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MI HB5151
Bill
Status
10/28/2025
Primary Sponsor
Luke Meerman
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AI Summary
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Prohibits commissioners representing Michigan at an Article V constitutional convention from exceeding the scope of authority granted by the legislature's commission and instructions
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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
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Criminalizes bribing, threatening, intimidating, or obstructing a commissioner from performing official duties, punishable as a felony with up to 5 years imprisonment
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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
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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