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MI HB4747

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

12/31/2018

Primary Sponsor

Kimberly LaSata

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Origin

House of Representatives

99th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends Michigan election law to establish a withdrawal deadline for township office candidates after filing a nominating petition or filing fee
  • Candidates must serve written notice of withdrawal on the township clerk no later than 4 p.m. on the third day after the last day for filing nominating petitions or fees
  • If the third day falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, the withdrawal notice deadline extends to 4 p.m. on the next secular day
  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment, contingent upon House Bill No. 4748 of the 99th Legislature also being enacted into law

Legislative Description

Elections; candidates; candidate filing fee in lieu of nomination petitions for township offices; allow, and make nonrefundable. Amends sec. 351 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.351).

Elections: candidates

Last Action

Assigned Pa 653'18 With Immediate Effect

12/31/2018

Committee Referrals

Elections And Government Reform6/5/2018
Elections And Ethics6/13/2017

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