To require primary elections in a home-rule city to be held in August of odd-numbered years, with some provisions to "grandfather" existing city September primaries under some circumstances. The bill is part of a legislative election consolidation package comprised of Senate Bills 438 to 444, and Senate Bill 760. The bill also authorizes Detroit to establish an administrative hearings bureau to hear and judge civil violations of city ordinances.
61 Yeas / 16 Nays | |
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