Elections: campaign practices; individual circulating a petition; prohibit from being paid for each petition signature collected, and require petition circulators to be paid an hourly wage. Amends 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.1 - 168.992) by adding secs. 483b, 544g, 590i & 957a.

This bill changes how petition circulators are compensated in Michigan. Instead of being paid per signature they collect, they would need to be paid an hourly wage. This aims to ensure fair pay and reduce potential pressure to gather signatures quickly.

Supporters of the bill argue that it promotes fairness and integrity in the petition process. By compensating circulators hourly, it encourages thoroughness and quality in gathering signatures, rather than prioritizing speed and quantity.

Critics contend that this bill could limit the ability of grassroots organizations to effectively gather signatures. They argue that by changing the payment structure, it may make it more difficult for smaller groups to compete with larger entities that can afford to pay hourly wages.