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MI HCR0023
Concurrent Resolution
Status
5/19/2020
Primary Sponsor
Mari Manoogian
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AI Summary
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Urges the Michigan State Capitol Commission to prohibit firearms in public areas of the state Capitol building and its immediate vicinity, with exemptions for legislative sergeants at arms and law enforcement officers.
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Requests installation of security screening checkpoints at entrances of the state Capitol building to inspect individuals and their personal property.
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Cites the U.S. Supreme Court's District of Columbia v. Heller decision affirming that firearm restrictions in sensitive places like government buildings are constitutional.
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Argues that the state Capitol serves both as a working government building and public space where citizens observe the legislative process, and that firearms pose unnecessary risk to legislators, staff, and visitors.
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Directs transmission of the resolution to members of the Michigan State Capitol Commission for consideration.
Legislative Description
A concurrent resolution to urge the Michigan State Capitol Commission to prohibit firearms in public areas of the state Capitol building and within the immediate vicinity of the building, with exemptions for legislative sergeants at arms and law enforcement officers, and to install security screening checkpoints at entrances of the state Capitol building.
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Government Operations
5/19/2020