Text of MI-HJRT-2020

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION T August 06, 2020, Introduced by Reps. Hoadley, Manoogian, Hope, Brixie, Sowerby, Pohutsky, Bolden, Clemente, Koleszar, Lasinski, Kuppa, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Wittenberg, Rabhi, Greig, Stone, Brenda Carter, Cynthia Neeley and Warren and referred to the Committee on Government Operations. 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.