Representative Regina Weiss (D-Oak Park) announced a resolution in response to a recent situation in which nine bills passed the legislature but weren’t presented to the governor until ordered by the courts.
Key Points:
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- House Joint Resolution AA was introduced this week and referred to the House Government Operations Committee for consideration.
- It mandates the process for the clerks to move bills so they cannot be held up by administrative maneuvering.
- A joint resolution amends the Michigan Constitution and requires a two-thirds vote by the legislature in order for it to be put before voters on a statewide ballot.
Background:
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- Nine bills passed the legislature at the end of 2025 but weren’t presented to the governor prior to the end of the year.
- When Speaker Matt Hall (R-Richland Township) assumed the speakership, he declined to present the bills pending a legal review.
- After a year and a half of legal challenges, the bills were finally presented to Governor Whitmer, but due to technical reasons, she vetoed the legislation.
“The legislative process should be transparent, predictable and accountable. Regardless of the policy or the party in power, bills that have been duly passed should move through the administrative process without unnecessary delays or procedural gamesmanship. This resolution helps ensure that the will of the Legislature is carried out in a timely and consistent manner, so no future legislation is left in limbo.”
