2025 Senate Bill 457

Education: board members; state board of education; require members to be selected by each political party from regions.

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 282a (MCL 168.282a) and by adding section 282b.

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Senate Bill No. 457 restructures the nomination process for Michigan's State Board of Education by requiring political parties to nominate candidates from eight defined regions to promote geographic diversity, with staggered implementation beginning in 2026.

Introduced in the Senate

June 26, 2025

Introduced by Sens. Ed McBroom (R-38) and Jonathan Lindsey (R-17)

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations