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).
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayna Polehanki | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Sam Singh | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Paul Wojno | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- referred to Committee on Election Integrity
- read a first time
- received on 03/18/2026
- PASSED ROLL CALL # 40 YEAS 27 NAYS 6 EXCUSED 4 NOT VOTING 0
- PLACED ON ORDER OF THIRD READING WITH SUBSTITUTE (S-1)
- SUBSTITUTE (S-1) CONCURRED IN
- REPORTED BY COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FAVORABLY WITH SUBSTITUTE (S-1)
- REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE WITH SUBSTITUTE (S-1)
- REPORTED FAVORABLY WITH SUBSTITUTE (S-1) 3/11/2026
- REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS
- INTRODUCED BY SENATOR DAYNA POLEHANKI