2021 House Bill 4637 / Public Act 97

Authorize process to change township’s name

Introduced in the House

April 14, 2021

Introduced by Rep. David Martin (R-48)

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.

Referred to the Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance

May 19, 2021

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 3, 2021

Passed in the House 94 to 16 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 8, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Local Government

Oct. 12, 2021

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Oct. 19, 2021

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

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.

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Oct. 29, 2021