Bill Text: MI SJRO | 2015-2016 | 98th Legislature | Introduced
Bill Title: Controlled substances; marihuana; legalization of marihuana; provide for. Amends sec. 40a, art. IV of the state constitution.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2016-02-24 - Referred To Committee On Judiciary [SJRO Detail]
Download: Michigan-2015-SJRO-Introduced.html
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION O
February 24, 2016, Introduced by Senator YOUNG and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state
constitution of 1963, by adding section 40a to article IV, to
decriminalize the possession and use of marihuana.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
state of Michigan, That the following amendment to the state
constitution of 1963, to decriminalize the possession and use of
marihuana, is proposed, agreed to, and submitted to the people of
the state:
ARTICLE IV
Sec. 40a. The legislature shall not adopt a law that makes
possession or use of marihuana or marihuana products by an adult a
criminal or civil offense. A law that provides criminal or civil
sanctions for mere possession or use of marihuana or marihuana
products by an adult is void. The legislature may enact laws with
criminal or civil sanctions for possession or use of marihuana by
an adult only as to time, place, and manner to protect the public
health and safety. This section does not prohibit or invalidate a
law regulating the sale, transfer, cultivation, or manufacture of
marihuana or marihuana products.
Resolved further, That the foregoing amendment shall be
submitted to the people of the state at the next general election
in the manner provided by law.