List of Michigan ballot proposals explained

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

1850

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Constitutional QuestionA question as to whether to adopt the 1850 Constitution of Michigan36,169 (79.31%)9,433 (20.69%)
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment relating to equal suffrage for African-Americans12,840 (28.62%)32,026 (71.38%)

1860

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment relating to the regulation of banking corporations59,954 (79.48%)15,477 (20.52%)
Proposal 2A constitutional amendment relating to sessions of the Michigan Legislature53,152 (74.44%)18,246 (25.56%)
Proposal 3A constitutional amendment relating to eminent domain62,936 (88.65%)8,054 (11.35%)

1862

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment relating to the removal of public officials from office3,180 (71.41%)1,273 (28.59%)
Proposal 2A constitutional amendment relating to the regulation of banks5,067 (75.50%)1,644 (24.50%)
Proposal 3A constitutional amendment relating to the selection of university regents4,363 (69.65%)1,901 (30.35%)
Proposal 4A constitutional amendment relating to the administration of elections in the Upper Peninsula5,193 (78.29%)1,440 (21.71%)
Proposal 5A constitutional amendment relating to future constitutional amendments4,375 (70.78%)1,806 (29.22%)

1866

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment relating to the ability of soldiers to vote86,354 (86.83%)13,094 (13.17%)
Proposal 2A proposal calling for a constitutional convention79,505 (73.53%)28,623 (26.47%)

1868

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment relating to sessions of the Michigan Legislature24,482 (19.62%)100,314 (80.38%)
Proposal 2A constitutional amendment relating to alcohol prohibition72,462 (45.69%)86,143 (54.31%)
Constitutional QuestionA question as to whether to adopt the 1868 Constitution of Michigan71,733 (39.35%)110,582 (60.65%)

1870

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment relating to the power of county boards of supervisors39,180 (38.76%)61,904 (61.24%)
Proposal 2A constitutional amendment relating to the salaries of state government officials36,109 (34.38%)68,912 (65.62%)
Proposal 3A constitutional amendment relating to equal suffrage for African-Americans54,105 (51.67%)50,598 (48.33%)
Proposal 4A constitutional amendment relating to railroad rates78,602 (60.46%)51,397 (39.54%)
Proposal 5A constitutional amendment relating to rail monopolies76,912 (60.04%)51,194 (39.96%)
Proposal 6A constitutional amendment relating to government aid for railroads in the form of bonds50,078 (38.96%)78,453 (61.04%)

1872

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment relating to government aid for railroads in the form of bonds44,684 (38.66%)70,893 (61.34%)
Proposal 2A constitutional amendment relating to the structure of the circuit courts in Michigan47,972 (42.15%)65,848 (57.85%)
Proposal 3A constitutional amendment relating to salaries for circuit court judges57,326 (49.29%)58,987 (50.71%)

1874

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment relating to equal suffrage for women40,077 (22.77%)135,957 (77.23%)
Constitutional QuestionA question as to whether to adopt the 1874 Constitution of Michigan39,285 (24.05%)124,034 (75.95%)

1876

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment relating to liquor licenses60,639 (53.57%)52,561 (46.43%)
Proposal 2A constitutional amendment relating to salaries for circuit court judges65,371 (49.77%)65,966 (50.23%)
Proposal 3A constitutional amendment modifying the timeframe to submit constitutional amendments52,306 (70.41%)21,984 (29.59%)

1878

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment modifying the position of Clerk of the Michigan Supreme Court30,313 (46.62%)34,712 (53.38%)
Proposal 2A constitutional amendment relating to corporation stockholder's liability24,770 (37.06%)42,064 (62.94%)

1880

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal 1 (April)A constitutional amendment relating to the salary of the Governor of Michigan49,035 (34.83%)91,753 (65.17%)
Proposal 2 (November)A constitutional amendment relating to the construction of a river crossing in Detroit37,340 (39.15%)58,040 (60.85%)

1881

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment relating to fines for libraries and schools51,475 (86.01%)8,370 (13.99%)
Proposal 2A constitutional amendment relating to the position of court clerk62,593 (90.41%)6,640 (9.59%)
Proposal 3A constitutional amendment relating to the circuit court system53,840 (89.04%)6,628 (10.96%)

1882

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment relating to salaries for circuit court judges85,705 (60.64%)55,638 (39.36%)
Proposal 2A constitutional amendment relating to boards of county auditors23,814 (38.48%)38,073 (61.52%)
Proposal 3A proposal calling for a constitutional convention20,937 (37.35%)35,123 (62.65%)

1884

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment relating to salaries for circuit court judges35,345 (55.24%)28,642 (44.76%)
Proposal 2A constitutional amendment relating to salaries for state legislators31,693 (37.55%)52,707 (62.45%)

1886

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment relating to the Wayne County board of auditors15,020 (41.98%)20,755 (58.02%)
Proposal 2A constitutional amendment relating to salaries for public officials40,445 (40.18%)60,220 (59.82%)

1887

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment relating to the sale of alcohol178,636 (49.22%)184,281 (50.78%)
Proposal 2A constitutional amendment relating to salaries for public officials72,718 (36.81%)124,838 (63.19%)

1888

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment relating to circuit courts21,221 (52.26%)19,382 (47.74%)
Proposal 2A question relating to banking regulation48,531 (70.51%)20,300 (29.49%)

1889

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment relating to circuit courts49,478 (58.38%)35,269 (41.62%)
Proposal 2A constitutional amendment relating to corporations35,269 (54.92%)28,950 (45.08%)
Proposal 3 A constitutional amendment relating to the salary of the Governor of Michigan111,854 (60.68%)72,494 (39.32%)

