Transcription of the 1789 Joint Resolution of Congress Proposing 12 Amendments to the U.S. Constitution

Transcription of the 1789 Joint Resolution of Congress Proposing 12 Amendments to the U.S. Constitution

Jan 5, 2024 | Blog, Know Your Rights, Michigan Laws, News

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Transcription of the 1789 Joint Resolution of Congress Proposing 12 Amendments to the U.S. Constitution

On September 25, 1789, the First Congress of the United States proposed 12 amendments to the Constitution.

The 1789 Joint Resolution of Congress proposing the amendments is on display in the Rotunda in the National Archives Museum. Ten of the proposed 12 amendments were ratified by three-fourths of the state legislatures on December 15, 1791.

The ratified Articles (Articles 3–12) constitute the first 10 amendments of the Constitution, or the U.S. Bill of Rights.

In 1992, 203 years after it was proposed, Article 2 was ratified as the 27th Amendment to the Constitution. Article 1 was never ratified.

Congress of the United States begun and held at the City of New-York, on Wednesday the fourth of March, one thousand seven hundred and eighty nine.

THE Conventions of a number of the States, having at the time of their adopting the Constitution, expressed a desire, in order to prevent misconstruction or abuse of its powers, that further declaratory and restrictive clauses should be added: And as extending the ground of public confidence in the Government, will best ensure the beneficent ends of its institution.

RESOLVED by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, two thirds of both Houses concurring, that the following Articles be proposed to the Legislatures of the several States, as amendments to the Constitution of the United States, all, or any of which Articles, when ratified by three fourths of the said Legislatures, to be valid to all intents and purposes, as part of the said Constitution; viz.

ARTICLES in addition to, and Amendment of the Constitution of the United States of America, proposed by Congress, and ratified by the Legislatures of the several States, pursuant to the fifth Article of the original Constitution.

Article the first... After the first enumeration required by the first article of the Constitution, there shall be one Representative for every thirty thousand, until the number shall amount to one hundred, after which the proportion shall be so regulated by Congress, that there shall be not less than one hundred Representatives, nor less than one Representative for every forty thousand persons, until the number of Representatives shall amount to two hundred; after which the proportion shall be so regulated by Congress, that there shall not be less than two hundred Representatives, nor more than one Representative for every fifty thousand persons.

Article the second… No law, varying the compensation for the services of the Senators and Representatives, shall take effect, until an election of Representatives shall have intervened.

Article the third… Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

Article the fourth… A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.

Article the fifth… No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.

Article the sixth… The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.

Article the seventh… No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.

Article the eighth… In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence.

Article the ninth… In suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise re-examined in any Court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law.

Article the tenth… Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.

Article the eleventh… The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.

Article the twelfth… The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.

ATTEST,

Frederick Augustus Muhlenberg, Speaker of the House of Representatives
John Adams, Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate
John Beckley, Clerk of the House of Representatives.
Sam. A Otis Secretary of the Senate

Constitutional Amendments 1-10 make up what is known as The Bill of Rights. Amendments 11-27 are listed below.

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AMENDMENT XI

Passed by Congress March 4, 1794. Ratified February 7, 1795.

Note: Article III, section 2, of the Constitution was modified by amendment 11. The Judicial power of the United States shall not be construed to extend to any suit in law or equity, commenced or prosecuted against one of the United States by Citizens of another State, or by Citizens or Subjects of any Foreign State.

AMENDMENT XII

Passed by Congress December 9, 1803. Ratified June 15, 1804.

Note: A portion of Article II, section 1 of the Constitution was superseded by the 12th amendment. The Electors shall meet in their respective states and vote by ballot for President and Vice-President, one of whom, at least, shall not be an inhabitant of the same state with themselves; they shall name in their ballots the person voted for as President, and in distinct ballots the person voted for as Vice-President, and they shall make distinct lists of all persons voted for as President, and of all persons voted for as Vice-President, and of the number of votes for each, which lists they shall sign and certify, and transmit sealed to the seat of the government of the United States, directed to the President of the Senate; — the President of the Senate shall, in the presence of the Senate and House of Representatives, open all the certificates and the votes shall then be counted; — The person having the greatest number of votes for President, shall be the President, if such number be a majority of the whole number of Electors appointed; and if no person have such majority, then from the persons having the highest numbers not exceeding three on the list of those voted for as President, the House of Representatives shall choose immediately, by ballot, the President. But in choosing the President, the votes shall be taken by states, the representation from each state having one vote; a quorum for this purpose shall consist of a member or members from two-thirds of the states, and a majority of all the states shall be necessary to a choice. [And if the House of Representatives shall not choose a President whenever the right of choice shall devolve upon them, before the fourth day of March next following, then the Vice-President shall act as President, as in case of the death or other constitutional disability of the President. –]* The person having the greatest number of votes as Vice-President, shall be the Vice-President, if such number be a majority of the whole number of Electors appointed, and if no person have a majority, then from the two highest numbers on the list, the Senate shall choose the Vice-President; a quorum for the purpose shall consist of two-thirds of the whole number of Senators, and a majority of the whole number shall be necessary to a choice. But no person constitutionally ineligible to the office of President shall be eligible to that of Vice-President of the United States. *Superseded by section 3 of the 20th amendment.

AMENDMENT XIII

Passed by Congress January 31, 1865. Ratified December 6, 1865.

Note: A portion of Article IV, section 2, of the Constitution was superseded by the 13th amendment.

Section 1.

Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction.

Section 2.

Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.

AMENDMENT XIV

Passed by Congress June 13, 1866. Ratified July 9, 1868.

Note: Article I, section 2, of the Constitution was modified by section 2 of the 14th amendment.

Section 1.

All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.

Section 2.

Representatives shall be apportioned among the several States according to their respective numbers, counting the whole number of persons in each State, excluding Indians not taxed. But when the right to vote at any election for the choice of electors for President and Vice-President of the United States, Representatives in Congress, the Executive and Judicial officers of a State, or the members of the Legislature thereof, is denied to any of the male inhabitants of such State, being twenty-one years of age,* and citizens of the United States, or in any way abridged, except for participation in rebellion, or other crime, the basis of representation therein shall be reduced in the proportion which the number of such male citizens shall bear to the whole number of male citizens twenty-one years of age in such State.

