Text of MI-HJRJ-2021
Civil rights: sexual orientation discrimination; certain references to marriage; make gender neutral. Amends sec. 1, art. X & repeals sec. 25, art. I of the state constitution.
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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION J
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state
constitution of 1963, by amending section 1 of article X; and repealing section
25 of article I, to remove gender limitations.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the state of Michigan, That the following amendment to the state
constitution of 1963, to remove gender limitations, is proposed, agreed to, and
submitted to the people of the state:
ARTICLE I
Sec. 25. To secure and preserve
the benefits of marriage for our society and for future generations of
children, the union of one man and one woman in marriage shall be the only
agreement recognized as a marriage or similar union for any purpose.
ARTICLE X
Sec. 1. The disabilities
of coverture as to property are abolished. The real and personal estate of every woman an individual acquired
before marriage and all real and personal property to which she that individual may
afterwards become entitled shall be and remain the estate and property of such woman, that individual, and
shall not be liable for the debts, obligations or engagements of her husband, his or her spouse, and
may be dealt with and disposed of by her that individual as if he or she were unmarried. Dower may be relinquished
or conveyed as provided by law.
Resolved
further, That the foregoing amendment shall be submitted to the people of the
state at the next general election in the manner provided by law.