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MI SB0240

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jeremy Moss

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Origin

Senate

103rd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Changes the start date for township officers elected after December 31, 2024 from 12 noon on November 20 to 12 noon on December 1 following their election

  • Maintains the 4-year term of office for all township officers listed in section 358, which has been in effect since 1980

  • Requires township officers to qualify before assuming office duties, with a deadline of January 1 following the election or the position becomes vacant

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

  • Clarifies that temporarily appointed officials cannot vote on their own appointment to elective or appointive township offices

Legislative Description

Elections: local; term of office start date for township officers; modify. Amends secs. 362 & 370 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.362 & 168.370).

Townships: employees and officers

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Election Integrity

5/6/2025

Committee Referrals

Election Integrity5/6/2025
Elections And Ethics4/22/2025

Full Bill Text

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