Introduced
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To require a certain plaque honoring the Second Amendment’s recognition of the right of individuals to keep and bear arms to be placed on the Capitol grounds, except that no tax dollars would be allowed for the purpose. This plaque was created by the "Brass Roots" organization, reportedly by melting down brass cartridge cases donated by citizens who gathered at the Capitol in 1994 to protest federal and state infringements on the rights recognized by the Second Amendment.
Referred to the Committee on Government Operations
Reported without amendment
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Amendment offered
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To also authorize placing on the Capitol grounds a plaque donated by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and several other named organizations honoring the 1st Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and Article One of the Michigan Constitution.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)
To authorize placing two plaques on the state Capitol grounds. The first would honor the Second Amendment’s recognition of the right of individuals to keep and bear arms. This would be donated by the "Brass Roots" organization, and reportedly contains melted-down brass cartridge cases donated by citizens at a 1994 Capitol rally to protest Second Amendment infringements. The second plaque would be donated by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and several other named organizations, and honors the First Amendment’s recognition of the right of free speech, religion, and assembly; and Article One of the Michigan Constitution’ recognition of related rights.
Referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Reform
