2004 House Bill 6190

Allow certain elected officials

Introduced in the House

Sept. 9, 2004

Introduced by Rep. Lorence Wenke (R-63)

To allow a village, city, township, or county public official to choose to serve without compensation. Under current law, elected members of a local legislative body may not opt out of receiving compensation if other members are receiving it.

Referred to the Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy

Sept. 29, 2004

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Nov. 4, 2004

Amendment offered by Rep. RuthAnn Jamnick (D-54)

To only apply the bill to appointed officials, not elected ones.

The amendment failed 43 to 55 (details)

Substitute offered by Rep. Lorence Wenke (R-63)

To also allow elected or appointed state officials (including legislators) to serve without pay if they so choose.

The substitute failed by voice vote