Environmental protection: pollution prevention; green initiative; provide for. Amends the state constitution by adding sec. 29 to art. I.
This bill proposes adding a new section to the Michigan state constitution to guarantee every person an inherent right to a clean environment, including clean water, air, and soil. It establishes that the state and all its agencies must act as trustees for natural resources, which are declared the common property of all people, including future generations. The amendment would require the government to protect these rights equitably for everyone regardless of race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, or location, and it allows citizens to directly enforce these rights in court. If approved by voters, this change would legally bind the state to conserve and maintain natural resources while preventing any actions that infringe upon environmental rights.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 22, 2026
Last action Apr 23, 2026
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Total actions
4
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Committee
1
Apr 22, 2026
Committee
referred to Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism
lower
Apr 22, 2026
Introduced
introduced by Representative Rep. Donavan McKinney
lower
1 primary · 34 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Donavan McKinney
DDemocratic
Co
Alabas Farhat
DDemocratic
Co
Betsy Coffia
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Glanville
DDemocratic
Co
Carrie Rheingans
DDemocratic
Co
Cynthia Neeley
DDemocratic
Co
Dylan Wegela
DDemocratic
Co
Emily Dievendorf
DDemocratic
Co
Erin Byrnes
DDemocratic
Co
Jason Hoskins
DDemocratic
Co
Jaz Martus
DDemocratic
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