The Michigan Court of Appeals ruled this week that the constitutional amendment proposed by the group Citizens for More Jobs would amend the Michigan Gaming Control Act – specifically the duties of the Michigan Gaming Control Board, and therefore the petition does not meet the constitutional requirements for statutory republishing.

The proposal seeks to permit a number of new casinos throughout the state and is opposed by Protect MI Vote, Citizens Protecting Michigan’s Constitution and other groups.

In its ruling, the Court ordered the Secretary of State to stop the canvass and not allow the proposal to be placed on the ballot. Citizens for More Jobs plans to appeal to the Michigan Supreme Court.