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

HJR Z — Businesses: other; power of entities to spend in elections or ballot issues; revoke. Amends the state constitution by adding sec. 55 to art. IV.

Last action — joint resolution electronically reproduced 07/03/2026

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

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced July 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

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In plain language

The bill aims to revoke the ability of entities to spend in elections or ballot issues.

This measure proposes an amendment to the state constitution that would remove the power of businesses and other entities to spend money on elections or ballot issues. It seeks to address concerns about the influence of money in politics.

Summary

Businesses: other; power of entities to spend in elections or ballot issues; revoke. Amends the state constitution by adding sec. 55 to art. IV.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. joint resolution electronically reproduced 07/03/2026

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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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HJR Z do?
Businesses: other; power of entities to spend in elections or ballot issues; revoke. Amends the state constitution by adding sec. 55 to art. IV.
Who sponsors HJR Z?
HJR Z is sponsored by Betsy Coffia (Democrat).
What is the current status of HJR Z?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced July 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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