ELIMINATE PRES. PRIMARY - S.B. 397: COMMITTEE SUMMARY
sans-serif">Senate Bill 397 (as introduced 4-24-03)
Sponsor: Senator Jason E. Allen
Committee: Government Operations
CONTENT
The bill would amend the Michigan Election Law to provide that no statewide presidential primary would be conducted in 2004.
Currently, the Election Law requires a statewide presidential primary to be held on the fourth Tuesday in February in each presidential election year.
MCL 168.613a - Legislative Analyst: George Towne
FISCAL IMPACT
The cost of the last presidential primary was $6.3 million. The projected cost of a presidential primary for 2004 is approximately $7 million.
- Fiscal Analyst: Bill BowermanS0304\s397sa
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.