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Dossier Legislative introduced 24-sep-2026
Bill introduced in the Michigan Legislature — not yet passed by either chamber, and not law.

Counties: employees and officers; appointment of vacant county office; modify. Amends secs. 205 & 209 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.205 & 168.209). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6381’26

Key claim: A House bill would change the rules for appointing someone to fill a vacant county office under Michigan election law, and it cannot take effect unless companion bill HB 6381 also passes.

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(HB6382 · 103rd Legislature) Counties: employees and officers; appointment of vacant county office; modify. Amends secs. 205 & 209 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.205 & 168.209). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6381’26 Sponsor: Rep. Joseph Tate (D) In committee: H Government Operations Latest action (2026-09-29): Bill Electronically Reproduced 09/24/2026

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A House bill would change the rules for appointing someone to fill a vacant county office under Michigan election law, and it cannot take effect unless companion bill HB 6381 also passes.

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Counties: employees and officers; appointment of vacant county office; modify. Amends sec. 5 of 1923 PA 199 (MCL 201.35). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6382'26
Stage: introduced · legiscan · 24-sep-2026

A Michigan House bill would change the rules for appointing someone to fill a vacant county office and is tied to a companion bill.

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