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MI HR0316
Resolution
Status
9/12/2012
Primary Sponsor
Vicki Barnett
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AI Summary
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Calls on Speaker James "Jase" Bolger to temporarily step aside as Speaker pending completion of a one-person grand jury investigation.
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Grand jury was initiated on August 27, 2012 by the Ingham County Circuit Court to investigate suspected crimes including conspiracy to defraud, perjury, conspiracy to commit perjury, subornation of perjury, and obstruction of justice related to the 76th House District election rigging scandal.
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States the Speaker's ability to lead the House is severely compromised by the investigation and that he cannot effectively lead without full confidence and trust of legislative members.
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Requests the Speaker remain removed pending investigation results, after which the House can reevaluate his status based on grand jury findings.
Legislative Description
A resolution to call on Speaker James "Jase" Bolger to step aside pending completion of the one-person grand jury investigation into suspected crimes and offenses committed by him and others related to the election rigging scandal in the 76th House District.
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Government Operations
9/12/2012