2021 Senate Bill 212 / Public Act 158

Revise candidate filing detail

Introduced in the Senate

March 9, 2021

Introduced by Sen. Ruth Johnson (R-14)

To revise and add more detail to the “affidavit of identity” that candidates for office must file.

Referred to the Committee on Elections

May 6, 2021

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 2, 2021

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

June 2, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics

Oct. 5, 2021

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 14, 2021

Passed in the House 102 to 0 (details)

To revise and add more detail to the “affidavit of identity” that candidates for office must file.

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Dec. 23, 2021