SB 1049 - This act modifies provisions relating to the conduct of municipal elections. Current law provides that certain local offices are elected on a nonpartisan basis. This act requires all candidates for offices in cities, towns, villages, and townships to declare a political party affiliation when filing for office. This act has a delayed effective date of January 1, 2023.
This act is similar to HB 1640 (2022) and SB 414 (2021).
SCOTT SVAGERA