HJR S Michigan House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Environmental protection: pollution prevention; green initiative; provide for. Amends the state constitution by adding sec. 29 to art. I.

This bill proposes adding a new section to the Michigan state constitution to guarantee every person an inherent right to a clean environment, including clean water, air, and soil. It establishes that the state and all its agencies must act as trustees for natural resources, which are declared the common property of all people, including future generations. The amendment would require the government to protect these rights equitably for everyone regardless of race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, or location, and it allows citizens to directly enforce these rights in court. If approved by voters, this change would legally bind the state to conserve and maintain natural resources while preventing any actions that infringe upon environmental rights.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Apr 2026
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Introduced Apr 22, 2026 Last action Apr 23, 2026
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Apr 22, 2026
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referred to Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism
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Apr 22, 2026
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introduced by Representative Rep. Donavan McKinney
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1 primary · 34 co-sponsors

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