1893

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment relating to the salaries of public officials59,317 (45.60%)70,772 (54.40%)
Proposal 2A constitutional amendment relating to internal government improvements72,745 (58.09%)52,476 (41.91%)
Proposal 3 A constitutional amendment relating to the jurisdiction of circuit courts62,023 (55.97%)48,797 (44.03%)
Proposal 4A constitutional amendment relating to highway commissioners69,050 (53.54%)59,922 (46.46%)

1894

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment relating to voting rights127,758 (81.19%)29,607 (18.81%)
Proposal 2A constitutional amendment relating to minimum qualifications for electors117,088 (78.78%)31,537 (21.22%)

1895

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment relating to the salaries of public officials50,065 (26.47%)139,039 (73.53%)
Proposal 2A constitutional amendment relating to circuit courts60,567 (39.63%)92,278 (60.37%)

1897

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment relating to the salary of the Michigan Attorney General70,138 (43.53%)90,973 (56.47%)
Proposal 2A constitutional amendment relating to the Kent County board of auditors53,201 (47.93%)57,793 (52.07%)

1899

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment relating to highway improvements130,416 (58.26%)93,442 (41.74%)
Proposal 2A constitutional amendment adding additional circuit court judges108,197 (50.78%)104,884 (49.22%)
Proposal 3 A constitutional amendment relating to intermediate courts99,391 (49.29%)102,269 (50.71%)
Proposal 4A constitutional amendment relating to the state printing office105,711 (49.39%)108,317 (50.61%)

1900–1949

1901

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment relating to the salaries of state legislators112,883 (37.57%)187,615 (62.43%)
Proposal 2A constitutional amendment adding additional circuit court judges110,855 (46.00%)130,108 (54.00%)

1902

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment relating to the publication of new laws155,837 (59.69%)105,241 (40.31%)
Proposal 2A constitutional amendment relating to "indeterminate sentence"146,265 (65.12%)78,338 (34.88%)

1903

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment relating to the salaries of circuit court judges105,618 (55.98%)83,048 (44.02%)
Proposal 2A constitutional amendment relating to boards of county auditors108,889 (56.27%)84,636 (43.73%)

1904

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A proposal calling for a constitutional convention165,123 (57.91%)120,018 (42.09%)
Proposal 2A constitutional amendment relating to the introduction of bills180,157 (64.62%)98,657 (35.38%)

1905

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment relating to public wagon roads205,750 (76.41%)63,506 (23.59%)
Proposal 2A constitutional amendment relating to the Genesee County board of auditors94,860 (59.40%)64,825 (40.60%)
Proposal 3 A constitutional amendment relating to the salaries of circuit court judges91,994 (59.13%)63,590 (40.87%)

1907

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment relating to the salaries of circuit court judges94,585 (60.58%)61,550 (39.42%)
Proposal 2A constitutional amendment relating to boards of county auditors98,259 (61.31%)62,008 (38.69%)
Proposal 3 A constitutional amendment relating to teaching convicts certain trades167,163 (66.34%)84,831 (33.66%)

1908

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment relating to corporate taxes227,899 (62.37%)137,500 (37.63%)
Proposal 2A question as to whether to adopt the 1908 Constitution of Michigan244,705 (65.17%)130,783 (34.83%)

1912

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment relating to equal suffrage for women247,375 (49.92%)248,135 (50.08%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment relating to the modification of city charters285,373 (67.41%)137,972 (32.59%)

1913

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment relating to equal suffrage for women168,738 (38.91%)264,882 (61.09%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment relating to citizen-led ballot measures for constitutional matters204,796 (55.77%)162,392 (44.23%)
Proposal 3 A constitutional amendment relating to citizen-led ballot measures for legislative matters219,057 (58.97%)152,388 (41.03%)
Proposal 4A constitutional amendment relating to firefighter's benefits179,948 (46.60%)206,204 (53.40%)
Proposal 5A constitutional amendment relating to the recall process for state officials237,743 (62.05%)145,412 (37.95%)

1914

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment relating to state-issued bonds for the purpose of constructing and improving wagon roads164,333 (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 lands165,290 (45.26%)199,873 (54.74%)
Proposal 3 A constitutional amendment relating to absentee voting190,510 (51.99%)175,948 (48.01%)
Proposal 4A constitutional amendment relating to the regulation of fraternal beneficiary societies92,392 (24.05%)291,776 (75.95%)

1916

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment relating to alcohol prohibition353,378 (55.38%)284,754 (44.62%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment relating to the local option256,272 (40.35%)378,871 (59.65%)
Proposal 3 A constitutional amendment relating to the right of repeal283,823 (50.73%)275,701 (49.27%)
Proposal 4A constitutional amendment relating to the regulation of fraternal beneficiary societies225,220 (39.17%)349,810 (60.83%)

1917

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment authorizing drainage districts to issue bonds198,918 (58.86%)139,027 (41.14%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment relating to "the elective franchise"216,270 (65.37%)114,594 (34.63%)
Proposal 3 A constitutional amendment authorizing the state to acquire railroad properties242,969 (70.69%)100,722 (29.31%)
Proposal 4A constitutional amendment relating to the salary of public officials148,625 (43.49%)193,119 (56.51%)
Proposal 5A constitutional amendment relating to highway construction209,559 (62.29%)126,871 (37.71%)

1918

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment requiring that all ballot measures be printed on the same ballot317,070 (77.75%)90,744 (22.25%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment extending the right to vote to women229,790 (54.06%)195,284 (45.94%)

