LEGISLATOR RESIGNATION OR REMOVAL                                                        H.B. 5407:

                                                                               SUMMARY OF HOUSE-PASSED BILL

                                                                                                         IN COMMITTEE

House Bill 5407 (as passed by the House)

Sponsor:  Representative Lisa Posthumous Lyons

House Committee:  Elections

Senate Committee:  Elections and Government Reform

Date Completed:  4-27-16

CONTENT

The bill would amend the Michigan Election Law to provide that the resignation or removal of a person from the office of State Senator or Representative would remain in effect for the duration of the unexpired legislative term.

The bill would take effect 90 days after enactment.

MCL 168.175 & 168.177                                               Legislative Analyst:  Suzanne Lowe

FISCAL IMPACT

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

                                                                                       Fiscal Analyst:  Joe Carrasco

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.