The bill amends the Michigan election law by adding several new sections that regulate the compensation of individuals employed to circulate various types of petitions. Specifically, it establishes that individuals circulating petitions—whether for general petitions, nominating petitions, qualifying petitions, or recall petitions—must not be paid a fixed rate or amount for each signature collected or for each completed signature sheet. This change aims to standardize the payment structure for petition circulators and prevent potential abuses related to signature collection.

The new sections introduced in the bill include Sec. 483b, Sec. 544g, Sec. 590i, and Sec. 957a, each addressing the payment restrictions for different types of petitions. By prohibiting fixed-rate payments, the bill seeks to ensure that the process of gathering signatures remains fair and transparent, potentially reducing the incentive for fraudulent practices in the petition circulation process.

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