1919

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment authorizing the state to issue bonds for the purpose of constructing highways558,572 (71.26%)225,239 (28.74%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment relating to salary changes for state officials313,539 (42.81%)418,778 (57.19%)
Proposal 3 A constitutional amendment relating to the manufacturing of alcoholic beverages322,603 (37.83%)530,123 (62.17%)

1920

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment relating to the salaries of some state officials348,311 (42.88%)463,959 (57.12%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment relating to minimum qualifications for electors415,780 (53.61%)359,749 (46.39%)
Proposal 3 A constitutional amendment relating to compulsory school attendance353,817 (36.68%)610,699 (63.32%)
Proposal 4A constitutional amendment relating to property condemnation360,668 (45.08%)439,373 (54.92%)
Proposal 5A constitutional amendment relating to working hours for men420,085 (50.40%)413,362 (49.60%)

1922

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment relating to a state income tax180,176 (36.00%)320,269 (64.00%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment relating to ports and port districts221,543 (49.06%)230,060 (50.94%)
Proposal 3 A constitutional amendment relating to property condemnation204,564 (42.54%)276,304 (57.46%)

1924

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment relating to compulsory school attendance421,472 (35.66%)760,571 (64.34%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment relating to a state income tax216,437 (19.15%)913,833 (80.85%)
Proposal 3 A constitutional amendment relating to state legislative districts231,718 (22.87%)781,351 (77.13%)

1926

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment relating to salaries for state legislators189,739 (40.46%)279,241 (59.54%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment relating to term limits for sheriffs278,329 (56.25%)216,463 (43.75%)
Proposal 3 A constitutional amendment relating to the creation of metropolitan districts207,993 (47.56%)229,314 (52.44%)
Proposal 4A constitutional amendment relating to property condemnation204,859 (46.93%)231,672 (53.07%)
Proposal 5A constitutional amendment generally revising the constitution119,491 (29.52%)285,252 (70.48%)

1928

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment relating to salaries for state legislators441,114 (51.38%)417,419 (48.62%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment relating to property condemnation490,032 (54.27%)412,928 (45.73%)
Proposal 3 A constitutional amendment modifying legislative districts523,127 (57.50%)386,673 (42.50%)

1930

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment relating to township officers elections275,781 (42.71%)369,906 (57.29%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment relating to river improvement projects300,990 (45.62%)358,734 (54.38%)
Proposal 3 A constitutional amendment increasing the homestead exemption298,909 (45.58%)356,938 (54.42%)
Proposal 4A constitutional amendment relating to legislative districts292,659 (41.59%)411,043 (58.41%)
Proposal 5A referendum to uphold a law taxing cigarettes198,515 (30.50%)452,375 (69.50%)

1931

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal 1 A referendum to uphold a law relating to capital punishment269,538 (43.32%)352,594 (56.68%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment relating to landing fields improvements263,508 (41.21%)375,935 (58.79%)
Proposal 3 A constitutional amendment relating to state debt262,394 (41.18%)374,754 (58.82%)

1932

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment establishing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission1,022,508 (68.27%)475,265 (31.73%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment limiting property taxes671,124 (51.11%)641,962 (48.89%)
Proposal 3 A constitutional amendment relating to terms of office for state legislators520,740 (43.89%)665,766 (56.11%)
Proposal 4A constitutional amendment relating to homestead tax exemptions445,141 (36.84%)763,311 (63.16%)
Proposal 5A constitutional amendment changing residency requirements for electors662,588 (58.15%)476,849 (41.85%)
Proposal 6A constitutional amendment relating to criminal pardons590,260 (48.91%)616,583 (51.09%)
Proposal 7A constitutional amendment restricting the vote on bond issues to impacted property owners642,142 (52.86%)572,625 (47.14%)
Proposal 8A referendum to uphold a law regulating the sale of oleomargarine432,966 (36.47%)754,372 (63.53%)

1934

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment limiting some gasoline taxes280,765 (25.63%)814,616 (74.37%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment abolishing uniform taxation245,648 (23.53%)798,193 (76.47%)
Proposal 3 A constitutional amendment limiting vehicle registration fees292,760 (28.85%)722,132 (71.15%)
Proposal 4A constitutional amendment making the position of judge nonpartisan501,580 (47.26%)559,851 (52.74%)
Proposal 5A constitutional amendment allowing counties to adopt home rule399,135 (38.87%)627,595 (61.13%)
Proposal 6A constitutional amendment relating to justices of the peace154,326 (15.96%)812,856 (84.04%)
Proposal 7A referendum upholding a law allowing the state to contract debt for the purpose of construction projects51,378 (16.40%)261,844 (83.60%)

1936

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment relating to the use of firearms as evidence in criminal proceedings815,221 (58.67%)574,324 (41.33%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment permitting counties to incorporate583,057 (43.63%)753,315 (56.37%)
Proposal 3 A constitutional amendment relating to exempting some types of food from sales tax581,485 (38.10%)944,573 (61.90%)
Proposal 4A constitutional amendment creating a state income tax382,262 (27.02%)1,032,384 (72.98%)

1938

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment increasing county office terms from two years to four years414,832 (32.24%)872,057 (67.76%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment making Michigan Supreme Court justices be appointed and nonpartisan504,904 (40.39%)745,312 (59.61%)
Proposal 3 A constitutional amendment requiring that gas taxes be used only to fund highway and road improvements813,289 (60.55%)529,859 (39.45%)
Proposal 4A referendum to uphold a social security law497,569 (46.49%)572,756 (53.51%)

