Michigan Proposal No. 4, Sale of Yellow Oleomargarine Referendum (1950)
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| Topic Business regulations and Food policy |
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| Type Veto referendum |
Origin |
Michigan Proposal No. 4 was on the ballot as a veto referendum in Michigan on November 7, 1950. It was approved.
A “yes” vote supported allowing for the sale of yellow oleomargarine with certain conditions. |
A “no” vote opposed allowing for the sale of yellow oleomargarine with certain conditions. |
Election results
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Michigan Proposal No. 4 |
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1,090,000 | 65.98% | ||
| No | 562,034 | 34.02% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Proposal No. 4 was as follows:
| “ | (Proposal No. 4) REFERENDUM ON ACT NO. 1 OF THE PUBLIC ACTS OF 1949, ENTITLED "AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 1 OF ACT NO. 22 OF THE PUBLIC ACTS OF 1901, ENTITLED 'AN ACT TO PREVENT DECEPTION IN THE MANUFACTURE AND SALE OF IMITATION BUTTER.'" No. 4 If approved by the electors, Act No. 1 of the Public Acts of 1949 will permit in Michigan the manufacture and sale of yellow oleomargarine in imitation of butter; Provided such yellow colored oleomargarine complies with Federal interstate commerce requirements; and Provided that such oleomargarine is sold in a seperate and distinct form so as to advise the consumer of its real character. Shall Act No. 1 of the Public Acts of 1949 be approved? Yes No | ” |
Path to the ballot
A veto referendum is a citizen-initiated ballot measure that asks voters whether to uphold or repeal an enacted law. This type of ballot measure is also called statute referendum, popular referendum, people's veto, or citizen's veto. There are 23 states that allow citizens to initiate veto referendums.
In Michigan, the number of signatures required for a veto referendum is equal to 5% of the votes cast in the last gubernatorial election. Signatures for veto referendums are due 90 days following the final adjournment of the legislative session at which the targeted bill was passed. A simple majority vote is required for voter approval.
See also
External links
- State of Michigan, "Michigan Official Directory and Legislative Manual," 1951
- The Herald-Palladium, "Official Instruction Ballot for Berrien County Election Nov. 7," November 4, 1950
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