A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending section 12 of article IV, to reduce the salary of members of the legislature during certain adjournments.
This resolution proposes an amendment to the 1963 state constitution, specifically amending section 12 of article IV, with the aim of reducing the salaries of Michigan legislature members during certain adjournments. The amendment outlines the process for determining the salaries and expense allowances for state officers, including the legislature and various executive and judicial positions, by a state officers compensation commission. It specifies that the legislature can amend these determinations to reduce salaries and expenses proportionally across these positions, but not below the levels at the time of determination. Notably, if the legislature adjourns a regular session before December 1 without setting a return date, each member's salary will be reduced by 25% until the next regular session begins. The amendment, if agreed upon, will be submitted to Michigan voters at the next general election.
Co-sponsored by Reps.
Referred to the Committee on Government Operations