1939

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment making the position of judge a nonpartisan one376,246 (60.93%)241,252 (39.07%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment granting circuit court commissioners additional powers205,711 (36.89%)351,961 (63.11%)

1940

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment exempting school districts from some tax limitations602,952 (41.69%)843,159 (58.31%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment establishing a system of civil service766,764 (51.93%)709,894 (48.07%)
Proposal 3 A referendum upholding a law which modified vehicle permitting requirements640,051 (40.76%)930,227 (59.24%)
Proposal 4A referendum upholding a law further regulating the practice of dentistry and dental surgery735,053 (58.73%)516,597 (41.27%)

1941

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment relating to the circulation of constitutional amendment petitions[3] 386,859 (56.73%)295,083 (43.27%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment relating to the circulation of initiative and referendum petitions372,796 (57.70%)273,275 (42.30%)

1942

Proposal nameDescription[4] StatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal 1 A proposal calling for a constitutional convention408,188 (46.56%)468,506 (53.44%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment allowing Wayne County to adopt a charter432,164 (48.70%)455,320 (51.30%)
Proposal 3 A referendum upholding a law creating a Milk Marketing Board318,899 (35.27%)585,380 (64.73%)

1943

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment setting township officer terms at two years215,957 (62.14%)131,554 (37.86%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment relating to homestead mortgages169,736 (57.36%)126,164 (42.64%)

1944

Proposal nameDescription[5] Status[6] Yes votesNo votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment modifying water furnishing limits860,219 (60.23%)568,090 (39.77%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment modifying the eligibility of state legislators to run for other offices676,142 (48.23%)725,858 (51.77%)
Proposal 3 A constitutional amendment relating to the salaries of state legislators614,300 (43.34%)803,104 (56.66%)
Proposal 4A constitutional amendment allowing Wayne County to adopt a charter638,876 (42.85%)851,926 (57.15%)

1945

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment modifying taxation115,463 (33.25%)231,742 (66.75%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment authorizing the state to control rivers and other waterways189,313 (57.74%)138,558 (42.26%)

1946

Proposal nameDescription[7] StatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment limiting state control over some things921,144 (68.36%)426,430 (31.64%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment returning a portion of sales tax revenues to some municipalities864,530 (59.65%)584,689 (40.35%)
Proposal 3 A constitutional amendment relating to payments for soldiers in World War II871,296 (61.34%)549,242 (38.66%)

1948

Proposal nameDescription[8] [9] StatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment relating to the order of succession1,055,632 (68.07%)495,214 (31.93%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment relating to the distribution of state sales tax and annual school grants343,217 (19.18%)1,446,016 (80.82%)
Proposal 3 A constitutional amendment relating to the salaries of state officials935,441 (63.75%)531,950 (36.25%)
Proposal 4A constitutional amendment relating to the salaries of state legislators911,473 (60.80%)587,691 (39.20%)
Proposal 5A constitutional amendment modifying the property tax system962,800 (56.79%)732,677 (43.21%)
Proposal 6A referendum upholding a law relating to foreign agencies890,435 (60.33%)585,469 (39.67%)
Proposal 7A proposal relating to a general revision of the constitution855,451 (51.70%)799,198 (48.30%)

1950–1999

1950

Proposal nameDescription[10] StatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment relating to voting rights907,312 (68.48%)417,652 (31.52%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment authorizing the state to issue some form of bond1,224,249 (79.81%)309,657 (20.19%)
Proposal 3 A constitutional amendment relating to the definition of subversion823,938 (61.29%)520,412 (38.71%)
Proposal 4An initiative permitting the sale of oleomargarine1,090,000 (65.98%)562,034 (34.02%)

1951

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment relating to meetings of the state legislature405,570 (69.63%)176,873 (30.37%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment authorizing the payment of a death benefit bonus401,117 (64.11%)224,564 (35.89%)
Proposal 3 A constitutional amendment relating to the salaries of Supreme Court justices276,632 (46.75%)315,140 (53.25%)

1952

Proposal nameDescription[11] StatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment relating to police authority over narcotic drugs investigations1,910,728 (83.33%)382,285 (16.67%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment providing for reapportionment every ten years924,242 (39.50%)1,415,355 (60.50%)
Proposal 3 A constitutional amendment providing for reapportionment every ten years1,269,807 (56.55%)975,518 (43.45%)

1954

Proposal nameDescription[12] StatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment relating to the elective franchise1,202,811 (72.10%)465,556 (27.90%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment relating to sales taxes1,182,412 (72.74%)443,079 (27.26%)
Proposal 3 A constitutional amendment authorizing bonus payments for veterans of the Korean War1,166,564 (68.26%)542,541 (31.74%)
Proposal 4A constitutional amendment permitting the Michigan State Legislature to authorize charitable lotteries903,303 (48.89%)944,388 (51.11%)

1955

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment relating to nonpartisan judicial elections559,279 (70.27%)236,620 (29.73%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment relating to minimum judge qualifications596,145 (72.12%)230,489 (27.88%)
Proposal 3 A constitutional amendment authorizing the state to borrow up to for loans to school districts455,868 (54.40%)382,093 (45.60%)
Proposal 4A constitutional amendment providing for a bipartisan board of state canvassers456,986 (60.59%)297,250 (39.41%)

1959

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment establishing government continuity procedures702,183 (74.76%)237,071 (25.24%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment changing the name of Michigan State University's governing body595,333 (65.38%)315,223 (34.62%)

