Michigan Proposal No. 2, Improvements of Waterways Amendment (April 1945)
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| Topic Flood infrastructure and management |
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| Type Legislatively referred constitutional amendment |
Origin |
Michigan Proposal 2 was on the ballot as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment in Michigan on April 2, 1945. It was approved.
A “yes” vote supported allowing the state to aid in the improvement of waterways. |
A “no” vote opposed allowing the state to aid in the improvement of waterways. |
Election results
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Michigan Proposal 2 |
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189,313 | 57.74% | ||
| No | 138,558 | 42.26% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Proposal 2 was as follows:
| “ | PROPOSAL NO. 2 Proposed Amendment to the Constitution to authorize the State to control, improve, or assist in the improvement of control of rivers, streams, and water levels for certain purposes. | ” |
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.
See also
External links
- Battle Creek Enquirer, "Election Notice," March 26, 1945
- State of Michigan, "Michigan Official Directory and Legislative Manual"
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