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MI HB5407
Bill
Status
3/1/2016
Primary Sponsor
Lisa Lyons
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AI Summary
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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.
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Specifies that a resignation from state senator or representative office remains in effect for the duration of the unexpired legislative term.
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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.
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Makes gender-neutral language changes, replacing "his" with "or her" and updating references to be inclusive.
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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