Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson recently signed a bill into law while serving as acting governor that improves election efficiency and protects equal access to the ballot box.
“I’m grateful for this opportunity to serve as acting governor and sign this important bill to improve Michigan’s election system,” said Benson. “As Michigan’s Secretary of State, I implemented our state’s online absentee ballot application system in 2020 to provide a convenient, accessible way for Michigan citizens to request their ballot.
“Now this system is codified into law. Thank you to Rep. Julie Rogers for sponsoring this legislation to ensure Michigan’s election system will continue to be secure and accessible for all future elections.”
House Bill 4570 amends Michigan election law to require the secretary of state to maintain a web portal that allows qualified and registered electors to request an absent voter ballot.
The Michigan Constitution provides for an acting governor, including the authority to sign legislation, in the event the governor and lieutenant governor are away for business.
Also last week, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed into law bills that will improve election efficiency, increase voter registration opportunities, and protect equal access to the ballot box.
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