2008 Senate Bill 1346 / Public Act 419

Revise village or city 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 city or village re-voting on a proposed charter after a proposal to consolidate with another city or village.

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

Substitute offered by Rep. Barb Byrum (D-67)

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

To extend from two years to three years the time limit on a city or village re-voting on a proposed charter after a proposal to consolidate with another city or village.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 18, 2008

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 31, 2008