2008 Senate Bill 1345 / Public Act 418

Revise village charter election rules

Introduced in the Senate

May 28, 2008

Introduced by Sen. Jim Barcia (D-31)

To extend from two years to three years the time limit on a community voting on a proposed charter after voting to incorporate as a village. Current law also limits the number of attempts to adopt a village charter at three. If no charter is adopted then the village does not become incorporated but reverts to its previous status a an unincorporated part of a township.

Referred to the Committee on Local, Urban, and State Affairs

Sept. 25, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Nov. 13, 2008

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Nov. 13, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental, Urban, and Regional Affairs

Dec. 3, 2008

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 18, 2008

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

To extend from two years to three years the time limit on a community voting on a proposed charter after voting to incorporate as a village. Current law also limits the number of attempts to adopt a village charter at three. If no charter is adopted then the village does not become incorporated but reverts to its previous status a an unincorporated part of a township.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 31, 2008