MI
Michigan House Bill HB4148

Michigan 2025-2026 Regular Session

Michigan House Bill HB4148

Introduced
2/26/25  
Refer
2/26/25  
Report Pass
3/12/25  

Caption

Education: board members; state board of education; require members to be selected from districts. Amends sec. 282a of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.282a) & adds sec. 282b.

Impact

If passed, the bill mandates that each political party nominate candidates for the state board of education from specified districts in a staggered manner, occurring every eight years. This structured nomination process is designed to optimize representation across the state's various regions. The shift required by HB4148 may necessitate adjustments in party conventions and could ultimately alter the demographic makeup of board members by enforcing geographical criteria in the selection process.

Summary

House Bill 4148 focuses on amending the Michigan election law, specifically concerning the procedures for nominating candidates for the state board of education. The bill proposes modifications to sections 282a and 282b of the 1954 PA 116, aiming to reorganize the nomination process of board members within a defined district structure. This change is notable as it seeks to ensure that candidates nominated for the board reflect the geographical diversity of the state, by establishing four distinct districts for candidate selection.

Contention

The introduction of district-specific nominations may generate debate regarding the efficacy and fairness of such a system. Proponents argue that it would enhance representation from different areas of Michigan and ensure that all regions have a voice in educational governance. However, detractors may view this approach as potentially limiting the pool of candidates, questioning whether the requirement of geographic residency could hinder the selection of the most qualified individuals for board positions. As this amendment progresses through the legislative process, these points of contention may play a significant role in discussions among lawmakers and stakeholders.

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Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

MI HB5933

Education: board members; state board of education; require members to be selected from districts. Amends sec. 282a of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.282a) by adding sec. 282b.

MI HB5373

Education: board members; popular election of intermediate school board members; require. Amends secs. 611, 612, 614, 616, 617 & 703 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.611 et seq.) & repeals sec. 615 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.615).

MI SB0529

Elections: presidential electors; certain provisions of the federal electoral count reform act; implement, clarify straight party ticket voting, modify the election tie-breaking procedure, revise the selection process for members of the board of state canvassers, and modify certain recount timelines. Amends secs. 22a, 22b, 46, 47, 581, 795c, 822, 842, 846 & 882 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.22a et seq.) & adds sec. 814.

MI HB5551

Elections: canvassing; eligibility requirements for members of the board of state canvassers and boards of county canvassers; modify. Amends secs. 22c & 24b of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.22c & 168.24b).

MI SB0023

School aid: membership; requirements concerning counting pupils in membership; modify for pupils enrolled in certain work-based learning experiences. Amends secs. 6 & 11 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1606 & 388.1611) & adds sec. 61e.

MI SB0967

Education: board members; requirement to publicly post names of school board members; provide for. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1202b.

MI HB5131

Legislature: apportionment; redistricting of court of appeals; provide for. Amends secs. 301, 302 & 303d of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.301 et seq.); adds sec. 303e & repeals secs. 303a, 303b & 303c of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.303a et seq.).

MI HB5636

Health facilities: birthing centers; licensing for freestanding birth centers; provide for. Amends secs. 2811, 2823, 17101, 20104, 20106 & 20161 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.2811 et seq.) & adds secs. 2823a & 22224c & pt. 207.

MI SB0555

Higher education: financial aid; Michigan promise zone authority membership; modify. Amends secs. 5, 7 & 11 of 2008 PA 549 (MCL 390.1665 et seq.).

MI HB6068

Education: curriculum; age-appropriate, medically accurate, and objective sex education; provide for. Amends secs. 1169, 1507 & 1507b of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1169 et seq.) & repeals sec. 1506 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1506).

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