State Rep. Ann Bollin has been appointed to a House select committee tasked with examining the circumstances surrounding the Americans for Citizen Voting petition, which submitted 709,841 signatures but was recently prevented from advancing to the November ballot.

The Michigan House of Representatives voted to create the Select Committee on the Rules and Procedures of the Bureau of Elections and the Board of State Canvassers after the Michigan Board of State Canvassers recently deadlocked on whether the initiative had collected enough valid signatures to qualify for the ballot. The proposed constitutional amendment would require individuals voting in Michigan elections to prove they are U.S. citizens.

Bollin said the select committee’s work will focus on ensuring transparency and restoring public confidence in the petition certification process.

“More than 709,000 signatures were submitted by people who want this issue placed before voters, and they deserve confidence that their voices received a fair and accurate review,” Bollin said. “The questions surrounding this process have left many people frustrated and concerned. The committee will work to gather facts, examine what happened, and provide the public with answers.”

The Board of State Canvassers spent nearly seven hours reviewing petition signatures Monday, Aug. 24, ultimately reaching a stalemate on whether the campaign had met the required threshold of 446,198 valid signatures. The decision centered on a 1,000-signature sample reviewed by election officials. According to the Bureau of Elections, Americans for Citizen Voting fell just short of the number of valid signatures needed within that sample to qualify for certification.

Bollin brings extensive election administration experience to the committee. Before joining the Michigan House, she served 16 years as Brighton Township clerk, overseeing local elections and municipal operations. She also previously chaired the House Elections and Ethics Committee.

“My background as a clerk taught me that public trust is the foundation of every election,” Bollin said. “Michigan residents expect a process that is transparent, consistent, and worthy of their confidence. That’s exactly what this committee will be looking into.”

The select committee is expected to begin its work in the coming weeks.