2024 House Bill 5700

Elections: local; term of office for elected officials; modify.

A bill to amend 1909 PA 279, entitled “The home rule city act,” (MCL 117.1 to 117.38) by adding section 3c.

AI Analysis – Experimental

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.

Introduced in the House

May 1, 2024

Introduced by Rep. Veronica Paiz (D-11) and 13 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Carrie Rheingans (D-47), Matt Koleszar (D-22), Kara Hope (D-74), Felicia Brabec (D-33), Joey Andrews (D-38), Jennifer Conlin (D-48), Sharon MacDonell (D-56), Natalie Price (D-5), Jason Morgan (D-23), Carol Glanville (D-84), Erin Byrnes (D-15), Jim Haadsma (D-44) and Penelope Tsernoglou (D-75)

Referred to the Committee on Elections

May 14, 2024

Reported without amendment

June 26, 2024

Substitute H-1 offered by Rep. Penelope Tsernoglou (D-75)

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 109 to 0 (details)

Motion to give immediate effect by Rep. Jimmie Wilson (D-32)

The motion prevailed by voice vote

Received in the Senate

June 26, 2024

Referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics