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MI SB0888
Bill
Status
10/8/2009
Primary Sponsor
Michael Switalski
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AI Summary
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Consolidates regular election dates to August and November only, eliminating February and May election dates beginning January 1, 2011.
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Changes school board member election term beginnings from July 1 (May elections) and January 1 (November elections) to October 1 (August elections) and January 1 (November elections).
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Moves primary elections for offices required at general elections to the August regular election date instead of separate primary dates.
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Requires school districts to hold regular elections on November date if their city or township does not hold an election in August.
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Repeals sections 500f, 642, and 642a of the Michigan election law relating to previous election scheduling provisions.
Legislative Description
Elections; scheduling; elections to be held only in August and November; provide for. Amends secs. 4, 302, 321, 322, 381, 641, 644e, 644g, 646a & 821 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.4 et seq.) & repeals secs. 500f, 642 & 642a of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.500f et seq.).
Elections, local
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Campaign And Election Oversight
10/8/2009