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MI HB5744
Bill
Status
6/8/2016
Primary Sponsor
Aric Nesbitt
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AI Summary
HB 5744 - Election Date Changes
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Eliminates the May regular election date and replaces it with a March regular election date (first Tuesday after the first Monday in March, or second Tuesday in March during presidential election years with a statewide presidential primary).
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Eliminates the August regular election date and replaces it with a June regular election date (first Tuesday after the first Monday in June) for all primary elections and nominations.
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Updates 47 sections of the Michigan Election Law (1954 PA 116) to reflect the new March and June election dates throughout all election-related provisions including primaries, general elections, filing deadlines, and caucuses.
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Takes effect 90 days after enactment, allowing transition time for election officials and the public to adapt to the new election calendar.
Legislative Description
Elections; scheduling; May regular election and August regular election; eliminate and replace with March regular election and June regular election. Amends secs. 3, 52, 53, 92, 93, 132, 133, 162, 163, 192, 193, 223, 224, 253, 254, 322, 345, 349, 370, 409a, 412, 426a, 426c, 426d, 432, 433, 467a, 534, 535, 551, 559, 591, 592, 598, 611, 623a, 641, 642, 642a, 644f, 686a, 737a, 821, 963 & 970e of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.3 et seq.).
Elections: scheduling
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 06/08/2016
6/9/2016