HB5717

Elections: election officials; township to contract with an accredited individual to perform election law duties in the absence of a township clerk; authorize. Amends sec. 373 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.373).

Chamber Passed·5/21/26

Authorizes townships to contract with accredited individuals to perform election duties in the absence of a township clerk.

Michigan HB5717 amends the election law to allow townships to contract with an accredited individual to perform election duties if the township clerk or a deputy is unavailable. The contracted individual must reside within a reasonable proximity to the township and has the same powers and authority as a deputy township clerk. The individual must also provide a report to the township board at each regularly scheduled meeting summarizing the duties performed.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 104–2 · May 21
Current
Elections And Ethics Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

104 Yea

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2 Nay

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Calendar

Apr 21

9:00 AM

House Election Integrity

Mar 17

9:00 AM

House Election Integrity

History

Jun 2

Senate

Passed By House With Immediate Effect

Jun 2

Senate

Referred To Committee On Elections And Ethics

May 21

House

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