Michigan Proposal A, Authorization of Lotteries Amendment (May 1972)
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| Topic Gambling policy |
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| Type Legislatively referred constitutional amendment |
Origin |
Michigan Proposal A was on the ballot as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment in Michigan on May 16, 1972. It was approved.
A “yes” vote supported allowing the state to authorize lotteries and the sale of lottery tickets. |
A “no” vote opposed allowing the state to authorize lotteries and the sale of lottery tickets. |
Election results
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Michigan Proposal A |
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
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1,352,768 | 72.75% | ||
| No | 506,778 | 27.25% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Proposal A was as follows:
| “ | PROPOSAL A PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO ALLOW THE LEGISLATURE TO AUTHORIZE LOTTERIES AND TO PERMIT THE SALE OF LOTTERY TICKETS This amendment would allow the legislature to enact laws to authorize lotteries and to permit the sale of lottery tickets. Shall this amendment be adopted? YES NO | ” |
Full Text
The full text of this measure is available here.
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.
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Footnotes
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