While all the potential effects of Proposal 2 cannot be anticipated, there are, as discussed above, several laws that would no doubt be superseded under the proposal. These laws are scheduled to save Michigan taxpayers at least $1.6 billion per year.
Because of Proposal 2’s considerable scope, this estimate is by no means an exhaustive accounting of Proposal 2’s possible financial burdens. The following is a cost breakdown of current and predictable taxpayer savings revoked if Proposal 2 passes.