S.B. 878: COMMITTEE SUMMARY - LOCAL RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS

Senate Bill 878 (as introduced 2-17-98)

Sponsor: Senator Loren Bennett

Committee: Local, Urban and State Affairs

Date Completed: 4-27-98

CONTENT

The bill would amend the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act to prohibit an employer that was a political subdivision, from interfering with the residency choices of an employee or applicant by requiring the employee or applicant to reside within the political subdivision as a condition of employment or promotion. This provision would not apply to the employment of an individual that resulted from his or her election to public office.

The Act defines "political subdivision" as a county, city, village, township, school district, or special district or authority of the State.

MCL 37.2202 - Legislative Analyst: S. Lowe

FISCAL IMPACT

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

- 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.