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MI HB4788
Bill
Status
7/21/2021
Primary Sponsor
Gregory Markkanen
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AI Summary
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Allows village residents to petition for a referendum on term limits for elected village officers, requiring signatures from at least 10% of registered electors filed with the township clerk
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Establishes term limits of 4 terms maximum for offices with 2-year terms or 2 terms maximum for offices with 4-year terms if voters approve the measure
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Requires township clerk to verify petition signatures within 14 days and, if sufficient, place the question on the next general or special election ballot
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Specifies that filling a vacancy for more than half a term counts as one full term toward the limit for purposes of this section
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Directs county election commission and township election officials to conduct the election and county canvassers to canvass results, with term limits taking effect if a majority of voters approve
Legislative Description
Villages: general law; initiative for term limits of elected general law village officers; provide for. Amends 1895 PA 3 (MCL 61.1 - 74.25) by adding sec. 5b to ch. II.
Elections: local
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Elections
7/27/2021