Michigan legislation · 103rd Legislature
Michigan SB1186: Elections: special elections; state to reimburse costs for certain special elections; require. Amends 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.1 - 168.992) by adding sec. 634b.
Status: In committee, September 22, 2026
What the bill says
To amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding section 634b.
From the introduced text, September 22, 2026:
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding section 634b. the people of the state of michigan enact: Sec. 634b. (1) If a vacancy occurs in the office of state senator or representative and the governor directs that the vacancy be filled at a special election in that senatorial or representative district, and that special election is held on a date other than a regular election date, this state shall reimburse each county, city, or township for the cost of conducting the special election. The reimbursement must not exceed the verified account of actual costs of the special election as provided in this section. (2) Payment must be made upon presentation and approval of a verified account of actual costs to the department of treasury after the department of treasury and the secretary of state agree as to what constitutes valid costs of conducting a special election. Reimbursable costs do not include salaries of permanent local officials or the cost of reusable supplies and equipment. (3) The legislature shall appropriate from the general fund of this state an amount necessary to implement this section. (4) To qualify for reimbursement, a county, city, or township must submit its verified account of actual costs to the department of treasury not later than 90 …
Sponsors
- Greene, Chedrick (I, 35) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS
- : INTRODUCED BY SENATOR CHEDRICK GREENE
Subjects: Elections: special elections, Legislature: legislators, State management: funds
Common questions
- What is SB1186?
- SB1186 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): Elections: special elections; state to reimburse costs for certain special elections; require. Amends 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.1 - 168.992) by adding sec. 634b.
- What does SB1186 do?
- In its own words: To amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding section 634b.
- What is the status of SB1186?
- In committee as of September 22, 2026. Latest action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS (September 22, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB1186?
- Greene, Chedrick (I, 35).
- Where is the official record for SB1186?
- On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-SB-1186
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