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MI SB1298

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

4/28/2010

Primary Sponsor

Michael Bishop

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Origin

Senate

95th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Removes the requirement that Michigan Supreme Court justice candidates be certified by a state party central committee through a convention process.

  • Establishes that candidates for Michigan Supreme Court must file a nominating petition or affidavit of candidacy to become official candidates.

  • Allows Supreme Court justice candidates to withdraw from the race by serving written notice to the Secretary of State within 3 days after the filing deadline for nominating petitions or affidavits.

  • Extends the withdrawal deadline to the next business day if the third day falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, with withdrawal permitted by 4 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.

  • Bill takes effect only if Senate Bills 1296, 1297, 1299, and 1300 are all enacted into law.

Legislative Description

Elections; judicial; supreme court justices nominated at primary rather than convention; require. Amends sec. 394 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.394). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1296'10, SB 1297'10, SB 1299'10, SB 1300'10

Elections, candidates

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Campaign And Election Oversight

4/28/2010

Committee Referrals

Campaign & Election Oversight4/28/2010

Full Bill Text

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