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MI HB6094

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/1/2016

Primary Sponsor

Winnie Brinks

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Origin

House of Representatives

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • 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

  • For state offices or U.S. Senate: the state central committee of the former party selects the replacement candidate

  • For county offices or district offices within one county: the county executive committee of the former party selects the replacement candidate

  • For district offices spanning multiple counties: members of county executive committees from the affected counties select the replacement candidate

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Elections12/1/2016

Full Bill Text

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