This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. Intentionally lying about elections could draw a fine under a new bill proposed by Michigan Senate Democrats. A bill reintroduced by Sen. Mary Cavanagh, a Democrat from Redford Township, would impose a $1,000 fine on anyone who knowingly lies about elections or a voter’s eligibility. The goal is to deter election-related misinformation in a critical swing state, Cavanagh said during a Senate Elections and Ethics Committee hearing Wednesday. Johnson voted against each bill, while Sen. Ed McBroom, a Republican from Waucedah Township, voted “pass” on each.