Order Michigan Supreme Court Lansing, Michigan September 20, 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(21)(24)(25) Justices

IN RE REQUEST FOR ADVISORY OPINION REGARDING CONSTITUTIONALITY OF 2011 PA 38 SC: 143157 ________________________________________

On order of the Chief Justice, motions by the Service Employees International Union Local 517M and the Michigan State AFL-CIO and by the Michigan Education Association for leave to file briefs amicus curiae are considered and they are 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.

September 20, 2011 _________________________________________ Clerk