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MI HB6037
Bill
Status
12/2/2014
Primary Sponsor
Amanda Price
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AI Summary
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Amends the county charter election process to require "tier A public notice" under the local government public notice act beginning January 1, 2015, replacing previous newspaper publication and posting requirements.
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Requires the county clerk to transmit certified copies of charter-related resolutions to city, village, and township clerks within 3 business days of passage.
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Specifies that before January 1, 2015, traditional newspaper publication and precinct posting requirements remain in effect; after January 1, 2015, electronic public notice via the local government public notice act becomes the standard method.
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Applies notice requirements to both charter commission elections (Section 7) and proposed charter approvals (Section 17), with similar timelines of 10 days for elections and 2-4 weeks for charter publication.
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Contingent on the enactment of Senate Bill (number not specified) or House Bill 5560 from the 97th Legislature.
Legislative Description
Counties; charter; public notice for election of a charter commission and approval of a proposed charter; revise to make reference to the local government public notice act. Amends secs. 7 & 17 of 1966 PA 293 (MCL 45.507 & 45.517). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5560'14
Communications, internet
Last Action
Printed Bill Filed 12/03/2014
12/3/2014