Michigan Funds for Unemployment Projects Referendum (April 1934)
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| Topic Defense-related funding and Healthcare facility funding |
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| Type Veto referendum |
Origin |
Michigan Funds for Unemployment Projects Referendum was on the ballot as a veto referendum in Michigan on April 30, 1934. It was defeated.
A “yes” vote supported authorizing funds to be spent for construction projects to relieve unemployment. |
A “no” vote opposed authorizing funds to be spent for construction projects to relieve unemployment. |
Election results
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
| Yes | 51,378 | 16.40% | ||
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261,844 | 83.60% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Funds for Unemployment Projects Referendum was as follows:
| “ | Shall Act Number 40 of the Public Acts of Michigan (Special Session of 1934), authorizing the State to expend thirty-seven million, eight hundred seventy-four thousand, four hundred fifty-eight dollars and forty-two ($37,874,458.42) to relieve unemployment by the construction of hospitals to properly house and care for the mentally afflicted persons in the State; to construct and equip armories for the military department of Michigan; and in the construction of highway grade crossings and separations, and the construction and improvement of highways and bridges, be approved? Yes No | ” |
Path to the ballot
A veto referendum is a citizen-initiated ballot measure that asks voters whether to uphold or repeal an enacted law. This type of ballot measure is also called statute referendum, popular referendum, people's veto, or citizen's veto. There are 23 states that allow citizens to initiate veto referendums.
In Michigan, the number of signatures required for a veto referendum is equal to 5% of the votes cast in the last gubernatorial election. Signatures for veto referendums are due 90 days following the final adjournment of the legislative session at which the targeted bill was passed. A simple majority vote is required for voter approval.
See also
External links
- University of Michigan Press, "The Initiative and Referendum in Michigan," 1940
- Marshall Evening Chronicle, "Special State ELECTION," April 24, 1934
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