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MI HB5703
Bill
Status
5/26/2016
Primary Sponsor
Martin Howrylak
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AI Summary
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Eliminates the recall primary election process for partisan offices, requiring only a single recall election instead of a primary followed by a general election.
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Requires recall elections to be held not less than 95 days after petition filing on the next May or November regular election date (May or August for gubernatorial recalls).
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Allows candidates to qualify for recall elections by filing a nominating petition with 10% of required signatures or paying a $100 nonrefundable fee.
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Permits political party executive committees to nominate candidates for partisan offices through direct appointment rather than primary elections.
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Prohibits recalled officers or those who resign after recall petition filing from being appointed to fill vacancies in their electoral district during their term.
Legislative Description
Elections; recall; provision related to recalled candidate as the nominee of the party; remove, and eliminate recall primary election. Amends secs. 963, 967, 969, 970a, 970c, 970e, 970g, 971a, 972, 973a & 977 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.963 et seq.) & repeals secs. 970b & 971c of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.970b & 168.971c).
Elections: political parties
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 05/26/2016
5/31/2016