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.

Contents

1835–1899

1835

Proposal nameDescription [1] Status [1] Yes votesNo votes
Constitutional QuestionA question as to whether to adopt the 1835 Constitution of Michigan Passed6,752 (83.09%)1,374 (16.91%)

1850

Proposal nameDescription [1] Status [1] Yes votesNo votes
Constitutional QuestionA question as to whether to adopt the 1850 Constitution of Michigan Passed36,169 (79.31%)9,433 (20.69%)
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment relating to equal suffrage for African-AmericansFailed12,840 (28.62%)32,026 (71.38%)

1858

Proposal nameDescription [1] Status [1] Yes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A measure relating to general banking laws Passed41,006 (67.37%)19,865 (32.63%)

1860

Proposal nameDescription [1] Status [1] Yes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment relating to the regulation of banking corporationsPassed59,954 (79.48%)15,477 (20.52%)
Proposal 2A constitutional amendment relating to sessions of the Michigan Legislature Passed53,152 (74.44%)18,246 (25.56%)
Proposal 3A constitutional amendment relating to eminent domain Passed62,936 (88.65%)8,054 (11.35%)

1862

Proposal nameDescription [1] Status [1] Yes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment relating to the removal of public officials from officePassed3,180 (71.41%)1,273 (28.59%)
Proposal 2A constitutional amendment relating to the regulation of banksPassed5,067 (75.50%)1,644 (24.50%)
Proposal 3A constitutional amendment relating to the selection of university regents Passed4,363 (69.65%)1,901 (30.35%)
Proposal 4A constitutional amendment relating to the administration of elections in the Upper Peninsula Passed5,193 (78.29%)1,440 (21.71%)
Proposal 5A constitutional amendment relating to future constitutional amendmentsPassed4,375 (70.78%)1,806 (29.22%)

1866

Proposal nameDescription [1] Status [1] Yes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment relating to the ability of soldiers to votePassed86,354 (86.83%)13,094 (13.17%)
Proposal 2A proposal calling for a constitutional convention Passed79,505 (73.53%)28,623 (26.47%)

1868

Proposal nameDescription [1] Status [1] Yes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment relating to sessions of the Michigan Legislature Failed24,482 (19.62%)100,314 (80.38%)
Proposal 2A constitutional amendment relating to alcohol prohibition Failed72,462 (45.69%)86,143 (54.31%)
Constitutional QuestionA question as to whether to adopt the 1868 Constitution of MichiganFailed71,733 (39.35%)110,582 (60.65%)

1870

Proposal nameDescription [1] Status [1] Yes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment relating to the power of county boards of supervisors Failed39,180 (38.76%)61,904 (61.24%)
Proposal 2A constitutional amendment relating to the salaries of state government officialsFailed36,109 (34.38%)68,912 (65.62%)
Proposal 3A constitutional amendment relating to equal suffrage for African-AmericansPassed54,105 (51.67%)50,598 (48.33%)
Proposal 4A constitutional amendment relating to railroad rates Passed78,602 (60.46%)51,397 (39.54%)
Proposal 5A constitutional amendment relating to rail monopoliesPassed76,912 (60.04%)51,194 (39.96%)
Proposal 6A constitutional amendment relating to government aid for railroads in the form of bondsFailed50,078 (38.96%)78,453 (61.04%)

1872

Proposal nameDescription [1] Status [1] Yes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment relating to government aid for railroads in the form of bondsFailed44,684 (38.66%)70,893 (61.34%)
Proposal 2A constitutional amendment relating to the structure of the circuit courts in Michigan Failed47,972 (42.15%)65,848 (57.85%)
Proposal 3A constitutional amendment relating to salaries for circuit court judges Failed57,326 (49.29%)58,987 (50.71%)

1874

Proposal nameDescription [1] Status [1] Yes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment relating to equal suffrage for women Failed40,077 (22.77%)135,957 (77.23%)
Constitutional QuestionA question as to whether to adopt the 1874 Constitution of MichiganFailed39,285 (24.05%)124,034 (75.95%)

1876

Proposal nameDescription [1] Status [1] Yes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment relating to liquor licensesPassed60,639 (53.57%)52,561 (46.43%)
Proposal 2A constitutional amendment relating to salaries for circuit court judges Failed65,371 (49.77%)65,966 (50.23%)
Proposal 3A constitutional amendment modifying the timeframe to submit constitutional amendmentsPassed52,306 (70.41%)21,984 (29.59%)

1878

Proposal nameDescription [1] Status [1] Yes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment modifying the position of Clerk of the Michigan Supreme Court Failed30,313 (46.62%)34,712 (53.38%)
Proposal 2A constitutional amendment relating to corporation stockholder's liabilityFailed24,770 (37.06%)42,064 (62.94%)

1880

Proposal nameDescription [1] Status [1] Yes votesNo votes
Proposal 1 (April)A constitutional amendment relating to the salary of the Governor of Michigan Failed49,035 (34.83%)91,753 (65.17%)
Proposal 2 (November)A constitutional amendment relating to the construction of a river crossing in DetroitFailed37,340 (39.15%)58,040 (60.85%)

1881

Proposal nameDescription [1] Status [1] Yes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment relating to fines for libraries and schoolsPassed51,475 (86.01%)8,370 (13.99%)
Proposal 2A constitutional amendment relating to the position of court clerkPassed62,593 (90.41%)6,640 (9.59%)
Proposal 3A constitutional amendment relating to the circuit court systemPassed53,840 (89.04%)6,628 (10.96%)

1882

Proposal nameDescription [1] Status [1] Yes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment relating to salaries for circuit court judges Passed85,705 (60.64%)55,638 (39.36%)
Proposal 2A constitutional amendment relating to boards of county auditorsFailed23,814 (38.48%)38,073 (61.52%)
Proposal 3A proposal calling for a constitutional convention Failed20,937 (37.35%)35,123 (62.65%)

