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

SB 820 — Elections: precinct boundaries; consolidated precincts; allow during certain local elections. Amends sec. 659 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.569).

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 June 18, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

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

Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a moderate chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 48% · moderate confidence

  • 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 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The bill amends rules for precinct boundaries and allows consolidation during certain local elections.

This bill modifies existing laws regarding the establishment of precinct boundaries and permits the consolidation of precincts in specific local elections. The aim is to streamline election processes under certain conditions.

Summary

Elections: precinct boundaries; consolidated precincts; allow during certain local elections. Amends sec. 659 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.569).

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

3 added · 2 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of Bill SB 820, three new lines have been added, while two lines have been removed. The additions likely clarify or strengthen certain provisions in the bill, making it more effective in achieving its goals. Removing the two lines may streamline the legislation, removing unnecessary complexity. These changes are important because they help ensure the bill is more concise and focused on its intended purpose.

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SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO.
SB-820, As Passed Senate, June 18, 2026 SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO.
In making the determination to consolidate election precincts for a particular election, the election commission shall take into consideration the STM S02905'25 (S-1) mkgfde 1 number of choices the voter elector must make, the percentage of registered voters electors who voted at the last similar election in the jurisdiction, the distance between election precinct polling places, the access electors have to public transportation, and the intensity of the interest of the electors in the jurisdiction concerning the candidates and proposals to be voted upon.
In making the determination to consolidate election precincts for a particular election, the election commission shall take into consideration the STM S02905'25 (S-1)_SB820_APS_1 bh4com 1 number of choices the voter elector must make, the percentage of registered voters electors who voted at the last similar election in the jurisdiction, the distance between election precinct polling places, the access electors have to public transportation, and the intensity of the interest of the electors in the jurisdiction concerning the candidates and proposals to be voted upon.
Final Page STM S02905'25 (S-1) mkgfde
Final Page STM S02905'25 (S-1)_SB820_APS_1 bh4com
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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 · 1 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.

Whip count is in markup. Polling the chamber and every recorded vote this session. Only the first open is slow. It’s instant for you after this. Calling the roll · Tallying · Engrossing

Votes

PASSED ROLL CALL # 137 YEAS 35 NAYS 1 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0

Passed 35 Yea · 1 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 15102
Democrat 20000
Total 35102
% of votes cast 92%3%0%5%
How each member voted (38)
Member Party Vote
Chedrick Greene Democrat Yea
Darrin Camilleri Democrat Yea
Dayna Polehanki Democrat Yea
Erika Geiss Democrat Yea
Jeff Irwin Democrat Yea
Jeremy Moss Democrat Yea
John Cherry Democrat Yea
Kevin Hertel Democrat Yea
Mallory McMorrow Democrat Yea
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 Yea
Joseph Bellino Jr. Republican Yea
Kevin Daley Republican Yea
Lana Theis Republican Yea
Mark Huizenga Republican Yea
Michael Webber Republican Yea
Michele Hoitenga Republican Yea
Rick Outman Republican Yea
Roger Hauck Republican Yea
Roger Victory Republican Not Voting
Ruth Johnson Republican Nay
Thomas Albert Republican Yea

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Subjects

elections
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 820 do?
Elections: precinct boundaries; consolidated precincts; allow during certain local elections. Amends sec. 659 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.569).
Who sponsors SB 820?
SB 820 is sponsored by Paul Wojno (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 820?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced June 18, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
Where can I track SB 820?
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