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MI HB4819

Bill

Status

Introduced

8/26/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jennifer Wortz

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Origin

House of Representatives

103rd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Requires the office of Secretary of State to become automatically vacant if the incumbent files a nominating petition, pays a filing fee, is nominated, or is appointed to any other elected or appointed public office

  • Maintains existing vacancy triggers for Secretary of State and Attorney General including death, resignation, removal for cause, ceasing state residency, conviction of an infamous crime, voided election/appointment, or failure to take the oath of office

  • Requires written notice of any vacancy in the Secretary of State or Attorney General offices to be provided to the Governor within 10 days

  • Notice of vacancy must be given by the Secretary of State, unless the vacancy is in that office, in which case the Attorney General provides notice

Legislative Description

Elections: candidates; eligibility of secretary of state to run for office; modify. Amends sec. 82 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.82).

State agencies (existing): state

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 08/26/2025

8/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Election Integrity8/26/2025

Full Bill Text

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