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MI HB4653
MI HB4653Elections: special elections; governor to announce the date of the special election to fill a vacancy in the legislature within 30 days after the vacancy occurs and to hold the special election within 180 days after the vacancy occurs; require. Amends 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.1 - 168.992) by adding sec. 634b. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4653'25
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Introduced
06/12/2025
06/12/2025
In Committee
06/12/2025
06/12/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
103rd Legislature
Bill Summary
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled"Michigan election law,"(MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding section 634b.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Michigan Election Law to establish specific timelines for filling legislative vacancies. Under the new provisions, when a vacancy occurs in the state legislature (for a senator or representative), the governor must announce the date of a special election within 30 days after the vacancy and must hold the special election between 60 and 180 days after the vacancy occurs. This bill aims to create a more structured and predictable process for replacing legislators who leave office before their term ends, ensuring that constituents are represented in a timely manner. The bill is tied to another piece of legislation (House Bill 4653) and will only take effect if that companion bill is also enacted into law. By setting clear deadlines for announcing and holding special elections, the bill seeks to provide transparency and consistency in the process of filling legislative vacancies in Michigan.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (17)
Bill Schuette (R)*,
Greg Alexander (R),
Joe Aragona (R),
Timmy Beson (R),
Matthew Bierlein (R),
Steve Carra (R),
Jay DeBoyer (R),
Jim DeSana (R),
Joseph Fox (R),
Phil Green (R),
Mike Hoadley (R),
Tim Kelly (R),
Matt Maddock (R),
David Martin (R),
Joseph Pavlov (R),
Josh Schriver (R),
Rachelle Smit (R),
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 06/12/2025 (on 06/17/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4653 |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billintroduced/House/htm/2025-HIB-4653.htm |
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