2025 Senate Bill 243

Elections: local; term of office for elected officials; modify.

A bill to amend 1909 PA 279, entitled “The home rule city act,” (MCL 117.1 to 117.38) by adding section 3c.

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Standardizes the start of terms for city officers in Michigan to the first day of the month following their election and requires certification of election results before assuming office.

Introduced in the Senate

April 22, 2025

Introduced by Sen. Ruth Johnson (R-24) and two co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Sens. Jeremy Moss (D-7) and Ed McBroom (R-38)

Referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics

April 24, 2025

Reported without amendment

April 29, 2025

Referred to the Committee of the Whole

April 30, 2025

Reported without amendment

May 6, 2025

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

May 6, 2025

Referred to the Committee on Election Integrity