A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 951a and 952 (MCL 168.951a and 168.952), as amended by 2018 PA 190.
House Bill No. 5550 seeks to modify the Michigan election law regarding the review process for recall petitions. It mandates that recall petitions must comply with specific requirements, including being factually clear and based on the conduct of the officer during their current term. The bill outlines a mandatory review by the board of state canvassers or the board of county election commissioners to determine the factual clarity of the recall reasons, with a set timeframe for this review and provisions for appealing the board's decision to the court of appeals or the circuit court, respectively. The bill specifies a 180-day validity period for a recall petition following the board or court's determination and details the process for submission, review, and potential resubmission of recall petitions. It emphasizes the importance of factual clarity and the involvement of the officer whose recall is sought in the review process.
Co-sponsored by Reps.
Referred to the Committee on Elections
Reported without amendment
