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MI HB6503
Bill
Status
12/3/2020
Primary Sponsor
Terry Sabo
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AI Summary
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Changes candidate filing fee for township office primary ballot placement from $100.00 refundable to $100.00 nonrefundable.
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Eliminates the previous refund system that returned fees to nominated candidates and those receiving the next highest vote totals.
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Requires forfeited filing fees to be used exclusively for purchase and maintenance of voting equipment instead of being credited to the township general fund.
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Maintains all other provisions governing filing deadlines, fee payment procedures, and candidate certification requirements.
Legislative Description
Elections: candidates; candidate filing fee in lieu of nominating petitions for township offices; make nonrefundable. Amends sec. 349 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.349).
Elections: candidates
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 12/08/2020
12/8/2020