SB1021

Elections: school; election of regents, trustees, or board of governors for the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, and Wayne State University; eliminate, and modify the nominating process for the secretary of state and attorney general. Amends; adds & repeals (See bill). TIE BAR WITH: SJR J'26

Introduced·6/4/26
Introduced Text

Michigan SB1021 eliminates elections for regents, trustees, and board of governors for the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, and.

Michigan SB1021 repeals the election of members for the state board of education, the board of regents of the University of Michigan, the board of trustees of Michigan State University, and the board of governors of Wayne State University. It also changes the nominating process for the secretary of state and attorney general, requiring a filing with the legislature starting January 1, 2027. The bill outlines procedures for handling vacancies, the nomination process, and the recall of members.

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History

Jun 4

Senate

Introduced By Senator Sam Singh

Jun 4

Senate

Referred To Committee On Government Operations