MichiganLocal clerks could investigate election law violations by state officials
Local clerks could investigate alleged election law violations by state election officials and report them to the attorney general or an appropriate prosecutor.
What it does
County, city, and township clerks could investigate alleged election law violations by state election officials or their staff, then report them to prosecutors for further investigation and enforcement.
Argument forLocal clerks could help uncover alleged misconduct by state election officials and refer it to prosecutors for further investigation and enforcement.
Argument againstBecause clerks may choose whether to investigate, allegations against state election officials could receive uneven attention across local areas.
More detail
County, city, and township clerks may investigate alleged election law violations or arrange for an investigation, then report them to prosecutors. The alleged violation must involve the secretary of state, the Bureau of Elections, the director of elections, or staff in either state office. A report goes to the attorney general or the appropriate prosecuting attorney for further investigation and enforcement.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 29bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2026Latest
- Sep 24referred to Committee on Election IntegrityMinor
- Sep 24read a first timeMinor
- Sep 24introduced by Representative Rep. Steve CarraIntroduced
Civil Rights & VotingGovernment & Ethics