HB4653

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 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.1 - 168.992) by adding sec. 634b. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4653'25

Introduced·6/12/25
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Michigan HB4653 mandates the governor to announce and hold a special election within 180 days to fill a vacancy in the state legislature.

Michigan HB4653 amends the state's election laws by requiring the governor to announce a special election to fill a vacancy in the state legislature within 30 days of the vacancy occurring. The special election must then be held within 180 days of the vacancy. This law ensures timely filling of legislative vacancies.

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History

Jun 17, 2025

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 06/12/2025

Jun 12, 2025

House

Introduced By Representative Rep. Bill Schuette

Jun 12, 2025

House

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