SJR H Michigan Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Environmental protection: pollution prevention; green initiative; provide for. Adds sec. 29 to art. I of the state constitution.

This bill proposes adding a new section to the Michigan state constitution to formally recognize the public's right to a clean environment and to establish the state as a trustee for natural resources. It directly affects all residents by guaranteeing access to clean water, air, soil, and balanced ecosystems while requiring the government to protect these rights fairly for everyone regardless of their background. The key provisions declare that natural resources belong to all people, including future generations, and give citizens the power to directly sue the state if these rights are violated. By embedding these principles into the constitution, the bill creates a permanent legal framework that prioritizes environmental conservation and accountability for state agencies.
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Apr 2026
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Introduced Apr 22, 2026 Last action Apr 22, 2026
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Apr 22, 2026
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REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND AGRICULTURE
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Apr 22, 2026
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INTRODUCED BY SENATOR SUE SHINK
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