Order Michigan Supreme Court
Lansing, Michigan
August 31, 2011 Robert P. Young, Jr.,
Chief Justice
Michael F. Cavanagh
Marilyn Kelly
Stephen J. Markman
Diane M. Hathaway
Mary Beth Kelly
Brian K. Zahra,
143157(5)(9)(11)(13)(15)(19) Justices
IN RE REQUEST FOR ADVISORY OPINION
REGARDING CONSTITUTIONALITY OF
2011 PA 38 SC: 143157
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On order of the Chief Justice, the motion by Michigan State Employee Retirees
Association Coordinating Council and others for leave to file a brief amicus curiae and
for leave to participate in oral argument is considered. The motion to file a brief amicus
curiae is granted; leave to participate in oral argument is denied. The motion by the
Attorney General for leave to file a brief in excess of 50 pages arguing that the act is
unconstitutional is granted. The motion by Michigan Bankers Association and others to
file a brief amicus curiae is granted. The motion by Business Leaders for Michigan and
the Small Business Association of Michigan for leave to file a brief amicus curiae is
granted. The motion for the temporary admission to practice of Stuart R. Cohen is
considered and it is granted. The motion by the International Union, United Automobile,
Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America, UAW for leave to file a
brief amicus curiae is granted.
I, Corbin R. Davis, Clerk of the Michigan Supreme Court, certify that the
foregoing is a true and complete copy of the order entered at the direction of the Court.
August 31, 2011 _________________________________________
Clerk