2008 Michigan Proposal 2 Explained

Proposal 2
A proposal to amend the state constitution to address human embryo and human embryonic stem cell research in Michigan.
Yes:2521026
No:2271083
Total:4792109
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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.[1]

Contents

The proposal appeared on the ballot as follows:[2]

Support

In October, former President Bill Clinton came to Michigan to speak in favor of adopting Proposal 2.[3] The Michigan State Medical Society took a neutral position on the ballot measure.[4]

Aftermath

In March 2009, TechTown announced the opening of a stem cell research lab in Detroit.[5] 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.[6]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ELECTION 2008: Michigan Votes To Expand Embryonic Stem Cell Research . National Partnership for Women and Families: Women's Health Policy Report . 22 February 2022 . 5 November 2008 .
  2. Web site: Statewide Ballot Proposals 2008. 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
  3. News: President Clinton stumps for stem cells in Mich. . 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.
  4. News: Johnson . Adrian . Vote 'no' on embryonic stem cell proposal . 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.
  5. Web site: Wayne County partners with TechTown to launch global stem cell "innovation and commercialization lab" - Today@Wayne . Wayne State University . 15 May 2018 . 22 February 2022.
  6. News: 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..

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