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Groups that need to collect signatures for legislative or ballot initiatives could have a tougher row to hoe under legislation that passed the Michigan Senate Thursday.
The measure cements a cap of 180 days to collect the necessary signatures and takes out the ability to challenge signatures collected outside of that window so they can be included in a final tally.
Jeffrey Hank with MI Legalize, a group that’s trying to legalize recreational marijuana in Michigan, says the vote was rushed.
He says the measure monkey’s with fundamental rights.
Hank wants to walk back the current rule.
His group missed their December deadline to collect all of the necessary signatures.
The measure now moves over to the Michigan House where a hearing is expected on the legislation next week.
