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MI HB5057

Bill

Status

Introduced

10/4/2017

Primary Sponsor

Phil Phelps

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Origin

House of Representatives

99th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Adds Section 14a to the 1851 County Boards of Commissioners Act to authorize townships to change their names with county board approval.

  • Requires a township to submit an application to the county board of commissioners requesting a name change under MCL 41.2a procedures.

  • Authorizes the name change if 3/5 of all county board members vote to approve the application.

  • Restricts townships to changing their name no more than once every 25 years.

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment and is contingent on Senate Bill or House Bill 5056 being enacted into law.

Legislative Description

Counties; boards and commissions; changing the name of a township upon request of a township board; authorize. Amends 1851 PA 156 (MCL 46.1 - 46.32) by adding sec. 14a. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5056'17

Counties: boards and commissions

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 10/04/2017

10/5/2017

Committee Referrals

Local Government10/4/2017

Full Bill Text

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