House Joint Resolution H, introduced by Rep. Kelly on March 20, 2025, proposes an amendment to the Michigan state constitution to update the list of public universities and to prohibit the use of the state school aid fund for the operating expenses of these institutions. The resolution seeks to amend Article VIII, Section 4, to reflect the current names and statuses of public universities in Michigan, including the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, and others. Additionally, it amends Article IX, Section 11, to ensure that the state school aid fund is exclusively used for aid to school districts, higher education, and retirement systems, while explicitly stating that it cannot be used for the operating expenses of public universities.

The proposed amendment will be submitted to the voters of Michigan at the next general election, allowing the public to decide on the changes to the state constitution. This resolution aims to enhance transparency and accountability in the funding of public universities by requiring annual accounting of income and expenditures and ensuring that formal sessions of governing boards are open to the public.