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Michigan Proposal E, Casino Gambling Initiative (1996)
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| Topic Gambling policy and Law enforcement funding |
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| Type Indirect initiated state statute |
Origin |
Michigan Proposal E was on the ballot as an indirect initiated state statute in Michigan on November 5, 1996. It was approved.
A “yes” vote supported allowing gambling casinos in cities that meet certain criteria, establishing the Gaming Control Board to regulate casino gambling, and creating an 18% tax on gross gaming revenue. |
A “no” vote opposed allowing gambling casinos in cities that meet certain criteria, establishing the Gaming Control Board to regulate casino gambling, and creating an 18% tax on gross gaming revenue. |
Election results
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Michigan Proposal E |
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1,878,542 | 51.51% | ||
| No | 1,768,156 | 48.49% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Proposal E was as follows:
| “ | PROPOSAL E A LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE TO PERMIT CASINO GAMING IN QUALIFIED CITIES The proposed law would: 1) Permit up to three gaming casinos in any city that meets the following qualifications: has a population of 800,000 or more; is located within 100 miles of any other state or country in which gaming is permitted; and has had casino gaming approved by a majority of the voters in the city. 2) Establish a Gaming Control Board to regulate casino gaming. 3) Impose an 18% state tax on gross gaming revenues. 4) Allocate 55% of tax revenue to host city for crime prevention and economic development; allocate remaining 45% of tax funds to state for public education. Should the proposed law be adopted? Yes No | ” |
Full Text
The full text of this measure is available here.
Path to the ballot
An indirect initiated state statute is a citizen-initiated ballot measure that amends state statute. There are nine (9) states that allow citizens to initiate indirect state statutes.
While a direct initiative is placed on the ballot once supporters file the required number of valid signatures, an indirect initiative is first presented to the state legislature. Legislators have a certain number of days, depending on the state, to adopt the initiative into law. Should legislators take no action or reject the initiative, the initiative is put on the ballot for voters to decide.
In Michigan, the number of signatures required for an indirect initiated state statute is equal to 8% of the votes cast in the last gubernatorial election. As an indirect process, the Legislature has 40 days to adopt the initiative after signatures are certified. Otherwise, a simple majority vote is required for voter approval.
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