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Michigan canvassers weigh legislation to require circulator firms to register with state
Summary
Board members discussed pursuing legislation to require for-profit circulator companies operating in Michigan to register with the state and maintain employee rosters, but several members raised First Amendment concerns and asked staff and counsel to research feasibility.
Board members raised the possibility of pursuing legislation to require for-profit signature-gathering firms that operate in Michigan to register with the state and maintain rosters of employees who collect signatures. Chair Hauskamp said he had discussed the idea with lawmakers and that representatives in the House expressed preliminary interest.
Director Brater described how the board approached similar proposals in 2023: staff…
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