The bill amends the Revised Judicature Act of 1961 by modifying section 2113 and adding a new section 2113a. The amendments to section 2113 clarify that a printed copy of the constitution or a law of Michigan, published under government authority, must be accepted as sufficient evidence in all courts and proceedings within the state. This change emphasizes the importance of official publications in legal contexts.

Section 2113a introduces a rebuttable presumption in legal actions challenging the enactment of a statute based on procedural requirements of the state constitution. It establishes that the enactment is presumed to have complied with these requirements unless clear and convincing evidence is presented to the contrary. Additionally, the section allows courts to consider extrinsic evidence when determining if the presumption has been rebutted and mandates the application of the rule of severability when a procedural requirement is found not to have been followed.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 600.2113