The bill amends the Michigan election law by adding a new section, 642e, which explicitly prohibits the use of ranked choice voting in elections conducted by the state, cities, or townships. It states that no city or township may enact or enforce any law or ordinance that allows for ranked choice voting, declaring any such law or ordinance void and unenforceable.

Additionally, the bill defines "ranked choice voting" as a voting method where voters rank candidates in order of preference, with ballots being tabulated in multiple rounds until a winner is determined, or any method that permits voters to select more candidates than there are positions available for an office. This legislation aims to ensure that traditional voting methods remain in place across Michigan's electoral processes.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 168.1, 168.992
As Passed by the House: 168.1, 168.992