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MI HB5955
Bill
Status
11/13/2014
Primary Sponsor
Gregory MacMaster
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AI Summary
HB 5955 Summary
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Each political party may nominate candidates for governor at fall state conventions rather than primary elections.
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State central committees must canvass convention proceedings within 24 hours and certify the gubernatorial nominee to the secretary of state within 1 business day.
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Certified gubernatorial nominees may withdraw by written notice filed within 4 business days after the convention, with the state central committee selecting a replacement candidate by majority vote.
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Political parties may nominate candidates for state senator and state representative at fall conventions, following similar procedures for certification and withdrawal as gubernatorial nominees.
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Repeals sections 52-58 and 162-168 of the 1954 Michigan election law governing primary election procedures for these offices.
Legislative Description
Elections; candidates; candidates for governor, state senator, and state representative nominated at party conventions rather than at primary elections; require. Amends secs. 59, 68, 169, 179, 534 & 570 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.59 et seq.); adds secs. 52a, 54a, 56a, 162a, 164a & 166a & repeals secs. 52 to 58 & 162 to 168 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.52 et seq.).
Elections, candidates
Last Action
Printed Bill Filed 11/14/2014
12/2/2014