This proposal has a long way to go before it becomes a reality but you need to be aware of what is happening in Lansing and be prepared to ask any candidate that comes to your door or you see in a public forum - where do they stand on these reforms?
SJR U will need a two-thirds majority in the full Senate, and a two-thirds majority in the full House before it is placed on the ballot as a constitutional amendment. It would then face a campaign before voters decide. If it makes it on the August Primary ballot and passes it would be implemented October 1.
You can download a copy of SJR U here:
http://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2009-2010/jointresolutionintroduced/Senate/pdf/2010-SIJR-U.pdf