Michigan · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 697: Elections: petitions; signature requirements for qualifying petitions; modify. Amends sec. 544f of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.544f).

Passed one chamber Last action March 18, 2026: referred to Committee on Election Integrity

Plain-language summary

SB 697 is a bill introduced in the Michigan Senate on October 30, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Elections: petitions; signature requirements for qualifying petitions; modify. Amends sec. 544f of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.544f). Primary sponsor: Dayna Polehanki (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2026): referred to Committee on Election Integrity.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Dayna Polehanki (Democratic). 2 co-sponsors.