Section 3.

No person shall be a Senator or Representative in Congress, or elector of President and Vice-President, or hold any office, civil or military, under the United States, or under any State, who, having previously taken an oath, as a member of Congress, or as an officer of the United States, or as a member of any State legislature, or as an executive or judicial officer of any State, to support the Constitution of the United States, shall have engaged in insurrection or rebellion against the same, or given aid or comfort to the enemies thereof. But Congress may by a vote of two-thirds of each House, remove such disability.

Section 4.

The validity of the public debt of the United States, authorized by law, including debts incurred for payment of pensions and bounties for services in suppressing insurrection or rebellion, shall not be questioned. But neither the United States nor any State shall assume or pay any debt or obligation incurred in aid of insurrection or rebellion against the United States, or any claim for the loss or emancipation of any slave; but all such debts, obligations and claims shall be held illegal and void.

Section 5.

The Congress shall have the power to enforce, by appropriate legislation, the provisions of this article.

*Changed by section 1 of the 26th amendment.

AMENDMENT XV

Passed by Congress February 26, 1869. Ratified February 3, 1870.

Section 1.

The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude–

Section 2.

The Congress shall have the power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.

AMENDMENT XVI

Passed by Congress July 2, 1909. Ratified February 3, 1913.

Note: Article I, section 9, of the Constitution was modified by amendment 16.

The Congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes on incomes, from whatever source derived, without apportionment among the several States, and without regard to any census or enumeration.

AMENDMENT XVII

Passed by Congress May 13, 1912. Ratified April 8, 1913.

Note: Article I, section 3, of the Constitution was modified by the 17th amendment.

The Senate of the United States shall be composed of two Senators from each State, elected by the people thereof, for six years; and each Senator shall have one vote. The electors in each State shall have the qualifications requisite for electors of the most numerous branch of the State legislatures.

When vacancies happen in the representation of any State in the Senate, the executive authority of such State shall issue writs of election to fill such vacancies: Provided, That the legislature of any State may empower the executive thereof to make temporary appointments until the people fill the vacancies by election as the legislature may direct.

This amendment shall not be so construed as to affect the election or term of any Senator chosen before it becomes valid as part of the Constitution.

AMENDMENT XVIII

Passed by Congress December 18, 1917. Ratified January 16, 1919. Repealed by amendment 21.

Section 1.

After one year from the ratification of this article the manufacture, sale, or transportation of intoxicating liquors within, the importation thereof into, or the exportation thereof from the United States and all territory subject to the jurisdiction thereof for beverage purposes is hereby prohibited.

Section 2.

The Congress and the several States shall have concurrent power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.

Section 3.

This article shall be inoperative unless it shall have been ratified as an amendment to the Constitution by the legislatures of the several States, as provided in the Constitution, within seven years from the date of the submission hereof to the States by the Congress.

AMENDMENT XIX

Passed by Congress June 4, 1919. Ratified August 18, 1920.

The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex.

Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.

AMENDMENT XX

Passed by Congress March 2, 1932. Ratified January 23, 1933.

Note: Article I, section 4, of the Constitution was modified by section 2 of this amendment. In addition, a portion of the 12th amendment was superseded by section 3.

Section 1.

The terms of the President and the Vice President shall end at noon on the 20th day of January, and the terms of Senators and Representatives at noon on the 3d day of January, of the years in which such terms would have ended if this article had not been ratified; and the terms of their successors shall then begin.

Section 2.

The Congress shall assemble at least once in every year, and such meeting shall begin at noon on the 3d day of January, unless they shall by law appoint a different day.

Section 3.

If, at the time fixed for the beginning of the term of the President, the President elect shall have died, the Vice President elect shall become President. If a President shall not have been chosen before the time fixed for the beginning of his term, or if the President elect shall have failed to qualify, then the Vice President elect shall act as President until a President shall have qualified; and the Congress may by law provide for the case wherein neither a President elect nor a Vice President elect shall have qualified, declaring who shall then act as President, or the manner in which one who is to act shall be selected, and such person shall act accordingly until a President or Vice President shall have qualified.

Section 4.

The Congress may by law provide for the case of the death of any of the persons from whom the House of Representatives may choose a President whenever the right of choice shall have devolved upon them, and for the case of the death of any of the persons from whom the Senate may choose a Vice President whenever the right of choice shall have devolved upon them.

Section 5.

Sections 1 and 2 shall take effect on the 15th day of October following the ratification of this article.

Section 6.

This article shall be inoperative unless it shall have been ratified as an amendment to the Constitution by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States within seven years from the date of its submission.

AMENDMENT XXI

Passed by Congress February 20, 1933. Ratified December 5, 1933.

Section 1.

The eighteenth article of amendment to the Constitution of the United States is hereby repealed.

Section 2.

The transportation or importation into any State, Territory, or possession of the United States for delivery or use therein of intoxicating liquors, in violation of the laws thereof, is hereby prohibited.

Section 3.

This article shall be inoperative unless it shall have been ratified as an amendment to the Constitution by conventions in the several States, as provided in the Constitution, within seven years from the date of the submission hereof to the States by the Congress.

AMENDMENT XXII

Passed by Congress March 21, 1947. Ratified February 27, 1951.

Section 1.

No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice, and no person who has held the office of President, or acted as President, for more than two years of a term to which some other person was elected President shall be elected to the office of the President more than once. But this Article shall not apply to any person holding the office of President when this Article was proposed by the Congress, and shall not prevent any person who may be holding the office of President, or acting as President, during the term within which this Article becomes operative from holding the office of President or acting as President during the remainder of such term.

Section 2.

This article shall be inoperative unless it shall have been ratified as an amendment to the Constitution by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States within seven years from the date of its submission to the States by the Congress.

AMENDMENT XXIII

Passed by Congress June 16, 1960. Ratified March 29, 1961.

Section 1.

