Michigan 2012 ballot measures

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Six ballot measures appeared on the 2012 ballot in the state of Michigan. All six were defeated.

• The 2011 legislative session began January 12. Unlike most states with a specific end date, in Michigan the leadership of the legislature determines the end date. At least four legislatively-referred constitutional amendments were considered during the 2011 legislative session for the 2012 statewide ballot.

• The 2012 state legislative session began on January 11, 2012. Legislative referrals can be sent to the 2012 ballot during active session.

On the ballot

Type	Title	Subject	Description	Result
VR	Proposal 1	Admin of Gov't	Expands powers for emergency managers (EMs) and ability of Governor to appoint EMs.	d
CICA	Proposal 2	Labor	Makes collective bargaining a right for public and private workers.	d
CICA	Proposal 3	Energy	Mandates that 25% of the state's electricity come from renewable sources by 2025.	d
CICA	Proposal 4	Labor	Puts give home health care providers limited collective bargaining rights.	d
CICA	Proposal 5	Taxes	Requires increase in state taxes to be approved by 2/3 majority in Legislature or statewide vote.	d
CICA	Proposal 6	Transportation	Requires voters to approve any new bridge or tunnel from the state to Canada.	d

Not on the ballot

See also: Proposed ballot measures that were not on a ballot

Type	Title	Subject	Description	Result
CISS	Public Employment Relations Repeal Initiative	Labor	Would repeal the Public Employment Relations Act, PA 336 of 1947.
CISS	Mining Restriction Measure	Environment	Tougher laws on mining to protect the Great Lakes and local inland lakes, rivers & environment from contamination.
CICA	Marijuana Legalization Amendment	Marijuana	Would make marijuana legal for most adults age 21 and older.
CICA	"Michigan is Yours" Amendment	Gambling	Authorizes new casinos at seven locations.
CICA	Eliminate Senate and Term Limits Amendment	Admin of Gov't	Would eliminate the State Senate and term limits for legislators.
CICA	Conditions of Employment Amendment	Labor	Would eliminate the need to pay union dues as a condition of employment.
CICA	Collective Bargaining Initiative	Labor	Would ban collective bargaining for state employees.
CICA	Declaration of Independence Language Amendment	Constitutions	Would place passages of the Declaration of Independence in the state constitution.
CICA	Fracking Ban Amendment	Environment	Would prohibit the use of horizontal hydraulic fracturing in Michigan.
CICA	Casino Gaming Amendment	Gambling	Authorizes casino gaming at eight new casinos.
LRCA	Collective Bargaining Amendment	Labor	Guarantees the right to collective bargaining for all employees, either in the public or private sectors
LRCA	School Aid Fund Amendment	Education	Restricts use of the state School Aid Fund to public K-12 schools only
LRCA	Graduated Income Tax Amendment	Taxes	Implements a graduated income tax
LRCA	Local Sales Tax Amendment	Taxes	Allows municipalities to impose up to a 4 percent sales tax
LRCA	Part-Time Legislature Amendment	Legislature	Would change the state legislature to part-time, reduce compensation and eliminate benefits
LRCA	Legislative Term Limits Amendment	Term Limits	Expands terms to 14 years in either the House or Senate
LRCA	For-Profit Charter School Ban Amendment	Education	Would ban the operation of for-profit charter schools in Michigan
LRCA	Recall Amendment	Direct Democracy	Would limit recall attempts to reasons such as misconduct, criminal convictions or incompetence

Local ballot measures

See also: Local ballot measure elections in 2012

• May 8 • August 7 • November 6

See also

• 2010 ballot measures
• Michigan signature requirements
• Procedures for qualifying an initiative in Michigan
• Laws governing the initiative process in Michigan

External links

• Michigan SOS - elections
• Initiative and Referendum Petitions from the Secretary of State (as of April 3, 2012)

Additional reading

• WMUK,"Supporters of marijuana charter amendment consider next step," November 14, 2011
• Detroit Free Press,"Right-to-work debate fires up among Michigan lawmakers," September 18, 2011

Editorials

• LivingstonDaily.com,"Plan to undo recall rules is shocking," December 4, 2011