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Vote Smart provides easy access to congressional and state voting records and maintains a collection of key votes grouped by issue. Vote Smart uses the following criteria to select key votes:

  1. The vote should be helpful in portraying how a member stands on a particular issue
  2. The vote should be clear for any person to understand
  3. The vote has received media attention
  4. The vote was passed or defeated by a very close margin
  5. Occasionally, if a specific bill is consistently inquired about on the Voter's Research Hotline, the vote will be added

Vote Smart provides a summary of the version of the bill text associated with each selected key vote. Our summaries are written by Vote Smart's staff and interns, who adhere to our strict policies and procedures in order to guarantee absolute impartiality and accuracy. They do not necessarily reflect the content of the final version of the bill, but rather the version voted on in that stage. While many procedural votes take place before a full chamber vote, our voting stages reflect the final reading of each chamber vote. Each key vote selection is reviewed by the project's community of advisors, who are political scientists and journalists from all fifty states.

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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
Nov. 2, 2023 MI SB 615 Establishes Exceptions for Expenditure Disclosure Requirements Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 2)
Nov. 2, 2023 MI SB 570 Authorizes County Clerks to Appoint a Designee to Conduct Election Audits Under Certain Circumstances Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 18)
Nov. 1, 2023 MI SB 613 Requires Broad Financial Disclosure for State Officials Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 2)
Nov. 1, 2023 MI HB 4234 Authorizes Automatic Payment Deductions for Political Action Committee (PAC) Contributions Bill Passed - House (56 - 54)
Nov. 1, 2023 MI SB 614 Requires Broad Financial Disclosure for State Candidates for Public Office Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 2)
Nov. 1, 2023 MI SB 616 Prohibits Certain Candidate Expenditures and Disbursements Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 2)
Nov. 1, 2023 MI HB 4230 Repeals Restrictions on Public Employers Political Contribution Payroll Deduction Plans for Consenting Employees Bill Passed - House (56 - 54)
Oct. 12, 2023 MI SB 470 Amends Election Laws Concerning Electronic Return of Absent Voter Ballots By Uniformed Service members Bill Passed - House (56 - 54)
Oct. 4, 2023 MI HB 4984 Authorizes Individuals the Option to Decline Voter Registration on a Driver's License Application Bill Passed - House (56 - 52)
Sept. 27, 2023 MI SB 470 Amends Election Laws Concerning Electronic Return of Absent Voter Ballots By Uniformed Service members Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 17)
Sept. 27, 2023 MI HB 4210 Authorizes Military Spouses and Dependents to Cast Ballots Electronically if They Are Overseas Bill Passed - House (56 - 54)
Sept. 27, 2023 MI HB 4570 Authorizes Voters to Apply for Mail-In Ballots Through an Online Application Bill Passed - House (56 - 54)
Sept. 27, 2023 MI HB 4568 Authorizes Motor Vehicle Hiring to Transport Voters to Polls Bill Passed - House (56 - 54)
Sept. 27, 2023 MI HB 4567 Repeals the Challenge Ballot Requirement that Flagged Voters that Register on Election Day Bill Passed - House (56 - 54)
June 27, 2023 MI HB 4569 Authorizes State Residents 16-17 Years Old to Pre-Register to Vote Bill Passed - House (56 - 52)
June 14, 2023 MI HB 4173 Establishes the "Michigan Sentencing Commission" in the Legislative Council Bill Passed - House (56 - 53)
May 23, 2023 MI SB 150 Authorizes the Small Claims Division of the Michigan Tax Tribunal to Have Virtual Hearings Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 2)
March 1, 2023 MI HB 4016 Appropriates $1.4 Billion from the General Budget to Address the State Healthcare Worker Shortage Concurrence Vote Passed - House (59 - 49)
Feb. 28, 2023 MI HB 4016 Appropriates $1.4 Billion from the General Budget to Address the State Healthcare Worker Shortage Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 16)
Jan. 31, 2023 MI SB 13 Amends the Date of Upcoming Presidential Primary Elections Bill Passed - House (56 - 53)
Jan. 26, 2023 MI SB 13 Amends the Date of Upcoming Presidential Primary Elections Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 18)
Sept. 28, 2022 MI SB 311 Authorizes Active Military Members to Vote Electronically Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 1)
Sept. 28, 2022 MI HB 4491 Requires Removal of Deceased Voters Monthly and More Frequently Before and Election Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 1)
Sept. 28, 2022 MI SB 311 Authorizes Active Military Members to Vote Electronically Bill Passed - House (98 - 6)
July 1, 2022 MI HB 6194 Limits the Duration of an Emergency Order Issued by the State Health Department to 28 Days. Bill Passed - House (56 - 48)
July 1, 2022 MI HB 6184 Prohibits State Health Emergency Order Extensions Unless Approved by the State Legislature Bill Passed - House (46 - 49)
July 1, 2022 MI HB 6184 Prohibits State Health Emergency Order Extensions Unless Approved by the State Legislature Bill Passed - House (46 - 49)
July 1, 2022 MI HB 6194 Limits the Duration of an Emergency Order Issued by the State Health Department to 28 Days. Bill Passed - House (56 - 48)
June 21, 2022 MI HB 6071 Establishes New Additions to Election Laws and Polling Places Bill Passed - House (95 - 9)
June 21, 2022 MI HB 6071 Establishes New Additions to Election Laws and Polling Places Bill Passed - House (95 - 9)
May 18, 2022 MI SB 831 Appropriates Funds for the 2022-2023 Fiscal Year Budget Bill Passed - House (58 - 48)
May 4, 2022 MI SB 832 Appropriates $17.8 Billion in State Education Funding for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 15)
May 3, 2022 MI SB 831 Appropriates Funds for the 2022-2023 Fiscal Year Budget Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 13)
Oct. 26, 2021 MI SB 602 Prohibits the Department of Health and Human Services from Enforcing Vaccine or Mask Mandates Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 15)
Oct. 14, 2021 MI SB 303 Repeals the Option for Voters to Sign an Affidavit to Affirm Their Identity Before Casting a Ballot Concurrence Vote Passed - House (56 - 51)
Oct. 14, 2021 MI SB 304 Requires Voters Who Cast a Provisional Ballot to Confirm Their Information with the Local Clerk Concurrence Vote Passed - House (56 - 51)
Oct. 7, 2021 MI HB 5007 Rescinds Fees for Obtaining or Renewing a State ID Card Starting in 2022 (20 - 16)
Oct. 6, 2021 MI SJR G Amends State Constitution to Protect Certain Public Employees "Ought Not to Pass" Report Rejected - House (65 - 38)
Oct. 6, 2021 MI SB 280 Requires the Board of State Canvassers to Complete a Canvass of an Initiative Petition Within 100 Days After It Has Been Filed Bill Passed - House (55 - 48)
Sept. 30, 2021 MI HB 4528 Requires Election Challengers to Undergo Training Concurrence Vote Passed - House (81 - 24)
Sept. 30, 2021 MI HB 4528 Requires Election Challengers to Undergo Training Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 15)
Sept. 30, 2021 MI HB 4838 Prohibits Electronic Poll Books from Being Connected to the Internet Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 15)
Sept. 30, 2021 MI HB 4492 Expands Polling Place Locations Bill Passed - House (84 - 21)
Sept. 30, 2021 MI HB 4837 Prohibits Third Parties from Accessing the Qualified Voter File Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 15)
Sept. 30, 2021 MI HB 4492 Expands Polling Place Locations Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 15)
Sept. 30, 2021 MI SB 280 Requires the Board of State Canvassers to Complete a Canvass of an Initiative Petition Within 100 Days After It Has Been Filed Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 16)
Sept. 1, 2021 MI HB 4272 Exempts Michigan Made Gas Cans from Federal Regulations Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 16)
Sept. 1, 2021 MI HB 4061 Prohibits Using the Public Threat Alert System for Executive Orders Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 16)
Aug. 17, 2021 MI HB 4840 Requires Ballots from Elections to be Retained for 22 Months After Certification Bill Passed - House (80 - 28)
Aug. 17, 2021 MI HB 4837 Prohibits Third Parties from Accessing the Qualified Voter File Bill Passed - House (75 - 33)
Date No. Title Outcome
11/02 SB 615 Establishes Exceptions for Expenditure Disclosure Requirements Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 2)
11/02 SB 570 Authorizes County Clerks to Appoint a Designee to Conduct Election Audits Under Certain Circumstances Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 18)
11/01 SB 613 Requires Broad Financial Disclosure for State Officials Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 2)
11/01 HB 4234 Authorizes Automatic Payment Deductions for Political Action Committee (PAC) Contributions Bill Passed - House (56 - 54)
11/01 SB 614 Requires Broad Financial Disclosure for State Candidates for Public Office Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 2)
11/01 SB 616 Prohibits Certain Candidate Expenditures and Disbursements Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 2)
11/01 HB 4230 Repeals Restrictions on Public Employers Political Contribution Payroll Deduction Plans for Consenting Employees Bill Passed - House (56 - 54)
10/12 SB 470 Amends Election Laws Concerning Electronic Return of Absent Voter Ballots By Uniformed Service members Bill Passed - House (56 - 54)
10/04 HB 4984 Authorizes Individuals the Option to Decline Voter Registration on a Driver's License Application Bill Passed - House (56 - 52)
9/27 SB 470 Amends Election Laws Concerning Electronic Return of Absent Voter Ballots By Uniformed Service members Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 17)
9/27 HB 4210 Authorizes Military Spouses and Dependents to Cast Ballots Electronically if They Are Overseas Bill Passed - House (56 - 54)
9/27 HB 4570 Authorizes Voters to Apply for Mail-In Ballots Through an Online Application Bill Passed - House (56 - 54)
9/27 HB 4568 Authorizes Motor Vehicle Hiring to Transport Voters to Polls Bill Passed - House (56 - 54)
9/27 HB 4567 Repeals the Challenge Ballot Requirement that Flagged Voters that Register on Election Day Bill Passed - House (56 - 54)
6/27 HB 4569 Authorizes State Residents 16-17 Years Old to Pre-Register to Vote Bill Passed - House (56 - 52)
6/14 HB 4173 Establishes the "Michigan Sentencing Commission" in the Legislative Council Bill Passed - House (56 - 53)
5/23 SB 150 Authorizes the Small Claims Division of the Michigan Tax Tribunal to Have Virtual Hearings Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 2)
3/01 HB 4016 Appropriates $1.4 Billion from the General Budget to Address the State Healthcare Worker Shortage Concurrence Vote Passed - House (59 - 49)
2/28 HB 4016 Appropriates $1.4 Billion from the General Budget to Address the State Healthcare Worker Shortage Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 16)
1/31 SB 13 Amends the Date of Upcoming Presidential Primary Elections Bill Passed - House (56 - 53)
1/26 SB 13 Amends the Date of Upcoming Presidential Primary Elections Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 18)
9/28 SB 311 Authorizes Active Military Members to Vote Electronically Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 1)
9/28 HB 4491 Requires Removal of Deceased Voters Monthly and More Frequently Before and Election Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 1)
9/28 SB 311 Authorizes Active Military Members to Vote Electronically Bill Passed - House (98 - 6)
7/01 HB 6194 Limits the Duration of an Emergency Order Issued by the State Health Department to 28 Days. Bill Passed - House (56 - 48)
7/01 HB 6184 Prohibits State Health Emergency Order Extensions Unless Approved by the State Legislature Bill Passed - House (46 - 49)
7/01 HB 6184 Prohibits State Health Emergency Order Extensions Unless Approved by the State Legislature Bill Passed - House (46 - 49)
7/01 HB 6194 Limits the Duration of an Emergency Order Issued by the State Health Department to 28 Days. Bill Passed - House (56 - 48)
6/21 HB 6071 Establishes New Additions to Election Laws and Polling Places Bill Passed - House (95 - 9)
6/21 HB 6071 Establishes New Additions to Election Laws and Polling Places Bill Passed - House (95 - 9)
5/18 SB 831 Appropriates Funds for the 2022-2023 Fiscal Year Budget Bill Passed - House (58 - 48)
5/04 SB 832 Appropriates $17.8 Billion in State Education Funding for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 15)
5/03 SB 831 Appropriates Funds for the 2022-2023 Fiscal Year Budget Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 13)
10/26 SB 602 Prohibits the Department of Health and Human Services from Enforcing Vaccine or Mask Mandates Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 15)
10/14 SB 303 Repeals the Option for Voters to Sign an Affidavit to Affirm Their Identity Before Casting a Ballot Concurrence Vote Passed - House (56 - 51)
10/14 SB 304 Requires Voters Who Cast a Provisional Ballot to Confirm Their Information with the Local Clerk Concurrence Vote Passed - House (56 - 51)
10/07 HB 5007 Rescinds Fees for Obtaining or Renewing a State ID Card Starting in 2022 (20 - 16)
10/06 SJR G Amends State Constitution to Protect Certain Public Employees "Ought Not to Pass" Report Rejected - House (65 - 38)
10/06 SB 280 Requires the Board of State Canvassers to Complete a Canvass of an Initiative Petition Within 100 Days After It Has Been Filed Bill Passed - House (55 - 48)
9/30 HB 4528 Requires Election Challengers to Undergo Training Concurrence Vote Passed - House (81 - 24)
9/30 HB 4528 Requires Election Challengers to Undergo Training Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 15)
9/30 HB 4838 Prohibits Electronic Poll Books from Being Connected to the Internet Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 15)
9/30 HB 4492 Expands Polling Place Locations Bill Passed - House (84 - 21)
9/30 HB 4837 Prohibits Third Parties from Accessing the Qualified Voter File Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 15)
9/30 HB 4492 Expands Polling Place Locations Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 15)
9/30 SB 280 Requires the Board of State Canvassers to Complete a Canvass of an Initiative Petition Within 100 Days After It Has Been Filed Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 16)
9/01 HB 4272 Exempts Michigan Made Gas Cans from Federal Regulations Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 16)
9/01 HB 4061 Prohibits Using the Public Threat Alert System for Executive Orders Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 16)
8/17 HB 4840 Requires Ballots from Elections to be Retained for 22 Months After Certification Bill Passed - House (80 - 28)
8/17 HB 4837 Prohibits Third Parties from Accessing the Qualified Voter File Bill Passed - House (75 - 33)

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