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HJR A of 2015House Joint ResolutionIndividual income tax; rate; graduated income tax; provide for. Amends sec. 7, art. IX of the state constitution.
Last Action: 01/20/2015 - printed joint resolution filed 01/16/2015
SJR A of 2015Senate Joint ResolutionNatural resources; hunting; right to hunt, trap, and fish; recognize in constitution. Amends the state constitution by adding sec. 28 to art. I.
Last Action: 01/20/2015 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON OUTDOOR RECREATION AND TOURISM
SJR B of 2015Senate Joint ResolutionLegislature; legislators; compensation of legislators who are absent from legislative session; modify. Amends the state constitution by adding sec. 55 to art. IV.
Last Action: 01/20/2015 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
HJR B of 2015House Joint ResolutionConstitutional amendments; state; limited support for students with special needs to attend nonpublic schools; allow. Amends sec. 2, art. VIII of the state constitution.
Last Action: 04/28/2016 - referred to second reading
HJR C of 2015House Joint ResolutionLegislature; legislators; term limits; revise. Amends sec. 54, art. IV of the state constitution.
Last Action: 01/20/2015 - printed joint resolution filed 01/16/2015
SJR C of 2015Senate Joint ResolutionConstitutional amendments; state; Michigan natural resources trust fund; modify allowable expenditures. Amends the state constitution by adding sec. 35 to art. IX.
Last Action: 03/03/2016 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES
SJR D of 2015Senate Joint ResolutionConstitutional amendments; state; equal amount of per pupil funding for all local school districts; ensure by certain date. Amends sec. 11, art. IX of the state constitution.
Last Action: 01/21/2015 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
HJR D of 2015House Joint ResolutionHigher education; tuition; in-district tuition rates for active service members and veterans; provide for. Amends sec. 7, art. VIII of the state constitution.
Last Action: 01/20/2015 - printed joint resolution filed 01/16/2015
SJR E of 2015Senate Joint ResolutionConstitutional amendments; state; operation of public school on for-profit basis; prohibit in state constitution. Amends sec. 2, art. VIII of the state constitution.
Last Action: 01/29/2015 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
HJR E of 2015House Joint ResolutionLegislature; sessions; part-time legislature; provide for. Amends sec. 13, art. IV of the state constitution.
Last Action: 01/28/2015 - printed joint resolution filed 01/28/2015
HJR F of 2015House Joint ResolutionConstitutional amendments; state; equal amount of per pupil funding for all local school districts; ensure by certain date. Amends sec. 11, art. IX of the state constitution.
Last Action: 01/28/2015 - printed joint resolution filed 01/28/2015
SJR F of 2015Senate Joint ResolutionIndividual income tax; rate; graduated income tax; provide for. Amends sec. 7, art. IX of the state constitution.
Last Action: 01/29/2015 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
SJR G of 2015Senate Joint ResolutionCrimes; homicide; death penalty for first degree murder of a peace officer or corrections officer while in the line of duty; permit. Amends sec. 46, art. IV of the state constitution.
Last Action: 02/04/2015 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
HJR G of 2015House Joint ResolutionIndividual income tax; credit; prohibition on credits for nonpublic schools; eliminate. Amends sec. 2, art. VIII of the state constitution.
Last Action: 02/05/2015 - printed joint resolution filed 02/04/2015
HJR H of 2015House Joint ResolutionNatural resources; hunting; constitutional right to hunt, trap, and fish; provide for. Amends the state constitution by adding sec. 28 to art. I.
Last Action: 02/18/2015 - printed joint resolution filed 02/18/2015
SJR H of 2015Senate Joint ResolutionHuman services; services or financial assistance; illegal aliens collecting public assistance; prohibit. Amends the state constitution by adding sec. 28 to art. I.
Last Action: 02/12/2015 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, SENIORS AND HUMAN SERVICES
SJR I of 2015Senate Joint ResolutionFamily law; marriage and divorce; constitutional prohibition of same-sex marriage and civil unions; repeal. Repeals sec. 25, art. I of the state constitution.
Last Action: 03/24/2015 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
HJR I of 2015House Joint ResolutionProperty tax; assessments; limitation on taxable value based on change in SEV; amend constitution to provide for. Amends sec. 3, art. IX of the state constitution.
Last Action: 02/18/2015 - printed joint resolution filed 02/18/2015
HJR J of 2015House Joint ResolutionAdministrative procedure; rules; expiration; provide for expiration of rules and executive reorganizations after set time. Amends the state constitution by adding sec. 31, art. V.
Last Action: 03/10/2015 - printed joint resolution filed 03/06/2015
SJR J of 2015Senate Joint ResolutionCourts; judges; election of or appointment to a judicial office of person who has reached 70 years of age; remove prohibition. Amends sec. 19, art. VI of the state constitution.
Last Action: 06/03/2015 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
SJR K of 2015Senate Joint ResolutionLegislature; other; appropriation bills subject to referendum; clarify. Amends sec. 9, art. II of the state constitution.
Last Action: 07/01/2015 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
HJR K of 2015House Joint ResolutionIndividual income tax; rate; graduated income tax; provide for. Amends sec. 7, art. IX of the state constitution.
Last Action: 03/17/2015 - printed joint resolution filed 03/13/2015
HJR L of 2015House Joint ResolutionFamily law; marriage and divorce; constitutional prohibition of same-sex marriage and civil unions; repeal. Repeals sec. 25, art. I of the state constitution. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4374'15, HB 4375'15
Last Action: 03/25/2015 - printed joint resolution filed 03/25/2015
SJR L of 2015Senate Joint ResolutionLegislature; apportionment; independent citizens redistricting commission; create. Amends secs. 2, 3 & 6, art. IV of the state constitution.
Last Action: 09/24/2015 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
SJR M of 2015Senate Joint ResolutionSales tax; rate; rate increase; provide for, earmark additional revenue for transportation purposes, and nullify certain tax and fee increases. Amends sec. 8, art. IX of the state constitution.
Last Action: 12/15/2015 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
HJR M of 2015House Joint ResolutionLegislature; sessions; sine die; establish as the Friday before the first Monday in November in an even year. Amends sec. 13, art. IV of the state constitution.
Last Action: 03/26/2015 - printed joint resolution filed 03/26/2015
HJR N of 2015House Joint ResolutionCriminal procedure; warrants; search and seizure protections; expand to include electronic communications and seizures. Amends sec. 11, art. I of the state constitution.
Last Action: 09/06/2016 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
SJR N of 2015Senate Joint ResolutionState financing and management; funds; appropriation bills subject to referendum; clarify. Amends sec. 9, art. II of the state constitution.
Last Action: 12/16/2015 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
HJR O of 2015House Joint ResolutionHigher education; governing boards; open meetings for university boards; require, and provide for public inspection of records. Amends sec. 4, art. VIII of the state constitution.
Last Action: 06/18/2015 - referred to second reading
HJR P of 2015House Joint ResolutionLegislature; legislative agencies; fiscal impact statement; prohibit bill from being considered until house and senate fiscal agencies have prepared. Amends sec. 26, art. IV of the state constitution.
Last Action: 04/29/2015 - printed joint resolution filed 04/29/2015
HJR Q of 2015House Joint ResolutionPublic employees and officers; state; term limits for certain state elected officials; repeal. Repeals sec. 54, art. IV & sec. 30, art. V of the state constitution.
Last Action: 05/05/2015 - printed joint resolution filed 05/01/2015
HJR R of 2015House Joint ResolutionLegislature; other; legislature's ability to disapprove certain rules, regulations, or enforcement actions; provide for. Amends sec. 37, art. IV of the state constitution.
Last Action: 06/11/2015 - printed joint resolution filed 06/11/2015
HJR S of 2015House Joint ResolutionCourts; judges; age limit for election of or appointment to a judicial office; increase to 75 years of age. Amends sec. 19, art. VI of the state constitution.
Last Action: 06/16/2015 - printed joint resolution filed 06/12/2015
HJR T of 2015House Joint ResolutionIndividual income tax; other; imposition of state income taxes on individuals and businesses; prohibit. Amends sec. 7, art. IX of the state constitution.
Last Action: 06/18/2015 - printed joint resolution filed 06/18/2015
HJR U of 2015House Joint ResolutionLegislature; rules; bills or initiative petitions to take effect upon the expiration of 90 days after the date they are filed with the secretary of state; provide for. Amends sec. 27, art. IV of the state constitution.
Last Action: 07/14/2015 - printed joint resolution filed 06/19/2015
HJR V of 2015House Joint ResolutionLegislature; legislators; term limits; repeal. Amends sec. 54, art. IV of the state constitution.
