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List of Michigan ballot proposals

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The following is a list of statewide initiatives and referendums modifying state law and proposing state constitutional amendments in Michigan, sorted by election.

1835–1899

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1835

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Proposal name Description[1] Status[1] Yes votes No votes
Constitutional Question A question as to whether to adopt the 1835 Constitution of Michigan Passed 6,752 (83.09%) 1,374 (16.91%)

1850

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Proposal name Description[1] Status[1] Yes votes No votes
Constitutional Question A question as to whether to adopt the 1850 Constitution of Michigan Passed 36,169 (79.31%) 9,433 (20.69%)
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment relating to equal suffrage for African-Americans Failed 12,840 (28.62%) 32,026 (71.38%)

1858

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Proposal name Description[1] Status[1] Yes votes No votes
Proposal 1 A measure relating to general banking laws Passed 41,006 (67.37%) 19,865 (32.63%)

1860

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Proposal name Description[1] Status[1] Yes votes No votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment relating to the regulation of banking corporations Passed 59,954 (79.48%) 15,477 (20.52%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment relating to sessions of the Michigan Legislature Passed 53,152 (74.44%) 18,246 (25.56%)
Proposal 3 A constitutional amendment relating to eminent domain Passed 62,936 (88.65%) 8,054 (11.35%)

1862

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Proposal name Description[1] Status[1] Yes votes No votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment relating to the removal of public officials from office Passed 3,180 (71.41%) 1,273 (28.59%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment relating to the regulation of banks Passed 5,067 (75.50%) 1,644 (24.50%)
Proposal 3 A constitutional amendment relating to the selection of university regents Passed 4,363 (69.65%) 1,901 (30.35%)
Proposal 4 A constitutional amendment relating to the administration of elections in the Upper Peninsula Passed 5,193 (78.29%) 1,440 (21.71%)
Proposal 5 A constitutional amendment relating to future constitutional amendments Passed 4,375 (70.78%) 1,806 (29.22%)

1866

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Proposal name Description[1] Status[1] Yes votes No votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment relating to the ability of soldiers to vote Passed 86,354 (86.83%) 13,094 (13.17%)
Proposal 2 A proposal calling for a constitutional convention Passed 79,505 (73.53%) 28,623 (26.47%)

1868

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Proposal name Description[1] Status[1] Yes votes No votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment relating to sessions of the Michigan Legislature Failed 24,482 (19.62%) 100,314 (80.38%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment relating to alcohol prohibition Failed 72,462 (45.69%) 86,143 (54.31%)
Constitutional Question A question as to whether to adopt the 1868 Constitution of Michigan Failed 71,733 (39.35%) 110,582 (60.65%)

1870

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Proposal name Description[1] Status[1] Yes votes No votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment relating to the power of county boards of supervisors Failed 39,180 (38.76%) 61,904 (61.24%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment relating to the salaries of state government officials Failed 36,109 (34.38%) 68,912 (65.62%)
Proposal 3 A constitutional amendment relating to equal suffrage for African-Americans Passed 54,105 (51.67%) 50,598 (48.33%)
Proposal 4 A constitutional amendment relating to railroad rates Passed 78,602 (60.46%) 51,397 (39.54%)
Proposal 5 A constitutional amendment relating to rail monopolies Passed 76,912 (60.04%) 51,194 (39.96%)
Proposal 6 A constitutional amendment relating to government aid for railroads in the form of bonds Failed 50,078 (38.96%) 78,453 (61.04%)

1872

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Proposal name Description[1] Status[1] Yes votes No votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment relating to government aid for railroads in the form of bonds Failed 44,684 (38.66%) 70,893 (61.34%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment relating to the structure of the circuit courts in Michigan Failed 47,972 (42.15%) 65,848 (57.85%)
Proposal 3 A constitutional amendment relating to salaries for circuit court judges Failed 57,326 (49.29%) 58,987 (50.71%)

1874

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Proposal name Description[1] Status[1] Yes votes No votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment relating to equal suffrage for women Failed 40,077 (22.77%) 135,957 (77.23%)
Constitutional Question A question as to whether to adopt the 1874 Constitution of Michigan Failed 39,285 (24.05%) 124,034 (75.95%)

1876

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Proposal name Description[1] Status[1] Yes votes No votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment relating to liquor licenses Passed 60,639 (53.57%) 52,561 (46.43%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment relating to salaries for circuit court judges Failed 65,371 (49.77%) 65,966 (50.23%)
Proposal 3 A constitutional amendment modifying the timeframe to submit constitutional amendments Passed 52,306 (70.41%) 21,984 (29.59%)

1878

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Proposal name Description[1] Status[1] Yes votes No votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment modifying the position of Clerk of the Michigan Supreme Court Failed 30,313 (46.62%) 34,712 (53.38%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment relating to corporation stockholder's liability Failed 24,770 (37.06%) 42,064 (62.94%)

1880

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Proposal name Description[1] Status[1] Yes votes No votes
Proposal 1 (April) A constitutional amendment relating to the salary of the Governor of Michigan Failed 49,035 (34.83%) 91,753 (65.17%)
Proposal 2 (November) A constitutional amendment relating to the construction of a river crossing in Detroit Failed 37,340 (39.15%) 58,040 (60.85%)

1881

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Proposal name Description[1] Status[1] Yes votes No votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment relating to fines for libraries and schools Passed 51,475 (86.01%) 8,370 (13.99%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment relating to the position of court clerk Passed 62,593 (90.41%) 6,640 (9.59%)
Proposal 3 A constitutional amendment relating to the circuit court system Passed 53,840 (89.04%) 6,628 (10.96%)

1882

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Proposal name Description[1] Status[1] Yes votes No votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment relating to salaries for circuit court judges Passed 85,705 (60.64%) 55,638 (39.36%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment relating to boards of county auditors Failed 23,814 (38.48%) 38,073 (61.52%)
Proposal 3 A proposal calling for a constitutional convention Failed 20,937 (37.35%) 35,123 (62.65%)

1884

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Proposal name Description[1] Status[1] Yes votes No votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment relating to salaries for circuit court judges Passed 35,345 (55.24%) 28,642 (44.76%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment relating to salaries for state legislators Failed 31,693 (37.55%) 52,707 (62.45%)

1886

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Proposal name Description[1] Status[1] Yes votes No votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment relating to the Wayne County board of auditors Failed 15,020 (41.98%) 20,755 (58.02%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment relating to salaries for public officials Failed 40,445 (40.18%) 60,220 (59.82%)

1887

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Proposal name Description[1] Status[1] Yes votes No votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment relating to the sale of alcohol Failed 178,636 (49.22%) 184,281 (50.78%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment relating to salaries for public officials Failed 72,718 (36.81%) 124,838 (63.19%)

