Michigan 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

SJR J — Elections: primary; nomination process for secretary of state and attorney general; modify, and provide for gubernatorial appointment of regents, trustees, or board of governors for universities. Amends sec. 21, art. V & sec. 5, art. VIII of the state constitution.

Last action — REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced June 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill modifies the nomination process for certain state officials and university board appointments.

This legislation alters the nomination process for the secretary of state and attorney general. It also changes how regents, trustees, or board governors for universities are appointed, allowing for gubernatorial appointments.

Summary

Elections: primary; nomination process for secretary of state and attorney general; modify, and provide for gubernatorial appointment of regents, trustees, or board of governors for universities. Amends sec. 21, art. V & sec. 5, art. VIII of the state constitution.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (146)

146 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

elections education
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Frequently asked questions

What does SJR J do?
Elections: primary; nomination process for secretary of state and attorney general; modify, and provide for gubernatorial appointment of regents, trustees, or board of governors for universities. Amends sec. 21, art. V & sec. 5, art. VIII of the state constitution.
Who sponsors SJR J?
SJR J is sponsored by Sam Singh (Democrat).
What is the current status of SJR J?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced June 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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