MI
Michigan House Bill HB4876

Michigan 2023-2024 Regular Session

Michigan House Bill HB4876

Introduced
6/28/23  

Caption

Elections: election officials; data and reports received from and transmitted to multistate programs and services be available to the house and senate election committees; require. Amends sec. 509o of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.509o).

Impact

The proposed changes in HB 4876 could significantly impact the voter registration process in Michigan by ensuring a more consistent and reliable database of eligible voters. By requiring that only individuals who have signed an application can be added to the qualified voter file, it aims to reduce instances of voter fraud. Furthermore, the integration of data from the Social Security Administration’s death master file to update voter registrations is designed to ensure that deceased individuals are removed from the voter rolls promptly, enhancing the integrity of the electoral process.

Summary

House Bill 4876 seeks to amend the Michigan election law, specifically section 509o of the 1954 PA 116. This amendment stipulates that the Secretary of State will oversee the establishment and maintenance of a statewide qualified voter file, which serves as the official voter file for all elections in Michigan. The bill mandates that the voter registration files for cities and townships must be utilized in conjunction with the qualified voter file during elections. This framework is intended to streamline the voting process and enhance the clarity of registered voters.

Contention

However, the bill may also spark debate concerning the implications of these updates. Advocates for the bill argue that it will improve election security and voter data accuracy, while critics may express concerns about the potential exclusion of eligible voters due to stricter registration requirements or errors in data processing. Additionally, the Secretary of State's discretion in participating in multistate programs for voter verification could lead to conversations about data security and privacy, particularly regarding the sharing of information across state boundaries.

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