Last Action: 07/14/2015 - printed joint resolution filed 06/19/2015
HJR W of 2015House Joint ResolutionLegislature; legislators; term limits; revise to combination of 16 years' total legislative service. Amends sec. 54, art. IV of the state constitution.
Last Action: 07/14/2015 - printed joint resolution filed 06/19/2015
HJR X of 2015House Joint ResolutionLegislature; legislators; term limits; revise to allow a member to serve nonconcurrent terms. Amends sec. 54, art. IV of the state constitution.
Last Action: 07/14/2015 - printed joint resolution filed 06/19/2015
HJR Y of 2015House Joint ResolutionLegislature; sessions; unicameral nonpartisan legislature; provide for. Amends sec. 9, art. II, sec. 8, art. III, secs. 1, 7, 8, 11, 12, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 24, 26, 27, 29, 30, 31, 33, 37, 43, 53 & 54, art. IV, secs. 2, 3, 6, 7, 13, 18, 20, 25, 26, 28 & 29, art. V, secs. 1 & 25, art. VI, sec. 6, art. VIII, secs. 15 & 27, art. IX, sec. 5, art. X, secs. 5 & 7, art. XI & secs. 1 & 3, art. XII; adds sec. 1a to art. IV & a schedule & temp. provisions & repeals secs. 2, 3, 4, 6 & 21, art. IV of the state constitution.
Last Action: 07/15/2015 - printed joint resolution filed 07/15/2015
HJR Z of 2015House Joint ResolutionInsurance; exchanges; creation of an American health benefit exchange; prohibit. Amends the state constitution by adding sec. 55 to art. IV.
Last Action: 07/15/2015 - printed joint resolution filed 07/15/2015
HJR AA of 2015House Joint ResolutionLegislature; apportionment; independent citizens redistricting commission; create. Amends secs. 2, 3 & 6, art. IV of the state constitution.
Last Action: 08/19/2015 - printed joint resolution filed 08/19/2015
HJR BB of 2015House Joint ResolutionLegislature; other; application for a convention of the states under article V of the United States constitution; provide for. Creates new bill.
Last Action: 09/09/2015 - printed joint resolution filed 08/21/2015
HJR CC of 2015House Joint ResolutionState financing and management; funds; percentage of federal funds allocated to state budget; modify. Amends sec. 28, art. IX of the state constitution.
Last Action: 09/10/2015 - printed joint resolution filed 09/10/2015
HJR DD of 2015House Joint ResolutionLegislature; legislators; minimum age for state senators, state representatives, governor, and lieutenant governor; revise. Amends sec. 7, art. IV & sec. 22, art. V of the state constitution.
Last Action: 09/24/2015 - printed joint resolution filed 09/23/2015
HJR EE of 2015House Joint ResolutionElections; scheduling; election date for governor, attorney general, secretary of state, and state senate; modify. Amends sec. 2, art. IV & sec. 21, art. V of the state constitution.
Last Action: 12/08/2015 - printed joint resolution filed 12/04/2015
HJR FF of 2015House Joint ResolutionState financing and management; funds; appropriation bills subject to referendum; clarify. Amends sec. 9, art. II of the state constitution.
Last Action: 12/15/2015 - printed joint resolution filed 12/11/2015
SB 0535 of 2015Senate BillElections; offenses; circulator misrepresenting the contents of a ballot question or recall petition and a circulator misrepresenting whether he or she is a paid signature gatherer or a volunteer; prohibit, and establish penalties. Amends 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.1 - 168.992) by adding secs. 484a & 956a.
Last Action: 09/30/2015 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
SJR O of 2016Senate Joint ResolutionControlled substances; marihuana; legalization of marihuana; provide for. Amends sec. 40a, art. IV of the state constitution.
Last Action: 02/24/2016 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
SJR P of 2016Senate Joint ResolutionElections; other; special election to fill vacancy in office of lieutenant governor; provide for. Amends the state constitution by adding sec. 21a to art. V.
Last Action: 03/17/2016 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
SJR Q of 2016Senate Joint ResolutionConstitutional amendments; state; provision regarding filling a vacancy in the office of lieutenant governor; provide for. Amends the state constitution by adding sec. 21a to art. V.
Last Action: 03/17/2016 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
SJR R of 2016Senate Joint ResolutionElections; candidates; procedure for filling a vacancy in the office of state senator or state representative; revise under certain circumstances. Amends secs. 2 & 3 of art. IV of the state constitution.
