A bill to amend 1909 PA 279, entitled “The home rule city act,” (MCL 117.1 to 117.38) by adding section 3c.
House Bill No. 5700 proposes to amend "The Home Rule City Act" of 1909 by adding section 3c. This amendment specifies that the terms of city officers elected after December 31, 2024, shall not begin before 12 noon on December 1 following their election, regardless of any city charter provisions that might set an earlier start date. Additionally, it mandates that individuals elected to fill a vacancy cannot take the oath of office until the election results are officially certified by the appropriate board of canvassers.
Co-sponsored by Reps.
Referred to the Committee on Elections
Reported without amendment
Substitute H-1 offered
by
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 109 to 0 (details)
Motion to give immediate effect
by
The motion prevailed by voice vote
Referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics
Reported without amendment
Referred to the Committee of the Whole
