A controversial bill restricting the ballot petition process is moving forward.
The Senate Election committee approved the bill Wednesday. Among other things, the bill would put a 15% cap on the percentage of petition signatures that could come from a single Congressional district.
That provision has angered groups across the political spectrum.
Ed Rivet has overseen several anti-abortion petition drives in Michigan.
“I do believe that is a disenfranchisement, I just don't think our voices should be silenced within a district.”
The constitutionality of the petition changes is also being questioned.
Republican senators say they would consider amendments to the bill, but declined to say what those changes could be.
