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MI HB4698

Bill

Status

Engrossed

9/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Gregory Alexander

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Origin

House of Representatives

103rd Legislature

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • Prohibits individuals elected to fill vacancies from taking the oath of office until election results have been certified by the appropriate board of canvassers

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Elections And Ethics9/9/2025
Election Integrity6/26/2025
Government Operations6/26/2025

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