Michigan Department of Banking Measure (1888)
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| Topic Administrative organization and Banking policy |
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| Type Legislatively referred state statute |
Origin |
Michigan Department of Banking Measure was on the ballot as a legislatively referred state statute in Michigan on November 6, 1888. It was approved.
A “yes” vote supported establishing a department of banking. |
A “no” vote opposed establishing a department of banking. |
Election results
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Michigan Department of Banking Measure |
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48,531 | 70.51% | ||
| No | 20,300 | 29.49% | ||
Path to the ballot
A simple majority vote is required during one legislative session for the Michigan State Legislature to place a state statute on the ballot. That amounts to a minimum of 56 votes in the Michigan House of Representatives and 20 votes in the Michigan State Senate, assuming no vacancies. Statutes require the governor's signature to be referred to the ballot.
See also
External links
- American Academy of Political and Social Science, "The Initiative, Referendum and Recall," 1912
- The Weekly Palladium, "The New Banking Law.," November 9, 1888
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