

The legislature could have let the issue go to the ballot, but chose to take it up and approve it on Wednesday. Shortly after the Senate passed it 23-14, the House passed the measure 56-53.
Because the measure was proposed by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) through a petition process, it immediately becomes law – without the Governor’s signature.
Contact your state Senators and Representatives by filling out this form and remind them you will not forget their vote this coming November!
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Note: Only those who voted to take your prevailing wage away are listed. Those who voted with Michigan sheet metal and construction workers can be thankedhere.
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