1960

Proposal nameDescription[15] StatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal 1 A constitutional amendment relating to school bonds and state loans to school districts1,416,188 (59.99%)944,536 (40.01%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment increasing the sales tax limitation1,250,264 (50.41%)1,230,001 (49.59%)
Proposal 3 A constitutional amendment changing the process for calling a constitutional convention1,312,215 (57.76%)959,527 (42.24%)

1961

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal 1 A proposal calling for a constitutional convention596,433 (51.00%)573,012 (49.00%)
Proposal 2 A constitutional amendment relating to state aid for industrial development541,826 (48.80%)568,476 (51.20%)

1968

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal 1 (August) A constitutional amendment establishing a judicial tenure commission and providing for its membership and duties[19] 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 limitations417,393 (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 judges494,512 (64.98%)266,561 (35.02%)
Proposal 1 (November)A constitutional amendment permitting the state to impose a graduated income tax614,826 (23.29%)2,025,052 (76.71%)
Proposal 2 (November)A referendum upholding a law permitting the establishment of daylight saving time1,402,562 (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 facilities1,906,385 (70.54%)796,079 (29.46%)
Proposal 4An initiative authorizing the state to issue bonds for the purpose of constructing public recreational facilities1,384,254 (52.84%)1,235,681 (47.16%)
Proposal 5A constitutional amendment permitting the election of members of the legislature to other state offices778,388 (30.39%)1,783,186 (69.61%)

1970

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal A An initiative authorizing the state to issue bonds for urban redevelopment921,482 (39.89%)1,388,737 (60.11%)
Proposal B A constitutional amendment lowering the voting age from 21 years to 18 years924,981 (39.00%)1,446,884 (61.00%)
Proposal C A constitutional amendment prohibiting public aid to nonpublic schools and students1,416,838 (56.77%)1,078,740 (43.23%)

1972

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal A (May) A constitutional amendment allowing the legislature to authorize lotteries and the sale of lottery tickets[20] 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 appointed866,593 (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 year696,570 (66.10%)357,186 (33.90%)
Proposal A (November)An initiative establishing daylight saving time in Michigan1,754,887 (54.57%)1,460,724 (45.43%)
Proposal B (November)An initiative allowing physicians to perform abortions prior to 20 weeks1,270,416 (39.35%)1,958,265 (60.65%)
Proposal CA constitutional amendment limiting property taxes for the purpose of funding schools and establishing a state fund for the support of schools1,324,702 (42.19%)1,815,126 (57.81%)
Proposal DA constitutional amendment allowing the legislature to impose an income tax and allowing municipalities to impose income taxes959,286 (31.33%)2,102,744 (68.67%)
Proposal EAn initiative authorizing the state to issue bonds for the purpose of providing benefits to veterans1,490,968 (48.19%)1,603,203 (51.81%)

1974

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal A A constitutional amendment limiting the use of the motor fuel tax fund1,091,938 (48.79%)1,146,109 (51.21%)
Proposal B An initiative authorizing the state to issue bonds for the purpose of providing benefits to veterans1,668,641 (70.45%)700,041 (29.55%)
Proposal C A constitutional amendment eliminating the sales and use tax on food and prescription drugs1,337,609 (55.53%)1,071,253 (44.47%)
Proposal DAn initiative authorizing the state to issue bonds for the purpose of funding transportation systems963,576 (42.20%)1,319,586 (57.80%)

1976

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal A An initiative creating a bottle buyback program2,160,398 (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 years698,993 (21.31%)2,580,945 (78.69%)
Proposal C A constitutional amendment placing a limit on a state income tax to 8.3%1,407,438 (42.99%)1,866,620 (57.01%)
Proposal DA constitutional amendment removing the ban on a graduated income tax897,780 (27.79%)2,332,513 (72.21%)

1978

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal A A proposal calling for a constitutional convention640,286 (23.26%)2,112,549 (76.74%)
Proposal B An initiative to revise standards for parole2,075,599 (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 banks1,819,847 (66.11%)933,101 (33.89%)
Proposal DA constitutional amendment raising the drinking age to 21 years1,609,589 (57.12%)1,208,497 (42.88%)
Proposal EA constitutional amendment establishing limits on taxes imposed by the legislature and locla governments1,450,150 (52.46%)1,313,984 (47.54%)
Proposal GA constitutional amendment allowing for Michigan State Police to engage in collective bargaining1,535,023 (56.04%)1,203,930 (43.96%)
Proposal HA constitutional amendment prohibiting the use of property taxes for school operating expenses and establishing a voucher system718,440 (25.71%)2,075,583 (74.29%)
Proposal JA constitutional amendment modifying the property and school tax system1,032,343 (37.28%)1,737,133 (62.72%)
Proposal KA constitutional amendment allowing courts to deny bail for violent crimes and providing for the commencement of trials within 90 days2,307,038 (83.43%)458,357 (16.57%)
Proposal MA constitutional amendment modifying the percentage of gas tax revenues used for road improvements1,478,316 (54.52%)1,233,196 (45.48%)
Proposal RA constitutional amendment requiring the state to create a railroad redevelopment authority1,257,606 (47.05%)1,415,441 (52.95%)

1980

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal A A constitutional amendment modifying the powers of local school boards746,027 (21,22%)2,769,497 (78.78%)
Proposal B A constitutional amendment lowering the drinking age to 19 years1,403,935 (38.41%)2,250,873 (61.59%)
Proposal C A constitutional amendment providing property tax relief894,441 (25.72%)2,583,253 (74.28%)
Proposal DA constitutional amendment substantially modifying the property tax system1,622,301 (44.16%)2,051,008 (55.84%)
Proposal EAn initiative increasing the state income tax for the purpose of funding corrections programs1,288,999 (36.92%)2,202,042 (63.08%)
Proposal GA constitutional amendment allowing the legislature to modify rules relating to legislative immunity1,287,172 (37.62%)2,134,546 (62.38%)
Proposal HA constitutional amendment modifying the authority of the Lieutenant Governor of Michigan1,410,912 (42.27%)1,927,001 (57.73%)

