URGE MICHIGAN SENATORS TO PROTECT AND EXPAND OUR VOTING RIGHTS!
By MUUSJN on Wednesday, October 18th, 2023
Urge Senators to Support the MI Voting Rights Act (MVRA) That Expands Our Voting Rights & Protects Democracy
Let’s Make Our Voting Rights Stronger! Expand Voting Access for Older & Disabled Persons, Challenge Those Who Try to Suppress the Vote
When the MVRA (SB 401- 404) was introduced on June 22nd, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson offered high praise for this legislation. Benson said “we are in a multi-year, multi-faceted battle for the future of our democracy”. The Michigan Voting Rights Act builds on the 1965 federal Voting Rights Act that outlawed discrimination in voting practices. These bills strengthen and expand access to voting rights overwhelmingly adopted as Proposal 2 in November 2022.
Here are key provisions of the Michigan Voting Rights Act (MVRA):
- Prohibits voter denial and voter suppression;
- Provides legal recourse for protected classes of Americans from practices that make it difficult for them to vote;
- Expands access to the polls for older persons and persons with disabilities;
- Ends a ban on paying drivers to provide transportation to the polls; and
- Requires translation of voting related information for persons with limited English proficiency.
This legislation has been referred to the Senate Elections and Ethics Committee chaired by Senator Jeremy Moss (D-Southfield). These bills need our support.
Call Senator Jeremy Moss (D-Southfield) 517-373-7888
Urge Him to Hold a Hearing on and Adopt the MVRA for the reasons listed above
Call Sen. Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) 517-373-1801
Urge Her to Make this Bill a Priority for Action
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