1884

Proposal nameDescription [1] Status [1] Yes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment relating to salaries for circuit court judges Passed35,345 (55.24%)28,642 (44.76%)
Proposal 2A constitutional amendment relating to salaries for state legislatorsFailed31,693 (37.55%)52,707 (62.45%)

1886

Proposal nameDescription [1] Status [1] Yes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment relating to the Wayne County board of auditorsFailed15,020 (41.98%)20,755 (58.02%)
Proposal 2A constitutional amendment relating to salaries for public officialsFailed40,445 (40.18%)60,220 (59.82%)

1887

Proposal nameDescription [1] Status [1] Yes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment relating to the sale of alcoholFailed178,636 (49.22%)184,281 (50.78%)
Proposal 2A constitutional amendment relating to salaries for public officialsFailed72,718 (36.81%)124,838 (63.19%)

1888

Proposal nameDescription [1] Status [1] Yes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment relating to circuit courtsPassed21,221 (52.26%)19,382 (47.74%)
Proposal 2A question relating to banking regulationPassed48,531 (70.51%)20,300 (29.49%)

1889

Proposal nameDescription [1] Status [1] Yes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment relating to circuit courtsPassed49,478 (58.38%)35,269 (41.62%)
Proposal 2A constitutional amendment relating to corporationsFailed35,269 (54.92%)28,950 (45.08%)
Proposal 3A constitutional amendment relating to the salary of the Governor of Michigan Passed111,854 (60.68%)72,494 (39.32%)

1890

Proposal nameDescription [1] Status [1] Yes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A proposal calling for a constitutional convention Failed16,431 (38.49%)26,261 (61.51%)

1891

Proposal nameDescription [1] Status [1] Yes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment relating to the salary of the Michigan Attorney General Failed69,248 (49.85%)69,651 (50.15%)

1892

Proposal nameDescription [1] Status [1] Yes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A proposal calling for a constitutional convention Failed [lower-alpha 1] 16,948 (51.06%)16,245 (48.94%)

1893

Proposal nameDescription [1] Status [1] Yes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment relating to the salaries of public officialsFailed59,317 (45.60%)70,772 (54.40%)
Proposal 2A constitutional amendment relating to internal government improvementsPassed72,745 (58.09%)52,476 (41.91%)
Proposal 3A constitutional amendment relating to the jurisdiction of circuit courtsPassed62,023 (55.97%)48,797 (44.03%)
Proposal 4A constitutional amendment relating to highway commissionersPassed69,050 (53.54%)59,922 (46.46%)

1894

Proposal nameDescription [1] Status [1] Yes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment relating to voting rightsPassed127,758 (81.19%)29,607 (18.81%)
Proposal 2A constitutional amendment relating to minimum qualifications for electors Passed117,088 (78.78%)31,537 (21.22%)

1895

Proposal nameDescription [1] Status [1] Yes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment relating to the salaries of public officialsFailed50,065 (26.47%)139,039 (73.53%)
Proposal 2A constitutional amendment relating to circuit courtsFailed60,567 (39.63%)92,278 (60.37%)

1897

Proposal nameDescription [1] Status [1] Yes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment relating to the salary of the Michigan Attorney General Failed70,138 (43.53%)90,973 (56.47%)
Proposal 2A constitutional amendment relating to the Kent County board of auditorsFailed53,201 (47.93%)57,793 (52.07%)

1898

Proposal nameDescription [1] Status [1] Yes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A proposal calling for a constitutional convention Failed [lower-alpha 2] 162,163 (56.05%)127,147 (43.95%)

1899

Proposal nameDescription [1] Status [1] Yes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment relating to highway improvementsPassed130,416 (58.26%)93,442 (41.74%)
Proposal 2A constitutional amendment adding additional circuit court judgesPassed108,197 (50.78%)104,884 (49.22%)
Proposal 3A constitutional amendment relating to intermediate courtsFailed99,391 (49.29%)102,269 (50.71%)
Proposal 4A constitutional amendment relating to the state printing officeFailed105,711 (49.39%)108,317 (50.61%)

1900–1949

1900

Proposal nameDescription [1] Status [1] Yes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment relating to corporate taxesPassed442,728 (88.99%)54,757 (11.01%)

1901

Proposal nameDescription [1] Status [1] Yes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment relating to the salaries of state legislatorsFailed112,883 (37.57%)187,615 (62.43%)
Proposal 2A constitutional amendment adding additional circuit court judgesFailed110,855 (46.00%)130,108 (54.00%)

1902

Proposal nameDescription [1] Status [1] Yes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment relating to the publication of new lawsPassed155,837 (59.69%)105,241 (40.31%)
Proposal 2A constitutional amendment relating to "indeterminate sentence"Passed146,265 (65.12%)78,338 (34.88%)

1903

Proposal nameDescription [1] Status [1] Yes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment relating to the salaries of circuit court judgesPassed105,618 (55.98%)83,048 (44.02%)
Proposal 2A constitutional amendment relating to boards of county auditorsPassed108,889 (56.27%)84,636 (43.73%)

1904

Proposal nameDescription [1] Status [1] Yes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A proposal calling for a constitutional convention Failed [lower-alpha 3] 165,123 (57.91%)120,018 (42.09%)
Proposal 2A constitutional amendment relating to the introduction of billsPassed180,157 (64.62%)98,657 (35.38%)

1905

Proposal nameDescription [1] Status [1] Yes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment relating to public wagon roadsPassed205,750 (76.41%)63,506 (23.59%)
Proposal 2A constitutional amendment relating to the Genesee County board of auditorsPassed94,860 (59.40%)64,825 (40.60%)
Proposal 3A constitutional amendment relating to the salaries of circuit court judgesPassed91,994 (59.13%)63,590 (40.87%)

