Bill Summary: Senate Bill No. 311
This bill, signed into law on October 7, 2022, aims to amend the election laws in Michigan regarding absentee voting for absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters. The bill outlines procedures for registering to vote, applying for absentee ballots, and the transmission of ballots electronically. It also specifies rules for determining precinct size, ballot formats, and ballot receipt deadlines. Additionally, the bill establishes guidelines for the electronic return of voted ballots by eligible members of the uniformed services or merchant marine.
This act will not take effect unless Senate Bill No. 8 of the 101st Legislature is also enacted into law.
Effective Date: October 7, 2022