White Papers
2020 Ballot Proposal White Papers
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Statewide Ballot Proposal 2020: Search Warrants for Electronic Communications
Published on September 18, 2020
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. -
Statewide Ballot Proposal 2020: Parks Funding
Published on September 17, 2020
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. -
Voting Laws: Statewide Ballot Proposal White Paper
Published on September 20, 2018
Analysis of a proposal to authorize automatic and Election Day voter registration, no-reason absentee voting, straight ticket voting; and add current legal requirements for military and overseas voting and post-election audits to the Michigan Constitution. -
Legalization of Marijuana: Statewide Ballot Proposal White Paper
Published on September 20, 2018
Analysis of a proposed initiated law to authorize and legalize possession, use and cultivation of marijuana products by individuals who are at least 21 years of age and older, and commercial sales of marijuana through state-licensed retailers. -
Independent Redistricting Commission: Statewide Ballot Proposal White Paper
Published on September 20, 2018
Analysis of a proposed constitutional amendment to establish a commission of citizens with exclusive authority to adopt district boundaries for the Michigan Senate, Michigan House of Representatives and U.S. Congress, every 10 years.
Past Ballot Proposal White Papers
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Statewide Ballot Proposal 2020: Search Warrants for Electronic Communications
Published on September 18, 2020
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. -
Statewide Ballot Proposal 2020: Parks Funding
Published on September 17, 2020
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. -
Legalization of Marijuana: Statewide Ballot Proposal White Paper
Published on September 20, 2018
Analysis of a proposed initiated law to authorize and legalize possession, use and cultivation of marijuana products by individuals who are at least 21 years of age and older, and commercial sales of marijuana through state-licensed retailers. -
Independent Redistricting Commission: Statewide Ballot Proposal White Paper
Published on September 20, 2018
Analysis of a proposed constitutional amendment to establish a commission of citizens with exclusive authority to adopt district boundaries for the Michigan Senate, Michigan House of Representatives and U.S. Congress, every 10 years. -
Voting Laws: Statewide Ballot Proposal White Paper
Published on September 20, 2018
Analysis of a proposal to authorize automatic and Election Day voter registration, no-reason absentee voting, straight ticket voting; and add current legal requirements for military and overseas voting and post-election audits to the Michigan Constitution.