Elections: petitions; petition circulator to provide or read the summary of the purpose of the petition to the petition signer; require. Amends 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.1 - 168.992) by adding sec. 482g.
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Overview
This bill requires petition circulators in Michigan to ensure that individuals signing a petition understand the purpose of the proposed amendment or question. Circulators must either direct the signer to where the summary is located or read the summary to them before obtaining a signature. Sponsors of petitions who fail to comply with this requirement could face a civil fine.
Key provisions
- Petition circulators must provide or read the summary of the proposed amendment or question to signers.
- Circulators must indicate where the summary is located on the petition.
- Sponsors of petitions are subject to a civil fine for non-compliance.
Who is affected
- Petition circulators
- Petition sponsors
- Individuals signing petitions
- Political campaigns
- Michigan residents
Notable changes
- Adds a new requirement for petition circulators to inform signers about the purpose of the petition.
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