A bill to amend 1909 PA 278, entitled “The home rule village act,” (MCL 78.1 to 78.28) by adding section 24e.
House Bill No. 5702 proposes to amend "The home rule village act" of 1909 by adding section 24e. This amendment seeks to standardize the start date and time for the terms of village officers elected after December 31, 2024, to not begin earlier than 12 noon on December 1 following their election, regardless of any contrary provisions in the village charter. Additionally, it specifies that individuals elected to fill a vacancy cannot assume 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
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
