Bill
HB 4357
Shifts start date for Michigan township officers from January 1 to November 20 after election, aligning terms with November vote.
This bill would amend the Michigan Election Law to modify the start date for the terms of office for certain township officers, including supervisors, clerks, treasurers, and trustees.
The bill would:
Change the start date for terms of office for township supervisors, clerks, treasurers, and trustees from January 1 to November 20 following their election.
Require that township officers elected at the November general election take office on the following November 20, rather than January 1.
Adjust related provisions to align with the new November 20 term start date, including requirements for the outgoing officers to transfer records and the incoming officers to take the oath of office.
This legislation would impact all townships in Michigan by shifting the start date for newly elected township officers from January 1 to November 20.
The intent appears to be aligning the start of township officer terms more closely with the November general election when they are chosen. This could provide a smoother transition and handoff of responsibilities between outgoing and incoming officers.
The bill does not seem to make any other substantive changes to the roles, powers, or election processes for township officers.
HB 4357 was introduced in the Michigan House of Representatives on March 11, 2025 and has been electronically reproduced as of April 22, 2025. The bill has been assigned to a committee but has not yet received a hearing or vote.
If enacted, the changes made by this bill would take effect for township officers elected at the November 2026 general election and all subsequent elections.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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