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1) Good Practice and Public Policy [by Anonymous Citizen on August 3, 2006]This is not a iberal or conservative issue. It is about what consitutes good public policy and practice when it comes to amending the Michigan Constitution.
>how many times will it take before the libs are satisfied with the results?<
I believe the resolution in question would require that any referendum proposal to amend the Michigan Constitution would have to be approved by voters in two consecutive general elections before it could be adopted. That is a very reasonable proposition, given the gravity of any decision to change the basic rules of our state government.
The only sorts who would object to such a reasonable proposal are those who fear the propositions they support might not stand much chance of prevailing twice in a row. Propositions that might not withstand the test of time over a measly two years seem like something short of good additions to the constitution. Those capable of receiving a second consecutive approval votes after two years of real public scrutiny almost certainly are stronger amendments.
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or we can just vote two times at the poll. Maybe that would get it through to them.
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If two initiatives is going to be the standard for the people, lets add that no law shall be effective unless passed in two different election cycles of the legislator. That would slow down partisian bills
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