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MI SB1296
Bill
AI Summary
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Establishes a general nonpartisan primary election in every Michigan county on the Tuesday after the first Monday in August before general elections where Michigan Supreme Court justices are elected
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Allows qualified and registered electors to vote for nonpartisan candidates for Michigan Supreme Court justice positions at the primary election
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Eliminates the primary election requirement if the number of candidates filing petitions or incumbency affidavits does not exceed twice the number of positions to be filled; in this case, all qualified candidates become nominees and the office is omitted from the judicial primary ballot
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The Secretary of State shall certify qualifying candidates to county boards of election commissioners to become the official nominees
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Takes effect only if Senate Bills 1297, 1298, 1299, and 1300 from the 95th Legislature are all enacted into law
Legislative Description
Elections; judicial; supreme court justices nominated at primary rather than convention; require. Amends 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.1 - 168.992) by adding sec. 391a. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1297'10, SB 1298'10, SB 1299'10, SB 1300'10
Elections, candidates
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Campaign And Election Oversight
4/28/2010