2005 Senate Bill 518 / Public Act 65

Revise election consolidation details

Introduced in the Senate

May 19, 2005

Introduced by Sen. Jason Allen (R-37)

To clarify in statute that a general law village may establish staggered terms for its elected officials. The bill is part of a legislative package that makes technical or detail changes to the <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2003-HB-4824">election consolidation</a> law passed in 2003.

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Reform

May 26, 2005

Reported without amendment

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

May 31, 2005

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one containing technical changes that do not affect its substance as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

June 1, 2005

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

June 1, 2005

Referred to the Committee on Oversight, Elections, and Ethics

June 8, 2005

Reported without amendment

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

June 9, 2005

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one containing technical changes that do not affect its substance as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Kevin Elsenheimer (R-105)

To clarify the procedures required for a village to adopt staggered terms.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 110 to 0 (details)

To clarify in statute that a general law village may establish staggered terms for its elected officials. The bill is part of a legislative package that makes technical or detail changes to the <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2003-HB-4824">election consolidation</a> law passed in 2003.

Received in the Senate

June 14, 2005

June 22, 2005

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

July 7, 2005