Michigan United Conservation Clubs v. Secretary of State

The issue here is whether 2000 Public Act 381 is exempt from the power of referendum of the Michigan Constitution. Having granted leave to appeal and heard oral,argument, this Court finds as follows:(1) The power of referendum of the Michigan Constitution “does not extend to acts making appropriations for state institutions . . . .” Const 1963, art 2, § 9.

*366(2) 2000 PA 381 states that “one million dollars is appropriated from the general fund to the department of state police . . . MCL 28.425w(l).(3) An appropriation of $1,000,000 is an “appropriation,” and the Department of State Police is a…