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{{Short description|Constitutional change on stem cell research}} <!-- "none" is preferred when the title is already sufficiently detailed; see [[WP:SDNONE]] -->
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'''Michigan Proposal 08-2''' of 2008 proposes to amend the [[Constitution of Michigan|Michigan Constitution]] to remove restrictions on [[stem cell]] research in Michigan while maintaining the ban on human cloning. Opponents counter that it will raise taxes. The proposal was passed on November 4, 2008 by voters by a 53 - 47% margin.<ref>Charlie Cain, ''The Detroit News'', "[http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2008811040439 Medical marijuana passes, stem cell proposal leads]" November 4, 2008</ref>
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{{Infobox referendum
| name = Proposal 2
| title = '''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
| map = MI Proposal 2 2008.svg
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'''Michigan Proposal 08-2''' was a proposal to amend the [[Constitution of Michigan|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.<ref>{{cite web |title=ELECTION 2008: Michigan Votes To Expand Embryonic Stem Cell Research |url=http://go.nationalpartnership.org/site/News2?abbr=daily2_&page=NewsArticle&id=13981 |website=National Partnership for Women and Families: Women's Health Policy Report |access-date=22 February 2022 |date=5 November 2008 }}{{Dead link|date=August 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>

==Contents==
The proposal appeared on the ballot as follows:<ref>{{cite web|title=Statewide Ballot Proposals 2008|url=http://www.macombcountymi.gov/MSUEXTENSION/documents/2008BallotProposalInfo.pdf|website=macombcountymi.gov|publisher=[[Macomb County, Michigan|Macomb County]]|access-date=2008-10-19|archive-date=2008-10-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081028200854/http://www.macombcountymi.gov/MSUEXTENSION/documents/2008BallotProposalInfo.pdf|url-status=dead}} from Macomb County website</ref>
{{Blockquote|'''A proposal to amend the state constitution to address human embryo and human embryonic stem cell research in Michigan.'''


The text of the amendment stated:
<blockquote>
The proposed constitutional amendment would:
The proposed constitutional amendment would:
* Expand use of human embryos for any research permitted under federal law subject to the following limits: the embryos —
* Expand use of human embryos for any research permitted under federal law subject to the following limits: the embryos —
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* Provide that stem cells cannot be taken from human embryos more than 14 days after cell division begins.
* 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 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.<ref>[http://www.macombcountymi.gov/MSUEXTENSION/documents/2008BallotProposalInfo.pdf Statewide Ballot Proposals 2008] from Macomb County website</ref>
* Prohibit state and local laws that prevent,restrict or discourage stem cell research, future therapies and cures.
}}
</blockquote>


==Support==
In October, former President [[Bill Clinton]] came to Michigan to speak in favor of adopting Proposal 2.<ref>Megha Satyanarayana, "[http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2008810120492 Charges rampant on stem cell issue: Look into claims reveals facts behind stances of both sides]" ''[[Detroit Free Press]]'' October 12, 2008. "The campaign ramped up Friday when proponents of Proposal 2 brought in former President Bill Clinton for a fund-raiser in Pontiac to pitch the potential benefits of the research."</ref> The [[Michigan State Medical Society]] took a neutral position on this ballot measure, as well as on two other initiatives related to health care at its annual delegates meeting in early May 2008.<ref>[http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080504/POLITICS/805040333/1022 ''Detroit News'': "Medical Society takes 'neutral' position on stem cell ballot initiative," May 4, 2008]</ref>
In October, former President [[Bill Clinton]] came to Michigan to speak in favor of adopting Proposal 2.<ref>{{cite news |title=President Clinton stumps for stem cells in Mich. |url=https://www.mlive.com/news/2008/10/president_clinton_stumps_for_s.html |work=mlive |access-date=22 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220222011049/https://www.mlive.com/news/2008/10/president_clinton_stumps_for_s.html |archive-date=2022-02-22 |url-status=live}}</ref> The [[Michigan State Medical Society]] took a neutral position on the ballot measure.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Johnson |first1=Adrian |title=Vote 'no' on embryonic stem cell proposal |url=https://www.mlive.com/opinion/kalamazoo/2008/10/vote_no_on_embryonic_stem_cell.html |access-date=22 February 2022 |work=mlive |date=19 October 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220222012346/https://www.mlive.com/opinion/kalamazoo/2008/10/vote_no_on_embryonic_stem_cell.html |archive-date=2022-02-22 |url-status=live}}</ref>


