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.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jul 1, 2026
Last action Jul 1, 2026
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Committee
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Jul 1, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
upper
Jul 1, 2026
Introduced
INTRODUCED BY SENATOR LANA THEIS
upper
1 primary · 11 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
District
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Lana Theis
RRepublican
Co
Aric Nesbitt
RRepublican
Co
Dan Lauwers
RRepublican
Co
Jim Runestad
RRepublican
Co
Joe Bellino
RRepublican
Co
Jonathan Lindsey
RRepublican
Co
Kevin Daley
RRepublican
Co
Mark Huizenga
RRepublican
Co
Michele Hoitenga
RRepublican
Co
Rick Outman
RRepublican
Co
Roger Hauck
RRepublican
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