1982

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal A A constitutional amendment allowing the legislature to pass laws relating to legislative immunity1,804,728 (63.67%)1,029,743 (36.33%)
Proposal B A constitutional amendment creating a Michigan Department of State Police720,915 (25.45%)2,111,802 (74.55%)
Proposal C An initiative prohibiting lenders from using a "due on sale" clause in foreclosure proceedings1,344,463 (48.18%)1,445,897 (51.82%)
Proposal DAn initiative prohibiting utility rate increases unless a notice period and hearing has taken place1,472,442 (50.70%)1,431,884 (49.30%)
Proposal EAn initiative calling for a nuclear weapons freeze between the USSR and the USA1,585,809 (56.60%)1,216,172 (43.40%)
Proposal GA constitutional amendment establishing an elected Public Service Commission1,026,160 (36.68%)1,771,098 (63.32%)
Proposal HA constitutional amendment prohibiting some utility rate adjustments1,670,381 (59.61%)1,131,990 (40.39%)

1984

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal A A constitutional amendment allowing the state legislature to overturn administrative rules1,280,948 (41.21%)1,827,677 (58.79%)
Proposal B A constitutional amendment establishing a natural resources trust fund2,066,554 (64.84%)1,120,794 (35.16%)
Proposal C A constitutional amendment modifying tax rates1,376,141 (40.33%)2,035,867 (59.67%)

1986

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal A A constitutional amendment establishing a state library within the legislative branch908,627 (49.24%)936,643 (50.76%)
Proposal B A constitutional amendment allowing the state legislature to overturn administrative rules648,116 (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 State905,767 (49.88%)910,297 (50.12%)

1988

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal A A referendum upholding a law which prohibited the use of public funds for abortions if the recipient was on welfare1,959,727 (56.87%)1,486,371 (43.13%)
Proposal B A constitutional amendment providing for victim's rights2,662,796 (80.37%)650,515 (19.63%)
Proposal C An initiative authorizing the state to issue bonds for the purpose of funding environmental protection programs2,528,109 (76.55%)774,451 (23.45%)
Proposal DAn initiative authorizing the state to issue bonds for the purpose of funding public recreation projects2,055,290 (63.01%)1,206,465 (36.99%)

1989

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal A A constitutional amendment increasing the sales tax and dedicating increased revenue to public schools514,407 (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 taxes436,958 (23.89%)1,392,053 (76.11%)

1992

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal A A constitutional amendment limiting property tax increases1,433,354 (37.54%)2,384,777 (62.46%)
Proposal B A constitutional amendment limiting the number of times a person can be elected to public office2,295,904 (58.73%)1,613,404 (41.27%)
Proposal C A constitutional amendment relating to property taxes and school funding1,552,119 (40.54%)2,276,360 (59.46%)
Proposal DAn initiative to uphold changes to auto insurance laws1,482,577 (37.41%)2,480,032 (62.59%)

1994

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal A (March) A constitutional amendment increasing sales tax rates and decreasing the annual property tax increase1,684,541 (69.17%)750,952 (30.83%)
Proposal A (November) A measure calling for a constitutional convention777,779 (27.92%)2,008,070 (72.08%)
Proposal B A constitutional amendment limiting criminal appeals2,118,734 (73.55%)761,784 (26.45%)
Proposal CA referendum to uphold a law reducing auto insurance rates1,165,732 (39.14%)1,812,526 (60.86%)
Proposal PA constitutional amendment establishing an endowment fund for Michigan state parks2,007,097 (71.33%)806,888 (28.67%)

1996

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal A A referendum upholding some changes to the Michigan Bingo Act 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 judges2,806,833 (81.68%)629,402 (18.32%)
Proposal C A constitutional amendment establishing a trust fund for veterans2,447,905 (74.24%)849,525 (25.76%)
Proposal DAn initiative limiting bear hunting season and the use of bait and dogs while hunting bear1,379,340 (38.26%)2,225,675 (61.74%)
Proposal EAn initiative permitting Detroit to host three casinos1,878,542 (51.51%)1,768,156 (48.49%)
Proposal GAn initiative granting the Natural Resources Commission full authority over wildlife management2,413,730 (68.71%)1,099,262 (31.29%)

1998

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal A A constitutional amendment changing the word "handicapped" to "disabled" in the Michigan State Constitution[21] 1,708,873 (59.13%)1,181,138 (40.87%)
Proposal B An initiative legalizing physician-assisted suicide859,381 (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 programs1,821,006 (62.73%)1,081,988 (37.27%)

2000–

2000

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal 00-1 A constitutional amendment allowing students to use tuition vouchers at private schools and requiring teacher tests[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 vote1,242,516 (32.77%)2,548,995 (67.23%)

2002

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal 02-1 (August) A constitutional amendment modifying the pay structure for state officials[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 recreation925,475 (62.05%)565,971 (37.95%)
Proposal 02-1 (November) A referendum to uphold legislation substantially modifying the election process[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 projects1,774,053 (60.21%)1,172,612 (39.79%)
Proposal 02-3A constitutional amendment affirming state employee's right to engage in collective bargaining1,336,249 (45.64%)1,591,756 (54.36%)
Proposal 02-4A constitutional amendment reallocating money received from tobacco settlements1,018,644 (33.62%)2,011,105 (66.38%)

2004

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal 04-1 A constitutional amendment requiring voter approval for new gambling forms and facilities[25] 2,689,448 (58.26%)1,926,721 (41.74%)
Proposal 04-2A constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage2,698,077 (58.62%)1,904,319 (41.38%)

2006

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal 06-1 A constitutional amendment creating a Conservation and Recreation Legacy Fund[26] 2,915,106 (81.07%)680,859 (18.93%)
Proposal 06-2A constitutional amendment banning affirmative action programs2,141,010 (57.92%)1,555,691 (42.08%)
Proposal 06-3 A referendum to uphold the legalization of mourning dove hunting1,137,379 (30.97%)2,534,680 (69.03%)
Proposal 06-4A constitutional amendment restricting the use of eminent domain2,914,214 (80.09%)724,573 (19.91%)
Proposal 06-5An initiative to set mandatory school funding levels1,366,355 (37.69%)2,259,247 (62.31%)

2008

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal 08-1An initiative legalizing the use of medical marijuana[27] [28] 3,006,820 (62.67%)1,790,889 (37.33%)
Proposal 08-2A constitutional amendment allowing stem cell research to be conducted on embryos[29] 2,521,026 (52.61%)2,271,083 (47.39%)

2010

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal 10-1A measure calling for a constitutional convention[30] [31] 983,019 (33.40%)1,960,573 (66.60%)
Proposal 10-2A constitutional amendment banning felons who were convicted of fraud from holding public office for 20 years[32] 2,270,657 (74.91%)760,586 (25.09%)

2012

See main article: article and Michigan ballot proposals, 2012.

Proposal nameDescription[33] StatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal 12-1A referendum to uphold a law substantially modifying the emergency manager system[34] 2,130,354 (47.33%)2,370,601 (52.67%)
Proposal 12-2A constitutional amendment to guarantee the right to collective bargaining1,949,513 (42.60%)2,626,731 (57.40%)
Proposal 12-3A constitutional amendment to mandate at least 25% of state electricity come from renewable resources1,721,279 (37.72%)2,842,000 (62.28%)
Proposal 12-4A constitutional amendment overhauling the home healthcare system1,985,595 (43.77%)2,550,420 (56.23%)
Proposal 12-5A constitutional amendment requiring that tax increases be passed by either a supermajority vote in the state legislature or by a statewide vote1,410,944 (31.24%)3,105,649 (68.76%)
Proposal 12-6A constitutional amendment requiring voters to approve any new bridge or tunnel to Canada1,853,127 (40.70%)2,699,558 (59.30%)

2014

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal 14-1 (August)An initiative to exempt commercial and industrial property from the personal property tax[35] [36] 863,459 (69.29%)382,770 (30.71%)
Proposal 14-1 (November)A referendum to uphold the legalization of wolf hunting[37] [38] 1,318,080 (45.07%)1,606,328 (54.93%)
Proposal 14-2A referendum to uphold a law allowing the Michigan Natural Resources Commission to classify game animals and hunting seasons1,051,426 (36.16%)1,856,603 (63.84%)

2018

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal 18-1An initiative to legalize marijuana possession, production, and sale[41] [42] 2,356,422 (55.89%)1,859,675 (44.11%)
Proposal 18-2A constitutional amendment to create an independent redistricting commission2,522,355 (61.28%)1,593,556 (38.72%)
Proposal 18-3A constitutional amendment making substantial changes to state voting procedures2,777,998 (66.91%)1,373,636 (33.09%)

2020

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal 20-1A constitutional amendment making changes to the way park-related revenue can be spent[43] [44] 4,154,745 (84.29%)774,509 (15.71%)
Proposal 20-2A constitutional amendment requiring the police to obtain a search warrant before accessing a person's electronic data[45] 4,472,671 (88.75%)567,130 (11.25%)

2022

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal 22-1A constitutional amendment changing state legislator's term limits to a flat 12 years, regardless of position.[46] [47] 2,838,540 (66.45%)1,433,154 (33.55%)
Proposal 22-2A 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] 2,586,269 (59.99%)1,725,130 (40.01%)
Proposal 22-3A constitutional amendment establishing a right to reproductive freedom in Michigan.[49] 2,482,497 (56.66%)1,898,914 (43.34%)

