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MI HB6037

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/2/2014

Primary Sponsor

Amanda Price

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Origin

House of Representatives

97th Legislature

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • Requires the county clerk to transmit certified copies of charter-related resolutions to city, village, and township clerks within 3 business days of passage.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Local Government12/2/2014

Full Bill Text

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