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SB 265

State: identification cards; cross reference to 1972 PA 222; update. Amends sec. 5 of 2008 PA 23 (MCL 28.305). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0266'23

2023-2024 Regular Session Introduced by Sarah Anthony and 14 co-sponsors

Michigan updates its state ID card law by revising a statutory cross-reference, potentially coordinating broader identification regulation changes via SB 266.

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Bill Summary · SB 265

Legislative bill overview

SB 265 amends Michigan's state identification card law (2008 PA 23) by updating a cross-reference to the 1972 PA 222 statute. The bill is tied to SB 266, suggesting coordinated legislative changes to identification card regulations. The specific substantive changes are not detailed in the available information, but the amendment affects how state ID cards are regulated.

Why is this important

State identification card laws establish standards for who can obtain IDs, what information they contain, and how they're issued—affecting millions of Michigan residents. Cross-reference updates ensure that identification statutes remain internally consistent and legally enforceable. Coordinated bills (indicated by the tie-bar) suggest these changes address a broader policy objective in identification standards or administration.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of changes unclear: Without seeing the actual amendment language, it's difficult to assess whether this is purely technical/administrative or substantively changes ID eligibility or requirements
  • Connection to SB 266 unexplained: The tie-bar suggests these bills must pass together, but the public rationale linking them isn't evident from available information
  • Possible identification access implications: Depending on what 1972 PA 222 covers, changes could affect which populations can obtain state IDs or what documentation is required

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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