1906

Proposal nameDescription [1] Status [1] Yes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A proposal calling for a constitutional convention Passed196,780 (60.74%)127,189 (39.26%)

1907

Proposal nameDescription [1] Status [1] Yes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment relating to the salaries of circuit court judgesPassed94,585 (60.58%)61,550 (39.42%)
Proposal 2A constitutional amendment relating to boards of county auditorsPassed98,259 (61.31%)62,008 (38.69%)
Proposal 3A constitutional amendment relating to teaching convicts certain tradesPassed167,163 (66.34%)84,831 (33.66%)

1908

Proposal nameDescription [1] Status [1] Yes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment relating to corporate taxesPassed227,899 (62.37%)137,500 (37.63%)
Proposal 2A question as to whether to adopt the 1908 Constitution of Michigan Passed244,705 (65.17%)130,783 (34.83%)

1910

Proposal nameDescription [2] Status [2] Yes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment limiting the amount of debt counties can take onPassed137,147 (51.58%)128,729 (48.42%)

1911

Proposal nameDescription [2] Status [2] Yes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment relating to the apportionment of education funds to primary schoolsPassed246,167 (67.52%)118,391 (32.48%)

1912

Proposal nameDescription [2] Status [2] Yes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment relating to equal suffrage for womenFailed247,375 (49.92%)248,135 (50.08%)
Proposal 2A constitutional amendment relating to the modification of city chartersPassed285,373 (67.41%)137,972 (32.59%)

1913

Proposal nameDescription [2] Status [2] Yes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment relating to equal suffrage for womenFailed168,738 (38.91%)264,882 (61.09%)
Proposal 2A constitutional amendment relating to citizen-led ballot measures for constitutional mattersPassed204,796 (55.77%)162,392 (44.23%)
Proposal 3A constitutional amendment relating to citizen-led ballot measures for legislative mattersPassed219,057 (58.97%)152,388 (41.03%)
Proposal 4A constitutional amendment relating to firefighter's benefitsFailed179,948 (46.60%)206,204 (53.40%)
Proposal 5A constitutional amendment relating to the recall process for state officialsPassed237,743 (62.05%)145,412 (37.95%)

1914

Proposal nameDescription [2] Status [2] Yes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment relating to state-issued bonds for the purpose of constructing and improving wagon roadsFailed164,333 (44.85%)202,087 (55.15%)
Proposal 2A constitutional amendment relating to state-issued bonds for the purpose of constructing drains and developing agricultural landsFailed165,290 (45.26%)199,873 (54.74%)
Proposal 3A constitutional amendment relating to absentee votingPassed190,510 (51.99%)175,948 (48.01%)
Proposal 4A constitutional amendment relating to the regulation of fraternal beneficiary societiesFailed92,392 (24.05%)291,776 (75.95%)

1915

Proposal nameDescription [2] Status [2] Yes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment allowing drainage districts to issue bondsNo191,337 (49.07%)198,553 (50.93%)

1916

Proposal nameDescription [2] Status [2] Yes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment relating to alcohol prohibitionPassed353,378 (55.38%)284,754 (44.62%)
Proposal 2A constitutional amendment relating to the local option Failed256,272 (40.35%)378,871 (59.65%)
Proposal 3A constitutional amendment relating to the right of repealPassed283,823 (50.73%)275,701 (49.27%)
Proposal 4A constitutional amendment relating to the regulation of fraternal beneficiary societiesFailed225,220 (39.17%)349,810 (60.83%)

1917

Proposal nameDescription [2] Status [2] Yes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment authorizing drainage districts to issue bondsPassed198,918 (58.86%)139,027 (41.14%)
Proposal 2A constitutional amendment relating to "the elective franchise"Passed216,270 (65.37%)114,594 (34.63%)
Proposal 3A constitutional amendment authorizing the state to acquire railroad propertiesPassed242,969 (70.69%)100,722 (29.31%)
Proposal 4A constitutional amendment relating to the salary of public officialsFailed148,625 (43.49%)193,119 (56.51%)
Proposal 5A constitutional amendment relating to highway constructionPassed209,559 (62.29%)126,871 (37.71%)

1918

Proposal nameDescription [2] Status [2] Yes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment requiring that all ballot measures be printed on the same ballotPassed317,070 (77.75%)90,744 (22.25%)
Proposal 2A constitutional amendment extending the right to vote to womenPassed229,790 (54.06%)195,284 (45.94%)

1919

Proposal nameDescription [2] Status [2] Yes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment authorizing the state to issue bonds for the purpose of constructing highwaysPassed558,572 (71.26%)225,239 (28.74%)
Proposal 2A constitutional amendment relating to salary changes for state officialsFailed313,539 (42.81%)418,778 (57.19%)
Proposal 3A constitutional amendment relating to the manufacturing of alcoholic beveragesFailed322,603 (37.83%)530,123 (62.17%)

1920

Proposal nameDescription [2] Status [2] Yes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment relating to the salaries of some state officialsFailed348,311 (42.88%)463,959 (57.12%)
Proposal 2A constitutional amendment relating to minimum qualifications for electorsPassed415,780 (53.61%)359,749 (46.39%)
Proposal 3A constitutional amendment relating to compulsory school attendanceFailed353,817 (36.68%)610,699 (63.32%)
Proposal 4A constitutional amendment relating to property condemnationFailed360,668 (45.08%)439,373 (54.92%)
Proposal 5A constitutional amendment relating to working hours for menPassed420,085 (50.40%)413,362 (49.60%)

1921

Proposal nameDescription [2] Status [2] Yes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment allowing the state to issue bonds as bonuses for soldiers of World War IPassed471,159 (71.74%)185,602 (28.26%)

