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MI HB5884

Bill

Status

Introduced

9/12/2012

Primary Sponsor

Joel Johnson

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Origin

House of Representatives

96th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Changes language in election notices from requiring "the ballot language of the proposal" to requiring "a caption or brief description of the ballot proposal along with the location where an elector can obtain the full text" for district library board member and districtwide tax elections.

  • Modifies Section 18 to change "preceding" to "before" when describing the timing of elections held in conjunction with general elections or state primary elections.

  • Applies the revised notice requirements to elections conducted by school districts, nonparticipating school districts, and participating municipalities under different election scenarios outlined in the District Library Establishment Act.

  • Requires election notices to designate the specific participating municipality when elections are conducted by nonparticipating school districts under Section 20(b).

Legislative Description

Libraries; district; summary of ballot language regarding district library millages; allow. Amends secs. 18 & 21 of 1989 PA 24 (MCL 397.188 & 397.191).

Elections, other

Last Action

Printed Bill Filed 09/12/2012

9/13/2012

Committee Referrals

Redistricting And Elections9/12/2012

Full Bill Text

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