SB 404 Michigan Senate · 2023-2024 Regular Session

Elections: voting procedures; voter access and assistance provisions; provide for. Amends secs. 726, 736, 751 & 931 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.726 et seq.); adds secs. 726a, 753 & 753a & repeals sec. 579 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.579).

This bill modifies Michigan election laws to expand voting access for older adults and individuals with disabilities by establishing a curbside voting option. Under the new provisions, eligible voters can request to cast their ballots from their vehicles without needing to disclose their age, disability status, or the reason for their request. Election inspectors would verify the voter's registration and allow them to mark and return their ballot in a designated area within 200 feet of the polling place entrance. Additionally, the legislation permits nonprofit organizations to provide transportation to polling locations and allows individuals to offer food, warmth, or other necessities to voters waiting in line.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2023
Committee Review
Dec 2024
Senate Passage
Sep 2024
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jun 22, 2023 Last action Dec 3, 2024
Floor votes · Senate Sep 17, 2024

How they voted

2016
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 38
Sep 17, 2024
D Democratic20
20 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican18
16 Nay 2
88% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
18
Key actions
5
Committee
7
Amendments
1
Dec 3, 2024
Committee
referred to second reading
lower
Dec 3, 2024
Lower · Passed
reported with recommendation without amendment
lower
Sep 17, 2024
Committee
referred to Committee on Elections
lower
Sep 17, 2024
Introduced
received on 09/17/2024
lower
Sep 17, 2024
Upper · Passed
PASSED ROLL CALL # 339 YEAS 20 NAYS 16 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0
upper
Sep 17, 2024
Amended
AMENDMENT(S) DEFEATED
upper
Jun 26, 2024
Upper · Passed
SUBSTITUTE (S-2) CONCURRED IN
upper
Jun 26, 2024
Upper · Passed
REPORTED BY COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FAVORABLY WITH SUBSTITUTE (S-2)
upper
Jun 18, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE WITH SUBSTITUTE (S-2)
upper
Jun 18, 2024
Upper · Passed
REPORTED FAVORABLY WITH SUBSTITUTE (S-2)
upper
Jun 27, 2023
Introduced
PRINTED BILL FILED 06/23/2023
upper
Jun 22, 2023
Committee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS
upper
Jun 22, 2023
Introduced
INTRODUCED BY SENATOR ERIKA GEISS
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors

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