Elections: scheduling; August primary election date; eliminate, move primary election date to May, and add the February regular election date. Amends (See bill).

Michigan Senate Bill 691 proposes changes to the state's election schedule. It aims to eliminate the August primary election, move the primary election date to May, and add a regular election date in February. The bill seeks to amend various sections of the Michigan Election Law to implement these changes. ([legiscan.com](https://legiscan.com/MI/bill/SB0691/2025?utm_source=openai))

MI SB0691 is a senate bill in the Michigan 103rd Legislature, sponsored by Samir Singh (D), currently “Engrossed” since March 18, 2026.

We track 4,230 Michigan bills this session, 85 of them sponsored by Samir Singh.

The bill has been reported favorably with a substitute in the Senate, indicating bipartisan support for the proposed changes. The Senate passed the bill with a vote of 29 in favor, 4 against, and 4 excused on March 18, 2026. ([legiscan.com](https://legiscan.com/MI/bill/SB0691/2025?utm_source=openai))

No significant negative media coverage or public opposition to the bill has been reported. The bill has progressed through the legislative process without notable controversy. ([legiscan.com](https://legiscan.com/MI/bill/SB0691/2025?utm_source=openai))