2003 House Bill 5194 / 2004 Public Act 439

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Introduced in the House

Oct. 22, 2003

Introduced by Rep. Dale Sheltrown (D-103)

To allow electors of a local conservation district to elect its directors with mail-in absentee ballots. Under current law, electors must vote in person at the conservation district office, at any time after publication of the election notice and prior to the annual meeting.

Referred to the Committee on Conservation and Outdoor Recreation

Dec. 10, 2003

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 16, 2003

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Dec. 17, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

Dec. 2, 2004

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 8, 2004

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To allow electors of a local conservation district to elect its directors with mail-in absentee ballots. Under current law, electors must vote in person at the conservation district office, at any time after publication of the election notice and prior to the annual meeting.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 16, 2004