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MI SB0696

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

10/30/2025

Primary Sponsor

Veronica Klinefelt

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Origin

Senate

103rd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Changes the election timing for township name change referendums from the August regular election date to the May regular election date
  • Township name change resolutions still require approval by 2/3 of township board members and majority voter approval at an election held at least 60 days after resolution adoption
  • Townships remain limited to changing their name no more than once every 25 years
  • Takes effect January 1, 2027, contingent on the enactment of a companion bill (Senate Bill No. ____, request no. S02806'25)

Legislative Description

Elections: scheduling; reference to August election date in 1846 PA 16; revise to May election date. Amends sec. 2a of 1846 RS 16 (MCL 41.2a).

Townships: other

Last Action

Referred To Committee Of The Whole With Substitute (s-1)

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Elections And Ethics10/30/2025

Full Bill Text

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