1922

Proposal nameDescription [2] Status [2] Yes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment relating to a state income taxFailed180,176 (36.00%)320,269 (64.00%)
Proposal 2A constitutional amendment relating to ports and port districtsFailed221,543 (49.06%)230,060 (50.94%)
Proposal 3A constitutional amendment relating to property condemnationFailed204,564 (42.54%)276,304 (57.46%)

1923

Proposal nameDescription [2] Status [2] Yes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment relating to ports and port districtsPassed266,623 (56.18%)207,926 (43.82%)

1924

Proposal nameDescription [2] Status [2] Yes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment relating to compulsory school attendanceFailed421,472 (35.66%)760,571 (64.34%)
Proposal 2A constitutional amendment relating to a state income taxFailed216,437 (19.15%)913,833 (80.85%)
Proposal 3A constitutional amendment relating to state legislative districtsFailed231,718 (22.87%)781,351 (77.13%)

1926

Proposal nameDescription [2] Status [2] Yes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment relating to salaries for state legislatorsFailed189,739 (40.46%)279,241 (59.54%)
Proposal 2A constitutional amendment relating to term limits for sheriffsPassed278,329 (56.25%)216,463 (43.75%)
Proposal 3A constitutional amendment relating to the creation of metropolitan districtsFailed207,993 (47.56%)229,314 (52.44%)
Proposal 4A constitutional amendment relating to property condemnationFailed204,859 (46.93%)231,672 (53.07%)
Proposal 5A constitutional amendment generally revising the constitutionFailed119,491 (29.52%)285,252 (70.48%)

1927

Proposal nameDescription [2] Status [2] Yes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment relating to the creation of metropolitan districtsPassed210,880 (51.26%)200,490 (48.74%)

1928

Proposal nameDescription [2] Status [2] Yes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment relating to salaries for state legislatorsPassed441,114 (51.38%)417,419 (48.62%)
Proposal 2A constitutional amendment relating to property condemnationPassed490,032 (54.27%)412,928 (45.73%)
Proposal 3A constitutional amendment modifying legislative districtsPassed523,127 (57.50%)386,673 (42.50%)

1930

Proposal nameDescription [2] Status [2] Yes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment relating to township officers electionsFailed275,781 (42.71%)369,906 (57.29%)
Proposal 2A constitutional amendment relating to river improvement projectsFailed300,990 (45.62%)358,734 (54.38%)
Proposal 3A constitutional amendment increasing the homestead exemptionFailed298,909 (45.58%)356,938 (54.42%)
Proposal 4A constitutional amendment relating to legislative districtsFailed292,659 (41.59%)411,043 (58.41%)
Proposal 5A referendum to uphold a law taxing cigarettesFailed198,515 (30.50%)452,375 (69.50%)

1931

Proposal nameDescription [2] Status [2] Yes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A referendum to uphold a law relating to capital punishmentFailed269,538 (43.32%)352,594 (56.68%)
Proposal 2A constitutional amendment relating to landing fields improvementsFailed263,508 (41.21%)375,935 (58.79%)
Proposal 3A constitutional amendment relating to state debtFailed262,394 (41.18%)374,754 (58.82%)

1932

Proposal nameDescription [2] Status [2] Yes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment establishing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission Passed1,022,508 (68.27%)475,265 (31.73%)
Proposal 2A constitutional amendment limiting property taxesPassed671,124 (51.11%)641,962 (48.89%)
Proposal 3A constitutional amendment relating to terms of office for state legislatorsFailed520,740 (43.89%)665,766 (56.11%)
Proposal 4A constitutional amendment relating to homestead tax exemptionsFailed445,141 (36.84%)763,311 (63.16%)
Proposal 5A constitutional amendment changing residency requirements for electorsPassed662,588 (58.15%)476,849 (41.85%)
Proposal 6A constitutional amendment relating to criminal pardonsFailed590,260 (48.91%)616,583 (51.09%)
Proposal 7A constitutional amendment restricting the vote on bond issues to impacted property ownersPassed642,142 (52.86%)572,625 (47.14%)
Proposal 8A referendum to uphold a law regulating the sale of oleomargarine Failed432,966 (36.47%)754,372 (63.53%)

1934

Proposal nameDescription [2] Status [2] Yes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment limiting some gasoline taxesFailed280,765 (25.63%)814,616 (74.37%)
Proposal 2A constitutional amendment abolishing uniform taxationFailed245,648 (23.53%)798,193 (76.47%)
Proposal 3A constitutional amendment limiting vehicle registration feesFailed292,760 (28.85%)722,132 (71.15%)
Proposal 4A constitutional amendment making the position of judge nonpartisanFailed501,580 (47.26%)559,851 (52.74%)
Proposal 5A constitutional amendment allowing counties to adopt home ruleFailed399,135 (38.87%)627,595 (61.13%)
Proposal 6A constitutional amendment relating to justices of the peaceFailed154,326 (15.96%)812,856 (84.04%)
Proposal 7A referendum upholding a law allowing the state to contract debt for the purpose of construction projectsFailed51,378 (16.40%)261,844 (83.60%)

1935

Proposal nameDescription [2] Status [2] Yes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment relating to contested electionsPassed485,859 (65.71%)253,539 (34.29%)

1936

Proposal nameDescription [2] Status [2] Yes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment relating to the use of firearms as evidence in criminal proceedingsPassed815,221 (58.67%)574,324 (41.33%)
Proposal 2A constitutional amendment permitting counties to incorporateFailed583,057 (43.63%)753,315 (56.37%)
Proposal 3A constitutional amendment relating to exempting some types of food from sales taxFailed581,485 (38.10%)944,573 (61.90%)
Proposal 4A constitutional amendment creating a state income taxFailed382,262 (27.02%)1,032,384 (72.98%)

