SB0240

Elections: local; term of office start date for township officers; modify. Amends secs. 362 & 370 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.362 & 168.370). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4358'25, HB 4359'25, SB 0241'25

Complete·6/23/26

Michigan SB0240 modifies the start date for township officer terms to December 1 following their election.

Michigan SB0240 amends sections 362 and 370 of the 1954 Michigan Compiled Laws to change the start date for township officer terms. Effective for elections after December 31, 2024, the terms of township officers will commence at 12 noon on December 1 following their election. The bill also outlines procedures for filling vacancies in township offices, including appointments by the township board and special elections.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

36 Yea

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1 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 28

9:00 AM

House Election Integrity

Apr 24, 2025

9:00 AM

Senate Elections and Ethics

History

Jun 23

Senate

Presented To Governor 6/18/2026 9:30 Am

Jun 23

Senate

Approved By Governor 6/20/2026 1:08 Pm

Jun 23

Senate

Filed With Secretary Of State 6/22/2026 1:44 Pm