2008 Senate Bill 1487 / Public Act 496

Authorize elimination of township park commission

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 11, 2008

Introduced by Sen. Ron Jelinek (R-21)

To require a township board to place a measure on the ballot to eliminate a township park commission if 8 percent of the registered voters sign a petition requesting it. Also, to validate an election for this that took place in November, 2006.

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

Sept. 25, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Oct. 2, 2008

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To require a township board to place a measure on the ballot to eliminate a township park commission if 8 percent of the registered voters sign a petition requesting it. Also, to validate an election for this that took place in November, 2006.

Received in the House

Oct. 15, 2008

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

Nov. 12, 2008

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 18, 2008

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

To require a township board to place a measure on the ballot to eliminate a township park commission if 8 percent of the registered voters sign a petition requesting it. Also, to validate an election for this that took place in November, 2006.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 31, 2008