Legislation prohibiting individuals convicted of election-related crimes from serving as state or county election canvassers heard testimony this week in the House Elections Committee.
Key Points:
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- The bill was introduced by Representative Noah Arbit (D-West Bloomfield).
- For the purpose of the bill, election-related crimes include intentionally disclosing an election result from an early voting site, making a false statement in a post-election campaign finance statement, and violating Michigan’s regulations for election challengers, among a number of other offenses.
- The Michigan Department of State supported the bill in committee.
Next Steps:
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- House Bill 5551 remains before the House Elections Committee awaiting further consideration.
