The bill amends Michigan's election law by updating section 509bb to enhance the process of maintaining voter registration records. It prohibits clerks from canceling an elector's registration solely based on their failure to vote. Additionally, it mandates that the Secretary of State must send a notice to registered electors who have not voted in the past eight years, providing them with a prepaid return card to verify their current address. The notice informs them that failure to respond or vote by a specified deadline may result in their registration being challenged or canceled.

Furthermore, the bill outlines procedures for handling returned notices that are undeliverable, which would also lead to the elector's registration being marked as challenged. If the elector does not engage in voting-related activities by a specified deadline, their registration will be canceled, and the appropriate local clerk will be notified. This legislation aims to ensure that voter registration records are accurate while providing a clear process for electors to maintain their registration status.

Statutes affected:
Substitute (H-1): 168.509
House Introduced Bill: 168.509
As Passed by the House: 168.509