The bill amends section 811 of the Michigan election law to establish new preservation and destruction timelines for various election-related documents and materials. It stipulates that all election returns, including poll lists, tally sheets, and absent voters' records, must be preserved for 22 months after the primary or election. Additionally, applications related to voter registration and absent voters must be kept for six years, while ballots used in elections can be destroyed after 30 days unless a recount is pending.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a provision for the preservation and destruction of electronic poll book flash drives, which must also be kept for 22 months following their use in an election. This amendment aims to ensure the integrity and accessibility of election materials while providing clear guidelines for their eventual destruction.

Statutes affected:
Substitute (H-1): 168.811
House Introduced Bill: 168.811