Michigan legislature constitution of michigan of 1963. Michigan appeals reports are generally consistent in style, structure, and format and that quotations and citations of authority adhere to a common set of standards. Of the state of michigan of 1963 constitutional amendments pages 211 since the adoption of the state constitution of 1963, 68 proposed amendments to the constitution have been presented on the ballot for a vote of the people. The effective date of the constitution of 1963 is january 1, 1964. Michigan constitution of 1963article 2 wikisource, the. State constitution excerpt constitution of michigan of 1963 article viii education 1 encouragement of education. Pdf gubernatorial executive orders under the michigan. The three ways in which the michigan constitution can be amended are. The apportionment of districts for representatives and senators is not a recent phenomenon, as the michigan constitution of 1835. We, the people of the state of michigan, grateful to almighty god for the blessings of freedom.
Every citizen of the united states who has attained the age of 21 years, who has resided in this state six months, and who meets the requirements of local residence provided by law, shall be an elector and qualified to vote in any election except as otherwise provided in this constitution. Michigans current constitution was approved by the voters in. The tax limitations of the michigan constitution michigans 1963 constitution, like those that preceded it, is founded on both state and local tax limitations. Constitution and bylaws michigan music education association. The michigan appellate opinion manual sets forth those standards observed in the editing of opinions for publication. Subsequent constitutions were ratified in 1850 and 1908. Vnp and other parties moved to intervene as defendants and. Constitution of michigan of 1963 michigan legislature. General revision of the michigan constitution citizens research. Resolved, that section 19 of article vi of the michigan constitution of 1963 be amended to. In every criminal prosecution, the accused shall have the right to a speedy and public trial by an. The constitution of the state of michigan was approved in 1963. Michigan was admitted to the union on january 26, 1837.
Constitution of the state of michigan of 1963 preamble we, the people of the state of michigan, grateful to almighty god for the blessings of freedom, and earnestly desiring to secure these blessings undiminished to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this constitution. Without a vote of the countys electorate, a general law county may not levy preheadlee taxes as authorized by const 1963, art 9, 31 in excess of 1 the 15mill. We, the people of the state of michigan, grateful to almighty god for the blessings of freedom, and earnestly desiring to secure these blessings undiminished to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this constitution. The constitutional provisions in this publication are reprinted from the text of the michigan compiled laws, supplemented through. Note although this constitution was drafted and approved in 1963, it went into effect on january 1, 1964.
Constitution of the state of michigan 1963 excerpt article viii education sec. This is findlaws hosted version of the michigan constitution of 1963. No expenses of state government shall be incurred in any fiscal year which exceed the sum of the revenue limit established in sections 26 and 27 of this article plus federal aid and any surplus from a previous fiscal year. Aug 07, 20 detroit emergency manager kevyn orrs possible solution of cutting benefits for pensioners of the city of detroit has highlighted article ix, section 24 of the 1963 michigan constitution. State constitution excerpt constitution of michigan of 1963 28 limitation on expenses of state government. In convention, begun at the city of detroit, on the second monday of may, in the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty five. This order declared a state of emergency across the state of michigan under section 1 of article 5 of the michigan constitution of 1963, the emergency management act, 1976 pa 390, as amended, mcl 30. Constitution of michigan of 1963 chapter 1 constitution. The first was approved on october 5 and 6, 1835, written as michigan was preparing. These textual differences may mean that the michigan constitution offers broader rights than the federal constitution. Michigan this is findlaws hosted version of the michigan constitution of 1963. Michigan constitutional history the people of michigan have adopted four constitutions 1835, 1850, 1908 and 1963, have rejected two 1867 and 1873 and failed to approve the calling of a convention on 11 occasions most recently in 1994. A recount established the vote as 810,860 to 803,436.
