SB0697

Elections: petitions; signature requirements for qualifying petitions; modify. Amends sec. 544f of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.544f).

Chamber Passed·3/18/26

Michigan SB0697 modifies signature requirements for nominating petitions based on district population.

Michigan SB0697 amends the signature requirements for nominating petitions, adjusting the number of signatures needed based on the population of the district according to the most recent federal census. The bill specifies different minimum and maximum signature thresholds for partisan, non-partisan, and qualifying petitions across various population brackets. The changes take effect January 1, 2027.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 27–6 · Mar 18
Current
Election Integrity Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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3
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

27 Yea

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6 Nay

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4 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 11

9:00 AM

Senate Elections and Ethics

Feb 11

3:00 PM

Senate Elections and Ethics

History

Mar 18

Senate

Passed Roll Call # 40 Yeas 27 Nays 6 Excused 4 Not Voting 0

Mar 18

House

Received On 03/18/2026

Mar 18

House

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