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|====== URGENT - TAKE ACTION TODAY! ======\\ \\ {{https://content.conventionofstates.com/cosaction-prod/public/content/images/101880/101880_original.png?504x437}}\\ \\ \\ We only have about **24 hours** to get this done!\\ \\ **34Ready legislation** will be **introduced** in the Michigan House of Representatives on **Thursday, October 23, 2025.** This means we only have until //**noon on Thursday**// to convince legislators to **co-sponsor** -- which is key to passing legislation.  \\ \\ **CALL OR EMAIL REP. MATT MADDOCK TODAY and ask him to co-sponsor the 34ready resolution and bill. **\\ \\  \\ \\ {{https://content.conventionofstates.com/cosaction-prod/public/content/images/101863/101863_original.png?60x60}}  **Call Now**: [[tel:15173731780|+1 (517) 373-1780]]   **//Highest Impact//**\\ \\ **WHAT TO SAY**\\ \\ * Introduce yourself.\\ * Tell them you are a constituent and state which township, city, or county you are calling from.\\ * Tell them you are calling to request that **Representative Maddock** sign on to co-sponsor the 34Ready Resolution and Bill that **Representative Meerman** has on his desk.\\ * Provide at least one reason you feel this legislation is essential – see the sample list of reasons at the bottom of this page.\\ \\ \\ {{https://content.conventionofstates.com/cosaction-prod/public/content/images/101865/101865_original.png?60x56}}  **Email Now**: <MattMaddock@house.mi.gov>  **//High Impact//**\\ \\ **WHAT TO SAY**\\ \\ * Introduce yourself.\\ * Tell them you are calling to request that **Representative Maddock** sign on to co-sponsor the 34Ready Resolution and Bill that **Representative Meerman** has on his desk.\\ * Provide at least one reason you feel this legislation is essential – see the sample list of reasons at the bottom of this page.\\ * Include your address or the township, city, or county you are from - this will let them know you are a constituent.\\ * Use your own words for maximum impact! \\ \\ //**\\ SAMPLE EMAIL\\ \\ **Hi Representative Maddock,//\\ \\ //It is very important to me that Michigan has a way to send commissioners to represent us at an Article V Convention if one is called. I just learned that Representative Luke Meerman is going to introduce the 34Ready Resolution and Bill this week, and I am writing to request that you co-sponsor both pieces of legislation. //\\ \\ //Thank you for serving YOUR CITY/TOWNSHIP,//\\ \\ //YOUR NAME//\\ //YOUR ADDRESS or COUNTY (This will tell your legislator that you are a constituent)//\\ \\  \\ \\ **WHAT’S IN THE 34READY LEGISLATION? **\\ \\ {{https://content.conventionofstates.com/cosaction-prod/public/content/images/101873/101873_original.png?30x28}}A [[https://conventionofstates.com/files/mi-commissioner-resolution-draft-3-2025/download|**Commissioner Selection Resolution**]] that establishes clear processes for the selection, functioning, and oversight of the Commissioners that will **represent Michigan** at an Article V convention.\\ \\ {{https://content.conventionofstates.com/cosaction-prod/public/content/images/101874/101874_original.png?30x28}}A **[[https://conventionofstates.com/files/mi-criminal-penalty-bill-draft-1-2025/download|Criminal Penalty Bill]]** that establishes criminal penalties for commissioners who act beyond their authority and/or for members of the public who try to bribe or otherwise coerce a commissioner.\\ \\  \\ \\ **WHY IT MATTERS**\\ \\ With so much momentum in favor of an Article V Convention, it is critical that Michigan has legislation in place that:\\ \\ * Ensures Michigan's representation at a Convention.\\ * Establishes clear processes and instructions for the selection, functioning, and oversight of Commissioners.\\ * Eliminates confusion or uncertainty regarding the penalty for anyone attempting to manipulate an Article V Convention/Commissioners into exceeding the scope of it/their authority.\\ * Together, the Commissioner Selection Resolution & Criminal Penalty Bill are designed to do all these things.\\ \\ **This Legislation Also Answers Questions Like:**\\ \\ * What Qualifications will there be for Commissioners?\\ * Who will nominate the Commissioners in Michigan?\\ * How many Commissioners will there be?\\ * How will the Michigan Legislature direct/instruct/remove Commissioners?\\ * What limits will there be on the Commissioners' authority?\\ * What Criminal Penalties will there be for Commissioners who attempt to exceed their authority?\\ * What Criminal Penalties will there be for anyone attempting to coerce a commissioner?\\ \\  \\ \\ **CALL OR EMAIL TODAY!**|


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|Created:                 |2025-10-18 20:57 GMT|
|Updated:                 |2025-10-27 07:00 GMT|
|Published:               |2025-10-20 20:03 GMT|
|Converted:               |2025-11-11 12:42 GMT|
|Change Author:           |Susan Loubert       |
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