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Wisconsin 1979 ballot measures

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Four statewide ballot questions were on the April 3, 1979 ballot in Wisconsin.

All four amendments related to gubernatorial succession.
All four amendments were approved.

On the ballot

Type	Title	Subject	Description	Result
LRCA	Question 1	Executive offices	Provides that the Lt. Governor will succeed the governor in the event of a permanent vacancy, followed by the Secretary of State	a
LRCA	Question 2	Executive offices	Provides that the state legislature must approve Governor-appointed successors to vacancies in the Lt. Governor.	a
LRCA	Question 3	Executive offices	Eliminates Lt. Governor's role as presiding officer of Wisconsin State Senate	a
LRCA	Question 4	Executive offices	Improves the constitutional wording regarding 4-year terms of office for constitutional officers	a

External links

History of Constitutional Amendments / Statewide Referendum Elections (p.217-224)

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