The District constituting the seat of Government of the United States shall appoint in such manner as the Congress may direct:

A number of electors of President and Vice President equal to the whole number of Senators and Representatives in Congress to which the District would be entitled if it were a State, but in no event more than the least populous State; they shall be in addition to those appointed by the States, but they shall be considered, for the purposes of the election of President and Vice President, to be electors appointed by a State; and they shall meet in the District and perform such duties as provided by the twelfth article of amendment.

Section 2.

The Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.

AMENDMENT XXIV

Passed by Congress August 27, 1962. Ratified January 23, 1964.

Section 1.

The right of citizens of the United States to vote in any primary or other election for President or Vice President, for electors for President or Vice President, or for Senator or Representative in Congress, shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any State by reason of failure to pay any poll tax or other tax.

Section 2.

The Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.

AMENDMENT XXV

Passed by Congress July 6, 1965. Ratified February 10, 1967.

Note: Article II, section 1, of the Constitution was affected by the 25th amendment.

Section 1.

In case of the removal of the President from office or of his death or resignation, the Vice President shall become President.

Section 2.

Whenever there is a vacancy in the office of the Vice President, the President shall nominate a Vice President who shall take office upon confirmation by a majority vote of both Houses of Congress.

Section 3.

Whenever the President transmits to the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives his written declaration that he is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office, and until he transmits to them a written declaration to the contrary, such powers and duties shall be discharged by the Vice President as Acting President.

Section 4.

Whenever the Vice President and a majority of either the principal officers of the executive departments or of such other body as Congress may by law provide, transmit to the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives their written declaration that the President is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office, the Vice President shall immediately assume the powers and duties of the office as Acting President.

Thereafter, when the President transmits to the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives his written declaration that no inability exists, he shall resume the powers and duties of his office unless the Vice President and a majority of either the principal officers of the executive department or of such other body as Congress may by law provide, transmit within four days to the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives their written declaration that the President is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office. Thereupon Congress shall decide the issue, assembling within forty-eight hours for that purpose if not in session. If the Congress, within twenty-one days after receipt of the latter written declaration, or, if Congress is not in session, within twenty-one days after Congress is required to assemble, determines by two-thirds vote of both Houses that the President is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office, the Vice President shall continue to discharge the same as Acting President; otherwise, the President shall resume the powers and duties of his office.

AMENDMENT XXVI

Passed by Congress March 23, 1971. Ratified July 1, 1971.

Note: Amendment 14, section 2, of the Constitution was modified by section 1 of the 26th amendment.

Section 1.

The right of citizens of the United States, who are eighteen years of age or older, to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of age.

Section 2.

The Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.

AMENDMENT XXVII

Originally proposed Sept. 25, 1789. Ratified May 7, 1992.

No law, varying the compensation for the services of the Senators and Representatives, shall take effect, until an election of Representatives shall have intervened.

Michigan’s Freedom to Work Law Dies in 2024

Michigan’s Freedom to Work Law Dies in 2024

Jan 3, 2024 | Blog, Michigan Laws

Michigan’s Freedom to Work Law Dies in 2024

In February, Michigan’s right-to-work law will be repealed, marking a significant milestone as the state becomes the first in decades to overturn a union-restricting law known as “right-to-work,” which was enacted over a decade ago by a Republican-controlled Legislature.

The state’s “right-to-work” law, which allowed individuals in unionized workplaces to opt out of paying union dues and fees, has been repealed. This repeal is celebrated as a significant triumph for organized labor, especially considering the record-low union membership rates experienced last year. No dues and fees – no contributions.

The Democratic lawmakers pushed through the repeal, which Whitmer said would restore workers’ rights and protect Michiganders on the job.

What was the Michigan Freedom to Work Law?

Michigan’s Freedom to Work laws went into effect on March 28, 2013.

Those laws amend two labor statutes: the Labor Mediation Act (LMA), governing the private sector, and the Public Employment Relations Act (PERA), applying to the public sector. Generally, the FTW laws prohibit union-security agreements, which required that private and/or public employees pay union dues or service fees as a condition of obtaining or continuing employment.

Employees who choose to opt-out of the union are still afforded rights and benefits as members of the bargaining unit. Additionally, the FTW laws do not prohibit employees from joining or financially assisting a labor organization or participating in collective bargaining with an employer.

In some of the Commission’s freedom to work decisions issued prior to the U. S. Supreme Court’s decision in Janus v. AFSCME Council 31, et al., 585 U.S. ___ (2018), there may be language that is not consistent with the decision in Janus.

In Janus, the Court held that States and public-sector unions may no longer extract agency fees from nonconsenting employees because this is a violation of the employees’ First Amendment rights.

Michigan’s Freedom to Work laws FAQ

Michigan-Right to Work_Private Sector Poster

Michigan-Right to Work_Public Sector Poster

 

 

Laws and Historical Links

Remember Right to Work DOD 1/1/24. There is a lot here but we started out with a couple news articles and then listed some legislature.

News and Laws

MLive Article 2013

Michigan is officially a right-to-work state, but critics vow to continue fight

PBS Article

Michigan becomes 1st state in decades to repeal ‘right-to-work’ law
PBS Mar 24, 2023 4:51 PM EST

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan, long known as a mainstay of organized labor, on Friday became the first state in decades to repeal a union-restricting law known as “right-to-work” that was passed over a decade ago by a Republican-controlled Legislature.

The state’s “right-to-work” law had allowed those in unionized workplaces to opt out of paying union dues and fees. Its repeal is seen as a major victory for organized labor with union membership reaching an all-time low last year.

“Today, we are coming together to restore workers’ rights, protect Michiganders on the job, and grow Michigan’s middle class,” Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said in a statement Friday after signing the legislation. Go to PBS if you dare for more.

USA TODAY: Michigan becomes first state in decades to repeal ‘right to work’ law. Here’s what that means.

In a win for unions, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed Democratic legislation repealing thestate’s right-to-work law.

The move makes Michigan the first state in decades to repeal the union-restriction law. Whitmer also signed legislation restoring a prevailing wage law that the state’s Republican lawmakers repealed in 2018.

