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.
HB 6238 status: Introduced — bill electronically reproduced 08/11/2026 (updated Aug 25, 2026).
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Bill summary
OfficialVillages: boards and commissions; attendance requirements for board members; provide for. Amends 1909 PA 278 (MCL 78.1 - 78.28) by adding sec. 23a.. Currently in House.
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Environment
Benefits
- no identified environmental impact
Risks
- no identified environmental impact
Economy
Benefits
- potential for more efficient municipal decision-making
Risks
- minimal administrative compliance costs for village offices
Society
Benefits
- enhances board member accountability
- improves consistency in local governance
Risks
- may create challenges for volunteer members with scheduling conflicts
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Analysis status
OpenStates summary
Impact depends entirely on the stringency of the attendance mandates
Analysis based solely on legislative summary
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