MINOR IN VOTING BOOTH                                                     S.B. 98 (S-1): FLOOR ANALYSIS

Senate Bill 98 (Substitute S-1 as reported) Sponsor: Senator Dianne Byrum Committee: Government Operations

CONTENT

The bill would amend the Michigan Election Law to specify that a minor could accompany an elector in the booth or voting compartment at an election.

Currently, under the Election Law, if a voter exposes his or her ballot to another person (other than a person who is lawfully assisting the voter), the voter has forfeited his or her right to vote in the election and the ballot must be rejected. The bill provides that these restrictions would not apply to a voter who exposed his or her ballot to a minor who was accompanying the voter in the voting booth.

MCL 168.576 et al.                                                                            Legislative Analyst: G. Towne

FISCAL IMPACT

The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.

Date Completed: 3-14-96                                                                   Fiscal Analyst: B. Bowerman

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This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.