2025 House Bill 4794

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

A bill to amend 1966 PA 331, entitled “Community college act of 1966,” by amending sections 156 and 157 (MCL 389.156 and 389.157).

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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. Angela Rigas (R-79) and three co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Mike Hoadley (R-99), Rachelle Smit (R-43) and Jason Woolford (R-50)

Referred to the Committee on Election Integrity

Sept. 30, 2025

Reported with substitute H-1

Oct. 22, 2025

Substitute H-1 concurred in by voice vote

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

Received in the Senate

Oct. 28, 2025

Referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics