HB4652

Elections: 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 secs. 178, 634 & 641 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.178 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4653'25

Introduced·6/12/25
Introduced Text

Michigan HB4652 mandates the governor to announce and hold a special election within 180 days to fill a vacancy in the state legislature.

Michigan HB4652 requires the governor to announce the date of a special election within 30 days after a vacancy in the state legislature occurs and to hold the special election within 180 days. The bill amends sections 178, 634, and 641 of the 1954 Michigan election law. It specifies that the special election must be held on a regular election date unless otherwise provided by law. The bill also details the process for filing a petition to call a special election, including the timing and validity of signatures.

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History

Jun 17, 2025

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 06/12/2025

Jun 12, 2025

House

Introduced By Representative Rep. Steve Carra

Jun 12, 2025

House

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