Environment
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- no identified environmental impact
Risks
- no identified environmental impact
StateMichiganIntroduced
HB 6238: Villages: boards and commissions; attendance requirements for board members; provide for. Amends 1909 PA 278 (MCL 78.1 - 78.28) by adding sec. 23a.
Reggie Miller
HB 6238 status: Introduced — bill electronically reproduced 08/11/2026 (updated Aug 25, 2026).
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Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
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Overall Score
60OUT OF 100
Score:60/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Low Impact 20/100
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Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
This bill introduces administrative attendance requirements for local village boards, creating a narrow change to municipal governance procedures.
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Impact analysis
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Economy
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- potential for more efficient municipal decision-making
Risks
- minimal administrative compliance costs for village offices
Society
Mixed / Neutral
55%
Benefits
- enhances board member accountability
- improves consistency in local governance
Risks
- may create challenges for volunteer members with scheduling conflicts
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OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
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Analysis basis
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Source note
Impact depends entirely on the stringency of the attendance mandates
Analysis scope
Analysis based solely on legislative summary
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