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MI SB0304
MI SB0304Transportation: other; regulation of ferries; provide for. Amends sec. 1, ch. IX & sec. 1, ch. XVI of 1899 LA 437 & provides for a referendum.
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Introduced
05/14/2025
05/14/2025
In Committee
07/01/2025
07/01/2025
Crossed Over
07/01/2025
07/01/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
103rd Legislature
Bill Summary
A bill to amend 1899 LA 437, entitled"An act to vacate the Township of Holmes and Village of Mackinac in Mackinac County, State of Michigan, and to Incorporate the City of Mackinac Island in said Mackinac County,"by amending section 1 of chapter IX and section 1 of chapter XVI; and to provide for a referendum.
AI Summary
This bill proposes an amendment to a historical 1899 Local Act that originally established the City of Mackinac Island, and requires a referendum (public vote) by the city's residents to approve the amendment. Specifically, the bill mandates that the proposed changes will only take effect if a majority of qualified Mackinac Island voters approve the amendment at either the next regular election or a special election held at least 60 days after the bill's effective date. The ballot will ask voters whether they support the amendment, with a simple "Yes" or "No" option. If the amendment is approved by a majority of voters, as determined by the official vote canvass, it will become law 10 days after the election results are certified. This approach ensures direct democratic input from Mackinac Island residents on changes to their city's foundational legal document.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (7)
John Damoose (R)*,
Rosemary Bayer (D),
Jon Bumstead (R),
Ed McBroom (R),
Mallory McMorrow (D),
Sam Singh (D),
Paul Wojno (D),
Last Action
House Government Operations (09:00:00 12/18/2025 Room 307, House Office Building) (on 12/18/2025)
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