1938

Proposal nameDescription [2] Status [2] Yes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment increasing county office terms from two years to four yearsFailed414,832 (32.24%)872,057 (67.76%)
Proposal 2A constitutional amendment making Michigan Supreme Court justices be appointed and nonpartisanFailed504,904 (40.39%)745,312 (59.61%)
Proposal 3A constitutional amendment requiring that gas taxes be used only to fund highway and road improvementsPassed813,289 (60.55%)529,859 (39.45%)
Proposal 4A referendum to uphold a social security lawFailed497,569 (46.49%)572,756 (53.51%)

1939

Proposal nameDescription [2] Status [2] Yes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment making the position of judge a nonpartisan onePassed376,246 (60.93%)241,252 (39.07%)
Proposal 2A constitutional amendment granting circuit court commissioners additional powersFailed205,711 (36.89%)351,961 (63.11%)

1940

Proposal nameDescription [2] Status [2] Yes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment exempting school districts from some tax limitationsFailed602,952 (41.69%)843,159 (58.31%)
Proposal 2A constitutional amendment establishing a system of civil servicePassed766,764 (51.93%)709,894 (48.07%)
Proposal 3A referendum upholding a law which modified vehicle permitting requirementsFailed640,051 (40.76%)930,227 (59.24%)
Proposal 4A referendum upholding a law further regulating the practice of dentistry and dental surgeryPassed735,053 (58.73%)516,597 (41.27%)

1941

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment relating to the circulation of constitutional amendment petitions [3] Passed [3] 386,859 (56.73%)295,083 (43.27%)
Proposal 2A constitutional amendment relating to the circulation of initiative and referendum petitions [3] Passed [3] 372,796 (57.70%)273,275 (42.30%)

1942

Proposal nameDescription [4] :307–309Status [4] :307–309Yes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A proposal calling for a constitutional conventionFailed408,188 (46.56%)468,506 (53.44%)
Proposal 2A constitutional amendment allowing Wayne County to adopt a charterFailed432,164 (48.70%)455,320 (51.30%)
Proposal 3A referendum upholding a law creating a Milk Marketing BoardFailed318,899 (35.27%)585,380 (64.73%)

1943

Proposal nameDescription [4] :590–591Status [4] :590–591Yes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment setting township officer terms at two yearsPassed215,957 (62.14%)131,554 (37.86%)
Proposal 2A constitutional amendment relating to homestead mortgagesPassed169,736 (57.36%)126,164 (42.64%)

1944

Proposal nameDescription [5] Status [6] :323–326Yes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment modifying water furnishing limitsPassed860,219 (60.23%)568,090 (39.77%)
Proposal 2A constitutional amendment modifying the eligibility of state legislators to run for other officesFailed676,142 (48.23%)725,858 (51.77%)
Proposal 3A constitutional amendment relating to the salaries of state legislatorsFailed614,300 (43.34%)803,104 (56.66%)
Proposal 4A constitutional amendment allowing Wayne County to adopt a charterFailed638,876 (42.85%)851,926 (57.15%)

1945

Proposal nameDescription [6] :619–620Status [6] :619–620Yes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment modifying taxationFailed115,463 (33.25%)231,742 (66.75%)
Proposal 2A constitutional amendment authorizing the state to control rivers and other waterwaysPassed189,313 (57.74%)138,558 (42.26%)

1946

Proposal nameDescription [7] Status [7] Yes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment limiting state control over some thingsPassed921,144 (68.36%)426,430 (31.64%)
Proposal 2A constitutional amendment returning a portion of sales tax revenues to some municipalitiesPassed864,530 (59.65%)584,689 (40.35%)
Proposal 3A constitutional amendment relating to payments for soldiers in World War II Passed871,296 (61.34%)549,242 (38.66%)

1948

Proposal nameDescription [8] [9] Status [9] Yes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment relating to the order of successionPassed1,055,632 (68.07%)495,214 (31.93%)
Proposal 2A constitutional amendment relating to the distribution of state sales tax and annual school grantsFailed343,217 (19.18%)1,446,016 (80.82%)
Proposal 3A constitutional amendment relating to the salaries of state officialsPassed935,441 (63.75%)531,950 (36.25%)
Proposal 4A constitutional amendment relating to the salaries of state legislatorsPassed911,473 (60.80%)587,691 (39.20%)
Proposal 5A constitutional amendment modifying the property tax systemPassed962,800 (56.79%)732,677 (43.21%)
Proposal 6A referendum upholding a law relating to foreign agenciesPassed890,435 (60.33%)585,469 (39.67%)
Proposal 7A proposal relating to a general revision of the constitutionFailed [lower-alpha 4] 855,451 (51.70%)799,198 (48.30%)

1950–1999

1950

Proposal nameDescription [10] :511–514Status [10] :511–514Yes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment relating to voting rightsPassed907,312 (68.48%)417,652 (31.52%)
Proposal 2A constitutional amendment authorizing the state to issue some form of bondPassed1,224,249 (79.81%)309,657 (20.19%)
Proposal 3A constitutional amendment relating to the definition of subversion Passed823,938 (61.29%)520,412 (38.71%)
Proposal 4An initiative permitting the sale of oleomargarinePassed1,090,000 (65.98%)562,034 (34.02%)

1951

Proposal nameDescription [10] :602–604Status [10] :602–604Yes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment relating to meetings of the state legislaturePassed405,570 (69.63%)176,873 (30.37%)
Proposal 2A constitutional amendment authorizing the payment of a death benefit bonusPassed401,117 (64.11%)224,564 (35.89%)
Proposal 3A constitutional amendment relating to the salaries of Supreme Court justicesFailed276,632 (46.75%)315,140 (53.25%)

