The initiative petition was received in the Senate on July 14, 2021, at 8:58 a.m.
The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Introduction and Referral of Bills
Unlock Michigan
Legislative Initiative Petition
An initiation of legislation to repeal 1945 PA 302, entitled “An act authorizing the governor to proclaim a state of emergency, and to prescribe the powers and duties of the governor with respect thereto; and to prescribe penalties,” (MCL 10.31 to 10.33).
The initiative petition was read a first and second time by title.
Senator Lauwers moved that rule 3.208 be suspended and that the initiative petition be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills for its immediate adoption.
On which motion Senator Chang requested the yeas and nays.
The yeas and nays were ordered, 1/5 of the members present voting therefor.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows: