Michigan legislation · 103rd Legislature
Michigan HB5804: Land use: planning; Michigan planning enabling act; allow for alternate members to serve on the commission. Amends sec. 15 of 2008 PA 33 (MCL 125.3815).
Status: In committee, April 16, 2026
What the bill says
To amend 2008 PA 33, entitled "Michigan planning enabling act," by amending section 15 (MCL 125.3815), as amended by 2024 PA 153.
From the introduced text, April 16, 2026:
A bill to amend 2008 PA 33, entitled "Michigan planning enabling act," by amending section 15 (MCL 125.3815), as amended by 2024 PA 153. the people of the state of michigan enact: Sec. 15. (1) In a municipality, the chief elected official shall appoint members of the planning commission, subject to approval by a majority vote of the members of the legislative body elected and serving. In a county, the county board of commissioners shall determine the method of appointment of members of the planning commission by resolution of a majority of the full membership of the county board. (2) A city, village, or township planning commission shall must consist of 5, 7, or 9 regular members. A county planning commission shall must consist of 5, 7, 9, or 11 regular members. Members of a planning commission other than ex officio members under subsection (5) shall must be appointed for 3-year terms. However, of the members of the planning commission , other than first appointed, including alternate members but excluding ex officio members, first appointed, a number shall must be appointed to 1-year or 2-year terms such that, as nearly as possible, the terms of 1/3 of all the planning commission members will expire each year. If a vacancy occurs on a planning commission, the vacancy must be filled for …
Sponsors
- Carra, Steve (R, 36) · primary sponsor
- BeGole, Brian (R, 71)
Latest actions
- : bill electronically reproduced 04/16/2026
- : referred to Committee on Government Operations
- : read a first time
- : introduced by Representative Rep. Steve Carra
Subjects: Land use: zoning and growth management, Land use: planning
Common questions
- What is HB5804?
- HB5804 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): Land use: planning; Michigan planning enabling act; allow for alternate members to serve on the commission. Amends sec. 15 of 2008 PA 33 (MCL 125.3815).
- What does HB5804 do?
- In its own words: To amend 2008 PA 33, entitled "Michigan planning enabling act," by amending section 15 (MCL 125.3815), as amended by 2024 PA 153.
- What is the status of HB5804?
- In committee as of April 16, 2026. Latest action: bill electronically reproduced 04/16/2026 (April 16, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB5804?
- Carra, Steve (R, 36), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HB5804?
- On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HB-5804
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