CONFORM TO ELECTION LAW - S.B. 1092 & 1202: COMMITTEE SUMMARY
Senate Bill 1092 (as introduced 2-7-02)
Senate Bill 1202 (as introduced 3-13-02)
Sponsor: Senator Bev Hammerstrom
Committee: Government Operations
Date Completed: 5-2-02
CONTENT
Senate Bill 1092 would amend the Metropolitan Councils Act to provide that a special election to authorize a tax levied by a metropolitan council would have to be scheduled in compliance with the Michigan Election Law. Currently, a special election date must be approved by the county election scheduling committee of the largest county in the manner required by Section 639 of the Election Law. The bill would delete that requirement.
Senate Bill 1202 would amend the Charter Township Act to provide that a referendum regarding the annexation of a portion of a township by a village or city would have to be held at the first primary or general election held in the county at least 60 days after the validation of the annexation petition (as currently provided), or in compliance with the Michigan Election Law. The Act presently refers to Section 639 of the Election Law.
(Section 639 of the Michigan Election Law contains procedures for scheduling special elections called by municipalities. Senate Bill 439 (S-2) as passed by the Senate, would amend the Election Law to specify the dates upon which certain elections could be held in the State.)
MCL 124.677 (S.B. 1092) - Legislative Analyst: George Towne
42.34 (S.B. 1202)
FISCAL IMPACT
The bills would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.
- Fiscal Analyst: David ZinS0102\s1092sa
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.