HB5845

Elections: other; retention of electronic poll book flash drives; require. Amends sec. 811 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.811).

Chamber Passed·6/17/26

Michigan HB5845 mandates the retention of electronic poll book flash drives for 22 months post-election.

Michigan HB5845 amends the Michigan election laws to specify the retention period for electronic poll book flash drives. These drives must be preserved for 22 months after the primary or election they were used in. This bill ensures that electronic poll book data is retained for a specific period, aligning with the preservation rules for other election materials.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 62–45 · Jun 17
Current
Elections And Ethics Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

62 Yea

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45 Nay

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Calendar

Jun 9

9:00 AM

House Election Integrity

May 19

9:00 AM

House Election Integrity

History

Jun 23

Senate

Passed By House With Immediate Effect

Jun 23

Senate

Referred To Committee On Elections And Ethics

Jun 17

House

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