GOP-led proof of citizenship voting bill advances despite concerns from Democratic colleagues

By: Ben Solis

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: March 17, 2026

Words: 336

Last Updated: 4 months, 2 weeks ago

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A bill sponsored by a Howell Republican that would require voters to prove they are United States citizens when they register to vote was reported to the House floor on Tuesday after just one committee hearing, but with a bushel full of concerns from the panel’s Democrats.

House Bill 4765, sponsored by state Rep. Jason Woolford (R-Howell), was the subject of testimony on March 3 before the House Election Integrity Committee. The bill came …

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