2013 House Bill 4170 / Public Act 53

Revise local board of election canvassers details

Introduced in the House

Feb. 5, 2013

Introduced by Rep. Kevin Cotter (R-99)

To eliminate references in the community college act of 1966 to a “board of city canvassers” or “board of township canvassers.” Under House Bill 4169, the relevant body would become the board of county canvassers.

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 references in the community college act of 1966 to a “board of city canvassers” or “board of township canvassers.” Under House Bill 4169, the relevant body would become the board of county canvassers.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 11, 2013