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Representative Arbitt, speaking in support on the floor, highlighted the Chaldean community's presence across Metro Detroit and the state. \"Michigan boasts the largest Chaldean population in the United States,\" Arbitt said, urging colleagues to recognize the community's cultural and economic contributions.

Representative Robinson also spoke in favor and cited population and economic figures used by proponents. \"Southeast Michigan is home to 185,000 Chaldean residents,\" Robinson said, noting community estimates that range between \"183,000 and 187,000.\" Robinson added that studies estimate the Chaldean community contributes about $17.6 billion annually to Michigan's economy and that many households operate small businesses.

Earlier on the floor, Arbitt said community organizations have supported business formation and economic growth: \"Since its inception in 2003, the Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce... has steadily supported the growth and development of over 25,000 Chaldean-owned businesses,\" Arbitt said, and attributed an $18 billion annual statewide contribution to the community.

The clerk announced the roll-call tally as 99 votes in favor and 1 opposed; the majority floor leader then moved and the House ordered the bill to have immediate effect.

The bill was introduced, read for second and third readings, and placed on immediate passage during the session. No amendments were recorded on the floor during third reading.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","House Session - 8/21/2025","oneSentenceSummary","House Bill 4303, to designate May as Chaldean American Month in Michigan, passed by a 99-1 recorded vote; the House ordered immediate effect.","taxTitle","2025-2026 House Legislature MI, Michigan","taxId",77683,"location","Michigan","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6502009,"House rejects constitutional amendment to enforce July 1 budget deadline; proposal would have withheld pay",1079,3313000,4392000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5615027-a015d35e311d2179f32c3c193f8bb151&start=3313&end=4392","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5615027-a015d35e311d2179f32c3c193f8bb151/thumbnail_3313000.jpg","/articles/6502009/Michigan/House-rejects-constitutional-amendment-to-enforce-July-1-budget-deadline-proposal-would-have-withheld-pay","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6502009-531271e4241d2978628263816c3ce16f/orig.mp4?Expires=1773622927&Signature=Hldmz6dxxt48wifoDw31L7IPqA9ovRbvsR7Aw169MG1HohfuB-pOGJL9GNPVodUkawJOFFYUITQ5BrwZZUZjrJYUKPBsVd2n7dB8yKrObs6SnRmxL7JKI~KofRWMOdHox2QWQB5nDGKt7wTmKO6XnLK4HUUHE5rzjrMGLKfR01Orpf7FZo8BZi0ZKzXUO8smqUUSuaVwpRvgcSXesYylVYKjnLaAGJu1Q~4gMiNCOpdOMWRViV7hGiuyeUOCo-erAUsFrXhT5wD1icQbWCwK8x5ziKRPLkgH958C4x8KMJzd75XejNLCeH9mGQHUlo5VrPAfLx4ULnGa4jLbjpFRTQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Michigan House of Representatives on Aug. 21 voted 70-30 to reject House Joint Resolution M, a proposed amendment to the state constitution that would have imposed financial penalties on elected officials if the Legislature did not pass a full fiscal-year budget by the statutory July 1 deadline.

Representative Thompson, who introduced the joint resolution, said the measure was meant to create urgency and accountability in the state budget process. \"If the governor of the state of Michigan does not sign a full budget for the hardworking taxpayers of the state of Michigan by the deadline, the taxpayers would not pay the governor's salary until that budget gets signed,\" Thompson said on the House floor. He also said legislators' pay would be withheld until the budget was passed.

Thompson framed the proposal as a remedy for repeated budget delays: \"People are tired of playing games ... They need clarity, and they need accountability,\" he said. The joint resolution would have amended section 31 of article 4 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963, inserting a financial enforcement mechanism tied to the July 1 budget deadline.

A record roll call was required. When the clerk announced the tally, there were 70 votes in favor and 30 against; the chair noted that two-thirds of members elected and serving had not voted in favor, and therefore the joint resolution was not adopted. The clerk recorded several individual nay votes during the tally, including Representatives T. Carter, O'Neil, Skaggs and Breen.

The proposal reached third reading after expedited consideration but failed to meet the constitutional two-thirds threshold required to adopt a joint resolution that would change the state constitution. No further legislative steps to implement the specific withholding mechanism were recorded on the floor after the vote.

The House then adjourned until Aug. 26 at 1:30 p.m., according to the presiding majority floor leader.

The vote leaves unchanged the existing statutory July 1 budget deadline and does not alter current salary or enforcement rules absent subsequent action or legislation.","The Michigan House voted 70-30 to reject House Joint Resolution M, a proposed amendment to Article 4, Section 31 of the state constitution that would have withheld pay from elected officials if the annual budget was not passed by the July 1 deadline.","actionData","errors"]

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House designates May as Chaldean American Month, passes bill 99-1 and orders immediate effect

House rejects constitutional amendment to enforce July 1 budget deadline; proposal would have withheld pay