2003 House Bill 4685

Introduced in the House

May 15, 2003

Introduced by Rep. John Stewart (R-20)

To eliminate a requirement that charter townships must adopt their budgets 60 days before the start of the fiscal year.

Referred to the Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy

June 17, 2003

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

July 1, 2003

Amendment offered by Rep. John Stewart (R-20)

To require townships which operate on a calendar year budget cycle to hold a public hearing on the proposed budget by December 15, and adopt the budget before December 31 of the year preceding the calendar year covered by the budget.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 98 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

July 2, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Local, Urban, and State Affairs