Michigan · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 5968: Elections: candidates; duties and responsibilities of administering elections; require to be performed by the deputy secretary of state if the secretary of state is a candidate for office. Amends secs. 21, 31 & 32 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.21 et seq.).

In committee Last action May 14, 2026: bill electronically reproduced 05/13/2026

Plain-language summary

HB 5968 is a bill introduced in the Michigan House on May 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Elections: candidates; duties and responsibilities of administering elections; require to be performed by the deputy secretary of state if the secretary of state is a candidate for office. Amends secs. 21, 31 & 32 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.21 et seq.). Primary sponsor: Jennifer Wortz (Republican). It lists 15 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 14, 2026): bill electronically reproduced 05/13/2026.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jennifer Wortz (Republican). 15 co-sponsors.