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

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