1888

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Proposal name Description[1] Status[1] Yes votes No votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment relating to circuit courts Passed 21,221 (52.26%) 19,382 (47.74%)
Proposal 2 A question relating to banking regulation Passed 48,531 (70.51%) 20,300 (29.49%)

1889

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Proposal name Description[1] Status[1] Yes votes No votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment relating to circuit courts Passed 49,478 (58.38%) 35,269 (41.62%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment relating to corporations Failed 35,269 (54.92%) 28,950 (45.08%)
Proposal 3 A constitutional amendment relating to the salary of the Governor of Michigan Passed 111,854 (60.68%) 72,494 (39.32%)

1890

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Proposal name Description[1] Status[1] Yes votes No votes
Proposal 1 A proposal calling for a constitutional convention Failed 16,431 (38.49%) 26,261 (61.51%)

1891

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Proposal name Description[1] Status[1] Yes votes No votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment relating to the salary of the Michigan Attorney General Failed 69,248 (49.85%) 69,651 (50.15%)

1892

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Proposal name Description[1] Status[1] Yes votes No votes
Proposal 1 A proposal calling for a constitutional convention Failed[a] 16,948 (51.06%) 16,245 (48.94%)

1893

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Proposal name Description[1] Status[1] Yes votes No votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment relating to the salaries of public officials Failed 59,317 (45.60%) 70,772 (54.40%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment relating to internal government improvements Passed 72,745 (58.09%) 52,476 (41.91%)
Proposal 3 A constitutional amendment relating to the jurisdiction of circuit courts Passed 62,023 (55.97%) 48,797 (44.03%)
Proposal 4 A constitutional amendment relating to highway commissioners Passed 69,050 (53.54%) 59,922 (46.46%)

1894

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Proposal name Description[1] Status[1] Yes votes No votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment relating to voting rights Passed 127,758 (81.19%) 29,607 (18.81%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment relating to minimum qualifications for electors Passed 117,088 (78.78%) 31,537 (21.22%)

1895

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Proposal name Description[1] Status[1] Yes votes No votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment relating to the salaries of public officials Failed 50,065 (26.47%) 139,039 (73.53%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment relating to circuit courts Failed 60,567 (39.63%) 92,278 (60.37%)

1897

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Proposal name Description[1] Status[1] Yes votes No votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment relating to the salary of the Michigan Attorney General Failed 70,138 (43.53%) 90,973 (56.47%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment relating to the Kent County board of auditors Failed 53,201 (47.93%) 57,793 (52.07%)

1898

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Proposal name Description[1] Status[1] Yes votes No votes
Proposal 1 A proposal calling for a constitutional convention Failed[b] 162,163 (56.05%) 127,147 (43.95%)

1899

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Proposal name Description[1] Status[1] Yes votes No votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment relating to highway improvements Passed 130,416 (58.26%) 93,442 (41.74%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment adding additional circuit court judges Passed 108,197 (50.78%) 104,884 (49.22%)
Proposal 3 A constitutional amendment relating to intermediate courts Failed 99,391 (49.29%) 102,269 (50.71%)
Proposal 4 A constitutional amendment relating to the state printing office Failed 105,711 (49.39%) 108,317 (50.61%)

1900–1949

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1900

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Proposal name Description[1] Status[1] Yes votes No votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment relating to corporate taxes Passed 442,728 (88.99%) 54,757 (11.01%)

1901

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Proposal name Description[1] Status[1] Yes votes No votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment relating to the salaries of state legislators Failed 112,883 (37.57%) 187,615 (62.43%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment adding additional circuit court judges Failed 110,855 (46.00%) 130,108 (54.00%)

1902

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Proposal name Description[1] Status[1] Yes votes No votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment relating to the publication of new laws Passed 155,837 (59.69%) 105,241 (40.31%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment relating to "indeterminate sentence" Passed 146,265 (65.12%) 78,338 (34.88%)

1903

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Proposal name Description[1] Status[1] Yes votes No votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment relating to the salaries of circuit court judges Passed 105,618 (55.98%) 83,048 (44.02%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment relating to boards of county auditors Passed 108,889 (56.27%) 84,636 (43.73%)

1904

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Proposal name Description[1] Status[1] Yes votes No votes
Proposal 1 A proposal calling for a constitutional convention Failed[c] 165,123 (57.91%) 120,018 (42.09%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment relating to the introduction of bills Passed 180,157 (64.62%) 98,657 (35.38%)

1905

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Proposal name Description[1] Status[1] Yes votes No votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment relating to public wagon roads Passed 205,750 (76.41%) 63,506 (23.59%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment relating to the Genesee County board of auditors Passed 94,860 (59.40%) 64,825 (40.60%)
Proposal 3 A constitutional amendment relating to the salaries of circuit court judges Passed 91,994 (59.13%) 63,590 (40.87%)

1906

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Proposal name Description[1] Status[1] Yes votes No votes
Proposal 1 A proposal calling for a constitutional convention Passed 196,780 (60.74%) 127,189 (39.26%)

1907

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Proposal name Description[1] Status[1] Yes votes No votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment relating to the salaries of circuit court judges Passed 94,585 (60.58%) 61,550 (39.42%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment relating to boards of county auditors Passed 98,259 (61.31%) 62,008 (38.69%)
Proposal 3 A constitutional amendment relating to teaching convicts certain trades Passed 167,163 (66.34%) 84,831 (33.66%)

1908

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Proposal name Description[1] Status[1] Yes votes No votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment relating to corporate taxes Passed 227,899 (62.37%) 137,500 (37.63%)
Proposal 2 A question as to whether to adopt the 1908 Constitution of Michigan Passed 244,705 (65.17%) 130,783 (34.83%)

1910

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Proposal name Description[2] Status[2] Yes votes No votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment limiting the amount of debt counties can take on Passed 137,147 (51.58%) 128,729 (48.42%)

1911

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Proposal name Description[2] Status[2] Yes votes No votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment relating to the apportionment of education funds to primary schools Passed 246,167 (67.52%) 118,391 (32.48%)

1912

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Proposal name Description[2] Status[2] Yes votes No votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment relating to equal suffrage for women Failed 247,375 (49.92%) 248,135 (50.08%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment relating to the modification of city charters Passed 285,373 (67.41%) 137,972 (32.59%)

1913

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Proposal name Description[2] Status[2] Yes votes No votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment relating to equal suffrage for women Failed 168,738 (38.91%) 264,882 (61.09%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment relating to citizen-led ballot measures for constitutional matters Passed 204,796 (55.77%) 162,392 (44.23%)
Proposal 3 A constitutional amendment relating to citizen-led ballot measures for legislative matters Passed 219,057 (58.97%) 152,388 (41.03%)
Proposal 4 A constitutional amendment relating to firefighter's benefits Failed 179,948 (46.60%) 206,204 (53.40%)
Proposal 5 A constitutional amendment relating to the recall process for state officials Passed 237,743 (62.05%) 145,412 (37.95%)

1914

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Proposal name Description[2] Status[2] Yes votes No votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment relating to state-issued bonds for the purpose of constructing and improving wagon roads Failed 164,333 (44.85%) 202,087 (55.15%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment relating to state-issued bonds for the purpose of constructing drains and developing agricultural lands Failed 165,290 (45.26%) 199,873 (54.74%)
Proposal 3 A constitutional amendment relating to absentee voting Passed 190,510 (51.99%) 175,948 (48.01%)
Proposal 4 A constitutional amendment relating to the regulation of fraternal beneficiary societies Failed 92,392 (24.05%) 291,776 (75.95%)

1915

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Proposal name Description[2] Status[2] Yes votes No votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment allowing drainage districts to issue bonds Failed 191,337 (49.07%) 198,553 (50.93%)

1916

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Proposal name Description[2] Status[2] Yes votes No votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment relating to alcohol prohibition Passed 353,378 (55.38%) 284,754 (44.62%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment relating to the local option Failed 256,272 (40.35%) 378,871 (59.65%)
Proposal 3 A constitutional amendment relating to the right of repeal Passed 283,823 (50.73%) 275,701 (49.27%)
Proposal 4 A constitutional amendment relating to the regulation of fraternal beneficiary societies Failed 225,220 (39.17%) 349,810 (60.83%)

1917

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Proposal name Description[2] Status[2] Yes votes No votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment authorizing drainage districts to issue bonds Passed 198,918 (58.86%) 139,027 (41.14%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment relating to "the elective franchise" Passed 216,270 (65.37%) 114,594 (34.63%)
Proposal 3 A constitutional amendment authorizing the state to acquire railroad properties Passed 242,969 (70.69%) 100,722 (29.31%)
Proposal 4 A constitutional amendment relating to the salary of public officials Failed 148,625 (43.49%) 193,119 (56.51%)
Proposal 5 A constitutional amendment relating to highway construction Passed 209,559 (62.29%) 126,871 (37.71%)

1918

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Proposal name Description[2] Status[2] Yes votes No votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment requiring that all ballot measures be printed on the same ballot Passed 317,070 (77.75%) 90,744 (22.25%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment extending the right to vote to women Passed 229,790 (54.06%) 195,284 (45.94%)

1919

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Proposal name Description[2] Status[2] Yes votes No votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment authorizing the state to issue bonds for the purpose of constructing highways Passed 558,572 (71.26%) 225,239 (28.74%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment relating to salary changes for state officials Failed 313,539 (42.81%) 418,778 (57.19%)
Proposal 3 A constitutional amendment relating to the manufacturing of alcoholic beverages Failed 322,603 (37.83%) 530,123 (62.17%)

1920

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Proposal name Description[2] Status[2] Yes votes No votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment relating to the salaries of some state officials Failed 348,311 (42.88%) 463,959 (57.12%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment relating to minimum qualifications for electors Passed 415,780 (53.61%) 359,749 (46.39%)
Proposal 3 A constitutional amendment relating to compulsory school attendance Failed 353,817 (36.68%) 610,699 (63.32%)
Proposal 4 A constitutional amendment relating to property condemnation Failed 360,668 (45.08%) 439,373 (54.92%)
Proposal 5 A constitutional amendment relating to working hours for men Passed 420,085 (50.40%) 413,362 (49.60%)

1921

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Proposal name Description[2] Status[2] Yes votes No votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment allowing the state to issue bonds as bonuses for soldiers of World War I Passed 471,159 (71.74%) 185,602 (28.26%)

1922

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Proposal name Description[2] Status[2] Yes votes No votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment relating to a state income tax Failed 180,176 (36.00%) 320,269 (64.00%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment relating to ports and port districts Failed 221,543 (49.06%) 230,060 (50.94%)
Proposal 3 A constitutional amendment relating to property condemnation Failed 204,564 (42.54%) 276,304 (57.46%)

1923

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Proposal name Description[2] Status[2] Yes votes No votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment relating to ports and port districts Passed 266,623 (56.18%) 207,926 (43.82%)

1924

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Proposal name Description[2] Status[2] Yes votes No votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment relating to compulsory school attendance Failed 421,472 (35.66%) 760,571 (64.34%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment relating to a state income tax Failed 216,437 (19.15%) 913,833 (80.85%)
Proposal 3 A constitutional amendment relating to state legislative districts Failed 231,718 (22.87%) 781,351 (77.13%)

1926

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Proposal name Description[2] Status[2] Yes votes No votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment relating to salaries for state legislators Failed 189,739 (40.46%) 279,241 (59.54%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment relating to term limits for sheriffs Passed 278,329 (56.25%) 216,463 (43.75%)
Proposal 3 A constitutional amendment relating to the creation of metropolitan districts Failed 207,993 (47.56%) 229,314 (52.44%)
Proposal 4 A constitutional amendment relating to property condemnation Failed 204,859 (46.93%) 231,672 (53.07%)
Proposal 5 A constitutional amendment generally revising the constitution Failed 119,491 (29.52%) 285,252 (70.48%)

1927

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Proposal name Description[2] Status[2] Yes votes No votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment relating to the creation of metropolitan districts Passed 210,880 (51.26%) 200,490 (48.74%)

1928

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Proposal name Description[2] Status[2] Yes votes No votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment relating to salaries for state legislators Passed 441,114 (51.38%) 417,419 (48.62%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment relating to property condemnation Passed 490,032 (54.27%) 412,928 (45.73%)
Proposal 3 A constitutional amendment modifying legislative districts Passed 523,127 (57.50%) 386,673 (42.50%)

1930

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Proposal name Description[2] Status[2] Yes votes No votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment relating to township officers elections Failed 275,781 (42.71%) 369,906 (57.29%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment relating to river improvement projects Failed 300,990 (45.62%) 358,734 (54.38%)
Proposal 3 A constitutional amendment increasing the homestead exemption Failed 298,909 (45.58%) 356,938 (54.42%)
Proposal 4 A constitutional amendment relating to legislative districts Failed 292,659 (41.59%) 411,043 (58.41%)
Proposal 5 A referendum to uphold a law taxing cigarettes Failed 198,515 (30.50%) 452,375 (69.50%)

1931

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Proposal name Description[2] Status[2] Yes votes No votes
Proposal 1 A referendum to uphold a law relating to capital punishment Failed 269,538 (43.32%) 352,594 (56.68%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment relating to landing fields improvements Failed 263,508 (41.21%) 375,935 (58.79%)
Proposal 3 A constitutional amendment relating to state debt Failed 262,394 (41.18%) 374,754 (58.82%)

