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MI HB4749
Bill
Status
5/30/2018
Primary Sponsor
Tommy Brann
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AI Summary
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Changes the $100 filing fee for county road commissioner candidates to be nonrefundable, removing the previous provision allowing fee refunds to nominated candidates and those receiving the next highest vote totals.
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Allows candidates to file a nonrefundable $100 fee with the county clerk in lieu of submitting nominating petitions signed by qualified electors.
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All filing fees must be deposited in the general fund of the county, with forfeited fees from defeated or withdrawn candidates retained by the county.
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Takes effect 90 days after enactment, contingent upon passage of House Bills 4745, 4747, 4748, 4750, 4809, and 4810.
Legislative Description
Elections; candidates; candidate filing fee in lieu of nominating petitions for the office of county road commissioner; increase, and make nonrefundable. Amends sec. 254 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.254). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4745'17, HB 4746'17, HB 4747'17, HB 4748'17, HB 4750'17
Elections: candidates
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Elections And Government Reform
6/5/2018