Michigan 1893 ballot measures

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1894
1892

In 1893, voters decided on four statewide ballot measures in Michigan on April 3.

  • Four were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
  • Voters approved three (75%) and rejected one (25%).

On the ballot

April 3, 1893

Type Title Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

LRCA

Authorize Grand Rapids to Issue Bonds for Grand River Navigation Improvements Amendment Allow the city of Grand Rapids to issue bonds for improving the navigation of the Grand River

Approveda

72,745 (58%)

52,476 (42%)

LRCA

Jurisdiction of the Circuit Courts Amendment Provide circuit courts with original jurisdiction over all civil and criminal matters

Approveda

62,023 (56%)

48,797 (44%)

LRCA

Creation of Boards of Highway Commissioners Amendment Allow the legislature to enact laws relating to the creation of county and township boards of highway commissioners

Approveda

69,050 (54%)

59,922 (46%)

LRCA

Salaries of Certain Government Officials Amendment Establish the salaries of certain government officials

Defeated

59,317 (46%)

70,772 (54%)


See also

Michigan

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