Proposed Revision of Michigan Constitution Addresses the People
The 1907 08 Constitutional Convention invites Michiganians to consider a revised constitution that preserves the 1850 framework while addressing rapid growth and complex modern needs. New provisions include elimination of the state census, home rule for cities, tax changes for utilities, uniform accounting, governor veto on specific items, and broad public voting on amendments and acts.
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Michigan Constitution Revision Highlights and Changes
A compact survey of the general revision of the Michigan Constitution detailing preamble changes, revised articles on boundaries and seat of government, declaration of rights, elective franchise, division of powers, and legislative procedures. It notes new rights, mandatory election safeguards, removal of state census, expanded legislature pay, and curbs on local and private acts.
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Lake Huron
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Island Lake
Lake of the Desert
Lake Brule
River Brule
Menominee River
Point
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Lansing
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Oren
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House of Representatives
Board of Supervisors
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Governor
Upper
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