1932

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Proposal name Description[2] Status[2] Yes votes No votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment establishing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission Passed 1,022,508 (68.27%) 475,265 (31.73%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment limiting property taxes Passed 671,124 (51.11%) 641,962 (48.89%)
Proposal 3 A constitutional amendment relating to terms of office for state legislators Failed 520,740 (43.89%) 665,766 (56.11%)
Proposal 4 A constitutional amendment relating to homestead tax exemptions Failed 445,141 (36.84%) 763,311 (63.16%)
Proposal 5 A constitutional amendment changing residency requirements for electors Passed 662,588 (58.15%) 476,849 (41.85%)
Proposal 6 A constitutional amendment relating to criminal pardons Failed 590,260 (48.91%) 616,583 (51.09%)
Proposal 7 A constitutional amendment restricting the vote on bond issues to impacted property owners Passed 642,142 (52.86%) 572,625 (47.14%)
Proposal 8 A referendum to uphold a law regulating the sale of oleomargarine Failed 432,966 (36.47%) 754,372 (63.53%)

1934

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Proposal name Description[2] Status[2] Yes votes No votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment limiting some gasoline taxes Failed 280,765 (25.63%) 814,616 (74.37%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment abolishing uniform taxation Failed 245,648 (23.53%) 798,193 (76.47%)
Proposal 3 A constitutional amendment limiting vehicle registration fees Failed 292,760 (28.85%) 722,132 (71.15%)
Proposal 4 A constitutional amendment making the position of judge nonpartisan Failed 501,580 (47.26%) 559,851 (52.74%)
Proposal 5 A constitutional amendment allowing counties to adopt home rule Failed 399,135 (38.87%) 627,595 (61.13%)
Proposal 6 A constitutional amendment relating to justices of the peace Failed 154,326 (15.96%) 812,856 (84.04%)
Proposal 7 A referendum upholding a law allowing the state to contract debt for the purpose of construction projects Failed 51,378 (16.40%) 261,844 (83.60%)

1935

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Proposal name Description[2] Status[2] Yes votes No votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment relating to contested elections Passed 485,859 (65.71%) 253,539 (34.29%)

1936

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Proposal name Description[2] Status[2] Yes votes No votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment relating to the use of firearms as evidence in criminal proceedings Passed 815,221 (58.67%) 574,324 (41.33%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment permitting counties to incorporate Failed 583,057 (43.63%) 753,315 (56.37%)
Proposal 3 A constitutional amendment relating to exempting some types of food from sales tax Failed 581,485 (38.10%) 944,573 (61.90%)
Proposal 4 A constitutional amendment creating a state income tax Failed 382,262 (27.02%) 1,032,384 (72.98%)

1938

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Proposal name Description[2] Status[2] Yes votes No votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment increasing county office terms from two years to four years Failed 414,832 (32.24%) 872,057 (67.76%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment making Michigan Supreme Court justices be appointed and nonpartisan Failed 504,904 (40.39%) 745,312 (59.61%)
Proposal 3 A constitutional amendment requiring that gas taxes be used only to fund highway and road improvements Passed 813,289 (60.55%) 529,859 (39.45%)
Proposal 4 A referendum to uphold a social security law Failed 497,569 (46.49%) 572,756 (53.51%)

1939

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Proposal name Description[2] Status[2] Yes votes No votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment making the position of judge a nonpartisan one Passed 376,246 (60.93%) 241,252 (39.07%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment granting circuit court commissioners additional powers Failed 205,711 (36.89%) 351,961 (63.11%)

1940

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Proposal name Description[2] Status[2] Yes votes No votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment exempting school districts from some tax limitations Failed 602,952 (41.69%) 843,159 (58.31%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment establishing a system of civil service Passed 766,764 (51.93%) 709,894 (48.07%)
Proposal 3 A referendum upholding a law which modified vehicle permitting requirements Failed 640,051 (40.76%) 930,227 (59.24%)
Proposal 4 A referendum upholding a law further regulating the practice of dentistry and dental surgery Passed 735,053 (58.73%) 516,597 (41.27%)

1941

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Proposal name Description Status Yes votes No votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment relating to the circulation of constitutional amendment petitions[3] Passed[3] 386,859 (56.73%) 295,083 (43.27%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment relating to the circulation of initiative and referendum petitions[3] Passed[3] 372,796 (57.70%) 273,275 (42.30%)

1942

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Proposal name Description[4]: 307–309  Status[4]: 307–309  Yes votes No votes
Proposal 1 A proposal calling for a constitutional convention Failed 408,188 (46.56%) 468,506 (53.44%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment allowing Wayne County to adopt a charter Failed 432,164 (48.70%) 455,320 (51.30%)
Proposal 3 A referendum upholding a law creating a Milk Marketing Board Failed 318,899 (35.27%) 585,380 (64.73%)

1943

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Proposal name Description[4]: 590–591  Status[4]: 590–591  Yes votes No votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment setting township officer terms at two years Passed 215,957 (62.14%) 131,554 (37.86%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment relating to homestead mortgages Passed 169,736 (57.36%) 126,164 (42.64%)

1944

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Proposal name Description[5] Status[6]: 323–326  Yes votes No votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment modifying water furnishing limits Passed 860,219 (60.23%) 568,090 (39.77%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment modifying the eligibility of state legislators to run for other offices Failed 676,142 (48.23%) 725,858 (51.77%)
Proposal 3 A constitutional amendment relating to the salaries of state legislators Failed 614,300 (43.34%) 803,104 (56.66%)
Proposal 4 A constitutional amendment allowing Wayne County to adopt a charter Failed 638,876 (42.85%) 851,926 (57.15%)

1945

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Proposal name Description[6]: 619–620  Status[6]: 619–620  Yes votes No votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment modifying taxation Failed 115,463 (33.25%) 231,742 (66.75%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment authorizing the state to control rivers and other waterways Passed 189,313 (57.74%) 138,558 (42.26%)

1946

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Proposal name Description[7] Status[7] Yes votes No votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment limiting state control over some things Passed 921,144 (68.36%) 426,430 (31.64%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment returning a portion of sales tax revenues to some municipalities Passed 864,530 (59.65%) 584,689 (40.35%)
Proposal 3 A constitutional amendment relating to payments for soldiers in World War II Passed 871,296 (61.34%) 549,242 (38.66%)

1948

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Proposal name Description[8][9] Status[9] Yes votes No votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment relating to the order of succession Passed 1,055,632 (68.07%) 495,214 (31.93%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment relating to the distribution of state sales tax and annual school grants Failed 343,217 (19.18%) 1,446,016 (80.82%)
Proposal 3 A constitutional amendment relating to the salaries of state officials Passed 935,441 (63.75%) 531,950 (36.25%)
Proposal 4 A constitutional amendment relating to the salaries of state legislators Passed 911,473 (60.80%) 587,691 (39.20%)
Proposal 5 A constitutional amendment modifying the property tax system Passed 962,800 (56.79%) 732,677 (43.21%)
Proposal 6 A referendum upholding a law relating to foreign agencies Passed 890,435 (60.33%) 585,469 (39.67%)
Proposal 7 A proposal relating to a general revision of the constitution Failed[d] 855,451 (51.70%) 799,198 (48.30%)

