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.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Apr 2026
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Governor
Introduced Apr 22, 2026
Last action Apr 22, 2026
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Apr 22, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND AGRICULTURE
upper
Apr 22, 2026
Introduced
INTRODUCED BY SENATOR SUE SHINK
upper
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Sue Shink
DDemocratic
Co
Erika Geiss
DDemocratic
Co
Jeff Irwin
DDemocratic
Co
Rosemary Bayer
DDemocratic
Co
Stephanie Chang
DDemocratic
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