House Joint Resolution R proposes an amendment to the Michigan Constitution to establish the election process and salary structure for members of the Michigan Public Service Commission. Under this amendment, starting with the 2028 general election, three members will be elected for four-year terms and two members for two-year terms. From the 2030 election onward, all members will serve four-year terms. The resolution also stipulates that no individual can serve on the commission for more than a combined total of 12 years, and it outlines the procedure for filling any vacancies that may arise.

Additionally, the resolution amends Section 12 of Article IV to include the members of the Michigan Public Service Commission in the purview of the State Officers Compensation Commission, which determines the salaries and expense allowances for various state officials. The commission will consist of seven members appointed by the governor, and any salary determinations made by the commission must be approved by a concurrent resolution of the legislature. The amendment will be submitted to the people of Michigan for approval in the next general election.