MichiganMichigan lawmakers would face 24-hour bill delivery deadline if voters approve
If the amendment is adopted and voters approve it, Michigan lawmakers would have 24 hours to deliver passed bills to the governor after officially finalizing them.
What it does
If the amendment is adopted and voters approve it, Michigan lawmakers would have to deliver each passed bill to the governor within 24 hours of officially declaring it final.
Argument forA firm delivery deadline could prevent finalized bills from sitting with lawmakers and help the governor’s review begin promptly.
Argument againstThe 24-hour deadline could leave legislative staff little time to handle delivery problems after lawmakers officially finalize a bill.
More detail
Michigan lawmakers would deliver passed bills to the governor within 24 hours after declaring them enrolled, meaning officially finalized. The requirement would cover every bill passed by the Michigan Legislature. The proposed constitutional amendment would need legislative adoption and voter approval. The resolution would put the amendment before voters at the next general election.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Adopted
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 22REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHTLatest
- Sep 22INTRODUCED BY SENATOR JEFF IRWINIntroduced
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