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Michigan Legislature Introduces Bill to Create Voting and Elections Database and Institute

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The Michigan Legislature has introduced a bill that aims to create a comprehensive database and institute for voting and elections in the state. The proposed legislation would mandate the creation of a central repository of elections and voting data, available to the public, and establish a research center to study voting systems and election administration. The database and institute would also conduct classes, seminars, and research on voting and elections, and assist in the dissemination of election data to the public.

Key Takeaways:

  • The proposed bill would create a Michigan voting and elections database and institute to maintain and administer a central repository of elections and voting data.
  • The database and institute would be established at a university in the state, with the secretary of state responsible for overseeing the project.
  • The database and institute would provide a center for research, training, and information on voting systems and election administration.
  • The proposed legislation would also require the secretary of state to enter into an agreement with a university to create the database and institute by November 5, 2025.
  • Failure to do so would result in the secretary of state being solely responsible for creating and maintaining the database and institute.
  • The database and institute would have the authority to conduct classes, workshops, and seminars on voting and elections, as well as publish books and periodicals on the subject.

Statistics:

  • The proposed bill requires the secretary of state to enter into an agreement to create the Michigan voting and elections database and institute by November 5, 2025.
  • The database and institute would be responsible for collecting, archiving, and making publicly available an accessible database pertaining to elections, voter registration, and ballot access in the state.
  • The database and institute would be authorized to conduct classes, seminars, and research on voting and elections, as well as publish books and periodicals on the subject.

Sources:

  • Michigan.gov (No specific date) - [Michigan Legislature | Official State Website | michigan.gov](https://www.michigan.gov/)
  • [LR 2015 (Introduced)] - [Michigan Legislature | Official State Website | michigan.gov](https://www.michigan.gov/documents/snyder/Michigan_2019_Legislative_Enacted_PubActs-520_2015-547(HB-5314)Sec-1-To-56?page=1&permissions=ALL)

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