The bill amends the Charter Township Act by modifying Section 34, which outlines the conditions under which charter townships are exempt from annexation to contiguous cities or villages. It specifies that charter townships existing on June 15, 1978, or those incorporated afterward, must meet certain criteria, including a state equalized valuation of at least $25 million, a minimum population density of 150 persons per square mile, and the provision of various services such as fire protection, solid waste disposal or recycling, and police protection. The bill introduces a new exemption for charter townships with a population exceeding 20,000 that meet these requirements, stating they are not subject to annexation or allowed to detach territory.

Additionally, the bill clarifies the procedures for annexation, including the need for majority approval from electors in the affected areas and the requirement for referendums to be held within a year of petition validation. It also stipulates that a village with a population of 4,200 or more cannot be annexed without a majority vote from its residents. The amendments aim to streamline the annexation process while providing protections for larger charter townships, ensuring they maintain their autonomy unless specific conditions are met.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 42.34