Proposal 1:
REFERENDUM ON THE EMERGENCY MANAGER LAW
Referendum on a 2011 state law that expanded the authority of state-appointed emergency managers in fiscally failing school districts and local governments. The expanded powers include invalidating government union labor agreement provisions.
Proposal 2:
THE 'COLLECTIVE BARGAINING' AMENDMENT
This proposal would enshrine union collective bargaining power in the Michigan Constitution. It would allow government unions to overrule a multitude of laws at the bargaining table – laws that were passed by elected representatives.
Proposal 3:
'25 x 25' RENEWABLE ENERGY STANDARD
This proposal would mandate in the state constitution that 25 percent of Michigan’s energy come from renewable sources – such as wind, solar and biomass – by 2025. The accompanying increased cost to renewable energy will make it even less competitive with traditional energy sources.
Proposal 4:
THE UNIONIZATION OF HOME-BASED CAREGIVERS
This proposal would allow a continuation of the statewide unionization of people who care for disabled adults in their own homes. The majority of these home-based caregivers are caring for family members. The Legislature has already enacted two laws – 2012 PA 45 and 2012 PA 76 – in an effort to end this illegal unionization.
Proposal 5:
THE TWO-THIRDS MAJORITY TAX LIMITATION
This proposal would require a two-thirds majority of the Michigan House and the Michigan Senate for a state tax to be imposed, increased or broadened. Existing tax limitations in the Michigan Constitution would remain unaffected.
Michigan voters will face a multitude of ballot proposals when they go to the polls this November. Several proposals involve special constituencies, particularly public-sector unions.
The “collective bargaining” amendment, for example, would allow unions’ unprecedented power over legislators. Another measure would provide constitutional protection for the unionization of home-based caregivers who receive Medicaid payments.
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