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MI HB6094
Bill
Status
12/1/2016
Primary Sponsor
Winnie Brinks
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AI Summary
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Allows a political party to select a replacement candidate within 14 days after the filing deadline if an incumbent candidate changes party affiliation during the 7 days before the nominating petition or filing fee deadline
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For state offices or U.S. Senate: the state central committee of the former party selects the replacement candidate
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For county offices or district offices within one county: the county executive committee of the former party selects the replacement candidate
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For district offices spanning multiple counties: members of county executive committees from the affected counties select the replacement candidate
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Takes effect 90 days after enactment into law
Legislative Description
Elections; candidates; candidates changing political party affiliation before filing deadline; permit political party to select a replacement candidate under certain circumstances. Amends 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.1 - 168.992) by adding sec. 550a.
Elections: political parties
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 12/01/2016
12/6/2016