1952

Proposal nameDescription [11] Status [11] Yes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment relating to police authority over narcotic drugs investigationsPassed1,910,728 (83.33%)382,285 (16.67%)
Proposal 2A constitutional amendment providing for reapportionment every ten yearsFailed924,242 (39.50%)1,415,355 (60.50%)
Proposal 3A constitutional amendment providing for reapportionment every ten yearsPassed1,269,807 (56.55%)975,518 (43.45%)

1954

Proposal nameDescription [12] Status [12] Yes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment relating to the elective franchisePassed1,202,811 (72.10%)465,556 (27.90%)
Proposal 2A constitutional amendment relating to sales taxesPassed1,182,412 (72.74%)443,079 (27.26%)
Proposal 3A constitutional amendment authorizing bonus payments for veterans of the Korean WarPassed1,166,564 (68.26%)542,541 (31.74%)
Proposal 4A constitutional amendment permitting the Michigan State Legislature to authorize charitable lotteriesFailed903,303 (48.89%)944,388 (51.11%)

1955

Proposal nameDescription [12] Status [12] Yes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment relating to nonpartisan judicial electionsPassed559,279 (70.27%)236,620 (29.73%)
Proposal 2A constitutional amendment relating to minimum judge qualificationsPassed596,145 (72.12%)230,489 (27.88%)
Proposal 3A constitutional amendment authorizing the state to borrow up to $100,000,000(equivalent to $1,137,391,304 in 2023) for loans to school districtsPassed455,868 (54.40%)382,093 (45.60%)
Proposal 4A constitutional amendment providing for a bipartisan board of state canvassersPassed456,986 (60.59%)297,250 (39.41%)

1956

Proposal nameDescription [13] Status [13] Yes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment relating to the minimum qualifications for state legislatorsPassed1,720,297 (86.16%)276,229 (13.84%)

1958

Proposal nameDescription [14] Status [14] Yes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A proposal calling for a constitutional conventionFailed [lower-alpha 4] 821,282 (57.45%)608,365 (42.55%)

1959

Proposal nameDescription [14] Status [14] Yes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment establishing government continuity proceduresPassed702,183 (74.76%)237,071 (25.24%)
Proposal 2A constitutional amendment changing the name of Michigan State University's governing bodyPassed595,333 (65.38%)315,223 (34.62%)

1960

Proposal nameDescription [15] :460–462Status [15] :460–462Yes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment relating to school bonds and state loans to school districtsPassed1,416,188 (59.99%)944,536 (40.01%)
Proposal 2A constitutional amendment increasing the sales tax limitationPassed1,250,264 (50.41%)1,230,001 (49.59%)
Proposal 3A constitutional amendment changing the process for calling a constitutional conventionPassed1,312,215 (57.76%)959,527 (42.24%)

1961

Proposal nameDescription [15] :634–635Status [15] :634–635Yes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A proposal calling for a constitutional conventionPassed596,433 (51.00%)573,012 (49.00%)
Proposal 2A constitutional amendment relating to state aid for industrial developmentFailed541,826 (48.80%)568,476 (51.20%)

1962

Proposal nameDescription [16] :437Status [16] :437Yes votesNo votes
Amendment 1A constitutional amendment relating to the revision process for lawsPassed890,005 (53.79%)764,673 (46.21%)

1963

Proposal nameDescription [16] :437Status [16] :437Yes votesNo votes
Amendment 1A proposal to adopt the 1963 Michigan State Constitution Passed810,860 (50.23%)803,436 (49.77%)

1964

Proposal nameDescription [17] Status [17] Yes votesNo votes
Proposal CA referendum to uphold a law preventing the use of straight ticket votingFailed795,546 (34.42%)1,515,875 (65.58%)

1966

Proposal nameDescription [18] Status [18] Yes votesNo votes
Proposal 1A constitutional amendment lowering the voting age from 21 years to 18 yearsFailed703,076 (35.67%)1,267,872 (64.33%)

1968

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo 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 4An 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 5A 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

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal AAn initiative authorizing the state to issue bonds for urban redevelopment [17] Failed [17] 921,482 (39.89%)1,388,737 (60.11%)
Proposal BA 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 CA constitutional amendment prohibiting public aid to nonpublic schools and students [18] Passed [18] 1,416,838 (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] 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 CA 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 DA 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 EAn 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

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal AA 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 BAn 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 CA 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 DAn 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

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal AAn initiative creating a bottle buyback program [17] Passed [17] 2,160,398 (63.77%)1,227,254 (36.23%)
Proposal BA 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 CA 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 DA constitutional amendment removing the ban on a graduated income tax [18] Failed [18] 897,780 (27.79%)2,332,513 (72.21%)

1978

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal AA proposal calling for a constitutional convention [18] Failed [18] 640,286 (23.26%)2,112,549 (76.74%)
Proposal BAn initiative to revise standards for parole [17] Passed [17] 2,075,599 (74.48%)711,262 (25.52%)
Proposal CA 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 DA constitutional amendment raising the drinking age to 21 years [18] Passed [18] 1,609,589 (57.12%)1,208,497 (42.88%)
Proposal EA 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 GA 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 HA 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 JA constitutional amendment modifying the property and school tax system [18] Failed [18] 1,032,343 (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 days [18] Passed [18] 2,307,038 (83.43%)458,357 (16.57%)
Proposal MA 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 RA 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

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal AA constitutional amendment modifying the powers of local school boards [18] Failed [18] 746,027 (21,22%)2,769,497 (78.78%)
Proposal BA constitutional amendment lowering the drinking age to 19 years [18] Failed [18] 1,403,935 (38.41%)2,250,873 (61.59%)
Proposal CA constitutional amendment providing property tax relief [18] Failed [18] 894,441 (25.72%)2,583,253 (74.28%)
Proposal DA constitutional amendment substantially modifying the property tax system [18] Failed [18] 1,622,301 (44.16%)2,051,008 (55.84%)
Proposal EAn 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 GA 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 HA 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

