{"id":848,"date":"2024-02-06T12:58:11","date_gmt":"2024-02-06T17:58:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/cavanagh\/?p=848"},"modified":"2024-02-06T13:27:24","modified_gmt":"2024-02-06T18:27:24","slug":"truth-in-elections-act","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.senatedems.com\/cavanagh\/2024\/02\/06\/truth-in-elections-act\/","title":{"rendered":"Sen. Cavanagh Introduces the Truth in Elections Act"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p align=\"center\"><span><i>Legislation will ensure Michigan\u2019s election process remains truthful, fair and democratic, violations can result in fines\u00a0<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementToProof\"><span>LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 6, 2024) \u2014 Today, Sen.\u00a0<b>Mary Cavanagh<\/b>\u00a0(D-Redford Twp.) introduced a bill to combat election disinformation,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/legislature.mi.gov\/doc.aspx?2024-SB-0707\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" id=\"OWA844b1c00-f1ad-4b3b-a31a-928cde9cc677\" class=\"x_OWAAutoLink\" data-loopstyle=\"linkonly\" data-linkindex=\"1\">Senate Bill 707<\/a>. This legislation will amend the Michigan election law to prohibit false statements or misrepresentations concerning elections, considering these actions as offenses. Any individual in violation of this law would have to pay a civil fine of not more than $1,000, and entities employing individuals in violation for election purposes would be subject to a civil fine of not more than $10,000.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span>\u201cAs a lawmaker and a citizen, I firmly believe we must honor our state\u2019s electoral process as it stands, while ensuring integrity and transparency are upheld at all times,\u201d<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span>said Sen.\u00a0<b>Cavanagh,<\/b>\u00a0lead sponsor of the bill. \u201cIn recent years,\u00a0<\/span><span>we have witnessed targeted disinformation campaigns with the intent of impeding individuals\u2019 vote.<\/span><span>\u00a0In 2023, the Michigan Supreme Court heard arguments on a case in which bad actors used robocalls to disinform and intimidate voters to dissuade them from voting. It is critical that there are protections in place to ensure all Michiganders are heard and seen at the ballot box. As a previous election volunteer, I witnessed firsthand the effects of disinformation and statements intended to drive people away from the polls. This important, timely piece of policy is a step in the right direction\u00a0<\/span><span>\u2014<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span>sending a clear message to Michiganders everywhere that the Legislature is committed to maintaining a fair and honest democratic process.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span>In 2022, Sen.\u00a0<b>Cavanagh\u00a0<\/b>introduced\u00a0<\/span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislature.mi.gov\/(S(3tpzvg33iil4icw3pwgwr53l))\/mileg.aspx?page=getObject&amp;objectName=2022-HB-5948\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" id=\"OWA20fc4e39-3f3c-57aa-f6e9-49d99fd85243\" class=\"x_OWAAutoLink\" data-loopstyle=\"linkonly\" data-linkindex=\"2\">similar legislation<\/a><\/span><span>\u00a0as a State Representative. Since then, she has continued to work to protect voters\u2019 rights and state elections. In 2023, Sen.\u00a0<b>Cavanagh\u00a0<\/b>was a sponsor of the\u00a0<\/span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/whitmer\/news\/press-releases\/2023\/11\/30\/whitmer-signs-election-bills-to-ensure-every-vote-can-be-cast-and-counted\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" id=\"OWAde56c41e-a1e3-f832-8bc0-ff2b5a898917\" class=\"x_OWAAutoLink\" data-loopstyle=\"linkonly\" data-linkindex=\"3\">historic package of bills<\/a><\/span><span>\u00a0signed to improve election efficiency, increase voter registration opportunities and protect voting access.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementToProof\" align=\"center\"><span>###<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Legislation will ensure Michigan\u2019s election process remains truthful, fair and democratic, violations can result in fines\u00a0 LANSING, Mich. 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