House Joint Resolution M, introduced by Rep. Thompson on August 21, 2025, proposes an amendment to the Michigan state constitution to establish a deadline for the enactment of certain state budget bills. Specifically, the resolution mandates that all general appropriation bills for the upcoming fiscal period must be passed by a specified date. If these budget bills are not enacted by the deadline, the resolution stipulates that the compensation of both state legislators and the governor will be suspended until the bills are enacted.

The proposed amendment includes revisions to sections of Articles IV, V, and IX of the state constitution. It defines key terms such as "applicable date," "enacted," and "salary," and emphasizes the importance of timely budget approval to ensure the proper functioning of state government. The resolution also outlines the process for submitting this amendment to the voters at the next general election, allowing the public to decide on the proposed changes to the state constitution.