Legislative Analysis
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HOLD PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ON http://www.house.mi.gov/hfa
FOURTH TUESDAY IN FEBRUARY
Analysis available at
Senate Bill 13 as passed by the Senate http://www.legislature.mi.gov
Sponsor: Sen. Jeremy Moss
House Committee: Elections [Discharged]
Senate Committee: Committee of the Whole
Complete to 1-31-23
(Enacted as Public Act 2 of 2023)
SUMMARY:
Senate Bill 13 would amend the Michigan Election Law to move the presidential primary
date to February 27, 2024, and the fourth Tuesday in February for all future presidential
election years. Currently, presidential primaries must be held on the second Tuesday in
March.
MCL 168.613a
BACKGROUND:
In December 2022, the Democratic National Committee rules and bylaws panel adopted a
proposal that will allow Michigan to hold its presidential primary election in February of
2024, after South Carolina, New Hampshire, Nevada, and Georgia. (Approval from the full
committee is expected to occur at its February 2023 meeting.) To hold an early primary,
the Democratic National Committee is requiring a law authorizing the date change by
February 1, 2023.
The Republican National Committee has not made any changes to its primary order, and
current rules would reportedly reduce Michigan’s delegate allocation for the 2024 GOP
convention if its primary were held on a different date.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The bill would have no fiscal impact on the state or local units of government.
Legislative Analyst: Holly Kuhn
Fiscal Analyst: Michael Cnossen
■ This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House Fiscal Agency staff for use by House members in their
deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.
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Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 168.613
As Passed by the Senate: 168.613
As Passed by the House: 168.613
Public Act: 168.613
Senate Enrolled Bill: 168.613