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Michigan 2008 ballot measures
Two statewide ballot propositions were on the 2008 ballot in Michigan.
- Two measures passed, while the recall effort was defeated.
- Two measures were not on the November ballot.
On the ballot
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
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| CISS | Proposal 1 | Marijuana | Allow medical use of marijuana | 
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| CICA | Proposal 2 | Stem Cells | Stem cell research on discarded embryos authorized |
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Not on the ballot
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CICA | Gov't Restructuring Initiative | Judicial reform | Would have made 31 revisions to 24 sections of the Michigan Constitution | Filed signatures July 7th, but court ruled it too broad; lost court appeal |
| LRSS | Service Tax Repeal | Taxes | Repeal the 6% tax on services passed in October of 2007 | Lawmakers moved to repeal the law; measure was no longer necessary |
See also
- List of Michigan ballot measures
- Laws governing the initiative process in Michigan
- Michigan 2008 recalls
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