 ccrp poll amending the elliotlarsen civil rights act   new poll overview a group of the michigan s top ceos says michigan should ban employment discrimination based on sexual orientation the recommendation is listed as a way to make michigan an aspirational destination by being a welcoming place to all michigan s elliottlarsen civil rights act of 1976 prohibits discrimination in employment housing and public accommodations based on religion race color national origin age sex height weight familial status or marital status but not sexual orientation gender identity or expression the michigan department of civil rights last year released a study that found michigan s economy would benefit from an antidiscrimination law that includes protections for lesbian gay bisexual and transgender residents the study found that the current state of discrimination compels some professionals and college graduates to leave michigan in favor of more welcoming states it also impacts businesses competitive advantage in recruiting and retaining a skilled workforce ability to attract a diverse customer base and employee productivity and morale according to the report democrats have proposed adding lgbt protections governor snyder and house republicans have said they rsquo re open to amending the law new poll question should the elliotlarsen civil rights act be amended to include sexual orientation gender identity or expression yes no undecided to vote in this poll click on this link http clintoncountygoporg content shouldelliotlarsencivilrightsactbeamendedinclude e2809csexualorientationgenderidentity  to enter your comments click on add new comment after you vote previous poll question should the governor sign a bill to legalize betting on historic races from the past between races at the tracks yes 45 no 52 undecided 3 no comments were made on this poll   all emails addresses  