Proposal nameDescription [18] Status [18] Yes votesNo votes
Proposal AA constitutional amendment substantially modifying the tax systemFailed560,924 (27.88%)1,451,305 (72.12%)

1982

Proposal nameDescription [17] [18] Status [17] [18] Yes votesNo votes
Proposal AA constitutional amendment allowing the legislature to pass laws relating to legislative immunityPassed1,804,728 (63.67%)1,029,743 (36.33%)
Proposal BA constitutional amendment creating a Michigan Department of State PoliceFailed720,915 (25.45%)2,111,802 (74.55%)
Proposal CAn initiative prohibiting lenders from using a "due on sale" clause in foreclosure proceedingsFailed1,344,463 (48.18%)1,445,897 (51.82%)
Proposal DAn initiative prohibiting utility rate increases unless a notice period and hearing has taken placePassed1,472,442 (50.70%)1,431,884 (49.30%)
Proposal EAn initiative calling for a nuclear weapons freeze between the USSR and the USAPassed1,585,809 (56.60%)1,216,172 (43.40%)
Proposal GA constitutional amendment establishing an elected Public Service CommissionFailed1,026,160 (36.68%)1,771,098 (63.32%)
Proposal HA constitutional amendment prohibiting some utility rate adjustmentsPassed1,670,381 (59.61%)1,131,990 (40.39%)

1984

Proposal nameDescription [18] Status [18] Yes votesNo votes
Proposal AA constitutional amendment allowing the state legislature to overturn administrative rulesFailed1,280,948 (41.21%)1,827,677 (58.79%)
Proposal BA constitutional amendment establishing a natural resources trust fundPassed2,066,554 (64.84%)1,120,794 (35.16%)
Proposal CA constitutional amendment modifying tax ratesFailed1,376,141 (40.33%)2,035,867 (59.67%)

1986

Proposal nameDescription [18] Status [18] Yes votesNo votes
Proposal AA constitutional amendment establishing a state library within the legislative branchFailed908,627 (49.24%)936,643 (50.76%)
Proposal BA constitutional amendment allowing the state legislature to overturn administrative rulesFailed648,116 (36.31%)1,136,721 (63.69%)
Proposal CA constitutional amendment allowing the state officials compensation commission to set salaries for the Michigan Attorney General and Michigan Secretary of StateFailed905,767 (49.88%)910,297 (50.12%)

1988

Proposal nameDescription [17] [18] Status [17] [18] Yes votesNo votes
Proposal AA referendum upholding a law which prohibited the use of public funds for abortions if the recipient was on welfarePassed1,959,727 (56.87%)1,486,371 (43.13%)
Proposal BA constitutional amendment providing for victim's rightsPassed2,662,796 (80.37%)650,515 (19.63%)
Proposal CAn initiative authorizing the state to issue bonds for the purpose of funding environmental protection programsPassed2,528,109 (76.55%)774,451 (23.45%)
Proposal DAn initiative authorizing the state to issue bonds for the purpose of funding public recreation projectsPassed2,055,290 (63.01%)1,206,465 (36.99%)

1989

Proposal nameDescription [18] Status [18] Yes votesNo votes
Proposal AA constitutional amendment increasing the sales tax and dedicating increased revenue to public schoolsFailed514,407 (27.72%)1,341,292 (72.28%)
Proposal BA constitutional amendment increasing the sales tax, dedicating increased revenue to public schools, and requiring voter renewal of property taxesFailed436,958 (23.89%)1,392,053 (76.11%)

1992

Proposal nameDescription [17] [18] Status [17] [18] Yes votesNo votes
Proposal AA constitutional amendment limiting property tax increasesFailed1,433,354 (37.54%)2,384,777 (62.46%)
Proposal BA constitutional amendment limiting the number of times a person can be elected to public officePassed2,295,904 (58.73%)1,613,404 (41.27%)
Proposal CA constitutional amendment relating to property taxes and school fundingFailed1,552,119 (40.54%)2,276,360 (59.46%)
Proposal DAn initiative to uphold changes to auto insurance lawsFailed1,482,577 (37.41%)2,480,032 (62.59%)

1993

Proposal nameDescription [18] Status [18] Yes votesNo votes
Proposal AA constitutional amendment increasing sales tax rates and decreasing the annual property tax increaseFailed1,008,425 (46.41%)1,164,468 (53.59%)

1994

Proposal nameDescription [17] [18] Status [17] [18] Yes votesNo votes
Proposal A (March)A constitutional amendment increasing sales tax rates and decreasing the annual property tax increasePassed1,684,541 (69.17%)750,952 (30.83%)
Proposal A (November)A measure calling for a constitutional conventionFailed777,779 (27.92%)2,008,070 (72.08%)
Proposal BA constitutional amendment limiting criminal appealsPassed2,118,734 (73.55%)761,784 (26.45%)
Proposal CA referendum to uphold a law reducing auto insurance ratesFailed1,165,732 (39.14%)1,812,526 (60.86%)
Proposal PA constitutional amendment establishing an endowment fund for Michigan state parksPassed2,007,097 (71.33%)806,888 (28.67%)

1996

Proposal nameDescription [17] [18] Status [17] [18] Yes votesNo votes
Proposal AA referendum upholding some changes to the Michigan Bingo ActFailed1,511,063 (43.83%)1,936,198 (56.17%)
Proposal BA constitutional amendment requiring that all judges have practiced law at least five years before becoming judgesPassed2,806,833 (81.68%)629,402 (18.32%)
Proposal CA constitutional amendment establishing a trust fund for veteransPassed2,447,905 (74.24%)849,525 (25.76%)
Proposal DAn initiative limiting bear hunting season and the use of bait and dogs while hunting bearFailed1,379,340 (38.26%)2,225,675 (61.74%)
Proposal E An initiative permitting Detroit to host three casinosPassed1,878,542 (51.51%)1,768,156 (48.49%)
Proposal GAn initiative granting the Natural Resources Commission full authority over wildlife managementPassed2,413,730 (68.71%)1,099,262 (31.29%)