Jackson county board of commissioners resolution no. State constitution excerpt constitution of michigan of 1963 20 rights of accused in criminal proceedings. Leadership and general supervision over all public education, including adult education and instructional programs in state institutions, except as to institutions of higher education granting baccalaureate degrees, is vested in a state board of education. Justia us law us codes and statutes michigan compiled laws 2012 michigan compiled laws chapter 1 constitution of the state of michigan of 1963 constitution of michigan of 1963 state constitution article i 1 0. The constitution of the state of michigan is the governing document of the u. Apr 06, 2019 constitution of the state of michigan of 1963 preamble. Initiatives and referendums under the constitution. The legislature shall appropriate moneys to maintain the university of michigan, michigan state university, wayne state university, eastern michigan university, michigan college of science and technology, central michigan university, northern michigan university, western michigan. The detroit free press and the associated press each selected the top 10 news stories in michigan. Michigan civil service commission rules iv january 1, 2018 michigan constitution of 1963 selected excerpts article 11, 5classified state civil service. The constitution became effective on january 1, 1964. Apr 27, 20 should the state bar of michigan adopt the following resolution calling for an amendment to section 19 of article vi the michigan constitution of 1963 to remove the age limitation from eligibility criteria fo r judicial office. Constitution was submitted at the election of april 1, 1963, and adopted. Initiatives and referendums under the constitution of the.
The first was in 1835, written as michigan was preparing to become a state of the union, which occurred in 1837. The constitutional provisions in this publication are reprinted from the text of the michigan compiled laws, supplemented through january 1, 2011. Jun 07, 2018 the constitution sets forth the apportionment factors and rules for individual districts, which are redrawn after the publication of the total population within the federal decennial census. Constitution of michigan of 1963 constitution of michigan of 19 63 excerpts preamble preamble we, the people of the state of michigan, grateful to almighty god for the blessings of freedom, and earnestly desiring to secure these blessings undiminished to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this constitution. The original 1835 constitution of michigan provided for the election of a governor and a lieutenant governor every 2 years.
University oath article xi, section i of the michigan constitution of 1963, specifies that all persons employed by the state of michigan, or any governmental agency thereof, must sign an oath as a condition of their employment. The constitution was narrowly ratified by the michigan electorate. Levy of property taxes in excess of constitutional limitations. The current constitution was approved by voters in 1963. Religion, morality and knowledge being necessary to good government and the happiness of. All officers, legislative, executive and judicial, before entering upon the duties of their respective. Constitution 1963 took an oath to support the united states constitution and the michigan constitution. The voters adoption of a new michigan constitution ap1, dfp1.
Amend constitution relating to taxes, other revenues and voter or legislative approval for same 9 1, 2 initiatory petition nov. Article xi, section i of the michigan constitution of 1963. The current constitution was approved by voters in. Gubernatorial executive orders under the michigan constitution of. Constitution of michigan of 1963 constitution of michigan of 1963 excerpts preamble preamble we, the people of the state of michigan, grateful to almighty god for the blessings of freedom, and earnestly desiring to secure these blessings undiminished to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this constitution. What did the drafters of michigans constitution intend with. The constitution of the state of michigan is the governing document of the state of michigan. Use this page to navigate to all sections within the michigan constitution of 1963. Now therefore, it is hereby resolved, by the jackson county board of commissioners, that the county of jackson, michigan, be and hereby is, declared to be a second amendment refuge county.
Gubernatorial executive orders under the michigan constitution of 1963. The constitution of the state of michigan of 1963 michigan, state of on. The classified state civil service shall consist of all positions in the state service except those filled by. Constitution of michigan of 1963 preamble preamble. State constitution excerpt constitution of michigan of 1963 article xi public officers and employment 1 oath of public officers.
The fourth and current constitution of 1963 increased this term to four years. There have been four constitutions approved by the people of michigan. The michigan constitution by john postulka an independent source of legal rights michigan bar journal october 20 40 fast fact the michigan constitution differs from the united states constitution in several ways. Michigan constitution of 1963 wikisource, the free online. Michigan constitution of 1963 wikisource, the free online library.
Michigan state legislature, michigan constitution michigan state legislature, michigan constitution of 1908 michigan state legislature, michigan constitution of 1850 michigan state legislature, michigan constitution of 1835 michigan state legislature, ordinance of 1787 additional reading. Michigan constitution of 1963 university policies grand. Part iii examines the historical development of gubernatorial executive orders in michigan, focusing on the weakness of the governor under the 1908 constitution, the 1961 constitutional convention, and the implementation of the 1963 constitution. All executive and administrative offices, agencies and instrumentalities of the executive branch of state government and their respective functions, powers and duties, except for the office of governor and lieutenant governor and the governing bodies of institutions of higher education provided for in this constitution, shall be allocated by law among. Constitution and bylaws michigan music education association adopted 1950 revised 1955, 1959, 1962, 1963, 1970, 1976, 1985, 1993, 2004, 2012, 2017 constitution article i name the name of the organization is the michigan music education association, hereinafter designated either as mmea or as the association. It describes the structure and function of the states government.