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MI SB1494
Bill
AI Summary
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Reduces the validity period for recall petitions from 180 days to 90 days following a determination of sufficient clarity by the board of county election commissioners or circuit court.
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Requires recall petitions to be submitted to the board of county election commissioners of the county where the targeted officer resides before circulation.
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Requires the board of county election commissioners to meet within 10-20 days of receiving a petition to determine whether each recall reason is stated with sufficient clarity.
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Allows both the targeted officer and recall petition sponsors to appear and present arguments at the board meeting regarding the clarity of stated reasons.
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Permits appeals of the board's clarity determination to circuit court within 10 days, with circuit court decisions being final.
Legislative Description
Elections; recall; number of days recall petition determined to be of sufficient clarity is valid; reduce to 90 days. Amends sec. 952 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.952).
Elections, petitions
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Campaign And Election Oversight
9/15/2010