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Title: Authorizes Active Military Members to Vote Electronically

Signed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer


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Title: Authorizes Active Military Members to Vote Electronically

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to concur with house amendments and pass a bill that authorizes active military members to vote electronically.

Highlights:

 

  • Authorizes absent uniformed services voters and their spouses to electronically request and transmit voter registration and ballot information to a county or city election clerk (Sec. 759a).

  • Requires the email address provided by the overseas voter and absent uniformed servicemember to remain confidential and exempt from disclosure under the freedom of information act (Sec. 759a).

  • Defines “absent uniformed services voter” as a uniformed servicemember on active duty, or their spouse, who is absent from their place of residence where they woud otherwise be qualified to vote on election day (Sec. 759a).

  • Defines “uniformed services” as the following, including, but not limited to the (Sec. 759a):

    • Army;

    • Navy;

    • Air Force;

    • Marine Corps;

    • Space Force;

    • Coast Guard; or

    • Michigan National Guard

  • Specifies that this act shall take effect immediately (Sec. 759a).

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See How Your Politicians Voted

Title: Authorizes Active Military Members to Vote Electronically

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to amend and pass a bill that authorizes active military members to vote electronically.

Highlights:

 

  • Authorizes absent uniformed services voters and their spouses to electronically request and transmit voter registration and ballot information to a county or city election clerk (Sec. 759a).

  • Requires the email address provided by the overseas voter and absent uniformed servicemember to remain confidential and exempt from disclosure under the freedom of information act (Sec. 759a).

  • Defines “absent uniformed services voter” as a uniformed servicemember on active duty, or their spouse, who is absent from their place of residence where they woud otherwise be qualified to vote on election day (Sec. 759a).

  • Defines “uniformed services” as the following, including, but not limited to the (Sec. 759a):

    • Army;

    • Navy;

    • Air Force;

    • Marine Corps;

    • Space Force;

    • Coast Guard; or

    • Michigan National Guard

  • Specifies that this act shall take effect immediately (Sec. 759a).

Full Bill Text

Title: Authorizes Active Military Members to Vote Electronically

Title: Authorizes Active Military Members to Vote Electronically

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