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).
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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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Wortz | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 35 |
| Jay DeBoyer | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 63 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS
- PASSED BY HOUSE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
- transmitted
- passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #166 Yeas 104 Nays 2 Excused 0 Not Voting 4
- substitute (H-2) not adopted
- vote on adoption reconsidered
- substitute (H-2) adopted
- read a third time
- placed on third reading
- substitute (H-1) adopted
- read a second time
- referred to second reading
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