CO. COMMISSIONERS: VOTING H.B. 5701 (H-2): FLOOR ANALYSIS
House Bill 5701 (Substitute H-2 as reported without amendment) Sponsor: Representative Robert Brackenridge
House Committee: Local Government
Senate Committee: Local, Urban and State Affairs
The bill would amend Public Act 156 of 1851, which defines the powers and duties of county boards of commissioners, to repeal a provision that requires a two-thirds vote of the members elected to a county board in order to exercise certain powers; and permit a county to require either a majority vote of the members elected or two-thirds of the members present, whichever was greater, to pass a nonagenda item.
The bill also would increase from five to 20 years the maximum term of a lease of real estate needed for a courthouse, jail, clerk’s office, or other county building.
MCL 46.3 et al. Legislative Analyst: L. Arasim
The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.
Date Completed: 9-27-96 Fiscal Analyst: R. Ross
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This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.