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MI HJRF
MI HJRFCivil rights: sexual orientation discrimination; certain references to marriage; make gender neutral. Amends sec. 1, art. X & repeals sec. 25, art. I of the state constitution.
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Introduced
06/15/2023
06/15/2023
In Committee
06/15/2023
06/15/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
102nd Legislature
Bill Summary
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending section 1 of article X; and repealing section 25 of article I, to remove gender limitations.
AI Summary
This Joint Resolution proposes an amendment to the state constitution to remove gender-specific language and limitations, specifically by repealing a section that defines marriage as exclusively between a man and a woman and by amending another section to make language regarding property rights gender-neutral. The amendment to Article X, Section 1, would change phrases like "every woman" and "her husband" to "an individual" and "that individual's spouse," respectively, ensuring that property rights are applied equally regardless of gender. This change aims to remove gender limitations in the constitution, which is a step towards ensuring equal rights and protections for all individuals, including in matters of marriage and property.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (48)
Jason Morgan (D)*,
Joey Andrews (D),
Noah Arbit (D),
Felicia Brabec (D),
Kelly Breen (D),
Julie Brixie (D),
Erin Byrnes (D),
Jaime Churches (D),
Betsy Coffia (D),
Kevin Coleman (D),
Jennifer Conlin (D),
Emily Dievendorf (D),
Kimberly Edwards (D),
John Fitzgerald (D),
Carol Glanville (D),
Kristian Grant (D),
Jim Haadsma (D),
Jenn Hill (D),
Rachel Hood (D),
Kara Hope (D),
Jason Hoskins (D),
Matt Koleszar (D),
Sharon MacDonell (D),
Jaz Martus (D),
Mike McFall (D),
Donavan McKinney (D),
Denise Mentzer (D),
Reggie Miller (D),
Christine Morse (D),
Cynthia Neeley (D),
Amos O'Neal (D),
Veronica Paiz (D),
Laurie Pohutsky (D),
Natalie Price (D),
Ranjeev Puri (D),
Carrie Rheingans (D),
Julie Rogers (D),
Helena Scott (D),
Nate Shannon (D),
Phil Skaggs (D),
Will Snyder (D),
Samantha Steckloff (D),
Lori Stone (D),
Penelope Tsernoglou (D),
Dylan Wegela (D),
Regina Weiss (D),
Jimmie Wilson (D),
Angela Witwer (D),
Last Action
Printed Joint Resolution Filed 06/15/2023 (on 06/20/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2023-HJR-F |
| BillText | http://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2023-2024/jointresolutionintroduced/House/htm/2023-HIJR-F.htm |
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