2008 Michigan Proposal 2

Constitutional change on stem cell research February 2026 September 2023 Proposal 2 A proposal to amend the state constitution to address human embryo and human embryonic stem cell research in Michigan. 2521026 2271083 4792109 MI Proposal 2 2008.svg County Results Yes #7D9CBB 60–70% 1px #AAAAAA solid #B6C8D9 50–60% 1px #AAAAAA solid No #BCBC83 60–70% 1px #AAAAAA solid #DEDEBD 50–60% 1px #AAAAAA solid Michigan Proposal 08-2 was a proposal to amend the Michigan Constitution to remove restrictions on stem cell research in Michigan while maintaining the ban on human cloning. Opponents argued that it would raise taxes. The proposal was passed on November 4, 2008, by voters by a 53–47% margin.ELECTION 2008: Michigan Votes To Expand Embryonic Stem Cell Research http://go.nationalpartnership.org/site/News2?abbr=daily2_&page=NewsArticle&id=13981 https://web.archive.org/web/20220222011159/http://go.nationalpartnership.org/site/News2?abbr=daily2_&page=NewsArticle&id=13981 dead February 22, 2022 National Partnership for Women and Families: Women's Health Policy Report 22 February 2022 5 November 2008 Contents The proposal appeared on the ballot as follows:Statewide Ballot Proposals 2008 http://www.macombcountymi.gov/MSUEXTENSION/documents/2008BallotProposalInfo.pdf macombcountymi.gov Macomb County 2008-10-19 2008-10-28 https://web.archive.org/web/20081028200854/http://www.macombcountymi.gov/MSUEXTENSION/documents/2008BallotProposalInfo.pdf dead from Macomb County website A proposal to amend the state constitution to address human embryo and human embryonic stem cell research in Michigan. The proposed constitutional amendment would: Expand use of human embryos for any research permitted under federal law subject to the following limits: the embryos — are created for fertility treatment purposes; are not suitable for implantation or are in excess of clinical needs; would be discarded unless used for research; were donated by the person seeking fertility treatment. Provide that stem cells cannot be taken from human embryos more than 14 days after cell division begins. Prohibit any person from selling or purchasing human embryos for stem cell research. Prohibit state and local laws that prevent, restrict or discourage stem cell research, future therapies and cures. Support In October, former President Bill Clinton came to Michigan to speak in favor of adopting Proposal 2.President Clinton stumps for stem cells in Mich. https://www.mlive.com/news/2008/10/president_clinton_stumps_for_s.html mlive 22 February 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220222011049/https://www.mlive.com/news/2008/10/president_clinton_stumps_for_s.html 2022-02-22 live The Michigan State Medical Society took a neutral position on the ballot measure.Johnson Adrian Vote 'no' on embryonic stem cell proposal https://www.mlive.com/opinion/kalamazoo/2008/10/vote_no_on_embryonic_stem_cell.html 22 February 2022 mlive 19 October 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20220222012346/https://www.mlive.com/opinion/kalamazoo/2008/10/vote_no_on_embryonic_stem_cell.html 2022-02-22 live Aftermath In March 2009, TechTown announced the opening of a stem cell research lab in Detroit.Wayne County partners with TechTown to launch global stem cell "innovation and commercialization lab" - Today@Wayne https://today.wayne.edu/news/2009/02/17/wayne-county-partners-with-techtown-to-launch-global-stem-cell-innovation-and-commercialization-lab-3157 Wayne State University 15 May 2018 22 February 2022 However, the opening was delayed because TechTown had trouble getting funds and State Senator Thomas George attempted to the weaken the amendment with legislation he introduced.Zaworowski Tom Lack of funding, politics stifle stem cell research facility plans 1 July 15–21, 2009 The South End State Sen. Thomas George, R-Kalamazoo, has introduced a six-bill package that could undermine the initiative and restrict the use of embryos created in fertility clinics for stem cell research. References External links Michigan Stem Cell Initiative (2008) on Ballotpedia Letter of opposition from Michigan Catholic Bishops Category:Stem cell research Category:2008 in American law Michigan Proposal 2 Category:Michigan ballot proposals Proposal 2 Category:Amendments to the Constitution of Michigan