Understanding the Michigan petition process
Just because a petition was not submitted in time for the ballot doesn’t mean it won’t rear its ugly head in the legislature
How Petitions work in Michigan
by Leslie Kamil, OTR/L, MS, JD How petitions work in Michigan Michigan citizens can file a petition with the state government to establish a new law, repeal a newly-enacted law through a referendum or amend the state’s constitution. Groups that want new legislation or a constitutional amendment must submit a copy of their petition to…