“Today, we are coming together to restore workers’ rights, protect Michiganders on the job, and grow Michigan’s middle class,” Whitmer said in a statement Friday. “Michigan workers are the most talented and hard-working in the world and deserve to be treated with dignity and respect.”

USA TODAY: What is ‘right to work’?

EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS COMMISSION (EXCERPT)
Act 176 of 1939

***** 423.1 THIS SECTION IS AMENDED EFFECTIVE 91 DAYS AFTER ADJOURNMENT OF THE 2023 REGULAR SESSION SINE DIE: See 423.1.amended *****

423.1 Declaration of public policy.

Sec. 1.

  It is hereby declared as the public policy of this state that the best interests of the people of the state are served by protecting their right to work in a manner consistent with section 14(b) of the national labor relations act, 29 USC 164(b), and preventing or promptly settling labor disputes; that strikes and lockouts and other forms of industrial strife, regardless of where the merits of the controversy lie, are forces productive ultimately of economic waste; that the interests and rights of the consumers and the people of the state, while not direct parties thereto, should always be considered, respected and protected; and that the voluntary mediation of such disputes under the guidance and supervision of a governmental agency will tend to promote permanent industrial peace and the health, welfare, comfort and safety of the people of the state.

 

History: 1939, Act 176, Imd. Eff. June 8, 1939 ;– CL 1948, 423.1 ;– Am. 2012, Act 348, Eff. Mar. 28, 2013


Constitutionality: Michigan’s labor mediation law was held invalid where it conflicted with provisions of the national labor relations act. International Union of United Automobile, Aircraft and Agricultural Implement Workers of America, CIO v O’Brien, Prosecuting Attorney, 339 US 454; 70 S Ct 781; 94 L Ed 978 (1949).


Compiler’s Notes: For transfer of powers and duties relating to promulgation of rules by the employment relations commission from the department of labor to the director of the department of consumer and industry services, see E.R.O. No. 1996-2, compiled at MCL 445.2001 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.Enacting section 1 of Act 348 of 2012 provides:”Enacting section 1. If any part or parts of this act are found to be in conflict with the state constitution of 1963, the United States constitution, or federal law, this act shall be implemented to the maximum extent that the state constitution of 1963, the United States constitution, and federal law permit. Any provision held invalid or inoperative shall be severable from the remaining portions of this act.”
Rendered 1/3/2024 16:23:45 Michigan Compiled Laws Complete Through PA 319 of 2023
Courtesy of www.legislature.mi.gov

PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS (EXCERPT)
Act 336 of 1947

***** 423.210 THIS SECTION IS AMENDED EFFECTIVE 91 DAYS AFTER ADJOURNMENT OF THE 2023 REGULAR SESSION SINE DIE: See 423.210.amended *****

423.210 Prohibited conduct by public employer or officer or agent; prohibited conduct by labor organization; conduct not required as condition for obtaining or continuing public employment; exception; enforceability of agreement, contract, understanding, or practice; jurisdiction of court; appropriation; violation; civil fine; verification by independent examiner; declaration identifying local bargaining units; civil action.

Sec. 10.

  (1) A public employer or an officer or agent of a public employer shall not do any of the following:
  (a) Interfere with, restrain, or coerce public employees in the exercise of their rights guaranteed in section 9.
  (b) Initiate, create, dominate, contribute to, or interfere with the formation or administration of any labor organization. A public school employer’s use of public school resources to assist a labor organization in collecting dues or service fees from wages of public school employees is a prohibited contribution to the administration of a labor organization. However, a public school employer’s collection of dues or service fees pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement that is in effect on March 16, 2012 is not prohibited until the agreement expires or is terminated, extended, or renewed. A public employer may permit employees to confer with a labor organization during working hours without loss of time or pay.
  (c) Discriminate in regard to hire, terms, or other conditions of employment to encourage or discourage membership in a labor organization.
  (d) Discriminate against a public employee because he or she has given testimony or instituted proceedings under this act.
  (e) Refuse to bargain collectively with the representatives of its public employees, subject to section 11.
  (2) A labor organization or its agents shall not do any of the following:
  (a) Restrain or coerce public employees in the exercise of the rights guaranteed in section 9. This subdivision does not impair the right of a labor organization to prescribe its own rules with respect to the acquisition or retention of membership.
  (b) Restrain or coerce a public employer in the selection of its representatives for the purposes of collective bargaining or the adjustment of grievances.
  (c) Cause or attempt to cause a public employer to discriminate against a public employee in violation of subsection (1)(c).
  (d) Refuse to bargain collectively with a public employer, provided it is the representative of the public employer’s employees, subject to section 11.
  (3) Except as provided in subsection (4), an individual shall not be required as a condition of obtaining or continuing public employment to do any of the following:
  (a) Refrain or resign from membership in, voluntary affiliation with, or voluntary financial support of a labor organization or bargaining representative.
  (b) Become or remain a member of a labor organization or bargaining representative.
  (c) Pay any dues, fees, assessments, or other charges or expenses of any kind or amount, or provide anything of value to a labor organization or bargaining representative.
  (d) Pay to any charitable organization or third party any amount that is in lieu of, equivalent to, or any portion of dues, fees, assessments, or other charges or expenses required of members of or public employees represented by a labor organization or bargaining representative.
  (4) The application of subsection (3) is subject to the following:
  (a) Subsection (3) does not apply to any of the following:
  (i) A public police or fire department employee or any person who seeks to become employed as a public police or fire department employee as that term is defined under section 2 of 1969 PA 312, MCL 423.232.
  (ii) A state police trooper or sergeant who is granted rights under section 5 of article XI of the state constitution of 1963 or any individual who seeks to become employed as a state police trooper or sergeant.
  (b) Any person described in subdivision (a), or a labor organization or bargaining representative representing persons described in subdivision (a) and a public employer or this state may agree that all employees in the bargaining unit shall share fairly in the financial support of the labor organization or their exclusive bargaining representative by paying a fee to the labor organization or exclusive bargaining representative that may be equivalent to the amount of dues uniformly required of members of the labor organization or exclusive bargaining representative. Section 9(2) shall not be construed to interfere with the right of a public employer or this state and a labor organization or bargaining representative to enter into or lawfully administer such an agreement as it relates to the employees or persons described in subdivision (a).
  (c) If any of the exclusions in subdivision (a)(i) or (ii) are found to be invalid by a court, the following apply:
  (i) The individuals described in the exclusion found to be invalid shall no longer be excepted from the application of subsection (3).
  (ii) Subdivision (b) does not apply to individuals described in the invalid exclusion.
  (5) An agreement, contract, understanding, or practice between or involving a public employer, labor organization, or bargaining representative that violates subsection (3) is unlawful and unenforceable. This subsection applies only to an agreement, contract, understanding, or practice that takes effect or is extended or renewed after March 28, 2013.
  (6) The court of appeals has exclusive original jurisdiction over any action challenging the validity of subsection (3), (4), or (5). The court of appeals shall hear the action in an expedited manner.
  (7) For fiscal year 2012-2013, $1,000,000.00 is appropriated to the department of licensing and regulatory affairs to be expended to do all of the following regarding 2012 PA 349:
  (a) Respond to public inquiries regarding 2012 PA 349.
  (b) Provide the commission with sufficient staff and other resources to implement 2012 PA 349.
  (c) Inform public employers, public employees, and labor organizations concerning their rights and responsibilities under 2012 PA 349.
  (d) Any other purposes that the director of the department of licensing and regulatory affairs determines in his or her discretion are necessary to implement 2012 PA 349.
  (8) A person, public employer, or labor organization that violates subsection (3) is liable for a civil fine of not more than $500.00. A civil fine recovered under this section shall be submitted to the state treasurer for deposit in the general fund of this state.
  (9) By July 1 of each year, each exclusive bargaining representative that represents public employees in this state shall have an independent examiner verify the exclusive bargaining representative’s calculation of all expenditures attributed to the costs of collective bargaining, contract administration, and grievance adjustment during the prior calendar year and shall file that verification with the commission. The commission shall make the exclusive bargaining representative’s calculations available to the public on the commission’s website. The exclusive bargaining representative shall also file a declaration identifying the local bargaining units that are represented. Local bargaining units identified in the declaration filed by the exclusive bargaining representative are not required to file a separate calculation of all expenditures attributed to the costs of collective bargaining, contract administration, and grievance adjustment. For fiscal year 2011-2012, $100,000.00 is appropriated to the commission for the costs of implementing this subsection. For fiscal year 2014-2015, $100,000.00 is appropriated to the commission for the costs of implementing this subsection.
  (10) Except for actions required to be brought under subsection (6), a person who suffers an injury as a result of a violation or threatened violation of subsection (3) may bring a civil action for damages, injunctive relief, or both. In addition, a court shall award court costs and reasonable attorney fees to a plaintiff who prevails in an action brought under this subsection. Remedies provided in this subsection are independent of and in addition to other penalties and remedies prescribed by this act.

