2011 House Bill 4122 / 2012 Public Act 587

Revise metropolitan district election law

Introduced in the House

Jan. 20, 2011

Introduced by Rep. Richard Hammel (D-48)

To extend the provisions of the state election law that governs all other local elections to elections for officers in a multi-government metropolitan park, utility, water, sewer or transportation district (a “metropolitan district”).

Referred to the Committee on Redistricting and Elections

Jan. 31, 2012

Reported without amendment

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

Feb. 2, 2012

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Feb. 7, 2012

Passed in the House 104 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Feb. 8, 2012

Referred to the Committee on Local Government and Elections

Dec. 14, 2012

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 31, 2012