Michigan 2017-2018 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 117 — Elections; absent voters; definition of absent voter; expand to include an elector who applies in person at the clerk's office and who presents photo identification. Amends secs. 758 & 759 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.758 & 168.759).

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 February 07, 2017. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Stalled 24% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 13 sponsors

    0 primary, 13 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

  • 37 · Cosponsor
  • Margaret O'Brien · Cosponsor
  • Peter MacGregor · Cosponsor
  • Dale Zorn · Cosponsor
  • Mike Shirkey · Cosponsor
  • Marty Knollenberg · Cosponsor
  • Goeff Hansen · Cosponsor
  • Judy Emmons · Cosponsor
  • Mike Nofs · Cosponsor
  • Tory Rocca · Cosponsor
  • Tom Casperson · Cosponsor
  • Steven Bieda · Cosponsor
  • Wayne Schmidt · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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0 sponsors · 13 co-sponsors · 134 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (13)

  • 37
  • Margaret O'Brien
  • Peter MacGregor
  • Dale Zorn
  • Mike Shirkey
  • Marty Knollenberg
  • Goeff Hansen
  • Judy Emmons
  • Mike Nofs
  • Tory Rocca
  • Tom Casperson
  • Steven Bieda
  • Wayne Schmidt

Not signed on (134)

134 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 117?
SB 117 is sponsored by 37, Margaret O'Brien, Peter MacGregor, Dale Zorn, Mike Shirkey, Marty Knollenberg, Goeff Hansen, Judy Emmons, Mike Nofs, Tory Rocca, Tom Casperson, Steven Bieda, and Wayne Schmidt.
What is the current status of SB 117?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 07, 2017. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB 117?
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