2023 House Joint Resolution H

Legislature: sessions; part-time legislature; provide for.

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending section 13 of article IV, to limit the legislative session.

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This resolution proposes an amendment to the 1963 state constitution of Michigan, specifically amending section 13 of article IV, to limit the legislative session. According to the proposed amendment, except for extraordinary occasions, the Michigan legislature would meet annually on the second Wednesday in January and must adjourn by a date determined by concurrent resolution. From 2025 onwards, the legislature's meetings would be restricted to no more than 90 consecutive days. This amendment is set to be submitted to the voters of Michigan at the next general election for approval.

Introduced in the House

Oct. 12, 2023

Introduced by Reps. James DeSana (R-29) and Joseph Fox (R-101)

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations