2025 House Bill 4793

Elections: school; requirement for school board members to file an acceptance of office; eliminate.

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 309 and 310 (MCL 168.309 and 168.310), section 309 as added by 2004 PA 288 and section 310 as added by 2003 PA 302.

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House Bill No. 4793 amends Michigan election law to expedite notification, streamline the oath of office process, and clarify qualification and vacancy procedures for school board members and community college board trustees in Michigan, contingent on the passage of related legislation.

Introduced in the House

Aug. 21, 2025

Introduced by Rep. Mike Hoadley (R-99) and three co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Rachelle Smit (R-43), Angela Rigas (R-79) and Jason Woolford (R-50)

Referred to the Committee on Election Integrity

Oct. 23, 2025

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