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MI HB5407

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/1/2016

Primary Sponsor

Lisa Lyons

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Origin

House of Representatives

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends MCL 168.175 to allow an individual elected to state senator or representative to resign by filing written notice with the presiding officer, who must transmit it to the governor.

  • Specifies that a resignation from state senator or representative office remains in effect for the duration of the unexpired legislative term.

  • Amends MCL 168.177 to clarify that removal of a state senator or representative under Article IV, Section 16 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 remains in effect for the duration of the unexpired legislative term.

  • Makes gender-neutral language changes, replacing "his" with "or her" and updating references to be inclusive.

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment.

Legislative Description

Legislature; legislators; term of removal or resignation from the office of state senator or representative; provide for. Amends secs. 175 & 177 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.175 & 168.177).

Legislature: legislators

Last Action

Referred To Committee Of The Whole

5/3/2016

Committee Referrals

Elections And Government Reform4/12/2016
Elections3/1/2016

Full Bill Text

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