HB 6161·MI·house
Townships: charter; conflict of interest procedure for township officials; require. Amends sec. 7 of 1947 PA 359 (MCL 42.7).
In CommitteeFiled Jul 3, 2026
Sponsor: Denise Mentzer (D)
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introduced by Representative Rep. Denise Mentzer
Jul 3, 2026
Summary
The bill amends Michigan’s township law to require each township to adopt a charter and to establish a procedure for handling conflicts of interest among township officials. It applies to all township governments in the state. The change is intended to increase transparency and accountability in local government.
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