HB4699

Elections: local; term of office start date for township officers; modify. Amends secs. 362 & 370 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.362 & 168.370).

Chamber Passed·9/3/25

Modifies term length and commencement date for township officers in Michigan.

This bill amends Michigan law to change the term length and commencement date for township officers. Beginning in 1980, the term of office for all township officers will be 4 years, starting at noon on December 1 following their election. For township officers elected before January 1, 2025, the term starts at noon on November 20 following their election. The bill also specifies procedures for filling vacancies in township offices, including special elections and temporary appointments by the board of county election commissioners.

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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
3
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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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