On Nov. 8, 2022, Michigan voters will decide whether to approve Proposal 1 and amend the state constitution. The amendment would modify Michigan’s term limits — the number of years individual politicians can serve in office. The current limits were established by a citizen-led initiative in 1992 that amended the constitution. Proposal 1 was placed on the ballot by members of the Michigan Legislature and would create new financial disclosure requirements for elected officials serving in the state’s legislative and executive branches of government.
This policy brief describes the proposed changes in detail but takes no position on Proposal 1. It provides an analysis of the practical effects of the proposed adjustments to term limits and new financial reporting requirements that may answer some questions voters have about the proposal. The brief also includes summaries of the main arguments for and against modifying term limits. The exact text that would modify the Michigan Constitution about term limits and create new financial disclosure requirements for elected officials is provided in the appendix.