 

History: Add. 1965, Act 379, Imd. Eff. July 23, 1965 ;– Am. 1973, Act 25, Imd. Eff. June 14, 1973 ;– Am. 2012, Act 53, Imd. Eff. Mar. 16, 2012 ;– Am. 2012, Act 349, Eff. Mar. 28, 2013 ;– Am. 2014, Act 414, Imd. Eff. Dec. 30, 2014


Constitutionality: In Lehnert v Ferris Faculty Association, 500 US 507; 111 S Ct 1950; 114 L Ed 2d 572 (1991), the United States Supreme Court held that a collective-bargaining unit constitutionally may compel its employees to subsidize only certain union activities. “[I]n determining which activities a union constitutionally may charge to dissenting employees … chargeable activities must (1) be ‘germane’ to collective-bargaining activity; (2) be justified by the government’s vital policy interest in labor peace and avoiding ‘free riders’; and (3) not significantly add to the burdening of free speech that is inherent in the allowance of an agency or union shop.”Ruling on the respondent union’s disputed activities, the Court held:(1) The respondent may not charge the funds of objecting employees for a program designed to secure funds for Michigan public education or for that portion of a union publication that reports on those activities. The Court found none of the activities “to be oriented toward the ratification or implementation of petitioner’s collective-bargaining agreement.”(2) The respondent may bill dissenting employees for their share of general collective-bargaining costs of the state or national parent union. The district court had found these costs to be germane to collective bargaining and similar support services; the court agreed with the finding.(3) The respondent may not charge for the expenses of litigation that does not concern the dissenting employees’ bargaining unit or, by extension, union literature reporting on such activities. The Court found extra-unit litigation to be proscribed by the First Amendment of the United States Constitution because it is “more akin to lobbying in both kind and effect” and not germane to a union’s activities as an exclusive bargaining agent.(4) The respondent may not bill for certain public relations activities. The Court states: “[T]he … activities … entailed speech of a political nature in a public forum. More important, public speech in support of the teaching profession generally is not sufficiently related to the union’s collective-bargaining functions to justify compelling dissenting employees to support it. Expression of this kind extends beyond the negotiation and grievance-resolution contexts and imposes a substantially greater burden upon First Amendment rights … .”(5) The respondent may charge for those portions of a union publication that concern teaching and education generally, professional development, unemployment, job opportunities, union award programs, and miscellaneous matters. The Court noted that such informational support services are neither political nor public in nature and that expenditures for them benefit all, without additional infringements upon the First Amendment.(6) The respondent may bill for fees to send delegates to state and national affiliated conventions. The Court found that participation by local members in the formal activities of the parent is an important benefit of affiliation and an essential part of a union’s discharge of its duties as a bargaining agent.(7) The respondent may charge expenses incidental to preparation for a strike which, had it occurred, would have been illegal under Michigan law. The Court, noting that the Michigan Legislature had imposed no restriction, stated there was no First Amendment limitation on such charges. The Court added that such expenses are “substantively indistinguishable from those appurtenant to collective-bargaining negotiations … enure to the direct benefit of members of the dissenters’ unit … and impose no additional burden upon First Amendment rights.”


Compiler’s Notes: Enacting section 1 of Act 349 of 2012 provides:”Enacting section 1. If any part or parts of this act are found to be in conflict with the state constitution of 1963, the United States constitution, or federal law, this act shall be implemented to the maximum extent that the state constitution of 1963, the United States constitution, and federal law permit. Any provision held invalid or inoperative shall be severable from the remaining portions of this act.”Enacting section 1 of Act 414 of 2014 provides:”Enacting section 1. If any part or parts of this act are found to be in conflict with the state constitution of 1963, the United States constitution, or federal law, this act shall be implemented to the maximum extent that the state constitution of 1963, the United States constitution, and federal law permit. Any provision held invalid or inoperable shall be severable from the remaining portions of this act.”


Popular Name: Public Employment Relations
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Courtesy of www.legislature.mi.gov

THE SOCIAL WELFARE ACT (EXCERPT)
Act 280 of 1939

400.106a “Michigan freedom to work for individuals with disabilities law” as short title of section; medical assistance to individuals with earned income; establishment of program; limitation; permitted acts; premium; basis; sliding fee scale; revenue; limitation; waiver; definitions.

Sec. 106a.

  (1) This section shall be known and may be cited as the “Michigan freedom to work for individuals with disabilities law”.
  (2) The department of community health shall establish a program to provide medical assistance to individuals who have earned income and who meet all of the following initial eligibility criteria:
  (a) The individual has been found to be disabled under the federal supplemental security income program or the social security disability income program, or would be found to be disabled except for earnings in excess of the substantial gainful activity level as established by the United States social security administration.
  (b) The individual is at least 16 years of age and younger than 65 years of age.
  (c) The individual has a countable income level of not more than 250% of the current federal poverty guidelines for a family of 1.
  (d) The individual’s assets meet the medicare part D extra help low income subsidy (LIS) and medicare savings program (MSP) asset limit, as adjusted annually.
  (e) The individual is employed on a regular and continuing basis.
  (3) The program is limited to the medical assistance services made available to recipients under the medical assistance program administered under section 105.
  (4) Without losing eligibility for medical assistance, an individual who qualifies for and is enrolled under this program is permitted to do all of the following:
  (a) Accumulate personal savings and assets not to exceed $75,000.00.
  (b) Accumulate unlimited retirement and individual retirement accounts with income from employment while enrolled in the freedom to work for individuals with disabilities program. Assets described in this subdivision shall remain excluded from eligibility consideration for other medicaid programs for the individual even if he or she loses eligibility under this section.
  (c) Have temporary breaks in employment that do not exceed 24 months if the temporary breaks are the result of an involuntary layoff or are determined to be medically necessary or for relocation necessary due to employment in this state.
  (d) Work and have income that exceeds the amount permitted under section 106, but shall not have unearned income that exceeds 250% of the federal poverty guidelines.
  (5) The department of community health shall establish a premium that is based on the enrolled individual’s earned and unearned income. An enrolled individual shall pay a sliding fee scale monthly premium based on an annual review of total gross income as follows:
  (a) No premium for individuals with gross income less than 138% of the federal poverty guidelines for a family of 1.
  (b) Beginning the effective date of the 2014 amendatory act that amended this subdivision, a premium of up to 7.5% per month of gross income for individuals who have total gross income between 138% of the federal poverty guidelines for a family of 1 and $75,000.00 annual adjusted gross income.
  (c) A premium of 100% of the average freedom to work program participant cost for an enrolled individual with adjusted gross income over $75,000.00 annually.
  (d) The premium for an enrolled individual shall generally be assessed on an annual basis based on the annual return required to be filed under the internal revenue code of 1986 or other evidence of earned income and shall be payable on a monthly basis. The premium shall be adjusted during the year when a change in an enrolled individual’s rate of annual income changes.
  (6) Revenue received from premiums collected under this section shall not exceed $3,000,000.00 per year.
  (7) If the terms of this section are inconsistent with federal regulations governing federal financial participation in the medical assistance program, the department of community health may to the extent necessary waive any requirement set forth in subsections (1) to (6).
  (8) As used in this section:
  (a) “Adjusted gross income” means that term as defined in section 62 of the internal revenue code of 1986.
  (b) “Countable income”, “earned income”, and “unearned income” mean those terms as used by the department in determining eligibility for the medical assistance program administered under this act.
  (c) “Federal poverty guidelines” means the poverty guidelines published annually in the federal register by the United States department of health and human services under its authority to revise the poverty line under section 673(2) of subtitle B of title VI of the omnibus budget reconciliation act of 1981, 42 USC 9902.

 

History: Add. 2003, Act 32, Imd. Eff. July 2, 2003 ;– Am. 2012, Act 356, Eff. Mar. 28, 2013 ;– Am. 2014, Act 518, Imd. Eff. Jan. 14, 2015
Popular Name: Act 280
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National Labor Relations Act

The Law

National Labor Relations Act

In 1935, Congress passed the National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA”), making clear that it is the policy of the United States to encourage collective bargaining by protecting workers’ full freedom of association. The NLRA protects workplace democracy by providing employees at private-sector workplaces the fundamental right to seek better working conditions and designation of representation without fear of retaliation.

What’s the Law?

The National Labor Relations Act protects most employees whether the workplace is unionized or non-unionized. Visit this page to learn more about strikes, concerted activity, the use of social media under the NLRA, union dues, and much more.

Jurisdictional Standards

The Board has statutory jurisdiction over private sector employers whose activity in interstate commerce exceeds a minimal level. Over the years, it has established standards for asserting jurisdiction, which are described below.

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Michigan Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act

Michigan Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act

Dec 27, 2023 | Blog, Michigan Laws

IMPROVED WORKFORCE OPPORTUNITY WAGE ACT

   Act 337 of 2018

An initiation of legislation to enact the Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act which would fix minimum wages for employees within this state; prohibit wage discrimination; provide for a wage deviation board; provide for the administration and enforcement of the act; prescribe penalties for the violation of the act; and supersede certain acts and parts of acts including 2014 PA 138.