1950–1999

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1950

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Proposal name Description[10]: 511–514  Status[10]: 511–514  Yes votes No votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment relating to voting rights Passed 907,312 (68.48%) 417,652 (31.52%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment authorizing the state to issue some form of bond Passed 1,224,249 (79.81%) 309,657 (20.19%)
Proposal 3 A constitutional amendment relating to the definition of subversion Passed 823,938 (61.29%) 520,412 (38.71%)
Proposal 4 An initiative permitting the sale of oleomargarine Passed 1,090,000 (65.98%) 562,034 (34.02%)

1951

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Proposal name Description[10]: 602–604  Status[10]: 602–604  Yes votes No votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment relating to meetings of the state legislature Passed 405,570 (69.63%) 176,873 (30.37%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment authorizing the payment of a death benefit bonus Passed 401,117 (64.11%) 224,564 (35.89%)
Proposal 3 A constitutional amendment relating to the salaries of Supreme Court justices Failed 276,632 (46.75%) 315,140 (53.25%)

1952

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Proposal name Description[11] Status[11] Yes votes No votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment relating to police authority over narcotic drugs investigations Passed 1,910,728 (83.33%) 382,285 (16.67%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment providing for reapportionment every ten years Failed 924,242 (39.50%) 1,415,355 (60.50%)
Proposal 3 A constitutional amendment providing for reapportionment every ten years Passed 1,269,807 (56.55%) 975,518 (43.45%)

1954

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Proposal name Description[12] Status[12] Yes votes No votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment relating to the elective franchise Passed 1,202,811 (72.10%) 465,556 (27.90%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment relating to sales taxes Passed 1,182,412 (72.74%) 443,079 (27.26%)
Proposal 3 A constitutional amendment authorizing bonus payments for veterans of the Korean War Passed 1,166,564 (68.26%) 542,541 (31.74%)
Proposal 4 A constitutional amendment permitting the Michigan State Legislature to authorize charitable lotteries Failed 903,303 (48.89%) 944,388 (51.11%)

1955

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Proposal name Description[12] Status[12] Yes votes No votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment relating to nonpartisan judicial elections Passed 559,279 (70.27%) 236,620 (29.73%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment relating to minimum judge qualifications Passed 596,145 (72.12%) 230,489 (27.88%)
Proposal 3 A constitutional amendment authorizing the state to borrow up to $100,000,000 (equivalent to $1,137,391,304 in 2023) for loans to school districts Passed 455,868 (54.40%) 382,093 (45.60%)
Proposal 4 A constitutional amendment providing for a bipartisan board of state canvassers Passed 456,986 (60.59%) 297,250 (39.41%)

1956

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Proposal name Description[13] Status[13] Yes votes No votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment relating to the minimum qualifications for state legislators Passed 1,720,297 (86.16%) 276,229 (13.84%)

1958

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Proposal name Description[14] Status[14] Yes votes No votes
Proposal 1 A proposal calling for a constitutional convention Failed[d] 821,282 (57.45%) 608,365 (42.55%)

1959

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Proposal name Description[14] Status[14] Yes votes No votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment establishing government continuity procedures Passed 702,183 (74.76%) 237,071 (25.24%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment changing the name of Michigan State University's governing body Passed 595,333 (65.38%) 315,223 (34.62%)

1960

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Proposal name Description[15]: 460–462  Status[15]: 460–462  Yes votes No votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment relating to school bonds and state loans to school districts Passed 1,416,188 (59.99%) 944,536 (40.01%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment increasing the sales tax limitation Passed 1,250,264 (50.41%) 1,230,001 (49.59%)
Proposal 3 A constitutional amendment changing the process for calling a constitutional convention Passed 1,312,215 (57.76%) 959,527 (42.24%)

1961

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Proposal name Description[15]: 634–635  Status[15]: 634–635  Yes votes No votes
Proposal 1 A proposal calling for a constitutional convention Passed 596,433 (51.00%) 573,012 (49.00%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment relating to state aid for industrial development Failed 541,826 (48.80%) 568,476 (51.20%)

1962

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Proposal name Description[16]: 437  Status[16]: 437  Yes votes No votes
Amendment 1 A constitutional amendment relating to the revision process for laws Passed 890,005 (53.79%) 764,673 (46.21%)

1963

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Proposal name Description[16]: 437  Status[16]: 437  Yes votes No votes
Amendment 1 A proposal to adopt the 1963 Michigan State Constitution Passed 810,860 (50.23%) 803,436 (49.77%)

1964

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Proposal name Description[17] Status[17] Yes votes No votes
Proposal C A referendum to uphold a law preventing the use of straight ticket voting Failed 795,546 (34.42%) 1,515,875 (65.58%)

1966

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Proposal name Description[18] Status[18] Yes votes No votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment lowering the voting age from 21 years to 18 years Failed 703,076 (35.67%) 1,267,872 (64.33%)

1968

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Proposal name Description Status Yes votes No votes
Proposal 1 (August) A constitutional amendment establishing a judicial tenure commission and providing for its membership and duties[19] Passed[18] 553,182 (70.75%) 228,738 (29.25%)
Proposal 2 (August) A constitutional amendment providing for a state officer's compensation commission and providing for its membership, duties, and limitations[19] Passed[18] 417,393 (54.62%) 346,839 (45.38%)
Proposal 3 (August) A constitutional amendment providing that the Governor of Michigan fill judicial vacancies and extending existing constitutional provisions to appointed judges[19] Passed[18] 494,512 (64.98%) 266,561 (35.02%)
Proposal 1 (November) A constitutional amendment permitting the state to impose a graduated income tax[18] Failed[18] 614,826 (23.29%) 2,025,052 (76.71%)
Proposal 2 (November) A referendum upholding a law permitting the establishment of daylight saving time[17] Failed[17] 1,402,562 (49.99%) 1,403,052 (50.01%)
Proposal 3 (November) An initiative authorizing the state to issue bonds for the purpose of constructing water pollution prevention facilities[17] Passed[17] 1,906,385 (70.54%) 796,079 (29.46%)
Proposal 4 An initiative authorizing the state to issue bonds for the purpose of constructing public recreational facilities[17] Passed[17] 1,384,254 (52.84%) 1,235,681 (47.16%)
Proposal 5 A constitutional amendment permitting the election of members of the legislature to other state offices[18] Failed[18] 778,388 (30.39%) 1,783,186 (69.61%)

