AFFIDAVIT OF IDENTITY                                                                               S.B. 212:

                                                                                                    SUMMARY OF BILL

                                                                                     REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE

Senate Bill 212 (reported without amendment)

Sponsor:  Senator Ruth A. Johnson

Committee:  Elections

CONTENT

The bill would amend the Michigan Election Law to do the following:

-- Require an affidavit of identity to contain the title of the office sought, including the jurisdiction, district, circuit, or ward; the candidate's political party or a statement that indicated no party affiliation if the candidate was running without political party affiliation; the term of office; and the date of the election in which the candidate wished to appear on the ballot.

-- Require an affidavit of identity for a candidate for a precinct delegation to include his or her precinct number on the affidavit.

-- Require an affidavit of identity for a judicial candidate to include whether the office sought was an incumbent position, a nonincumbent position, or a new judgeship.

-- Require an affidavit of identity to be signed and notarized.

-- Require copies of an affidavit of identity to be sent to the county clerk or Secretary of State by first class mail, as currently required, or by facsimile or electronic transmission.

MCL 168.558                                                              Legislative Analyst:  Dana Adams

FISCAL IMPACT

The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local units of government.

Date Completed:  5-6-21                                                     Fiscal Analyst:  Joe Carrasco

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.