Michigan Constitution
Coverage of Michigan Constitution in the Nexus archive.
- Michigan could approve a constitutional convention this year. What would that mean?
Michigan voters will decide in 2026 whether to approve a constitutional convention (Proposal 1), which would trigger delegate elections in 2026. Delegates would convene in 2027 to draft a new state constitution, requiring voter approval in a subsequent election. The current Michigan Constitution, adopted in 1963, would remain in effect unless replaced.
- Michigan Democratic lawmakers introduce legislation to curb campaign spending power of corporations
Michigan Democratic lawmakers Betsy Coffia and Sean McCann introduced legislation to limit the campaign spending influence of corporations, nonprofits, and LLCs, aiming to counter the effects of the 2010 Citizens United Supreme Court decision. The proposal seeks to codify restrictions into the Michigan Constitution to reduce corporate power in politics.
- Federal appeals court affirms dismissal of Right to Life challenge to Michigan abortion protections
A U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit by Right to Life of Michigan challenging a 2022 ballot initiative (Proposal 3) that enshrined abortion rights in the Michigan Constitution. The court ruled the plaintiffs lacked standing, stating they failed to demonstrate injuries caused by the defendants. Attorneys general and state officials defended the decision, emphasizing support for reproductive rights.