Requires county office candidates to disclose felony convictions on an affidavit.
Amends Michigan law to mandate that candidates for county office file an affidavit disclosing any felony convictions. The affidavit must be submitted with the county clerk when the candidate files a nominating petition, qualifying petition, or filing fee. If convicted of a felony after filing the affidavit, the candidate must update it within three business days. The definition of "convicted of a felony" includes cases where a judgment of conviction has been entered, regardless of pending appeals or whether the conviction has been expunged or pardoned.
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