Proposal No. 1

Article X

Sec. 14: The state shall not be a party to, nor be interested in, any work of internal improvement, nor engage in carrying on any such work, except:

1. In the development, improvement and control of or aiding in the development, improvement and control of public roads, harbors of refuge, water-ways, airways, airports, landing fields and aeronautical facilities;

2. In the development, improvement and control of or aiding in the development, improvement and control of rivers, streams, lakes and water levels, for purposes of drainage, public health, control of flood waters and soil erosion,;

3. In the reforestation, and protection and improvement of lands owned by in the state of Michigan; and

4. In the expenditure of grants to the state of land or other property.

Sources

• Joint Resolution No. 1 of the 1st Extra Session of 1946 (PDF)
• Michigan Official Directory and Legislative Manual, 1947-1948, p. 321 (HathiTrust)
• Public Acts of the Legislature of the State of Michigan Passed at the Extra Session of 1946, p. 73 (HathiTrust)
• Public and Local Acts of the Legislature of the State of Michigan Passed at the Regular Session of 1947, p. 734 (HathiTrust)