SJRK

State management: other; use of autopen to sign bills, executive orders, or clemency documents; prohibit. Amends sec. 14, art. V & adds sec. 31 to art. V of the state constitution.

Introduced·7/1/26
Introduced Text

Michigan SJRK prohibits the lieutenant governor or state department directors from using an autopen to sign bills, executive orders, or clemency.

Michigan SJRK amends the state constitution to prohibit the lieutenant governor, or the director of a state department from using an autopen to sign bills, executive orders, or reprieves, commutations, or pardons. The governor retains the power to grant reprieves, commutations, and pardons, subject to prescribed procedures and regulations. The governor must inform the legislature annually of each reprieve, commutation, and pardon granted, stating the reasons. This amendment will be submitted to the people of the state at the next general election.

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History

Jul 1

Senate

Introduced By Senator Lana Theis

Jul 1

Senate

Referred To Committee On Government Operations