HB5970

Elections: other; voting and elections database and institute act; create. Creates new act & repeals 1969 PA 161 (MCL 691.1031). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5969'26, HB 5971'26

Introduced·5/13/26
Introduced Text

Michigan HB5970 creates the Michigan voting and elections database and institute to centralize and manage election data.

Michigan HB5970 establishes the Michigan voting and elections database and institute, a central repository for election and voting data from all local governments in the state. The institute will maintain and administer this data, providing a nonpartisan database accessible to the public. It will also offer research, training, and information on voting systems and election administration. The institute will collect and archive election results, voter registration lists, and other relevant data for at least 12 years.

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History

May 14

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 05/13/2026

May 13

House

Introduced By Representative Rep. Stephanie Young

May 13

House

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