SB0696

Elections: scheduling; reference to August election date in 1846 PA 16; revise to May election date. Amends sec. 2a of 1846 RS 16 (MCL 41.2a). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0691'25

Chamber Passed·3/18/26

Michigan SB0696 revises the election date for township name changes from August to May.

Michigan SB0696 amends the election date for township name changes from August to May. This change applies to resolutions adopted by a township board, requiring approval by two-thirds of the board members and a majority of electors at the May election. The bill also specifies that a township cannot change its name more than once every 25 years.

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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 # 39 Yeas 28 Nays 5 Excused 4 Not Voting 0

Mar 18

House

Received On 03/18/2026

Mar 18

House

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