SJR K Michigan Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

State management: other; use of autopen to sign bills, executive orders, or clemency documents; prohibit. Amends sec. 14, art. V & adds sec. 31 to art. V of the state constitution.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to ban the governor, lieutenant governor, and department directors from using autopen devices to sign specific official documents. The key provision explicitly prohibits the use of autopens for bills, executive orders, and clemency documents such as reprieves, commutations, and pardons. If passed by the legislature and approved by voters, this change would require these officials to sign these documents by hand rather than electronically or via stamp. The measure aims to ensure personal authentication of critical legal and executive actions by removing automated signing options.
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Jul 2026
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Introduced Jul 1, 2026 Last action Jul 1, 2026
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Jul 1, 2026
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Jul 1, 2026
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INTRODUCED BY SENATOR LANA THEIS
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