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COMMITTEE SUMMARYSenate Bill
350 (as introduced 3-27-03)BALLOT INSTRUCTIONS: ASSISTANCE - S.B. name="1">350:
COMMITTEE SUMMARYSenate Bill
350 (as introduced 3-27-03)
Sponsor: Senator Cameron S. Brown
Committee: Government Operations
CONTENT
The bill would amend the Michigan Election Law to require that the following statement be added to the printed instructions on an official ballot:
“If you do not understand the ballot or need assistance, you may ask an election official for assistance. An election official is required to provide voters with assistance upon request. If you believe you have made a mistake in voting your ballot, you may return your spoiled ballot to an election official and the election official shall provide you with a new ballot.”
Currently, the Election Law prescribes the content of the ballot instructions, and requires the instructions to be printed in large type on cards that must be conspicuously displayed in polling places. The bill would require that the cards also include the added instructions.
The bill would apply to any primary, general, or special election.
MCL 168.560 - Legislative Analyst: George Towne
FISCAL IMPACT
The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.
- Fiscal Analyst: Bill Bowerman
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This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.