Michigan HB4794: Elections: school; requirement for community college board of trustee members to file an acceptance of office; eliminate. Amends secs. 156 & 157 of 1966 PA 331 (MCL 389.156 & 389.157). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4793'25

What the bill says

To amend 1966 PA 331, entitled "Community college act of 1966," by amending sections 156 and 157 (MCL 389.156 and 389.157).

From the engrossed text, October 23, 2025:

A bill to amend 1966 PA 331, entitled "Community college act of 1966," by amending sections 156 and 157 (MCL 389.156 and 389.157). the peoplE of the state of michigan enact: Sec. 156. (1) Within Not later than 15 days after his the appointment or after the final canvass of his the election, each person individual elected or appointed as a member of the board of trustees of a community college district shall file with the secretary of the board of trustees his the oath of office and his acceptance of office, accompanied by a written affidavit setting forth the fact of his the individual's eligibility as provided in section 151. Each person individual elected or appointed to the board of trustees of any community college district shall take and subscribe the following oath or affirmation: "I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the constitution Constitution of the United States and the constitution of this state, and that I will faithfully discharge the duties of the office of member of the board of trustees according to the best of my ability." (2) Any A member elected to the first board of trustees of a community college district shall file his acceptance of office, the affidavit of eligibility and oath of office with the secretary of the intermediate …

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Sponsors

• Rigas, Angela (R, 79) · primary sponsor
• Hoadley, Mike (R, 99)
• Smit, Rachelle (R, 43)
• Woolford, Jason (R, 50)

Latest actions

1. October 6, 2026: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
2. October 1, 2026: REPORTED FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT 10/1/2026
3. October 28, 2025: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS
4. October 28, 2025: PASSED BY HOUSE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
5. October 23, 2025: transmitted
6. October 23, 2025: passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #266 Yeas 105 Nays 0 Excused 0 Not Voting 5
7. October 23, 2025: read a third time
8. October 22, 2025: placed on third reading
9. October 22, 2025: substitute (H-1) adopted
10. October 22, 2025: read a second time

Votes

• Reported Favorably Without Amendment 10/1/2026 (October 6, 2026): 5 yea, 0 nay, passed
• passed; given immediate effect (October 23, 2025): 105 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Reported With Recommendation With Substitute H-1 (September 30, 2025): 9 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB4794?

HB4794 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): Elections: school; requirement for community college board of trustee members to file an acceptance of office; eliminate. Amends secs. 156 & 157 of 1966 PA 331 (MCL 389.156 & 389.157). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4793'25.

What does HB4794 do?

In its own words: To amend 1966 PA 331, entitled "Community college act of 1966," by amending sections 156 and 157 (MCL 389.156 and 389.157).

What is the status of HB4794?

In committee as of October 6, 2026. Latest action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (October 6, 2026).

Who sponsored HB4794?

Rigas, Angela (R, 79), with 3 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB4794?

On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4794