2013 House Bill 4169 / Public Act 52

Revise local board of election canvassers details

Introduced in the House

Feb. 5, 2013

Introduced by Rep. Dave Pagel (R-78)

To eliminate “boards of city canvassers,” “boards of village canvassers” and “boards of township canvassers,” and instead just have county boards of canvassers. The primary function of these boards is to tabulate votes cast in elections.

Referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics

March 5, 2013

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 14, 2013

Passed in the House 110 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

March 19, 2013

Referred to the Committee on Local Government and Elections

May 21, 2013

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 28, 2013

Passed in the Senate 32 to 5 (details)

To eliminate “boards of city canvassers,” “boards of village canvassers” and “boards of township canvassers,” and instead just have county boards of canvassers. The primary function of these boards is to tabulate votes cast in elections.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 11, 2013