StateMichigan

HB 6241: Townships: boards and commissions; attendance requirements for township board members; provide for. Amends 1846 RS 16 (MCL 41.1a - 41.110c) by adding sec. 70a.

Reggie MillerIntroduced

HB 6241 status: Introduced — bill electronically reproduced 08/11/2026 (updated Aug 25, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score65/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactLow impact 20/100

Bill summary

Official

Townships: boards and commissions; attendance requirements for township board members; provide for. Amends 1846 RS 16 (MCL 41.1a - 41.110c) by adding sec. 70a.. Currently in House.

Key analysis

Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct effect identified

Risks

  • No direct effect identified

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct effect identified

Risks

  • No direct effect identified

Society

Positive Outlook
60%

Benefits

  • Increases accountability for local elected officials
  • Ensures consistent representation for constituents

Risks

  • Potential to create rigid barriers for part-time local public service
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

Strict attendance mandates may inadvertently discourage participation from citizens with unpredictable employment or health circumstances

Limitation

Analysis based solely on a brief legislative abstract

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

bill electronically reproduced 08/11/2026

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
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Enacted

Upcoming
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