April 20, 2010, Introduced by Senators HUNTER, ANDERSON, CLARK-COLEMAN, GARCIA and JANSEN and referred to the Committee on Campaign and Election Oversight.
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state
constitution of 1963, by adding section 8 to article XI, to
disqualify a person who has been convicted of certain felonies from
election or appointment to an elective office in this state.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
state of Michigan, That the following amendment to the state
constitution of 1963, to disqualify a person who has been convicted
of certain felonies from election or appointment to an elective
office in this state, is proposed, agreed to, and submitted to the
people of the state:
ARTICLE XI
Sec. 8. A person is ineligible for election or appointment to
any state or local elective office in this state if, within the
immediately preceding 20 years, the person was convicted of a
felony involving dishonesty, deceit, fraud, or a breach of the
public trust and the conviction was related to the person's
official capacity while the person was holding any elected or
appointed local, state, or federal office. This requirement is in
addition to any other qualification required under this
constitution or 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.