2001 Senate Bill 386 / 2002 Public Act 158

Introduced in the Senate

April 18, 2001

Introduced by Sen. Thaddeus McCotter (R-9)

To give a county commission candidate an option to either submit a nominating petition or pay a $100 filing fee to be placed on the ballot.

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Reform

Oct. 31, 2001

Substitute offered

To recommend modifications to language contained in the bill resulting from committee testimony and deliberation.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Nov. 1, 2001

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

To lower the petition signature requirements to be a candidate for a county commission, and provide that instead of petitions a candidate can pay a $100 fee to be placed on the ballot.

Received in the House

Nov. 1, 2001

March 14, 2002

Passed in the House 103 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

March 14, 2002

Signed by Gov. John Engler

April 8, 2002