1970

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Proposal name Description Status Yes votes No votes
Proposal A An initiative authorizing the state to issue bonds for urban redevelopment[17] Failed[17] 921,482 (39.89%) 1,388,737 (60.11%)
Proposal B A constitutional amendment lowering the voting age from 21 years to 18 years[18] Failed[18] 924,981 (39.00%) 1,446,884 (61.00%)
Proposal C A constitutional amendment prohibiting public aid to nonpublic schools and students[18] Passed[18] 1,416,838 (56.77%) 1,078,740 (43.23%)

1972

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Proposal name Description Status Yes votes No votes
Proposal A (May) A constitutional amendment allowing the legislature to authorize lotteries and the sale of lottery tickets[20] Passed[18] 1,352,768 (72.75%) 506,778 (27.25%)
Proposal B (May) A constitutional amendment permitting members of the Michigan State Legislature to resign and accept another office to which they have been elected or appointed[20] Failed[18] 866,593 (48.63%) 915,312 (51.37%)
Proposal A (August) A constitutional amendment allowing trial by jury of less than 12 jurors in all prosecutions in all courts for misdemeanors punishable by imprisonment for not more than 1 year[20] Passed[18] 696,570 (66.10%) 357,186 (33.90%)
Proposal A (November) An initiative establishing daylight saving time in Michigan[20] Passed[17] 1,754,887 (54.57%) 1,460,724 (45.43%)
Proposal B (November) An initiative allowing physicians to perform abortions prior to 20 weeks[20] Failed[17] 1,270,416 (39.35%) 1,958,265 (60.65%)
Proposal C A constitutional amendment limiting property taxes for the purpose of funding schools and establishing a state fund for the support of schools[20] Failed[18] 1,324,702 (42.19%) 1,815,126 (57.81%)
Proposal D A constitutional amendment allowing the legislature to impose an income tax and allowing municipalities to impose income taxes[20] Failed[18] 959,286 (31.33%) 2,102,744 (68.67%)
Proposal E An initiative authorizing the state to issue bonds for the purpose of providing benefits to veterans[20] Failed[17] 1,490,968 (48.19%) 1,603,203 (51.81%)

1974

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Proposal name Description Status Yes votes No votes
Proposal A A constitutional amendment limiting the use of the motor fuel tax fund[18] Failed[18] 1,091,938 (48.79%) 1,146,109 (51.21%)
Proposal B An initiative authorizing the state to issue bonds for the purpose of providing benefits to veterans[17] Passed[17] 1,668,641 (70.45%) 700,041 (29.55%)
Proposal C A constitutional amendment eliminating the sales and use tax on food and prescription drugs[18] Passed[18] 1,337,609 (55.53%) 1,071,253 (44.47%)
Proposal D An initiative authorizing the state to issue bonds for the purpose of funding transportation systems[17] Failed[17] 963,576 (42.20%) 1,319,586 (57.80%)

1976

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Proposal name Description Status Yes votes No votes
Proposal A An initiative creating a bottle buyback program[17] Passed[17] 2,160,398 (63.77%) 1,227,254 (36.23%)
Proposal B A constitutional amendment lowering the age of eligibility for state legislators from 21 years to 18 years[18] Failed[18] 698,993 (21.31%) 2,580,945 (78.69%)
Proposal C A constitutional amendment placing a limit on a state income tax to 8.3%[18] Failed[18] 1,407,438 (42.99%) 1,866,620 (57.01%)
Proposal D A constitutional amendment removing the ban on a graduated income tax[18] Failed[18] 897,780 (27.79%) 2,332,513 (72.21%)

1978

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Proposal name Description Status Yes votes No votes
Proposal A A proposal calling for a constitutional convention[18] Failed[18] 640,286 (23.26%) 2,112,549 (76.74%)
Proposal B An initiative to revise standards for parole[17] Passed[17] 2,075,599 (74.48%) 711,262 (25.52%)
Proposal C A constitutional amendment allowing the state to deposit funds in savings and loan associations, credit unions, and banks[18] Passed[18] 1,819,847 (66.11%) 933,101 (33.89%)
Proposal D A constitutional amendment raising the drinking age to 21 years[18] Passed[18] 1,609,589 (57.12%) 1,208,497 (42.88%)
Proposal E A constitutional amendment establishing limits on taxes imposed by the legislature and locla governments[18] Passed[18] 1,450,150 (52.46%) 1,313,984 (47.54%)
Proposal G A constitutional amendment allowing for Michigan State Police to engage in collective bargaining[18] Passed[18] 1,535,023 (56.04%) 1,203,930 (43.96%)
Proposal H A constitutional amendment prohibiting the use of property taxes for school operating expenses and establishing a voucher system[18] Failed[18] 718,440 (25.71%) 2,075,583 (74.29%)
Proposal J A constitutional amendment modifying the property and school tax system[18] Failed[18] 1,032,343 (37.28%) 1,737,133 (62.72%)
Proposal K A constitutional amendment allowing courts to deny bail for violent crimes and providing for the commencement of trials within 90 days[18] Passed[18] 2,307,038 (83.43%) 458,357 (16.57%)
Proposal M A constitutional amendment modifying the percentage of gas tax revenues used for road improvements[18] Passed[18] 1,478,316 (54.52%) 1,233,196 (45.48%)
Proposal R A constitutional amendment requiring the state to create a railroad redevelopment authority[18] Failed[18] 1,257,606 (47.05%) 1,415,441 (52.95%)

1980

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Proposal name Description Status Yes votes No votes
Proposal A A constitutional amendment modifying the powers of local school boards[18] Failed[18] 746,027 (21,22%) 2,769,497 (78.78%)
Proposal B A constitutional amendment lowering the drinking age to 19 years[18] Failed[18] 1,403,935 (38.41%) 2,250,873 (61.59%)
Proposal C A constitutional amendment providing property tax relief[18] Failed[18] 894,441 (25.72%) 2,583,253 (74.28%)
Proposal D A constitutional amendment substantially modifying the property tax system[18] Failed[18] 1,622,301 (44.16%) 2,051,008 (55.84%)
Proposal E An initiative increasing the state income tax for the purpose of funding corrections programs[17] Failed[17] 1,288,999 (36.92%) 2,202,042 (63.08%)
Proposal G A constitutional amendment allowing the legislature to modify rules relating to legislative immunity[18] Failed[18] 1,287,172 (37.62%) 2,134,546 (62.38%)
Proposal H A constitutional amendment modifying the authority of the Lieutenant Governor of Michigan[18] Failed[18] 1,410,912 (42.27%) 1,927,001 (57.73%)

1981

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Proposal name Description[18] Status[18] Yes votes No votes
Proposal A A constitutional amendment substantially modifying the tax system Failed 560,924 (27.88%) 1,451,305 (72.12%)

