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Maryland 1996 ballot measures
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Six statewide ballot measures were on the November 5, 1996 ballot in Maryland.
- All six measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Five of the measures were approved
- One of the measures was defeated.
On the ballot
November 5
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRCA | Question 1 | Judiciary | Alters membership, terms and requirements for the Commission on Judicial Disabilities |  |
| LRCA | Question 2 | Admin of gov't | Prohibits executive branch appointments by lame duck governor | |
| LRCA | Question 3 | Elections | Allows dual office holding by police, fire and rescue workers | |
| LRCA | Question 4 | Elections | Authorizes charter counties to hold special elections to fill vacancies on their county councils | |
| LRCA | Question 5 | Elections | Permits new methods of election of council members in Harford county. | |
| LRCA | Question 6 | Eminent domain | Allows Harford county to take certain property for rights-of-way. |  |
See also
External links
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