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Notes and References

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  2. Book: James K. Pollock . The initiative and referendum in Michigan . 1940 . University of Michigan Press . 78–86 . March 13, 2016.
  3. Web site: 1942 . Michigan official directory and legislative manual for the years 1941-1942 . March 13, 2016 . Michigan Secretary of State . 630–631.
  4. Web site: 1944 . Michigan manual 1943-44 . March 13, 2016 . Michigan Secretary of State.
  5. Web site: Michigan Department of State . November 7, 1944 . Michigan ballot proposals — Michigan Constitutional Law . March 13, 2016 . Library of Michigan.
  6. Michigan Manual 1945-46 . Red Book . 1946 . Michigan Secretary of State . March 13, 2016.
  7. Michigan Manual 1947-48 . Red Book . 1948 . Michigan Secretary of State . 321–323 . March 13, 2016.
  8. Web site: Initiative & Referendum Institute at the University of Southern California . Statewide Initiatives . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150830000119/http://www.iandrinstitute.org/New%20IRI%20Website%20Info/I%26R%20Research%20and%20History/I%26R%20at%20the%20Statewide%20Level/Usage%20history/Michigan.pdf . August 30, 2015 . March 10, 2016 . iandrinstitute.org .
  9. Michigan Secretary of State . Michigan Manual 1949 . Red Book . 1949 . 301–307 . March 13, 2016.
  10. Michigan Manual 1951-52 . Red Book . 1952 . Michigan Secretary of State . March 13, 2016.
  11. Michigan Manual 1953-54 . Red Book . 1954 . Michigan Secretary of State . 460–462 . March 13, 2016.
  12. Web site: 1956 . Michigan Manual 1955-56 . March 13, 2016 . Michigan Secretary of State.
  13. Michigan Manual 1957-58 . Red Book . 1958 . Michigan Secretary of State . 426 . March 13, 2016.
  14. Web site: 1960 . Michigan manual. 1959/1960 . March 13, 2016 . Michigan Secretary of State.
  15. Michigan Secretary of State . 1962 . Michigan manual. 1961/1962. . Red Book . March 13, 2016.
  16. Michigan Secretary of State . 1964 . Michigan manual. 1963/1964. . Red Book . March 13, 2016.
  17. Web site: Michigan Manual 2009-2010 . March 9, 2016 . legislature.mi.gov .
  18. Web site: December 5, 2008 . Initiatives and Referendums under the Constitution of the State of Michigan of 1963 . March 10, 2016 . michigan.gov . Michigan Secretary of State .
  19. Web site: Michigan State Chamber of Commerce . July 26, 1968 . Michigan ballot proposals — Michigan Constitutional Law . March 13, 2016 . Library of Michigan.
  20. Web site: 1972 . Michigan ballot proposals — Michigan Constitutional Law . March 13, 2016 . Library of Michigan.
  21. Web site: 2016-09-28 . 1998 Michigan Election Results . 2022-11-04 . Michigan Secretary of State.
  22. Web site: 2016-09-28 . 2000 Michigan Election Results . 2022-11-04 . Michigan Secretary of State.
  23. Web site: 2016-09-28 . 2022 Michigan Election Results . 2022-11-04 . Michigan Secretary of State.
  24. Web site: 2016-09-28 . 2002 Michigan Election Results - General . 2022-11-04 . Michigan Secretary of State.
  25. Web site: 2016-09-28 . 2004 Michigan Election Results . 2022-11-04 . Michigan Secretary of State.
  26. Web site: 2016-09-28 . 2006 Michigan Election Results . 2022-11-04 . Michigan Secretary of State.
  27. News: Wagoner . George . Michael . Daniel . Schuette . Bill . 2008-10-19 . Marijuana as a medical aid? . 11 . Lansing State Journal . Lansing, Michigan . 2022-11-04 . Newspapers.com.
  28. Web site: 2016-09-28 . 2008 Michigan Election Results . 2022-11-04 . Michigan Secretary of State.
  29. News: Lessenberry . Jack . 2008-10-28 . Stem-cell research key Michigan issue . 6 . The Windsor Star . Windsor, Ontario, Canada . 2022-11-04 . Newspapers.com.
  30. News: Byrum . Dianne . 2010-09-26 . No: Convention would put end to our progress . 11 . Lansing State Journal . Lansing, Michigan . 2022-11-04 . Newspapers.com.
  31. Web site: 2016-09-28 . 2010 Michigan Election Results . 2022-11-04 . Michigan Secretary of State.
  32. News: Schaeffer . Jim . 2010-10-24 . Prop. 2 aims at corruption . 10 . Detroit Free Press . Detroit, Michigan . 2022-11-04 . Newspapers.com.
  33. Web site: 2012-11-07 . All Six Michigan Ballot Proposals Go Down In Defeat . 2022-11-04 . CBS Detroit.
  34. Web site: 2016-09-28 . 2012 Michigan Election Results . 2022-11-04 . Michigan Secretary of State.
  35. Web site: Klug . Fritz . 2014-07-28 . Proposal 1: Everything you need to know about August 2014 ballot issue . 2022-11-03 . MLive.
  36. Web site: 2016-09-28 . 2014 Michigan Election Results - Primary . 2022-11-03 . Michigan Secretary of State.
  37. Web site: 2014-10-09 . Mich. voters can make statement on wolf hunts . 2022-11-03 . The Blade . Associated Press.
  38. Web site: 2016-09-28 . 2014 Michigan Election Results . 2022-11-03 . Michigan Secretary of State.
  39. Web site: Michigan's May Tax Proposal . 2022-11-03 . Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
  40. Web site: 2016-09-28 . 2015 Michigan Election Results . 2022-11-03 . Michigan Secretary of State.
  41. Web site: VanHulle . Lindsay . 2018-09-12 . Bridge Magazine guide to the 2018 Michigan ballot proposals . 2022-11-03 . Bridge Michigan.
  42. Web site: 2018-11-06 . 2018 Michigan Election Results . 2022-11-03 . Michigan Secretary of State.
  43. Web site: Proposal 20-1 . 2022-11-03 . Michigan Bureau of Elections.
  44. Web site: 2020-11-23 . 2020 Michigan Election Results . 2022-11-03 . The Office of Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson.
  45. Web site: Proposal 20-2 . 2022-11-03 . Michigan Bureau of Elections.
  46. Web site: LeBlanc . Beth . Mauger . Craig . 2022-05-10 . Michigan Legislature places term limits, financial disclosure proposal before voters . 2024-08-06 . The Detroit News.
  47. Web site: 2022-12-22 . 2022 Michigan Election Results . 2024-08-06 . The Office of Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson.
  48. Web site: Hendrickson . Clara . 2022-11-09 . Proposal 2: Voting rights proposal approved in Michigan . 2024-08-06 . Detroit Free Press.
  49. Web site: Hendrickson . Clara . 2022-11-09 . Proposal 3: Michigan voters embrace abortion rights amendment . 2024-08-06 . Detroit Free Press.