A resolution to affirm the constitutional right of the people of Michigan to propose amendments to the Michigan Constitution and to approve or reject those amendments, including constitutional amendments that impact federal elections, such as Proposal 3 of 2018 and Proposal 2 of 2022.
Impact
If passed, this resolution serves to reaffirm the state constitution's provisions which empower residents to amend laws regarding the electoral process. It aims to protect the achievements made in recent years towards making voting more accessible and fair. By emphasizing the constitutional right to direct democracy, it seeks to deter any legislative attempts to undermine these rights through judicial or executive measures, particularly in light of recent controversies regarding the integrity of federal election processes.
Summary
HR0089 is a resolution proposed in the Michigan House of Representatives to affirm the right of Michiganders to propose and approve amendments to the Michigan Constitution, specifically in relation to federal elections. It highlights the mechanisms established in the Michigan Constitution that allow voters to active participation in governance through direct democracy. The resolution underscores the importance of maintaining the constitutional rights already affirmed by the voters through proposals like 2018's Proposal 3 and 2022's Proposal 2, both of which made significant changes to Michigan's voting framework.
Contention
The resolution arises amidst increasing pressure from various legislators and federal initiatives that threaten to dismantle voter-approved reforms. Notably, there are ongoing legal challenges, such as the Lindsey v. Whitmer case, which attempts to invalidate voter-approved amendments asserting that only state legislatures can regulate federal election processes. This potential shift towards constraining voter rights is met with considerable opposition, concerned that it could lead to increased barriers for voter registration and participation, particularly among marginalized groups who may face challenges in obtaining required documentation.
JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND PUBLISH AND SUBMIT TO THE ELECTORS A PROPOSITION OF AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION -- GREEN AMENDMENT (Proposes a constitutional amendment to Article 1 providing for a right to clean air, soil, climate, and the environment’s natural values.)
JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND PUBLISH AND SUBMIT TO THE ELECTORS A PROPOSITION OF AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION – GREEN AMENDMENT (Proposes a constitutional amendment to Article 1 providing for a right to clean air, soil, climate, and the environment’s natural values.)
JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND PUBLISH AND SUBMIT TO THE ELECTORS A PROPOSITION OF AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION -- GREEN AMENDMENT (Proposes a constitutional amendment to Article 1 providing for a right to clean air, soil, climate, and the environment’s natural values.)
JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND PUBLISH AND SUBMIT TO THE ELECTORS A PROPOSITION OF AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION -- OF SUFFRAGE (Proposes to the voters of the state a constitutional amendment regarding eligibility to vote and to be a candidate.)
JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND PUBLISH AND SUBMIT TO THE ELECTORS A PROPOSITION OF AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION -- OF SUFFRAGE (Proposes to the voters of the state a constitutional amendment regarding eligibility to vote and to be a candidate.)
Proposes temporary constitutional amendment allowing State constitutional convention convened to reform system of property taxation to propose statutory changes.
Proposes temporary constitutional amendment allowing State constitutional convention convened to reform system of property taxation to propose statutory changes.
(Constitutional Amendment) Provides for the election of constitutional convention delegates and vote requirements necessary for the adoption of a new constitution (RR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
(Constitutional Amendment) Modifies disposition of certain state revenues through repeal of the Revenue Stabilization Trust Fund and deposits of certain revenue streams into the Budget Stabilization Fund (RRF INCREASE GF RV See Note)
(Constitutional Amendment) Provides relative to the application of state monies to the unfunded accrued liability of the Teachers' Retirement System of La. (EN DECREASE SD RV See Note)
Proposing An Amendment To Article Xvii, Section 3 Of The Hawaii Constitution To Specify That The Standard For Voter Approval Of A Constitutional Amendment Proposed By The Legislature Is A Majority Of All The Votes Tallied Upon The Question.