PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY DATE - S.B. 51 (S-1): FLOOR ANALYSIS

Senate Bill 51 (Substitute S-1 as reported)

Sponsor: Senator Ken Sikkema

Committee: Government Operations


CONTENT


The bill would amend the Michigan Election Law to change the date of the statewide presidential primary election from the third Tuesday in March to the fourth Tuesday in February in each presidential election year.


MCL 168.613a - Legislative Analyst: G. Towne


FISCAL IMPACT


The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.


Date Completed: 2-19-99 - Fiscal Analyst: E. LimbsS9900\s51sa - Analysis available @ http://www.michiganlegislature.org

This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.