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Board discusses possible legislation to register for‑profit signature‑gathering firms
Summary
Members discussed pursuing legislation to require for‑profit circulator companies that hire paid gatherers to register with the state and maintain personnel profiles. Staff said the Department of State can provide technical support; members expressed mixed views and asked for time to consider constitutional implications.
Board members discussed whether the board should pursue legislation to require registration and employee verification for for‑profit companies that deploy paid signature gatherers in Michigan.
Chair Hausman described meetings with House legislators and said staff heard interest in drafting legislation that would require companies that hire…
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