2024 House Bill 6053

Civil procedure: civil actions; time frame for civil actions related to elections; modify.

A bill to amend 1969 PA 161, entitled “An act to regulate the filing of certain actions involving elections,” by amending section 1 (MCL 691.1031); and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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The bill amends existing election-related regulations in Michigan by extending the timeframe for presuming legal challenges as untimely from 28 to 45 days before an election.

Introduced in the House

Nov. 7, 2024

Introduced by Rep. Penelope Tsernoglou (D-75) and two co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Joey Andrews (D-38) and Mike McFall (D-8)

Referred to the Committee on Elections

Nov. 12, 2024

Reported with substitute H-1

Dec. 11, 2024

Substitute H-1 concurred in by voice vote

Passed in the House 56 to 53 (details)

Motion to give immediate effect by Rep. Abraham Aiyash (D-9)

The motion prevailed by voice vote

Received in the Senate

Dec. 18, 2024

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations

Dec. 20, 2024

Discharged from committee

Referred to the Committee of the Whole

Reported without amendment

Passed in the Senate 23 to 15 (details)