History: 2018, Act 337, Eff. Mar. 29, 2019

Compiler’s Notes: Public Act 337 was proposed by initiative petition pursuant to Const. 1963, art 2, section 9. On September 5, 2018, the initiative petition was approved by an affirmative vote of the majority of the members of the Senate and an affirmative vote of the majority of the members of the House of Representatives, and filed with the Secretary of State on September 5, 2018.

The “People” of the State of Michigan enact:

 

Document Type Description
Section 408.931 Section Short title.
Section 408.932 Section Definitions.
Section 408.933 Section Applicability of act.
Section 408.934 Section Minimum hourly wage rate.
Section 408.934a Section Compensation for workweek in excess of 40 hours; exceptions; rules; unpaid minimum wages; appropriation; compensatory time in lieu of monetary overtime compensation.
Section 408.934b Section Training hourly wage; employee less than 18 years of age; displacement prohibited; violation; civil fine.
Section 408.934c Section Rates for apprentices, learners, and persons with physical or mental disabilities; establishment.
Section 408.934d Section Minimum hourly wage; establishment; conditions; gratuities defined.
Section 408.935 Section Wage deviation board; appointment, qualifications, and terms of members; chairperson; commissioner as secretary; quorum; vote on recommendation or report; conducting business at public meeting; notice of meeting; availability of writings to public; compensation and expenses; obtaining data from employer; report to commissioner; reconsideration of rate.
Section 408.936 Section Rules.
Section 408.937 Section Statement of hours, wages, and deductions; inspection; posting of regulations and orders.
Section 408.938 Section Administration and enforcement of act; investigating and ascertaining wages; revealing facts or information.
Section 408.939 Section Violation of act by employer; civil action; fine.
Section 408.940 Section Applicability of act; payment in accordance with minimum wage and overtime compensation requirements.
Section 408.941 Section Discrimination against employee serving on or testifying to wage deviation board; violation.
Section 408.942 Section Discharge of employees within 10 weeks of employment; violation.
Section 408.943 Section Discrimination based on sex.
Section 408.944 Section Operation of massage establishment; violation.
Section 408.945 Section Inconsistent acts or parts of act; reference to workforce opportunity wage act.

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Department of Attorney General Prepares for MLEAC Accreditation

Department of Attorney General Prepares for MLEAC Accreditation

Dec 15, 2023 | Blog, Know Your Rights, Michigan Laws

LANSING – The Michigan Department of Attorney General (DAG) recently welcomed a team of assessors from the Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission (MLEAC).

The assessors came to examine all aspects of the Department’s compliance with the MLEAC standards in preparation for granting the Department MLEAC accreditation, Attorney General Dana Nessel announced.

The assessors examined the DAG Criminal Investigations Division’s policies and procedures, management, operations, and support services to verify the Department’s successful implementation of the 108 applicable law enforcement standards set by the MLEAC.

“The thorough assessment of our law enforcement policies and practices provides the Department with valuable insight that will help us achieve our goal of accreditation,” Nessel said.

“Every law enforcement agency should experience this kind of rigorous self-examination and third-party review. Accreditation will help us ensure we are providing the People of Michigan with the highest quality of law enforcement services.”

Of Michigan’s 577 law enforcement agencies, only 65 currently have full MLEAC accreditation. Michigan has 132 law enforcement agencies actively pursuing MLEAC accreditation.

The participating law enforcement entities encompass local, county, and state agencies, as well as tribal, college, and university agencies of varying sizes, with personnel ranging from three to over 300 full-time sworn officers.

DAG is the first state agency in Michigan to participate in this significant accreditation initiative. The Department’s participation represents a milestone and a significant step forward in its commitment to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, and operational excellence.

The path to achieving that operational excellence began in March of 2022 when DAG joined the Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (MLEAP) and began its self-analysis period. During that time, DAG successfully developed and implemented more than 54 written directives, policies, and procedures to guide law enforcement actions based on MLEAC accreditation standards.

In addition, the Department successfully established more than 19 training programs and certifications that incorporate best practices within law enforcement.

“The mission of the Criminal Investigations Division involves protecting and defending the Constitutions of the United States and Michigan, enforcing laws, assisting local law enforcement, providing justice to crime victims, and providing for the safety and security of the People of Michigan,” said Division Chief Aubrey Sargent. “Earning accreditation status would underscore our dedication to excellence and showcase our unwavering focus on delivering top-tier services to our state’s residents whom we proudly serve.”

As a proactive and ongoing “health check” of an organization’s defined processes and their execution, MLEAC accreditation has a wealth of benefits for law enforcement agencies big and small. Accreditation supports a culture of continuous improvement in the way it allows a law enforcement agency to voluntarily commit to reviewing best practices and how they are applied. The accreditation process can identify areas of professional excellence and areas where organizational growth is needed.

Accreditation helps law enforcement agencies:

create and uphold standards that are in line with modern, professional law enforcement procedures;
boost the efficacy and efficiency of the services that they provide; and
set guidelines that address and reduce liability for the agency and its members.
By clearly defining organizational expectations, accreditation supports strong service delivery and creates sustainability during transitions. It also increases trust and transparency with those on an agency’s team as well as within the communities the agency serves.

MLEAC accreditation offers a well-defined framework that aids agencies in avoiding inconsistent standards and potential training gaps, mitigating challenges that may plague unaccredited agencies. Interested law enforcement agencies can learn more about the program and how to apply online.

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When Being Questioned by the Police: Can They Lie to You?

When Being Questioned by the Police: Can They Lie to You?

Dec 5, 2023 | Blog, Know Your Rights, Michigan Laws

When Being Questioned by the Police: Can They Lie to You?

Introduction

In the United States, police officers are generally allowed to lie to suspects during interrogations. This is a controversial practice, but it has been upheld by the Supreme Court. There are some exceptions to this rule, however, and it is important to know your rights if you are ever questioned by the police.

Can the police lie to you in Michigan?

In Michigan, police officers are allowed to lie to you during an interrogation, as long as their lies are not intended to coerce or trick you into making a false confession. This means that they can tell you things that are not true, such as that they have evidence against you or that they know someone who will testify against you. They can also make promises to you, such as that they will let you go if you confess.

