January 25, 2005, Introduced by Senator THOMAS and referred to the Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions.
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state
constitution of 1963, by amending sections 21 and 23 of article V,
to provide for the election of the insurance commissioner.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
state of Michigan, That the following amendment to the state
constitution of 1963, to provide for the election of the insurance
commissioner, is proposed, agreed to, and submitted to the people
of the state:
ARTICLE V
Sec. 21. The governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of
state, insurance commissioner, and attorney general shall be
elected for four-year terms at the general election in each
alternate even-numbered year.
The lieutenant governor, secretary of state, insurance
commissioner, and attorney general shall be nominated by party
conventions in a manner prescribed by law. In the general election
one vote shall be cast jointly for the candidates for governor and
lieutenant governor nominated by the same party.
Vacancies in the office of the secretary of state, insurance
commissioner, and attorney general shall be filled by appointment
by the governor.
Sec. 23. The governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of
state, insurance commissioner, and attorney general shall each
receive the compensation provided by law in full payment for all
services
performed and expenses incurred during his term their
respective terms of office. Such compensation shall not be changed
during the term of office except as otherwise provided in this
constitution.
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.