A resolution amending the Michigan Constitution to change the vote threshold to pass legislation during lame-duck was reported by the House Government Operations Committee this week.
Key Points:
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- House Joint Resolution A was introduced by Representative Ann Bollin (R-Brighton).
- It requires a two-thirds majority vote in both the House and Senate for any bill to pass during a lame-duck session, instead of the simple majority.
- Lame-duck is defined as the time period after a November election in even-numbered years and before the legislature adjourns at the end of the year.
Next Steps:
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- If approved by two-thirds of the House and Senate, the resolution would be placed before Michigan voters at the next general election.
