Sec. 173.
The term of office of state senator and representative shall commence at 12 noon on January 1 next following his election. The term of office of state representative shall be 2 years. The term of office of state senators elected at the general election in 1964 shall be 2 years. The term of office of state senators elected at the general election in 1966 and every fourth year thereafter shall be 4 years.
History: 1954, Act 116, Eff. June 1, 1955 ;-- Am. 1963, 2nd Ex. Sess., Act 63, Imd. Eff. Dec. 27, 1963 Popular Name: Election Code
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 168 - Michigan Election Law
Act 116 of 1954 - Michigan Election Law (168.1 - 168.992)
116-1954-IX - Chapter IX State Senate and House of Representatives (168.161...168.180)
Section 168.161 - Offices of State Senator or Representative; Eligibility.
Section 168.162 - Candidates for State Senator or Representative; Nomination at Primary.
Section 168.163a - Repealed. 1963, 2nd Ex. sess., Act 63, Imd. Eff. Dec. 27, 1963.
Section 168.164 - Candidates for State Senator or Representative; Withdrawal; Notice.
Section 168.166 - Candidate for State Senator or Representative; Write-In.
Section 168.167 - Candidates for State Senator or Representative; Nomination, Certification.
Section 168.170 - State Senators and Representatives; Election, Date.
Section 168.173 - State Senators and Representatives; Terms of Office.
Section 168.174 - State Senators and Representatives; Oath of Office.
Section 168.176 - State Senators and Representatives; Vacancy, Creation.
Section 168.178 - State Senators and Representatives; Vacancy in Office; Special Election.
Section 168.179 - State Senators and Representatives; Primary or Election, Recount of Votes.
Section 168.180 - State Senators and Representatives; Recall.