2021 Senate Bill 242 / Public Act 122

Make county commissioners terms four years

Introduced in the Senate

March 11, 2021

Introduced by Sen. Ed McBroom (R-38)

To change the terms of county commissioners to four years, instead of the current two years “concurrent” with state representatives. If a position became vacant before the general election that occurs between the quadrennial commission elections there would be an election for a replacement.

Referred to the Committee on Local Government

May 4, 2021

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 3, 2021

Passed in the Senate 32 to 4 (details)

Received in the House

June 3, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance

Nov. 10, 2021

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 8, 2021

Passed in the House 75 to 29 (details)

To change the terms of county commissioners to four years, instead of the current two years “concurrent” with state representatives. If a position became vacant before the general election that occurs between the quadrennial commission elections there would be an election for a replacement.

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Dec. 16, 2021