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MI HR0238
Resolution
Status
Introduced
4/25/2012
Primary Sponsor
Marcia Hovey-Wright
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AI Summary
- Urges the Michigan Board of State Canvassers to certify a petition calling for a referendum on Public Act 4 of 2011 (the Local Government and School District Fiscal Accountability Act signed into law on March 16, 2011)
- States that Public Act 4 of 2011 grants emergency managers powers in counties, cities, townships, villages, and school districts that the resolution characterizes as undermining democratic accountability and transparency
- Notes that Michigan's 1963 Constitution grants citizens the right to referendum on legislation (other than appropriations) through petition
- Confirms that a petition with over 200,000 signatures—substantially exceeding constitutional requirements—was timely filed with the Michigan Secretary of State's Bureau of Elections
- Directs copies of the resolution be transmitted to the Michigan Board of State Canvassers
Legislative Description
A resolution to urge the Michigan Board of State Canvassers to protect the rights of the people under the Constitution of the State of Michigan of 1963 and certify the petition calling for a referendum on Public Act 4 of 2011.
Michigan Board of State Canvassers
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Government Operations
4/25/2012
Committee Referrals
Government Operations4/25/2012
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