Michigan 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate 1 R cosponsors

SB 242 — Elections: local; term of office for elected officials; modify. Amends secs. 4, 5 & 13, ch. II & sec. 3, ch. V of 1895 PA 3 (MCL 62.4 et seq.).

Last action — referred to Committee on Election Integrity

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced May 06, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

High chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 48% · moderate confidence

  • Passed Senate

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Elections: local; term of office for elected officials; modify. Amends secs. 4, 5 & 13, ch. II & sec. 3, ch. V of 1895 PA 3 (MCL 62.4 et seq.).

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

5 added · 4 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of Bill SB 242, some lines have been added while others have been removed, indicating changes to specific provisions within the bill. These adjustments may clarify certain rules or requirements, which can impact how the bill is implemented. Such changes are important because they can affect stakeholders and ensure the law functions as intended.

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SENATE BILL NO.
SB-242, As Passed Senate, May 6, 2025 SENATE BILL NO.
The THS S01598'25_SB0242_INTR_1 b8pvd4 1 term of office for a president, clerk, or treasurer elected at the village's regular election begins on November 20 December 1 after the officer's election and qualification.
The THS S01598'25_SB242_APS_1 bzwna9 1 term of office for a president, clerk, or treasurer elected at the village's regular election begins on November 20 December 1 after the officer's election and qualification.
If a petition is not filed within the time stated, period required under this subsection, then the remaining council members may either call a special election, or may appoint a sufficient number of trustees to constitute with the members in office a quorum of the council, who THS S01598'25_SB0242_INTR_1 b8pvd4 1 shall then fill the remaining vacancies as provided in this section.
If a petition is not filed within the time stated, period required under this subsection, then the remaining council members may either call a special election, or may appoint a sufficient number of trustees to constitute with the members in office a quorum of the council, who THS S01598'25_SB242_APS_1 bzwna9 1 shall then fill the remaining vacancies as provided in this section.
(2) In the absence of the president, the president pro tempore presides at the council meetings, and exercises the powers and THS S01598'25_SB0242_INTR_1 b8pvd4 duties of president.
(2) In the absence of the president, the president pro tempore presides at the council meetings, and exercises the powers and THS S01598'25_SB242_APS_1 bzwna9 duties of president.
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Action History

  1. referred to Committee on Election Integrity

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (146)

146 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

PASSED

Passed 37 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 17000
Democrat 19000
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 37000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (37)
Member Party Vote
Outman — Yea
Darrin Camilleri Democrat Yea
Dayna Polehanki Democrat Yea
Erika Geiss Democrat Yea
Jeff Irwin Democrat Yea
Jeremy Moss Democrat Yea
John Cherry Democrat Yea
Kevin Hertel Democrat Yea
Mallory McMorrow Democrat Yea
Mary Cavanagh Democrat Yea
Paul Wojno Democrat Yea
Rosemary Bayer Democrat Yea
Sam Singh Democrat Yea
Sarah Anthony Democrat Yea
Sean McCann Democrat Yea
Stephanie Chang Democrat Yea
Sue Shink Democrat Yea
Sylvia Santana Democrat Yea
Veronica Klinefelt Democrat Yea
Winnie Brinks Democrat Yea
Aric Nesbitt Republican Yea
Dan Lauwers Republican Yea
Edward McBroom Republican Yea
Jim Runestad Republican Yea
John Damoose Republican Yea
Jon Bumstead Republican Yea
Jonathan Lindsey Republican Yea
Joseph Bellino Jr. Republican Yea
Kevin Daley Republican Yea
Lana Theis Republican Yea
Mark Huizenga Republican Yea
Michael Webber Republican Yea
Michele Hoitenga Republican Yea
Roger Hauck Republican Yea
Roger Victory Republican Yea
Ruth Johnson Republican Yea
Thomas Albert Republican Yea

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PASSED ROLL CALL # 76 YEAS 37 NAYS 0 EXCUSED 0 NOT VOTING 0

Passed 37 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 18000
Democrat 19000
Total 37000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (37)
Member Party Vote
Darrin Camilleri Democrat Yea
Dayna Polehanki Democrat Yea
Erika Geiss Democrat Yea
Jeff Irwin Democrat Yea
Jeremy Moss Democrat Yea
John Cherry Democrat Yea
Kevin Hertel Democrat Yea
Mallory McMorrow Democrat Yea
Mary Cavanagh Democrat Yea
Paul Wojno Democrat Yea
Rosemary Bayer Democrat Yea
Sam Singh Democrat Yea
Sarah Anthony Democrat Yea
Sean McCann Democrat Yea
Stephanie Chang Democrat Yea
Sue Shink Democrat Yea
Sylvia Santana Democrat Yea
Veronica Klinefelt Democrat Yea
Winnie Brinks Democrat Yea
Aric Nesbitt Republican Yea
Dan Lauwers Republican Yea
Edward McBroom Republican Yea
Jim Runestad Republican Yea
John Damoose Republican Yea
Jon Bumstead Republican Yea
Jonathan Lindsey Republican Yea
Joseph Bellino Jr. Republican Yea
Kevin Daley Republican Yea
Lana Theis Republican Yea
Mark Huizenga Republican Yea
Michael Webber Republican Yea
Michele Hoitenga Republican Yea
Rick Outman Republican Yea
Roger Hauck Republican Yea
Roger Victory Republican Yea
Ruth Johnson Republican Yea
Thomas Albert Republican Yea

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Subjects

elections
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 242 do?
Elections: local; term of office for elected officials; modify. Amends secs. 4, 5 & 13, ch. II & sec. 3, ch. V of 1895 PA 3 (MCL 62.4 et seq.).
Who sponsors SB 242?
SB 242 is sponsored by Edward McBroom (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 242?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced May 06, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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