Michigan 1972 ballot measures
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Eight statewide ballot propositions were on the 1972 ballot in Michigan.
- Three passed, while five were defeated.
- Six measures were put there through a vote of the Michigan State Legislature.
- Elections on ballot measures took place took place in May, August and in the general election in November.
On the May ballot
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
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| LRCA | Proposal A | Gambling | Allow legislature to authorize lotteries and the sale of lottery tickets | 
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| LRCA | Proposal B | Admin of gov't | Permit members of legislature to resign and accept another office | 
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On the August ballot
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
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| LRCA | Proposal A | Judicial Reform | Allow trial by jury of less than 12 jurors |
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On the November ballot
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IndISS | Proposal A | Admin of gov't | Whether to establish of daylight savings time in Michigan |
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| IndISS | Proposal B | Abortion | Allow licensed physicians to perform abortions |
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| CICA | Proposal C | Taxes | Limit property tax for school, county, and township purposes |
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| CICA | Proposal D | Taxes | Permit state to impose graduated income tax |
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| LRSS | Proposal E | Veteran Affairs | Bonds for bonus payments and educational benefits to veterans |
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See also
- List of Michigan ballot measures
- Laws governing the initiative process in Michigan
- History of Initiative & Referendum in Michigan
