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Michigan 1974 ballot measures
From Ballotpedia
1976 →
← 1972
In 1974, voters decided on four statewide ballot measures in Michigan on November 5.
- One was an initiated constitutional amendment.
- One was a legislatively referred constitutional amendment.
- Two were bond issues.
- Voters approved two (50%) and rejected two (50%).
On the ballot
November 5, 1974
| Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal A | Establish limitations on the use of motor fuel tax funds |
|
1,091,938 (49%) |
1,146,109 (51%) |
|
| Proposal B | Allow the state to provide a bonus to veterans who served between January 1, 1961 and September 1, 1974 and allow the state to issue bonds to fund such bonus |
|
1,668,641 (70%) |
700,041 (30%) |
|
| Proposal C | Remove the sales tax on prescription drugs and food |
|
1,337,609 (56%) |
1,071,253 (44%) |
|
| Proposal D | Allow the state to issue bonds for the development of transportation systems |
|
963,576 (42%) |
1,319,586 (58%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Michigan
- List of Michigan ballot measures
- 1974 ballot measures
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