Could be that demonstration did have some influence.
Michigan House adjourns without extending coronavirus state of emergency
The Michigan House adjourned Thursday afternoon without taking up an extension of the state’s coronavirus state of emergency, setting the stage for a legal fight between Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Republican-led legislature.
Michigan’s state of emergency is due to expire at the end of the day April 30. The emergency declaration gives the governor additional powers to issue executive orders during an emergency situation.
Whitmer contends she retains emergency authority during the COVID-19 pandemic regardless of what the Legislature does, but Republican lawmakers critical of the administration’s COVID-19 response maintain a 1976 law requiring the governor to seek legislative approval for an emergency after 28 days applies in this case.
The governor asked the legislature to extend the state of emergency another 28 days,……….Instead, the Michigan House amended a Senate bill that initially would have limited the number of days a governor could unilaterally declare a state of emergency……….
Among the other actions the House took Thursday was the approval of a resolution that gives [House Speaker ed.] Chatfield the ability to sue the Whitmer administration and challenge actions taken during the COVID-19 pandemic.