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Michigan Proposal D, Limits on Bear Hunting Initiative (1996)
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| Topic Hunting regulations |
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| Type Indirect initiated state statute |
Origin |
Michigan Proposal D was on the ballot as an indirect initiated state statute in Michigan on November 5, 1996. It was defeated.
A “yes” vote supported establishing limitations on bear hunting. |
A “no” vote opposed establishing limitations on bear hunting. |
Election results
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Michigan Proposal D |
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
| Yes | 1,379,340 | 38.26% | ||
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2,225,675 | 61.74% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Proposal D was as follows:
| “ | PROPOSAL D A LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE TO LIMIT BEAR HUNTING SEASON AND PROHIBIT THE USE OF BAIT AND DOGS TO HUNT BEAR The proposed law would: 1) Prohibit the use of bait and dogs to hunt bears at anytime. 2) Prohibit bear hunting during open season for deer, bobcat and raccoon if baiting or hunting with dogs is permitted during these seasons. 3) Create penalties for violations, including temporary and permanent denial of hunting license. 4) Allow individuals to sue for damages caused by violations and to seek injunctions. 5) Allow bear hunting by any method by government officials acting in their official capacity and for any person acting in defense of life. Should the proposed law be adopted Yes No | ” |
Full Text
The full text of this measure is available here.
Path to the ballot
An indirect initiated state statute is a citizen-initiated ballot measure that amends state statute. There are nine (9) states that allow citizens to initiate indirect state statutes.
While a direct initiative is placed on the ballot once supporters file the required number of valid signatures, an indirect initiative is first presented to the state legislature. Legislators have a certain number of days, depending on the state, to adopt the initiative into law. Should legislators take no action or reject the initiative, the initiative is put on the ballot for voters to decide.
In Michigan, the number of signatures required for an indirect initiated state statute is equal to 8% of the votes cast in the last gubernatorial election. As an indirect process, the Legislature has 40 days to adopt the initiative after signatures are certified. Otherwise, a simple majority vote is required for voter approval.
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