2021 Senate Bill 304

Republican election rules package

Introduced in the Senate

March 24, 2021

Introduced by Sen. Curtis VanderWall (R-35)

To revise details of the process for allowing a person who has no identification to vote a “provisional” ballot. The bill would require the person to show documents within six days that verify his or her identity and address, without which the vote would not be counted. This is part of a Republican election integrity package comprised of Senate Bills 273 to 311.

Referred to the Committee on Elections

June 3, 2021

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 16, 2021

Passed in the Senate 19 to 16 (details)

To revise details of the process for allowing a person who has no identification to vote a “provisional” ballot. The bill would require the person to show documents within six days that verify his or her identity and address, without which the vote would not be counted.

Received in the House

June 16, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics

June 23, 2021

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Passed in the House 58 to 52 (details)

To revise details of the process for allowing a person who has no identification to vote a “provisional” ballot. The bill would require the person to show documents within six days that verify his or her identity and address, without which the vote would not be counted.

Received in the Senate

June 24, 2021

Oct. 7, 2021

Substitute offered by Sen. Curtis VanderWall (R-35)

To adopt a version of the bill that specifies ways a voter with no photo ID may verify his or her identity and residence after voting a "provisional" ballot.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 20 to 16 (details)

To revise details of the process for allowing a person who has no identification to vote a “provisional” ballot. The bill would require the person to show documents within six days that verify his or her identity and address, without which the vote would not be counted. The bill also specifies alternative way a voter who does not have a photo ID may satisfy the verification requirement.

Received in the House

Oct. 7, 2021

Oct. 14, 2021

Passed in the House 56 to 51 (details)

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Oct. 29, 2021