Last year several attempts were floated with regard to a possible term limits repeal in Michigan, however nothing came to fruition.  US Term Limits Foundation conducted polling in Michigan, which found that 66 percent of Michigan voters favor term limits.  This number was up 7 percent from the original passage of term limits in 1992.

SJR A, a bill introduced by Representative Bishop (R-Rochester) would repeal term limits for the State House and State Senate.  The bill has been referred to the Senate Government Operation and Reform Committee.  No hearing has yet been scheduled on the bill. Last action on the bill was taken on January 25th.

Threat Level:     Still a possible threat

Click here to read USTL's release on SJR A - January 21, 2009

Another bill has been introduced in Michigan, SJR G, which would lengthen the number of terms a member can serve in the State House from 3 to 6 terms, and in the Senate from 2 to 3 terms.  This bill was introduced on February 3 and referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Reform. No action has been taken.

Threat Level:     Still a possible threat 

Another bill has been introduced in Michigan, SJR E, which would remove the congressional term limits provision from constitution. It has been refered to commitee. The last action was taken on February 5th.

Threat Level:     Watch

Another bill has been introduced in Michigan, HJR L, which would remove the congressional term limits provision from constitution. It has been refered to commitee. The last action was taken on February 19th.

Threat Level:     Still a Threat, Watch