Last Action: 03/23/2016 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
HJR GG of 2016House Joint ResolutionCivil rights; equal protection; equal protection discrimination; expand. Amends sec. 2, art. I of the state constitution.
Last Action: 04/13/2016 - joint resolution electronically reproduced 04/12/2016
HJR HH of 2016House Joint ResolutionConstitutional amendments; state; state board of education, superintendent of public instruction, and state board for public community and junior colleges; eliminate, and provide for a governor-appointed department director. Amends secs. 3 & 7, art. VIII of the state constitution.
Last Action: 04/28/2016 - recommendation concurred in
HJR II of 2016House Joint ResolutionLegislature; other; location of legislative offices; prohibit in same building as a lobbying office. Amends sec. 10, art. IV of the state constitution.
Last Action: 04/27/2016 - joint resolution electronically reproduced 04/26/2016
HJR JJ of 2016House Joint ResolutionLegislature; sessions; session calendar; modify. Amends sec. 13, art. IV of the state constitution.
Last Action: 04/27/2016 - joint resolution electronically reproduced 04/26/2016
HJR KK of 2016House Joint ResolutionLegislature; rules; time allowed when voting on bills in the house of representatives; limit. Amends sec. 26, art. IV of the state constitution.
Last Action: 04/28/2016 - joint resolution electronically reproduced 04/27/2016
HJR LL of 2016House Joint ResolutionTaxation; other; taxpayers bill of rights in state constitution; establish. Amends sec. 28, art. IX of the state constitution.
Last Action: 05/18/2016 - join resolution electronically reproduced 05/17/2016
HJR MM of 2016House Joint ResolutionPublic employees and officers; state; constitutional authority for heads of principal departments to discipline employees; provide in cases of conduct negatively affecting departmental duties. Amends sec. 48, art. IV & sec. 5, art. XI of the state constitution.
Last Action: 06/02/2016 - placed on third reading
HJR NN of 2016House Joint ResolutionConstitutional amendments; state; permissible uses of state school aid fund; revise. Amends sec. 11, art. IX of the state constitution.
Last Action: 07/13/2016 - joint resolution electronically reproduced 06/09/2016
HJR OO of 2016House Joint ResolutionCampaign finance; contributions and expenditures; Article V convention to propose an amendment to restrict independent political spending; petition Congress for. Petitions congress to propose amendment to Constitution of the United States.
Last Action: 08/03/2016 - joint resolution electronically reproduced 07/13/2016
HJR PP of 2016House Joint ResolutionElections; voters; bill of rights for voters; establish. Amends sec. 4, art. II & adds sec. 1a to art. II of the state constitution.
Last Action: 08/03/2016 - joint resolution electronically reproduced 07/13/2016
HJR QQ of 2016House Joint ResolutionElections; primary; nomination process for lieutenant governor, secretary of state, attorney general, state board of education, university boards, and justices of the supreme court; modify. Amends sec. 21, art. V, sec. 2, art VI & secs. 3 & 5, art. VIII of the state constitution.
Last Action: 09/08/2016 - joint resolution electronically reproduced 09/07/2016
HJR RR of 2016House Joint ResolutionFinancial institutions; other; constitutional limitation on deposits of state money in financial institutions; exclude deposits in community bank of Michigan. Amends sec. 20, art. IX of the state constitution.
Last Action: 09/13/2016 - joint resolution electronically reproduced 09/08/2016
HJR SS of 2016House Joint ResolutionConstitutional amendments; state; permissible uses of state school aid fund under state constitution; revise. Amends sec. 11, art. IX of the state constitution.
Last Action: 10/19/2016 - joint resolution electronically reproduced 09/22/2016
HJR UU of 2016House Joint ResolutionLegislature; legislators; term limits; revise to combination of 14 years' total legislative service. Amends sec. 54, art. IV of the state constitution.
Last Action: 11/30/2016 - joint resolution electronically reproduced 11/29/2016
HJR VV of 2016House Joint ResolutionElections; candidates; residency requirement for state senate and state representative candidates; modify. Amends sec. 7, art. IV of the state constitution.
Last Action: 12/06/2016 - joint resolution electronically reproduced 12/01/2016
HB 5696 of 2016House BillElections; petitions; process for counting duplicate petition signatures; provide for, and eliminate penalties. Amends secs. 482, 590h, 685, 957 & 958 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.482 et seq.); adds secs. 482a & 547 & repeals sec. 547a of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.547a).
Last Action: 05/26/2016 - bill electronically reproduced 05/25/2016
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