A resolution to call upon the United States Congress to propose and send to the states for ratification a constitutional amendment to clarify that the states and Congress may set reasonable limits on the spending of money to influence elections, including distinctions between natural persons and artificial entities.

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The Michigan Senate passed a resolution asking the U.S. Congress to draft and send a constitutional amendment to the states for ratification that would clarify that both states and Congress can set reasonable limits on money spent to influence elections, distinguishing between individuals and artificial entities such as corporations, unions, and AI. It reflects worries that unlimited spending drowns out ordinary voices, fuels corruption, and threatens state sovereignty. The resolution is currently referred to the Senate Committee on Government Operations.

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