1982

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Proposal name Description[17][18] Status[17][18] Yes votes No votes
Proposal A A constitutional amendment allowing the legislature to pass laws relating to legislative immunity Passed 1,804,728 (63.67%) 1,029,743 (36.33%)
Proposal B A constitutional amendment creating a Michigan Department of State Police Failed 720,915 (25.45%) 2,111,802 (74.55%)
Proposal C An initiative prohibiting lenders from using a "due on sale" clause in foreclosure proceedings Failed 1,344,463 (48.18%) 1,445,897 (51.82%)
Proposal D An initiative prohibiting utility rate increases unless a notice period and hearing has taken place Passed 1,472,442 (50.70%) 1,431,884 (49.30%)
Proposal E An initiative calling for a nuclear weapons freeze between the USSR and the USA Passed 1,585,809 (56.60%) 1,216,172 (43.40%)
Proposal G A constitutional amendment establishing an elected Public Service Commission Failed 1,026,160 (36.68%) 1,771,098 (63.32%)
Proposal H A constitutional amendment prohibiting some utility rate adjustments Passed 1,670,381 (59.61%) 1,131,990 (40.39%)

1984

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Proposal name Description[18] Status[18] Yes votes No votes
Proposal A A constitutional amendment allowing the state legislature to overturn administrative rules Failed 1,280,948 (41.21%) 1,827,677 (58.79%)
Proposal B A constitutional amendment establishing a natural resources trust fund Passed 2,066,554 (64.84%) 1,120,794 (35.16%)
Proposal C A constitutional amendment modifying tax rates Failed 1,376,141 (40.33%) 2,035,867 (59.67%)

1986

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Proposal name Description[18] Status[18] Yes votes No votes
Proposal A A constitutional amendment establishing a state library within the legislative branch Failed 908,627 (49.24%) 936,643 (50.76%)
Proposal B A constitutional amendment allowing the state legislature to overturn administrative rules Failed 648,116 (36.31%) 1,136,721 (63.69%)
Proposal C A constitutional amendment allowing the state officials compensation commission to set salaries for the Michigan Attorney General and Michigan Secretary of State Failed 905,767 (49.88%) 910,297 (50.12%)

1988

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Proposal name Description[17][18] Status[17][18] Yes votes No votes
Proposal A A referendum upholding a law which prohibited the use of public funds for abortions if the recipient was on welfare Passed 1,959,727 (56.87%) 1,486,371 (43.13%)
Proposal B A constitutional amendment providing for victim's rights Passed 2,662,796 (80.37%) 650,515 (19.63%)
Proposal C An initiative authorizing the state to issue bonds for the purpose of funding environmental protection programs Passed 2,528,109 (76.55%) 774,451 (23.45%)
Proposal D An initiative authorizing the state to issue bonds for the purpose of funding public recreation projects Passed 2,055,290 (63.01%) 1,206,465 (36.99%)

1989

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Proposal name Description[18] Status[18] Yes votes No votes
Proposal A A constitutional amendment increasing the sales tax and dedicating increased revenue to public schools Failed 514,407 (27.72%) 1,341,292 (72.28%)
Proposal B A constitutional amendment increasing the sales tax, dedicating increased revenue to public schools, and requiring voter renewal of property taxes Failed 436,958 (23.89%) 1,392,053 (76.11%)

1992

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Proposal name Description[17][18] Status[17][18] Yes votes No votes
Proposal A A constitutional amendment limiting property tax increases Failed 1,433,354 (37.54%) 2,384,777 (62.46%)
Proposal B A constitutional amendment limiting the number of times a person can be elected to public office Passed 2,295,904 (58.73%) 1,613,404 (41.27%)
Proposal C A constitutional amendment relating to property taxes and school funding Failed 1,552,119 (40.54%) 2,276,360 (59.46%)
Proposal D An initiative to uphold changes to auto insurance laws Failed 1,482,577 (37.41%) 2,480,032 (62.59%)

1993

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Proposal name Description[18] Status[18] Yes votes No votes
Proposal A A constitutional amendment increasing sales tax rates and decreasing the annual property tax increase Failed 1,008,425 (46.41%) 1,164,468 (53.59%)

1994

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Proposal name Description[17][18] Status[17][18] Yes votes No votes
Proposal A (March) A constitutional amendment increasing sales tax rates and decreasing the annual property tax increase Passed 1,684,541 (69.17%) 750,952 (30.83%)
Proposal A (November) A measure calling for a constitutional convention Failed 777,779 (27.92%) 2,008,070 (72.08%)
Proposal B A constitutional amendment limiting criminal appeals Passed 2,118,734 (73.55%) 761,784 (26.45%)
Proposal C A referendum to uphold a law reducing auto insurance rates Failed 1,165,732 (39.14%) 1,812,526 (60.86%)
Proposal P A constitutional amendment establishing an endowment fund for Michigan state parks Passed 2,007,097 (71.33%) 806,888 (28.67%)

1996

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Proposal name Description[17][18] Status[17][18] Yes votes No votes
Proposal A A referendum upholding some changes to the Michigan Bingo Act Failed 1,511,063 (43.83%) 1,936,198 (56.17%)
Proposal B A constitutional amendment requiring that all judges have practiced law at least five years before becoming judges Passed 2,806,833 (81.68%) 629,402 (18.32%)
Proposal C A constitutional amendment establishing a trust fund for veterans Passed 2,447,905 (74.24%) 849,525 (25.76%)
Proposal D An initiative limiting bear hunting season and the use of bait and dogs while hunting bear Failed 1,379,340 (38.26%) 2,225,675 (61.74%)
Proposal E An initiative permitting Detroit to host three casinos Passed 1,878,542 (51.51%) 1,768,156 (48.49%)
Proposal G An initiative granting the Natural Resources Commission full authority over wildlife management Passed 2,413,730 (68.71%) 1,099,262 (31.29%)

1998

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Proposal name Description Status Yes votes No votes
Proposal A A constitutional amendment changing the word "handicapped" to "disabled" in the Michigan State Constitution[18] Passed[21] 1,708,873 (59.13%) 1,181,138 (40.87%)
Proposal B An initiative legalizing physician-assisted suicide[18] Failed[21] 859,381 (28.88%) 2,116,154 (71.12%)
Proposal C An initiative authorizing the state to issue bonds for the purpose of funding environmental and natural resources protection programs[18] Passed[21] 1,821,006 (62.73%) 1,081,988 (37.27%)

2000–

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2000

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Proposal name Description Status Yes votes No votes
Proposal 00-1 A constitutional amendment allowing students to use tuition vouchers at private schools and requiring teacher tests[18] Failed[22] 1,235,533 (30.87%) 2,767,320 (69.13%)
Proposal 00-2 A constitutional amendment requiring all laws impacting local governments receive a supermajority vote[18] Failed[22] 1,242,516 (32.77%) 2,548,995 (67.23%)

