MI
Michigan House Bill HB5791

Michigan 2023-2024 Regular Session

Michigan House Bill HB5791

Introduced
6/6/24  

Caption

Elections: petitions; filing requirements for congressional candidates; modify. Amends secs. 93, 94, 98, 133, 134 & 138 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.93 et seq.).

Impact

The potential impact of HB5791 is significant in terms of how candidates will secure their place on the ballot and the overall accessibility of the electoral process. By stipulating a minimum requirement of signatures from registered voters within distinct congressional districts, the bill aims to ensure that candidates have a base level of support before they can appear on the ballot. However, the choice to allow candidates to pay a filing fee in lieu of gathering signatures may favor wealthier candidates and complicate access for those without the financial resources.

Summary

House Bill 5791 aims to amend sections of the Michigan Election Law, specifically concerning the nominating petitions and filing fees required for candidates seeking nomination by political parties for federal offices, such as the United States Senate and House of Representatives. This bill outlines the number of signatures required on nominating petitions and the deadlines for filing, seeking to streamline the process for candidates who want to appear on primary ballots. It establishes specific provisions about withdrawal from nominations and establishes non-refundable filing fees as an alternative to gathering signatures.

Contention

As with many election-related reforms, there are points of contention surrounding this bill. Proponents argue that having a standardized requirement for filing will ensure consistency and fairness in the electoral process, while critics may view the financial aspect of the filing fees as a barrier that disproportionately affects grassroots candidates who may struggle to raise such amounts. Moreover, there could be concerns regarding the potential exclusion of candidates who cannot gather enough signatures, thus narrowing the political field.

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Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MI HB5689

Courts: juries; local jury boards; eliminate, and create a centralized jury process. Amends secs. 857, 1301a, 1304a, 1307a, 1326, 1332, 1334, 1343, 1344, 1345, 1346, 1371 & 1372 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.857 et seq.); adds secs. 1306 & 1307 & repeals secs. 1301, 1301b, 1302, 1303, 1303a, 1304, 1305, 1308, 1309, 1310, 1311, 1312, 1313, 1314, 1315, 1316, 1317, 1318, 1319, 1320, 1321, 1322, 1323, 1324, 1327, 1328, 1330, 1331, 1338, 1339, 1341, 1342, 1353, 1375 & 1376 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.1301 et seq.) & repeals 1929 PA 288 (MCL 730.251 - 730.271) & repeals 1951 PA 179 (MCL 730.401 - 730.419).

MI HB4091

Courts: juries; local jury boards; eliminate, and create a centralized jury process. Amends secs. 857, 1301a, 1304a, 1307a, 1326, 1332, 1334, 1343, 1344, 1345, 1346, 1371 & 1372 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.857 et seq.); adds secs. 1306 & 1307 & repeals (See bill).

MI SB0976

Employment security: other; updates to the employment security act; provide for. Amends secs. 11, 11a, 12, 13, 13a, 13b, 13c, 13d, 13e, 13f, 13g, 13i, 13k, 13l, 13m, 14, 15, 15a, 16, 17, 18, 19 & 19a of 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1 (MCL 421.11 et seq.) & repeals sec. 12a of 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1 (MCL 421.12a).

MI HB5565

Elections: judicial; incumbency designation for judges; eliminate. Amends secs. 409b, 409l, 424, 424a, 433, 444, 467b, 467c, 467m, 561 & 696 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.409b et seq.) & repeals sec. 435a of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.435a).

MI HB5901

Environmental protection: permits; denial of or imposition of additional conditions on; provide for when projects are located in environmentally overburdened communities, and repeal environmental permit review commission provisions. Amends secs. 1301, 1305, 1307 & 1311 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.1301 et seq.); adds secs. 1331, 1333, 1335, 1337, 1339 & 1341 & repeals secs. 1313 - 1317 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.1313 - 324.1317).

MI HB4588

Elections: school; school district board member candidates; require to have a partisan affiliation. Amends secs. 303, 697 & 699 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.303 et seq.).

MI SB0690

Military affairs: other; Michigan code of military justice; revise. Amends secs. 2, 3, 6, 10, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 23, 24, 26, 27, 29, 32, 34, 36, 43, 48, 52, 54, 58, 61, 65, 66, 67, 121 & 147 of 1980 PA 523 (MCL 32.1002 et seq.); adds secs. 6a, 30a, 38a, 58a, 58b, 93a, 106, 106a, 112a, 120, 121a, 121b, 122, 123, 128, 131a, 131b, 131c, 132a, 134a, 134b, 134c & 134d & repeals sec. 21 of 1980 PA 523 (MCL 32.1021).

MI HB6151

Elections: candidates; replacement of candidate for county commissioner after death; provide for and clarify. Amends secs. 194, 195 & 198 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.194 et seq.).

MI HB440

Candidates for office; electronic filing of forms, petitions, and notifications.

MI HB440

Candidates for office; electronic filing of forms, petitions, and notifications.

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