Michigan SB1195: Counties: employees and officers; appointment of vacant county office; modify. Amends sec. 5 of 1923 PA 199 (MCL 201.35). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1196'26

What the bill says

To amend 1923 PA 199, entitled "An act to provide for the filling of vacancies in appointive and elective public offices," by amending section 5 (MCL 201.35).

From the introduced text, October 1, 2026:

A bill to amend 1923 PA 199, entitled "An act to provide for the filling of vacancies in appointive and elective public offices," by amending section 5 (MCL 201.35). the people of the state of michigan enact: Sec. 5. When If a vacancy shall occur occurs in an elective or appointive county office, it shall the vacancy must be filled in the following manner: (a) 1. If the vacancy shall be is in the office of county clerk or prosecuting attorney, it shall the vacancy must be filled by appointment by the judge or judges of that judicial circuit. and Except as otherwise provided in section 209 of the Michigan election law, 1954 PA 116, MCL 168.209, the person individual appointed shall hold office for the remainder of the unexpired term. (b) 2. If Except as otherwise provided in this subdivision, if the vacancy shall be is in any other county office , either elective or appointive, other than the office of county clerk or prosecuting attorney, the presiding or senior judge of probate, the county clerk, and the prosecuting attorney shall appoint some a suitable person individual to fill such the vacancy. and If the vacancy is in any other county office other than the office of county clerk or prosecuting attorney and the county in which the vacancy …

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Sponsors

• Camilleri, Darrin (D, 4) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. October 1, 2026: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT
2. October 1, 2026: INTRODUCED BY SENATOR DARRIN CAMILLERI

Common questions

What is SB1195?

SB1195 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): Counties: employees and officers; appointment of vacant county office; modify. Amends sec. 5 of 1923 PA 199 (MCL 201.35). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1196'26.

What does SB1195 do?

In its own words: To amend 1923 PA 199, entitled "An act to provide for the filling of vacancies in appointive and elective public offices," by amending section 5 (MCL 201.35).

What is the status of SB1195?

In committee as of October 1, 2026. Latest action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT (October 1, 2026).

Who sponsored SB1195?

Camilleri, Darrin (D, 4).

Where is the official record for SB1195?

On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-SB-1195