Constitutional amendments introduced in both the state House and Senate assert that every person has a right to provide for their own health care.
The amendments also state that a federal law cannot compel any person, employer or health care provider to participate in any health care system.
Brian Calley (R-Portland) is sponsoring the house version of the amendment.
He said the amendment gives Michigan residents a voice on the health care debate
"I'm very concerned that citizens voices around the country, especially here in Michigan, are not being heard by our elected representatives," said Calley. "We've got two senators out of the State of Michigan that have dodged town hall meetings, won't listen to their constituents. And this proposal would give them a voice right at the ballot box."
The amendments would have to be approved by two-thirds of both the state House and Senate. The issue would then be placed on the ballot for voters to decide.
The amendments also state that a federal law cannot compel any person, employer or health care provider to participate in any health care system.
Brian Calley (R-Portland) is sponsoring the house version of the amendment.
He said the amendment gives Michigan residents a voice on the health care debate
"I'm very concerned that citizens voices around the country, especially here in Michigan, are not being heard by our elected representatives," said Calley. "We've got two senators out of the State of Michigan that have dodged town hall meetings, won't listen to their constituents. And this proposal would give them a voice right at the ballot box."
The amendments would have to be approved by two-thirds of both the state House and Senate. The issue would then be placed on the ballot for voters to decide.
