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MI SR0149

Resolution

Status

Passed

10/13/2020

Primary Sponsor

Jon Bumstead

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Origin

Senate

100th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Opposes defunding or abolishing police departments at any level of government in Michigan.

  • Cites law enforcement's role in investigating the 2020 plot to kidnap the Governor and storm the State Capitol as evidence of necessity for police.

  • States that eliminating police departments would endanger public safety, create disorder, and burden remaining law enforcement agencies.

  • References rioting and looting incidents as justification for maintaining police funding and warns that inadequate law enforcement could harm the state's economy and deter business investment.

  • Directs transmission of the resolution to Michigan Townships Association, Michigan Municipal League, Michigan Association of Counties, Michigan Association of Mayors, and Michigan Association of Township Supervisors.

Legislative Description

A resolution to discourage local units of government from defunding or abolishing police departments.

Last Action

Adopted

10/13/2020

Full Bill Text

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