H.B. 4971: COMMITTEE SUMMARY PUBLISH TOWNSHIP MINUTES
House Bill 4971 (as passed by the House) Sponsor: Representative John Llewellyn House Committee: Local Government Senate Committee: Government Operations
Date Completed: 11-12-96
The bill would amend Chapter 16 of the Revised Statutes of 1846, which deals with the powers and duties of townships, to require a township board in a township with a State equalized valuation (SEV) over $50 million to publish the proceedings of any meeting in a newspaper of general circulation in the township, within 21 days after the meeting.
Currently, the Act provides that a township with an SEV over $25 million must publish the proceedings of any meeting, in a newspaper of general circulation in the township, within 21 days after the meeting.
MCL 41.72a Legislative Analyst: G. Towne
This bill would reduce the costs associated with publishing meeting proceedings in newspapers for townships with an SEV greater than $25 million and less than $50 million. This bill would have no State fiscal impact.
Fiscal Analyst: R. Ross
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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.
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