Brinks Democrat Yea
Aric Nesbitt Republican Yea
Dan Lauwers Republican Yea
Edward McBroom Republican Yea
Jim Runestad Republican Not Voting
John Damoose Republican Yea
Jon Bumstead Republican Yea
Jonathan Lindsey Republican Nay
Joseph Bellino Jr. Republican Nay
Kevin Daley Republican Yea
Lana Theis Republican Nay
Mark Huizenga Republican Nay
Michael Webber Republican Yea
Michele Hoitenga Republican Nay
Roger Hauck Republican Yea
Roger Victory Republican Yea
Ruth Johnson Republican Not Voting
Thomas Albert Republican Nay

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PASSED ROLL CALL # 40 YEAS 27 NAYS 6 EXCUSED 4 NOT VOTING 0

Passed 27 Yea · 6 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 17002
Republican 10602
Total 27604
% of votes cast 73%16%0%11%
How each member voted (37)
Member Party Vote
Darrin Camilleri Democrat Yea
Dayna Polehanki Democrat Yea
Erika Geiss Democrat Not Voting
Jeff Irwin Democrat Yea
Jeremy Moss Democrat Yea
John Cherry Democrat Yea
Kevin Hertel Democrat Yea
Mallory McMorrow Democrat Not Voting
Mary Cavanagh Democrat Yea
Paul Wojno Democrat Yea
Rosemary Bayer Democrat Yea
Sam Singh Democrat Yea
Sarah Anthony Democrat Yea
Sean McCann Democrat Yea
Stephanie Chang Democrat Yea
Sue Shink Democrat Yea
Sylvia Santana Democrat Yea
Veronica Klinefelt Democrat Yea
Winnie Brinks Democrat Yea
Aric Nesbitt Republican Yea
Dan Lauwers Republican Yea
Edward McBroom Republican Yea
Jim Runestad Republican Not Voting
John Damoose Republican Yea
Jon Bumstead Republican Yea
Jonathan Lindsey Republican Nay
Joseph Bellino Jr. Republican Nay
Kevin Daley Republican Yea
Lana Theis Republican Nay
Mark Huizenga Republican Nay
Michael Webber Republican Yea
Michele Hoitenga Republican Nay
Rick Outman Republican Yea
Roger Hauck Republican Yea
Roger Victory Republican Yea
Ruth Johnson Republican Not Voting
Thomas Albert Republican Nay

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Subjects

elections
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 697 do?
Elections: petitions; signature requirements for qualifying petitions; modify. Amends sec. 544f of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.544f).
Who sponsors SB 697?
SB 697 is sponsored by Dayna Polehanki (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 697?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced March 18, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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