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MI HB4698
Bill
Status
9/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Gregory Alexander
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AI Summary
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Requires all village officers elected after December 31, 2024 to begin their terms no earlier than 12 noon on December 1 following their election, overriding any conflicting charter provisions
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Villages with charters that set term start dates between the election and December 1 must adjust so terms instead begin at 12 noon on December 1
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Prohibits individuals elected to fill vacancies from taking the oath of office until election results have been certified by the appropriate board of canvassers
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Applies to home rule villages under the Home Rule Village Act of 1909
Legislative Description
Elections: local; term of office for elected officials; modify. Amends 1909 PA 278 (MCL 78.1 - 78.28) by adding sec. 24e.
Elections: local
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Elections And Ethics
9/9/2025