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MI HB5840
Bill
Status
8/15/2012
Primary Sponsor
Thomas Hooker
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AI Summary
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Extends filing deadlines for nonincumbent candidates for state senator, state representative, county auditor, and county road commissioner when a candidate withdraws, leaving fewer candidates than positions to be filled.
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Creates different filing deadlines until December 31, 2013: incumbents file by the 14th Tuesday before the August primary; nonincumbents file by the 12th Tuesday before the August primary.
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Changes filing deadlines beginning January 1, 2014: incumbents file by the 17th Tuesday before the August primary; nonincumbents file by the 15th Tuesday before the August primary.
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Prohibits candidates from withdrawing after filing during extended filing periods triggered by other candidate withdrawals.
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Allows candidates to pay a $100 filing fee as an alternative to collecting nominating petition signatures; refunds fees to nominated candidates and those receiving the next highest vote totals in primary elections.
Legislative Description
Elections; candidates; filing deadline for certain public offices; extend under certain circumstances and require incumbent candidates to file earlier. Amends secs. 163, 164, 166, 193, 194, 196, 224, 225, 227, 254, 256 & 257 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.163 et seq.).
Elections, candidates
Last Action
Printed Bill Filed 08/16/2012
9/11/2012