Exceptions to the rule

There are a few exceptions to the rule that police officers can lie to you. For example, they cannot lie to you about your Miranda rights. Miranda rights are the warnings that police officers are required to give you before they question you. These warnings tell you that you have the right to remain silent, that you have the right to an attorney, and that anything you say can be used against you in court.

Police officers also cannot lie to you about the consequences of making a confession. For example, they cannot tell you that you will be released from jail if you confess, if this is not true.

What to do if you are questioned by the police

If you are questioned by the police, it is important to know your rights. You should remain silent and do not answer any questions until you have spoken to an attorney. You can also ask to leave the interrogation room at any time.

If you feel that the police are lying to you, you should tell them that you are not comfortable with their questioning and that you would like to speak to your attorney Michael Komorn.

Laws in Michigan

Here are some Michigan laws that relate to the questioning of suspects:

Know your rights

It is important to know your rights if you are ever questioned by the police. Police officers are allowed to lie to you in Michigan, but there are some exceptions to this rule. If you feel that the police are lying to you, you should tell them that you are not comfortable with their questioning and that you would like to speak to an attorney.

Are You Ever Allowed To Lie To The Police?

Of course not. You shouldn’t be talking to the police in the first place but if you’re talking, you’re doing something you shouldn’t be doing. As far as whether you can lie to the police, you can always be charged with obstruction. That’s why you’re always best to just not say anything at all.

Michigan law 750.479c – A person informed of criminal investigation by peace officer; prohibited conduct; violation; penalty; exception; definitions.

Police have some code of ethics like a lawyer or a judge. But it doesn’t say that they can’t trick you into confessing. They are trained to do that, and they will do it.

Be aware of phrasing when being questioned:

“Have you had anything to drink tonight?”
Best response is: NO

Where are you coming from? 
It is best to have this answer pre-prepared so as to not raise suspicion. You can also answer the Officer’s questions by stating “Respectfully officer, I don’t have to answer that.”

“Not answering is suspicious, why are you not answering my question, clearly you are doing something wrong?” 
Best Answer: “Officer, respectfully I am aware of my rights, and constitutional protections, and I know I have no legal obligation to answer your questions.

“Not answering is resisting me in this investigation”  
Best Answer: “I’m not resisting, respectfully, I don’t have to answer anything.”

“If you have nothing to hide, you don’t mind if I look around.” 
Best response: “I’m sorry Officer, but I don’t consent to searches.”

“If you refuse a search, I’ll have to call a K-9 unit.”
Best response: “Officer, are you detaining me, or am I free to go?” Officers cannot detain you past the purpose of the traffic stop and detaining you beyond this purpose is constitutionally illegal. Specifically officers cannot detain you beyond the traffic stop for the purpose of calling for a k-9 unit or drug sniffing dog.

Remember

  • Refusing to answer questions is not an admission of guilt.
  • Asserting your right to remain silent is not an admission of guilt.
  • Demanding to have your lawyer present during any questioning is not an admission of guilt.
  • Refusing a search is not an admission of guilt.

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Michigan Executive Directives Update December 1 2023

Michigan Executive Directives Update December 1 2023

Dec 4, 2023 | Blog, Michigan Laws

What is an Executive Directive?

Similar to executive orders, executive directives are issued by the Governor to establish basic internal policy or procedure for the executive branch of state government, assure the faithful execution of law, and to supervise state departments. Executive directives often establish guidelines, rules of conduct, or rules of procedures for state departments and their employees. Executive directives are signed by the Governor and distributed to state departments and agencies, but not filed with the Secretary of State.

Executive Directive 2023-4: Expediting Permits and Adding Accountability Measures

Executive Directive 2023-3: Helping Michiganders Pay for College

Executive Directive 2023-2: Protecting Health Insurance for Michiganders

Executive Directive 2023-1: Inclusive State Contracting

Executive Directive 2022-13: Constitutional Right to Reproductive Freedom

Executive Directive 2022-12: Lowering the Cost of Insulin

Executive Directive 2022-9: Lowering Costs for Families with the Inflation Reduction Act

Executive Directive 2022-10: Creating Jobs and Making Michigan More Competitive with the Inflation Reduction Act

Executive Directive 2022-11: Lowering Costs for Businesses with the Inflation Reduction Act

Executive Directive 2022-8: Supporting and Growing the Semiconductor Industry in Michigan

Executive Directive 2022-7: Reducing Violent Crime

Executive Directive 2022-6: Streamlining Permitting

Executive Directive 2022-5: Reproductive Rights in Michigan

Executive Directive 2022-4: Increasing Voter Registration Opportunities

Executive Directive 2022-3: Accepting Credit Card Payments for FOIA Requests

Executive Directive 2022-2: Fixing Potholes in Michigan Roads

Executive Directive 2022-1: Creating the Michigan Office of Rural Development

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Michigan Marijuana Sales Exceed $221 Million In December 2022

Michigan Marijuana Sales Exceed $221 Million In December 2022

Michigan marijuana sales reached a record-breaking high in December, according to state data. While medical cannabis purchases have gradually decreased, the adult-use market has more than compensated for the drop, with total sales reaching an impressive $221.7 million...

Federal Court Strikes Down Gun Ban For People Who Use Marijuana

Federal Court Strikes Down Gun Ban For People Who Use Marijuana

The federal government's justification for upholding the law is "concerning," according to a federal judge, who ruled that the ban on marijuana users owning firearms is unconstitutional. A man was charged in Oklahoma in 2022 after police found marijuana and a handgun...

Michigan Executive Directives Update December 1 2023

Michigan Gov Vetoes Several Medical Cannabis Bills

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, calling them rushed, recently vetoed 11 bills including three medical cannabis bills, with others related to retirement and tax. The governor did however sign into law six other bills approved by the Legislature.  Two bills that were...

Nevada Judge Rules Cannabis Can No Longer Be A Schedule 1 Drug

Nevada Judge Rules Cannabis Can No Longer Be A Schedule 1 Drug

A Nevada judge has ruled on a closely-followed lawsuit that could have precedent setting influence on a federal level. He determined that the Nevada Board of Pharmacy can no longer list cannabis as a schedule one drug. It was a clear victory for...