HB4698

Elections: local; term of office for elected officials; modify. Amends 1909 PA 278 (MCL 78.1 - 78.28) by adding sec. 24e.

Chamber Passed·9/3/25

Modifies the term of office for village officers elected after December 31, 2024 in Michigan.

This bill amends the Michigan election laws to change the start date for terms of village officers elected after December 31, 2024. Terms must now commence at 12 noon on December 1 following the officer's election, overriding any charter provisions to the contrary. This change applies to all village officers elected after the specified date.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 105–0 · Sep 3, 2025
Current
Elections And Ethics Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
4
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

105 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Jul 15, 2025

9:00 AM

House Election Integrity

Jul 1, 2025

9:00 AM

House Election Integrity

History

Sep 9, 2025

Senate

Passed By House With Immediate Effect

Sep 9, 2025

Senate

Referred To Committee On Elections And Ethics

Sep 3, 2025

House

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