The bill amends the Michigan election law by adding a new section, 482g, which establishes requirements for petition circulators before they obtain signatures. Specifically, circulators must either indicate to individuals where the summary of the proposed amendment or question is located on the petition and allow them the opportunity to read it, or they must read the summary aloud to the individuals. This aims to ensure that individuals are fully informed about the purpose of the petition they are signing.

Additionally, the bill imposes penalties for non-compliance with these requirements. If a circulator fails to follow the outlined procedures when collecting signatures, the sponsor of the petition may face a civil fine of up to $1,500, or $50 for each violation, whichever amount is greater. This provision is intended to promote transparency and accountability in the petition process.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 168.1, 168.992