HOME RULE VILLAGE ELECTIONS H.B. 6004: FLOOR ANALYSIS
House Bill 6004 (as reported without amendment)
Sponsor: Representative Brian Palmer
House Committee: Local Government and Urban Policy
Senate Committee: Government Operations
CONTENT
The bill would amend a provision of the Home Rule Village Act under which, notwithstanding a charter provision stating otherwise, the day on which a home rule village holds its regular or special election is governed by Michigan Election Law, or by a resolution adopted in compliance with Section 642 of the Law. The bill would refer to a resolution adopted in compliance with Section 642 or 642a.
Section 642 governs the dates on which cities, villages, townships, and school districts hold their regular and primary elections. Section 642a allows cities and school districts to change their regular election to the odd-year general election.
MCL 78.21 Legislative Analyst: J.P. Finet
FISCAL IMPACT
The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.
Date Completed: 7-1-04 Fiscal Analyst: Bill Bowerman
floor\hb6004 Analysis available @ http://www.michiganlegislature.org
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.
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. hb6004/0304