HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION O
March 13, 2024, Introduced by Reps. Phil Green, Bezotte, Wozniak and Bierlein and referred to
the Committee on Government Operations.
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state
constitution of 1963, by amending section 24 of article VI, to
eliminate the designation of incumbency on judicial ballots.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
state of Michigan, That the following amendment to the state
constitution of 1963, to eliminate the designation of incumbency on
judicial ballots, is proposed, agreed to, and submitted to the
people of the state:
1 ARTICLE VI
2 Sec. 24. There shall not be printed upon on the ballot under
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1 the name of each any incumbent justice or judge who is a candidate
2 for nomination or election to the same office the designation of
3 that office.
4 Resolved further, That the foregoing amendment shall be
5 submitted to the people of the state at the next general election
6 in the manner provided by law.
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