Michigan 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 12 R cosponsors

SJR K — 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.

Last action — REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced July 01, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

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

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 12 sponsors

    1 primary, 11 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (12 R).

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In plain language

Prohibits the use of autopen to sign legislative and executive documents in the state.

This bill amends the state constitution to ban the use of autopen machines for signing bills, executive orders, or clemency documents. It aims to ensure that all signatures are made in person for these important acts.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

  2. INTRODUCED BY SENATOR LANA THEIS

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 11 co-sponsors · 135 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (11)

Not signed on (135)

135 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SJR K?
SJR K is sponsored by Rick Outman (Republican), Roger Hauck (Republican), Roger Victory (Republican), Mark Huizenga (Republican), Michele Hoitenga (Republican), Jonathan Lindsey (Republican), Aric Nesbitt (Republican), Jim Runestad (Republican), Joseph Bellino Jr. (Republican), Dan Lauwers (Republican), Kevin Daley (Republican), and Lana Theis (Republican).
What is the current status of SJR K?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced July 01, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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