SENATE BILL NO. 607

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled

"Michigan election law,"

(MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding sections 483b and 957a.

the people of the state of michigan enact:

Sec. 483b. (1) An individual employed to circulate a petition described in section 482 must not be paid a fixed rate or amount for each petition signature collected or for each completed petition signature sheet.

(2) If an individual receives compensation to circulate a petition described in section 482, then the individual must be compensated at an hourly rate for time worked.

Sec. 957a. (1) An individual employed to circulate a recall petition under this chapter must not be paid a fixed rate or amount for each recall petition signature collected or for each completed recall petition signature sheet.

(2) If an individual receives compensation to circulate a recall petition under this chapter, then the individual must be compensated at an hourly rate for time worked.