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MI HB5151

Bill

Status

Introduced

10/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Luke Meerman

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Origin

House of Representatives

103rd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits commissioners representing Michigan at an Article V constitutional convention from exceeding the scope of authority granted by the legislature's commission and instructions

  • Makes it a felony punishable by up to 5 years imprisonment for a commissioner to vote or act beyond their authorized scope at a constitutional convention

  • Criminalizes bribing, threatening, intimidating, or obstructing a commissioner from performing official duties, punishable as a felony with up to 5 years imprisonment

  • Defines "commissioner" as an individual selected by legislative resolution to represent Michigan as a delegate to an Article V convention, including interim commissioners filling vacancies

  • Applies protections to both Michigan commissioners and commissioners from other states attending conventions held in Michigan

Legislative Description

Legislature: other; penalties for certain acts related to an article V convention for proposing amendment; provide for. Creates new act.

Crimes: penalties

Last Action

Referred To Second Reading

2/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Government Operations10/28/2025

Full Bill Text

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