2004 House Bill 5997 / Public Act 292

Revise technical provisions of election consolidation law

Introduced in the House

June 9, 2004

Introduced by Rep. Doug Hart (R-73)

To revise certain procedures and election dates allowed or required in the transition to the new election consolidation law created by House Bills 4820 to 4828 and Senate Bill 877. The bill does not change the system created by that law of all elections taking place on one of four days throughout the year, but does give local governments more flexibility in selecting among the four dates. It is part of a legislative package making technical changes to the new system, which begins Jan. 1, 2005.

Referred to the Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy

June 16, 2004

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 22, 2004

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Chris Ward (R-66)

To incorporate technical wording changes which clarify but do not affect the substance of the bill as previously described.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 104 to 1 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 23, 2004

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Reform

July 1, 2004

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

July 6, 2004

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To revise certain procedures and election dates allowed or required in the transition to the new election consolidation law created by House Bills 4820 to 4828 and Senate Bill 877. The bill does not change the system created by that law of all elections taking place on one of four days throughout the year, but does give local governments more flexibility in selecting among the four dates. It is part of a legislative package making technical changes to the new system, which begins Jan. 1, 2005.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

July 23, 2004