ALLOW VOTERS TO TAKE PHOTOS

OF THEMSELVES IN A POLLING PLACE

House Bill 4477

Sponsor:  Rep. Andy Schor

Committee:  Elections and Ethics

Complete to 5-10-13

A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 4477 AS INTRODUCED 3-19-13

House Bill 4477 would amend the Michigan Election Law to allow a voter to use a camera (including, but not limited to, a cellular telephone camera) in a polling place to take his or her own photograph.  However, the bill would not authorize a voter to take a photograph of his or her election ballot.

MCL 168.736h

FISCAL IMPACT:

The bill would not have a significant fiscal impact on state and local government.

                                                                                           Legislative Analyst:   J. Hunault

                                                                                                  Fiscal Analyst:   Paul Holland

■ This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.