SB0962

Elections: other; voting and elections database and institute act; create. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0961'26, SB 0963'26

Introduced·5/13/26
Introduced Text

Establishes the Michigan voting and elections database and institute to centralize and research election data.

The bill creates the Michigan voting and elections database and institute, a central repository for election and voting data from local governments. It mandates the institute to maintain and make publicly available election results, voter registration lists, and other relevant data for at least 12 years. The institute will also conduct research, training, and seminars on voting systems and election administration. The secretary of state will transfer election data to the institute, which will reimburse local governments for their costs.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Reported Favorably Without Amendment 5/20/2026

4 Yea

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1 Nay

R

Calendar

May 20

3:00 PM

Senate Elections and Ethics

History

Jun 4

Senate

Reported By Committee Of The Whole Favorably Without Amendment(s)

Jun 4

Senate

Placed On Order Of Third Reading

May 27

Senate

Reported Favorably Without Amendment 5/20/2026