Lawmakers at the state Senate Elections and Ethics Committee were updated on the strength of the Michigan elections and identified legislation that would build on their success.
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Attorney General Dana Nessel presented the information earlier this week, as well as updating the House Transportation, Mobility and Infrastructure Committee on an initiative to restore driver’s licenses to Michigan residents.
The new voting rights that voters set out in the state Constitution include:
- Nine days of early voting
- Absentee ballot drop boxes in all jurisdictions
- The ability to receive an absentee ballot by mail after submitting a single application
- Prepaid postage and tracking on all absentee ballots and applications
When addressing the drivers license restoration initiative, Nessel says, “Through the driver’s license restoration initiative, we have helped thousands of people start anew and have the opportunity to enjoy better lives.”
Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell
