Sec. 175.
An individual elected to the office of state senator or representative who desires to resign shall file a written notice containing the effective date of the resignation with the presiding officer of his or her respective house, who shall immediately transmit the written notice to the governor. The resignation of an individual from the office of state senator or representative remains in effect for the duration of the unexpired legislative term.
History: 1954, Act 116, Eff. June 1, 1955 ;-- Am. 2017, Act 192, Eff. Mar. 7, 2018 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Section 168.163a - Repealed. 1963, 2nd Ex.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.