Michigan Ballot Proposal Summaries

When Michigan voters head to the polls, whether on election day or at their dining room table (for those who vote absentee) there will be a lot on the ballot. In addition to selecting the state’s next Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, and other elected officials, they’ll be asked to vote on three ballot questions, each proposing to amend the state constitution.

Michigan residents can learn more about these three proposals and their possible impacts through two virtual forums, on October 12 or 19. These forums will feature presentations from experts on each of the three proposals, and a chance for voters to ask questions to help inform their votes this November.

The webinars will take place on Zoom and Facebook live:

• October 12, 7:00 PM
• October 19, 12:00 PM

 More information and registration for the webinars is available at: https://events.anr.msu.edu/ballot22/

Summaries

Along with the live forum, MSU Extension has prepared summary and analyses dedicated to each of the proposed constitutional amendments.

The forum and white papers will cover what a “YES” vote means and what a “NO” vote means, potential impacts of the ballot questions, comparisons to other states who have adopted similar proposals and the latest research that touches on some of the key questions potential voters might have about the ballot proposals. Readers can access those summaries at the links below:

• Proposal 22-1: Voters for Transparency and Term Limits
• Proposal 22-2: Promote the Vote 2022
• Proposal 22-3: Reproductive Freedom for All

Statewide Ballot Proposal 2020: Parks Funding

The proposal would amend the Michigan Constitution to change certain restrictions governing Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund recreation project funding and to provide for additional revenue to be credited to the fund under certain conditions.

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Statewide Ballot Proposal 2020: Search Warrants for Electronic Communications

This proposal would amend Article I, Section 11 of the Michigan Constitution to specify that electronic data and communications would be secure from unreasonable searches and seizures and that a warrant would be required to gain access to those materials.

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