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Michigan 1998 ballot measures
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In 1998, voters decided on three statewide ballot measures in Michigan on November 3.
- One was an indirect initiated state statute.
- One was a legislatively referred constitutional amendment.
- One was a bond issue.
- Voters approved two (66.67%) and rejected one (33.33%).
On the ballot
November 3, 1998
| Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal A | Change the word "handicapped" to "disabled" in Article VIII, Section 8 of the state constitution |
|
1,707,787 (59%) |
1,182,073 (41%) |
|
| Proposal B | Allow physicians to prescribe lethal doses of medications to terminally-ill adult patients, under certain criteria |
|
859,381 (29%) |
2,116,154 (71%) |
|
| Proposal C | Allow for the issuance of bonds for environmental and natural resources protection programs |
|
1,821,006 (63%) |
1,081,988 (37%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Michigan
- List of Michigan ballot measures
- 1998 ballot measures
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