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MI HR0318

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

9/24/2020

Primary Sponsor

Donna Lasinski

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Origin

House of Representatives

100th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Supports the peaceful transfer of power between presidential administrations as fundamental to democracy
  • Affirms that Michigan's presidential electors must cast their votes for the candidate certified to have received the most votes in the state, respecting the will of Michigan voters
  • Notes that Michigan law binds electors to vote for their party's candidate, with voting for another candidate resulting in the elector's resignation
  • Declares that failure to honor voter choice and state law would violate the public trust
  • Directs copies of the resolution be transmitted to Michigan's political party electors

Legislative Description

A resolution to support the peaceful transfer of power and reaffirm the role of Michigan's presidential electors.

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Government Operations

9/24/2020

Committee Referrals

Government Operations9/24/2020

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