2002

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Proposal name Description Status Yes votes No votes
Proposal 02-1 (August) A constitutional amendment modifying the pay structure for state officials[18] Passed[23] 1,057,503 (72.32%) 404,682 (27.68%)
Proposal 02-2 (August) A constitutional amendment allowing some state funds to be invested in parks and outdoor recreation[18] Passed[23] 925,475 (62.05%) 565,971 (37.95%)
Proposal 02-1 (November) A referendum to uphold legislation substantially modifying the election process[18] Failed[24] 1,199,236 (40.32%) 1,775,043 (59.68%)
Proposal 02-2 (November) An initiative authorizing the state to issue bonds for the purpose of funding sewage, stormwater, and water pollution projects[18] Passed[24] 1,774,053 (60.21%) 1,172,612 (39.79%)
Proposal 02-3 A constitutional amendment affirming state employee's right to engage in collective bargaining[18] Failed[24] 1,336,249 (45.64%) 1,591,756 (54.36%)
Proposal 02-4 A constitutional amendment reallocating money received from tobacco settlements[18] Failed[24] 1,018,644 (33.62%) 2,011,105 (66.38%)

2004

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Proposal name Description Status Yes votes No votes
Proposal 04-1 A constitutional amendment requiring voter approval for new gambling forms and facilities[18] Passed[25] 2,689,448 (58.26%) 1,926,721 (41.74%)
Proposal 04-2 A constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage[18] Passed[25] 2,698,077 (58.62%) 1,904,319 (41.38%)

2006

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Proposal name Description Status Yes votes No votes
Proposal 06-1 A constitutional amendment creating a Conservation and Recreation Legacy Fund[18] Passed[26] 2,915,106 (81.07%) 680,859 (18.93%)
Proposal 06-2 A constitutional amendment banning affirmative action programs[18] Passed[26] 2,141,010 (57.92%) 1,555,691 (42.08%)
Proposal 06-3 A referendum to uphold the legalization of mourning dove hunting[18] Failed[26] 1,137,379 (30.97%) 2,534,680 (69.03%)
Proposal 06-4 A constitutional amendment restricting the use of eminent domain[18] Passed[26] 2,914,214 (80.09%) 724,573 (19.91%)
Proposal 06-5 An initiative to set mandatory school funding levels[18] Failed[26] 1,366,355 (37.69%) 2,259,247 (62.31%)

2008

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Proposal name Description Status Yes votes No votes
Proposal 08-1 An initiative legalizing the use of medical marijuana[27] Passed[28] 3,006,820 (62.67%) 1,790,889 (37.33%)
Proposal 08-2 A constitutional amendment allowing stem cell research to be conducted on embryos[29] Passed[28] 2,521,026 (52.61%) 2,271,083 (47.39%)

2010

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Proposal name Description Status Yes votes No votes
Proposal 10-1 A measure calling for a constitutional convention[30] Failed[31] 983,019 (33.40%) 1,960,573 (66.60%)
Proposal 10-2 A constitutional amendment banning felons who were convicted of fraud from holding public office for 20 years[32] Passed[31] 2,270,657 (74.91%) 760,586 (25.09%)

2012

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Proposal name Description[33] Status Yes votes No votes
Proposal 12-1 A referendum to uphold a law substantially modifying the emergency manager system[33] Failed[34] 2,130,354 (47.33%) 2,370,601 (52.67%)
Proposal 12-2 A constitutional amendment to guarantee the right to collective bargaining[33] Failed[34] 1,949,513 (42.60%) 2,626,731 (57.40%)
Proposal 12-3 A constitutional amendment to mandate at least 25% of state electricity come from renewable resources[33] Failed[34] 1,721,279 (37.72%) 2,842,000 (62.28%)
Proposal 12-4 A constitutional amendment overhauling the home healthcare system[33] Failed[34] 1,985,595 (43.77%) 2,550,420 (56.23%)
Proposal 12-5 A constitutional amendment requiring that tax increases be passed by either a supermajority vote in the state legislature or by a statewide vote[33] Failed[34] 1,410,944 (31.24%) 3,105,649 (68.76%)
Proposal 12-6 A constitutional amendment requiring voters to approve any new bridge or tunnel to Canada[33] Failed[34] 1,853,127 (40.70%) 2,699,558 (59.30%)

2014

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Proposal name Description Status Yes votes No votes
Proposal 14-1 (August) An initiative to exempt commercial and industrial property from the personal property tax[35] Passed[36] 863,459 (69.29%) 382,770 (30.71%)
Proposal 14-1 (November) A referendum to uphold the legalization of wolf hunting[37] Failed[38] 1,318,080 (45.07%) 1,606,328 (54.93%)
Proposal 14-2 A referendum to uphold a law allowing the Michigan Natural Resources Commission to classify game animals and hunting seasons[37] Failed[38] 1,051,426 (36.16%) 1,856,603 (63.84%)

2015

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Proposal name Description Status Yes votes No votes
Proposal 15-1 A joint constitutional amendment and statue change to substantially modify the tax system as it relates to transportation[39] Failed[40] 349,862 (19.93%) 1,406,019 (80.07%)

2018

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Proposal name Description Status Yes votes No votes
Proposal 18-1 An initiative to legalize marijuana possession, production, and sale[41] Passed[42] 2,356,422 (55.89%) 1,859,675 (44.11%)
Proposal 18-2 A constitutional amendment to create an independent redistricting commission[41] Passed[42] 2,522,355 (61.28%) 1,593,556 (38.72%)
Proposal 18-3 A constitutional amendment making substantial changes to state voting procedures[41] Passed[42] 2,777,998 (66.91%) 1,373,636 (33.09%)

2020

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Proposal name Description Status Yes votes No votes
Proposal 20-1 A constitutional amendment making changes to the way park-related revenue can be spent[43] Passed[44] 4,154,745 (84.29%) 774,509 (15.71%)
Proposal 20-2 A constitutional amendment requiring the police to obtain a search warrant before accessing a person's electronic data[45] Passed[44] 4,472,671 (88.75%) 567,130 (11.25%)

2022

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Proposal name Description Status Yes votes No votes
Proposal 22-1 A constitutional amendment changing state legislator's term limits to a flat 12 years, regardless of position.[46] Passed[47] 2,838,540 (66.45%) 1,433,154 (33.55%)
Proposal 22-2 A constitutional amendment implementing significant changes to the voting system, including requiring photo identification, an early-voting period, and the creation of an absentee ballot system.[48] Passed[47] 2,586,269 (59.99%) 1,725,130 (40.01%)
Proposal 22-3 A constitutional amendment establishing a right to reproductive freedom in Michigan.[49] Passed[47] 2,482,497 (56.66%) 1,898,914 (43.34%)

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ The proposal needed a majority of all votes (468,637) cast in the election to pass
  2. ^ The proposal needed a majority of all votes (421,164) cast in the election to pass
  3. ^ The proposal needed a majority of all votes (524,721) cast in the election to pass
  4. ^ a b The proposal needed a majority of all votes cast in the election to pass

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