Michigan SB1186 requires the state to reimburse local governments for costs of special elections for state senator or representative vacancies.

Michigan SB1186 amends the state election law to require the state to reimburse counties, cities, or townships for the cost of conducting special elections for state senator or representative vacancies. The reimbursement is limited to the verified account of actual costs and excludes salaries of permanent local officials and reusable supplies and equipment. Local governments must submit their verified account of actual costs to the department of treasury within 90 days of the special election. The state must pay or disapprove the costs within 90 days of receiving the verified account.

Michigan SB1186 requires the state to reimburse local governments for costs of special elections for state senator or representative vacancies.

Michigan SB1186 amends the state election law to require the state to reimburse counties, cities, or townships for the cost of conducting special elections for state senator or representative vacancies. The reimbursement is limited to the verified account of actual costs and excludes salaries of permanent local officials and reusable supplies and equipment. Local governments must submit their verified account of actual costs to the department of treasury within 90 days of the special election. The state must pay or disapprove the costs within 90 days of receiving the verified account.