Tagged: Michigan constitution

7:30 am
Fri February 15, 2013

Proposed amendment to state Constitution would give more options for referendum

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Michigan Constitution doesn't allow voters to ask for repeal of laws with appropriations.
A Detroit-area man plans to launch a petition drive to amend Michigan's constitution, aiming to close a loophole that allows laws - such as right to work - to be immune from a repeal by voters. Currently under the constitution, laws that include any legislative appropriations can't be subjected to a ballot referendum.