Michigan · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 5717: Elections: election officials; township to contract with an accredited individual to perform election law duties in the absence of a township clerk; authorize. Amends sec. 373 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.373).

Passed one chamber Last action June 2, 2026: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS

Plain-language summary

HB 5717 is a bill introduced in the Michigan House on March 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Elections: election officials; township to contract with an accredited individual to perform election law duties in the absence of a township clerk; authorize. Amends sec. 373 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.373). Primary sponsor: Jennifer Wortz (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (June 2, 2026): REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jennifer Wortz (Republican). 1 co-sponsor.