1998

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal AA 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 BAn initiative legalizing physician-assisted suicide [18] Failed [21] 859,381 (28.88%)2,116,154 (71.12%)
Proposal CAn 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–

2000

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal 00-1A 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 00-2A 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

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo 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 02-3A 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 02-4A constitutional amendment reallocating money received from tobacco settlements [18] Failed [24] 1,018,644 (33.62%)2,011,105 (66.38%)

2004

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal 04-1A 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

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal 06-1A 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 06-3A referendum to uphold the legalization of mourning dove hunting [18] Failed [26] 1,137,379 (30.97%)2,534,680 (69.03%)
Proposal 06-4A constitutional amendment restricting the use of eminent domain [18] Passed [26] 2,914,214 (80.09%)724,573 (19.91%)
Proposal 06-5An initiative to set mandatory school funding levels [18] Failed [26] 1,366,355 (37.69%)2,259,247 (62.31%)

2008

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo 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

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo 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

Proposal nameDescription [33] StatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal 12-1A 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 12-2A constitutional amendment to guarantee the right to collective bargaining [33] Failed [34] 1,949,513 (42.60%)2,626,731 (57.40%)
Proposal 12-3A constitutional amendment to mandate at least 25% of state electricity come from renewable resources [33] Failed [34] 1,721,279 (37.72%)2,842,000 (62.28%)
Proposal 12-4A constitutional amendment overhauling the home healthcare system [33] Failed [34] 1,985,595 (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 vote [33] Failed [34] 1,410,944 (31.24%)3,105,649 (68.76%)
Proposal 12-6A 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

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo 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

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo 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

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo 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

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo 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

Proposal nameDescriptionStatusYes votesNo votes
Proposal 22-1 Legislative Term Limits and Financial Disclosure AmendmentPassed2,834,141 (66.5%)1,429,825 (33.5%)
Proposal 22-2 Right to Voting Policies AmendmentPassed2,579,340 (60%)1,721,550 (40%)
Proposal 22-3 Right to Reproductive Freedom InitiativePassed2,477,707 (56.7%)1,895,577 (43.3%)

See also

Notes

  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. 1 2 The proposal needed a majority of all votes cast in the election to pass

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Maine Question 1, formally An Act to Legalize Marijuana, is a citizen-initiated referendum question that qualified for the Maine November 8, 2016 statewide ballot. It was qualified for the ballot after a Maine Superior Court judge ordered that petitions rejected by the Maine Secretary of State be reconsidered. The proposal sought to legalize the recreational use of marijuana in Maine for those over the age of 21, and institute a 10 percent tax on its sale. As the Maine Legislature and Governor Paul LePage declined to enact the proposal as written, it appeared on the ballot along with elections for President of the United States, Maine's two U.S. House seats, the Legislature, other statewide ballot questions, and various local elections.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2018 Michigan Proposal 2</span> Referendum

Michigan Proposal 18-2 was a ballot initiative approved by voters in Michigan as part of the 2018 United States elections. The proposal was created in preparation of the 2020 United States Census, to move control of redistricting from the state legislature to an independent commission. The commission consists of thirteen members selected randomly by the secretary of state: four affiliated with Democrats, four affiliated with Republicans, and five independents. Any Michigan voter can apply to be a commissioner, as long as they have not been, in the last six years, a politician or lobbyist. Proponents argued that Michigan's current districts are gerrymandered, giving an unfair advantage to one political party. Opponents argued that the process would give the secretary of state too much power over redistricting, and that the people on the commission would be unlikely to understand principles of redistricting. The proposal was approved with 61.28% of the vote.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2022 Michigan elections</span>

The 2022 Michigan elections were held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 throughout Michigan. The Democratic Party made historic gains, taking full control of state government for the first time since 1983. Democrats won control of the Michigan House of Representatives for the first time since 2008, and the Michigan Senate for the first time since 1984. Additionally, incumbent Democratic governor Gretchen Whitmer won reelection by a comfortable margin, with Democrats sweeping every statewide office. Furthermore, the Democrats maintained control of seven seats in the U.S. House of Representatives, while the Republican Party took a net loss of one seat. The elections in Michigan were widely characterized as a "blue wave".

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2022 Michigan Proposal 1</span> Referendum

2022 Michigan Proposal 1, the Legislative Term Limits and Financial Disclosure Amendment, is a legislatively-referred proposed constitutional amendment in the state of Michigan, which was voted on as part of the 2022 Michigan elections. The amendment modifies term limits in the Michigan state legislature and increase financial disclosure requirements for various elected officials. The amendment passed by a wide margin.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2022 Michigan Proposal 2</span> 2022 referendum

2022 Michigan Proposal 2, the Right to Voting Policies Amendment, and also known as Promote the Vote, was a citizen-initiated proposed constitutional amendment in the state of Michigan, which was voted on as part of the 2022 Michigan elections. The amendment changed voting procedures in the state with the goal of making it easier to vote.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2022 Michigan Proposal 3</span> Abortion and contraception initiative

2022 Michigan Proposal 3, the Right to Reproductive Freedom Initiative, also known as Reproductive Freedom for All, was a citizen-initiated proposed constitutional amendment in the state of Michigan, which was voted on as part of the 2022 Michigan elections. The amendment, which passed, codified reproductive rights, including access to abortion, in the Constitution of Michigan.

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