2025 House Bill 4699

Elections: local; term of office start date for township officers; modify.

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 362 and 370 (MCL 168.362 and 168.370), section 362 as amended by 1980 PA 112 and section 370 as amended by 2022 PA 104.

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House Bill No. 4699 amends Michigan election law to standardize township officer term start dates, clarify procedures for filling vacancies, and require certification of election results before new officers assume office.

Introduced in the House

June 26, 2025

Introduced by Rep. Joseph Fox (R-101) and two co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Rachelle Smit (R-43) and Gregory Alexander (R-98)

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations

Referred to the Committee on Election Integrity

July 15, 2025

Reported without amendment

Sept. 3, 2025

Amendment offered by Rep. Ann Bollin (R-49)

1. Amend page 2, line 7, by striking out “December 1” and inserting “January 1”.

The amendment failed by voice vote

Passed in the House 105 to 0 (details)

Motion to give immediate effect by Rep. Bryan Posthumus (R-90)

The motion prevailed by voice vote

Received in the Senate

Sept. 9, 2025

Referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics