Michigan Bonds for Drains and Agricultural Lands Amendment (1914)
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| Topic Agriculture policy and Bond issue requirements |
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| Type Legislatively referred constitutional amendment |
Origin |
Michigan Bonds for Drains and Agricultural Lands Amendment was on the ballot as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment in Michigan on November 3, 1914. It was defeated.
A “yes” vote supported allowing counties to issue bonds for the construction of drains and the improvement of agricultural lands. |
A “no” vote opposed allowing counties to issue bonds for the construction of drains and the improvement of agricultural lands. |
Election results
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
| Yes | 165,290 | 45.26% | ||
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199,873 | 54.74% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Bonds for Drains and Agricultural Lands Amendment was as follows:
| “ | To amend Article 8 of the Constitution of Michigan by adding a new section thereto to stand as Section 15-a of said Article, authorizing counties to issue bonds for the construction of drains and the development and improvement of agricultural lands within the county. | ” |
Path to the ballot
- See also: Amending the Michigan Constitution
A two-thirds vote is required during one legislative session for the Michigan State Legislature to place a constitutional amendment on the ballot. That amounts to a minimum of 74 votes in the Michigan House of Representatives and 26 votes in the Michigan State Senate, assuming no vacancies. Amendments do not require the governor's signature to be referred to the ballot.
See also
External links
- The L'Anse Sentinel, "Election Notice.," October 24, 1914
- University of Michigan Press, "The Initiative and Referendum in Michigan," 1940
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