STATE BILLMI HB 5717ENGROSSED

Elections: election officials; township to contract with an accredited individual to perform election law duties in the absence of a township clerk; authorize. Amends sec. 373 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.373).

State of Michigan
Status
Engrossed
Passed its first chamber
Status date
May 21, 2026
175 days ago
Current chamber
Senate
Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
MI HB 5717 · EngrossedMay 21

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Bill details

Last action
Referred To Committee On Elections And Ethics · Jun 2, 2026
Pending committee
Elections And Ethics

Sponsors

JWJennifer WortzRepresentative · Republican · HD-035Primary sponsor
JDJay DeBoyerRepresentative · Republican · HD-063

Bill history

Newest first.

Jun 2, 2026Referred To Committee On Elections And EthicsSenate
Jun 2, 2026Passed By House With Immediate EffectSenate
May 21, 2026TransmittedHouse
May 21, 2026Passed; Given Immediate Effect Roll Call #166 Yeas 104 Nays 2 Excused 0 Not Voting 4House
May 21, 2026Substitute (h-2) Not AdoptedHouse
May 21, 2026Vote On Adoption ReconsideredHouse
May 21, 2026Substitute (h-2) AdoptedHouse
May 21, 2026Read A Third TimeHouse
Show 9 earlier actions
Apr 29, 2026Placed On Third ReadingHouse
Apr 29, 2026Substitute (h-1) AdoptedHouse
Apr 29, 2026Read A Second TimeHouse
Apr 21, 2026Referred To Second ReadingHouse
Apr 21, 2026Reported With Recommendation With Substitute (h-1)House
Mar 17, 2026Bill Electronically Reproduced 03/12/2026House
Mar 12, 2026Referred To Committee On Election IntegrityHouse
Mar 12, 2026Read A First TimeHouse
Mar 12, 2026Introduced By Representative Rep. Jennifer WortzHouse

Recorded votes

Reported With Recommendation With Substitute H-1Apr 21, 2026 · House · 9 yea · 0 nayPassed
House Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call #166May 21, 2026 · House · 104 yea · 2 nayPassed

Subjects

  • Elections: election officials
  • Townships: employees and officers
  • Townships: boards and commissions

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