Michigan 2017-2018 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 526 — Elections; election officials; modifying the nominating petition filing deadline for candidates for city offices; authorize under certain circumstances and add certain election accountability provisions. Amends sec. 644f of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.644f).

Last action — REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND GOVERNMENT REFORM

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

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced September 06, 2017. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Stalled 18% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    0 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

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Bill Text

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Action History

  1. REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND GOVERNMENT REFORM

  2. INTRODUCED BY SENATOR WAYNE SCHMIDT

Sponsors

  • Wayne Schmidt · Cosponsor
  • 37 · Cosponsor
  • David Robertson · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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0 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 144 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (3)

  • Wayne Schmidt
  • 37
  • David Robertson

Not signed on (144)

144 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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Subjects

elections
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 526?
SB 526 is sponsored by Wayne Schmidt, 37, and David Robertson.
What is the current status of SB 526?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced September 06, 2017. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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