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MI SB1052

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

5/19/2022

Primary Sponsor

Ed McBroom

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Origin

Senate

101st Legislature

AI Summary

  • Allows county boards of commissioners in counties with populations under 75,000 to adopt a resolution for nonpartisan elections for county commissioner positions.

  • Nonpartisan elections option available only during the federal decennial census year and the three subsequent years, with resolutions taking effect December 31 of the adoption year.

  • Removes the 20-year disqualification from county commissioner office for individuals convicted of violations related to militia activities under 1941 PA 370.

  • Maintains existing partisan election requirements as default, with nonpartisan elections as optional alternative for qualifying counties.

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment, contingent upon passage of Senate Bill No. 1050 of the 101st Legislature.

Legislative Description

Elections: local; nonpartisan county commissioner elections; allow under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 11 of 1966 PA 261 (MCL 46.411) & adds sec. 11c.

Counties: boards and commissions

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Elections

5/19/2022

Committee Referrals

Elections5/19/2022

Full Bill Text

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