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Michigan Proposal C, Tax Limitation Initiative (1976)

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Michigan Proposal C

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Election date

November 2, 1976

Topic
Ballot measure process and Local government finance and taxes
Status

DefeatedDefeated

Type
Initiated constitutional amendment
Origin

Citizens



Michigan Proposal C was on the ballot as an initiated constitutional amendment in Michigan on November 2, 1976. It was defeated.

A “yes” vote supported establishing limitations on taxation amounts.

A “no” vote opposed establishing limitations on taxation amounts.


Election results

Michigan Proposal C

Result Votes Percentage
Yes 1,407,438 42.99%

Defeated No

1,866,620 57.01%
Results are officially certified.
Source


Text of measure

Ballot title

The ballot title for Proposal C was as follows:

PROPOSAL C

PROPOSAL TO LIMIT ALL STATE TAXES AND SPENDING TO 8.3 PERCENT OF THE COMBINED PERSONAL INCOME OF MICHIGAN.

THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT WOULD:

(a) Limit all state taxes and spending to 8.3% of combined personal income of Michigan, except taxes for repayment of bonds. State taxes means all state revenue, excluding federal aid;

(b) Provide for refund of excess revenue to individual taxpayers;

(c) Permit 8.3% limitation to be exceeded only if Governor declares specific emergency approved by 2/3 vote of legislature;

(d) Prohibit state adopting or expanding local programs without full state funding;

(e) Prohibit state from reducing existing level of aid to local governments, taken as a group;

(f) Prohibit local governments from increasing existing taxes without voter approval;

(g) Provide for implementation by the legislature.

Should this amendment be adopted?

Full Text

The full text of this measure is available here.


Path to the ballot

See also: Signature requirements for ballot measures in Michigan

An initiated constitutional amendment is a citizen-initiated ballot measure that amends a state's constitution. Eighteen (18) states allow citizens to initiate constitutional amendments.

In Michigan, the number of signatures required for an initiated constitutional amendment is equal to 10% of the votes cast in the last gubernatorial election. A simple majority vote is required for voter approval.

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