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2021 House Bill 4637: Authorize process to change township’s name
Public Act 97 of 2021
Introduced by Rep. David Martin (R) on April 14, 2021
To establish a process to allow a township to change the township’s name. Two thirds of the township board would have to agree to put the question on the ballot in a regular November or August election, and voters approve it. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the House Local Government and Municipal Finance Committee on April 14, 2021
Reported in the House on May 19, 2021
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Received in the Senate on June 8, 2021
Referred to the Senate Local Government Committee on June 8, 2021
Reported in the Senate on October 12, 2021
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on October 29, 2021