==Aftermath==
It was not until after President [[Barack Obama]] reversed federal prohibitions on stem cell research in March 2009 that TechTown announced the opening of stem cell research lab in Detroit.<ref>Peter Jurich,
"[http://thesouthendnews.com/news/stem_cell_research_lab_to_open_in_detroit-1.1602196 Stem cell research lab to open in Detroit]" ''[[The South End]]'' March 11–17, 2009. "Passing of Prop 2 in 2008 election, Obama's recent support of funding opens doors."</ref> However, the opening has been delayed because TechTown has had trouble getting funds and State Senator [[Tom George|Thomas George]] is attempting the weaken the amendment with legislation he has introduced.<ref>Tom Zaworowski, "Lack of funding, politics stifle stem cell research facility plans" ''The South End'' July 15–21, 2009, page 1. "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."</ref>
In March 2009, [[TechTown]] announced the opening of a stem cell research lab in Detroit.<ref>{{cite web |title=Wayne County partners with TechTown to launch global stem cell "innovation and commercialization lab" - Today@Wayne |url=https://today.wayne.edu/news/2009/02/17/wayne-county-partners-with-techtown-to-launch-global-stem-cell-innovation-and-commercialization-lab-3157 |website=Wayne State University |date=15 May 2018 |access-date=22 February 2022}}</ref> However, the opening was delayed because TechTown had trouble getting funds and State Senator [[Tom George|Thomas George]] attempted to the weaken the amendment with legislation he introduced.<ref>{{cite news|last=Zaworowski|first=Tom|title=Lack of funding, politics stifle stem cell research facility plans|page=1|date=July 15–21, 2009|work=The South End|quote=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.}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [[Ballotpedia]], [http://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php/Michigan_Proposal_2_%282008%29 Michigan Stem Cell Initiative (2008)]
* [http://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php/Michigan_Proposal_2_%282008%29 Michigan Stem Cell Initiative (2008)] on [[Ballotpedia]]
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20081028200854/http://www.micatholicconference.org/pdf/statements/mbs_20081007-LettertoCatholicsRegardingProposal2.pdf Letter of opposition from Michigan Catholic Bishops]
* [http://www.micause.com/ Opponent website]
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* [http://www.micatholicconference.org/pdf/statements/mbs_20081007-LettertoCatholicsRegardingProposal2.pdf Letter from Michigan Catholic Bishops (opponent)]


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Latest revision as of 07:43, 14 September 2024

Proposal 2
A proposal to amend the state constitution to address human embryo and human embryonic stem cell research in Michigan.
Results
Choice
 Votes %
Yes 2,521,026 52.61%
No 2,271,083 47.39%
Valid votes 4,792,109 100.00%
Invalid or blank votes 0 0.00%
Total votes 4,792,109 100.00%
County Results

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

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

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

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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

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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]

References

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  1. ^ "ELECTION 2008: Michigan Votes To Expand Embryonic Stem Cell Research". National Partnership for Women and Families: Women's Health Policy Report. November 5, 2008. Retrieved February 22, 2022.[permanent dead link‍]
  2. ^ "Statewide Ballot Proposals 2008" (PDF). macombcountymi.gov. Macomb County. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 28, 2008. Retrieved October 19, 2008. from Macomb County website
  3. ^ "President Clinton stumps for stem cells in Mich". mlive. Archived from the original on February 22, 2022. Retrieved February 22, 2022.
  4. ^ Johnson, Adrian (October 19, 2008). "Vote 'no' on embryonic stem cell proposal". mlive. Archived from the original on February 22, 2022. Retrieved February 22, 2022.
  5. ^ "Wayne County partners with TechTown to launch global stem cell "innovation and commercialization lab" - Today@Wayne". Wayne State University. May 15, 2018. Retrieved February 22, 2022.
  6. ^ Zaworowski, Tom (July 15–21, 2009). "Lack of funding, politics stifle stem cell research facility plans". The South End. p. 1. 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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