A bill to amend 1851 PA 156, entitled “An act to define the powers and duties of the county boards of commissioners of the several counties, and to confer upon them certain local, administrative and legislative powers; and to prescribe penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act,” by amending section 16c (MCL 46.16c), as added by 1988 PA 37.
Senate Bill No. 693 updates and clarifies the procedures for township consolidations in Michigan, including election timing, ballot language, and board election scheduling, with changes effective January 1, 2027, contingent on related legislation.
Co-sponsored by Sens.
Referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics
Reported with substitute S-1
Referred to the Committee of the Whole
Reported with substitute S-1
Substitute S-1 concurred in by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 28 to 5 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Election Integrity
