Mount Clemens approves resolution opposing state bills that would limit local animal ordinances

Mount Clemens commissioners voted to approve and forward a resolution opposing Michigan House Bills 5916 and 5917 on June 18, saying the measures would constrain local authority to adopt or enforce ordinances about pet shops and animal-shelter practices.

A staff member summarized the bills as proposed amendments to Public Act 287 of 1969 that would restrict local units of government from enacting or enforcing ordinances, policies or rules governing pet shops and animal shelters. One commissioner noted a wording inconsistency in the draft resolution (the first line used “oppose” while a later line said “support”); the body clarified the intent was to support the resolution that opposes the bills and then passed it by roll call.

The resolution will be sent to the governor and the city's state legislative delegation. Commissioners asked that the wording be clarified to remove the internal inconsistency before transmission.

What happens next: the city clerk will forward the corrected resolution to the governor's office and state legislators as directed.