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MI · SB0963CMTE · 18 COSPONSORS

Elections: voters; language assistance for elections act; create. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0961'26, SB 0962'26

Also relevant to:Person of color
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Plain-English Summary

This bill, called the "language assistance for elections act," requires local governments in Michigan to provide language assistance for elections if they meet certain thresholds for residents with limited English proficiency. The Secretary of State would oversee these requirements, provide translated materials, and offer interpretation services. The bill also creates a language access advisory council to help implement these provisions and outlines a process for addressing alleged violations before a lawsuit can be filed.

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Sponsorship · 19 Sponsors
Democrat19Republican0Independent0Other0
  • D · PrimeStephanie Chang
  • D · CoDarrin Camilleri
  • D · CoErika Geiss
  • D · CoJeremy Moss
  • D · CoSylvia Santana
  • D · CoSamir Singh
  • D · CoMary Cavanagh
  • D · CoSue Shink
  • D · CoVeronica Klinefelt
  • D · CoDayna Polehanki
  • D · CoWinnie Brinks
  • D · CoJeff Irwin
  • D · CoPaul Wojno
  • D · CoRosemary Bayer
  • D · CoJohn Cherry
  • D · CoKevin Hertel
  • D · CoSean McCann
  • D · CoSarah Anthony
  • D · CoMallory McMorrow
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