Page 137 - MFB State Annual Meeting 2018 -- RESOLUTIONS BOOK

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confusion of regulatory responsibility.
Designating the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development as the primary department responsible.
Michigan Department of State Police maintaining jurisdiction for transportation issues.
An educational effort for all individuals involved with the sale, transportation or application of NH3. Informational and educational programs to deter theft and vandalism of NH3.
A cost-share program for anhydrous ammonia tank locks and GloTellTM or similar product application. Efforts to discourage stealing of anhydrous (such as GloTellTM or similar products or measures) and stronger enforcement of laws for people engaged in the theft of anhydrous.
We oppose proposed changes to reclassify NH3 as a poison gas as opposed to The current classification of NH3 as a non-flammable gas. 
#63 ELECTIONS
1 We believe Michigan Farm Bureau should encourage
2 all members to register to vote. We also believe MFB
3 should continue efforts to provide education and
4 information on elections and supply candidate
5 information.
6 We encourage Farm Bureau members to become
7 precinct delegates, and MFB to conduct educational
8 training on becoming a precinct delegate.
9 Campaign reform is overdue and should be
10 established at all levels of government and address all
11 elements of campaigning. We recommend:
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Election projections on Election Day not be
released to the public until all polls are closed in the continental United States.
The Michigan Constitution be amended to increase the percentage of voter signatures required to initiate a recall election to 35 percent.
Requiring a 2/3 vote of the people for passage of the recurring ballot question to hold a Constitutional Convention.
Recall petitions must contain proven misfeasance
or malfeasance before the petition is approved. Changing the length of term for county commissioners to four years with staggered terms of office.
Requiring current state legislators to wait at least one year before becoming a registered lobbyist in Michigan.
Elected officials not being allowed to pursue a
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