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MI HCR0002

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

10/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Luke Meerman

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Origin

House of Representatives

103rd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Establishes rules for selecting five commissioners and five alternates to represent Michigan at a federal constitutional convention under Article V, with nominations made by House and Senate leadership within 21 days of Congress accepting the 34th state resolution calling for a convention

  • Commissioners must be U.S. citizens and Michigan residents for at least 5 years, at least 25 years old, registered voters, and cannot have been federal employees, contractors, lobbyists, or held federal office within the past 5-10 years

  • Requires commissioners to take an oath to follow legislative instructions, with any votes cast in violation of those instructions declared void; commissioners may be suspended or removed by concurrent resolution at any time

  • Prohibits commissioners from accepting gifts or benefits exceeding $200 combined value during their service, and provides compensation equal to House members prorated for time served

  • Decisions by the five-member delegation require at least three votes in favor, including determining how to cast Michigan's single vote at the convention

Legislative Description

A concurrent resolution prescribing the Rules of the Legislature for Selecting Commissioners to an Article V Convention.

Last Action

Reported With Recommendation Without Amendment

2/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Government Operations10/28/2025

Full Bill Text

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