SB0694

Elections: scheduling; reference to August primary election in the revised judicature act of 1961; revise to May primary election. Amends secs. 550, 550a, 805, 8175 & 8176 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.550 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0691'25

Chamber Passed·3/18/26

Michigan SB0694 revises the scheduling of the primary election for district judgeships from August to May.

Michigan SB0694 amends the Revised Judicature Act of 1961 to change the scheduling of the primary election for district judgeships from August to May. The bill specifies that additional district judgeships can only be filled by election if approved by the district control unit and filed with the state court administrator before the May primary. It also details the process for creating new judicial circuits and judgeships, including the requirement for county board of commissioners' approval and notification to the state court administrator.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 28–5 · Mar 18
Current
Election Integrity Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

28 Yea

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5 Nay

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4 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 11

9:00 AM

Senate Elections and Ethics

Feb 11

3:00 PM

Senate Elections and Ethics

History

Mar 18

Senate

Passed Roll Call # 37 Yeas 28 Nays 5 Excused 4 Not Voting 0

Mar 18

House

Received On 03/18/2026

Mar 18

House

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