Michigan 2017-2018 Regular Session Status: In Committee 2 R cosponsors

HB 5515 — Elections; other; elected university governing boards and the elected state board of education; abolish. Amends secs. 590a, 590b, 643 & 697 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.590a et seq.); repeals secs. 281 - 296 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.281 - 168.296); repeals sec. 2 of 1964 PA 287 (MCL 388.1002) & repeals 1963 (2nd Ex Sess) PA 23 (MCL 390.691 - 390.693). TIE BAR WITH: HJR DD'18

Last action — bill electronically reproduced 02/06/2018

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

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 06, 2018. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 9 sponsors

    0 primary, 9 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

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Bill Text

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Action History

  1. bill electronically reproduced 02/06/2018

  2. referred to Committee on Elections and Ethics

  3. read a first time

  4. introduced by Representative Rob VerHeulen

Sponsors

  • Rob VerHeulen · Cosponsor
  • 74 · Cosponsor
  • James Lower · Cosponsor
  • Pamela Hornberger · Cosponsor
  • Michael Webber · Cosponsor
  • Tim Kelly · Cosponsor
  • Peter Lucido · Cosponsor
  • Martin Howrylak · Cosponsor
  • Joseph Bellino Jr. · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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0 sponsors · 9 co-sponsors · 138 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (9)

  • Rob VerHeulen
  • 74
  • James Lower
  • Pamela Hornberger
  • Michael Webber
  • Tim Kelly Republican
  • Peter Lucido
  • Martin Howrylak
  • Joseph Bellino Jr. Republican

Not signed on (138)

138 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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Subjects

elections education
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 5515?
HB 5515 is sponsored by Rob VerHeulen, 74, James Lower, Pamela Hornberger, Michael Webber, Tim Kelly (Republican), Peter Lucido, Martin Howrylak, and Joseph Bellino Jr. (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 5515?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 06, 2018. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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