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Michigan Proposal D, Utility Rate Increases Initiative (1982)
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| Topic Utility policy |
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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 2, 1982. It was approved.
A “yes” vote supported requiring hearings for utility rate increases and establishing limitations on utility rate increases. |
A “no” vote opposed requiring hearings for utility rate increases and establishing limitations on utility rate increases. |
Election results
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Michigan Proposal D |
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1,472,442 | 50.70% | ||
| No | 1,431,884 | 49.30% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Proposal D was as follows:
| “ | PROPOSAL D PROPOSAL TO REQUIRE HEARINGS ON ALL UTILITY RATE INCREASES, ABOLISH RATE ADJUSTMENT CLAUSES AND ESTABLISH PROCEDURES IN RATE HEARINGS. The proposed law would: 1. When rate increase is requested, require full and complete hearing on all costs of utility service, including fuel costs. 2. Abolish existing adjustment clauses that allow rate changes. 3. Allow only one rate increase hearing per utility at the same time, unless hearings are for different services provided by the utility. Should the 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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