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Analyzing the Provisions of Proposal 2

A review of Proposal 2 shows it would modify or nullify the legislative measures described above. Indeed, a section-by-section analysis of Proposal 2 will show that its effect is extremely broad, as unions would be given …

Constitutional Convention Won’t Fix Michigan’s Problems (Michigan Capitol Confidential)

… Problems"). Michigan voters on Nov. 2 will face Proposal 1, which will ask whether … convention in the first place. Proposal 1 will be on the ballot because … they disapprove by more than 2-to-1 when told the cost could … started with. The passage of Proposal 1 would set a process in …

Constitutional Convention Won’t Fix Michigan’s Problems

On Nov. 2, Michigan voters will face Proposal 1, which will ask whether … convention in the first place. Proposal 1 will be on the ballot because … they disapprove by more than 2-to-1 when told the cost could … started with. The passage of Proposal 1 would set a process in …

The Nuts and Bolts of Proposal 2*

Proposal 2 would modify or amend 11 different sections of the Michigan Constitution.[†] … branches of Michigan’s government. Proposal 2 would add language to these sections … commission. The most significant changes Proposal 2 would produce are in Article IV … These are Art. IV § 1-6, Art. V § 1, 2 and 4, Art. VI § 1 and 4.

Transit: So Popular it Needs to be Subsidized

Michigan Proposal 1 spends an extra $116 million on mass transit

The May 5 Michigan sales tax ballot measure, which if approved by voters will trigger a $2 billion net tax increase, would add $116 million to current state mass transit spending, mostly subsidies to local bus agencies. A recent MLive article describes the views of some people who support or oppose …

Proposal 2 of 2012: An Assessment

The Mackinac Center for Public Policy recently published “Proposal 2 of 2012: An Assessment,” which addresses Proposal 2 on the Nov. 6, 2012 ballot, also referred to as the “collective bargaining” …

Vernuccio Talks Prop 2 on Fox Business

… Vincent Vernuccio was on “After the Bell” on Fox Business Tuesday afternoon, discussing the crushing blow organized labor took with the defeat of Proposal 2 last week. Vernuccio also talked about the ramifications of the election on “The Tony Conley Show” on WILS AM1320 in Lansing and wrote about it …

Arguments in Support of Proposal 2

… redistricting process contained in Proposal 2 may be a better safeguard … neither major political party. 2. Rules for redistricting should … to sue in federal court. Proposal 2 would replace the redistricting … redistricting process. 3. Proposal 2 would provide needed transparency … redistricting process envisioned by Proposal 2 includes important requirements …

Arguments in Opposition to Proposal 2

1. Proposal 2 relies heavily on poorly defined concepts Many terms in Proposal 2 do not appear to be clearly … orientation and religion. Yet, the proposal is silent about which ones … defined concepts and others, Proposal 2 may inadvertently grant … continually challenged in court. 2. Partisanship will prevail Proposal …

The Complete Language of Proposal 2

The language that Proposal 2 would insert in the Michigan Constitution appears below. Z The proposal would add a new Section 28 … laws of the United States. (2) As used in subsection (1), to … either party to agree to a proposal or make a concession. (3) … federal law permit. The proposal would add the following to …