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Michigan Regulation of Fraternal Beneficiary Societies Initiative (1914)
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| Topic Insurance policy |
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| Type Initiated constitutional amendment |
Origin |
Michigan Regulation of Fraternal Beneficiary Societies Initiative was on the ballot as an initiated constitutional amendment in Michigan on November 3, 1914. It was defeated.
A “yes” vote supported revising provisions relating to the regulation of fraternal beneficiary societies. |
A “no” vote opposed revising provisions relating to the regulation of fraternal beneficiary societies. |
Election results
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
| Yes | 92,392 | 24.05% | ||
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291,776 | 75.95% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Regulation of Fraternal Beneficiary Societies Initiative was as follows:
| “ | To amend Article 12 of the Constitution of this State, to be known as Section Ten, relative to the incorporation, regulation and supervision of fraternal beneficiary societies, with the power to issue death benefit certificates. | ” |
Path to the ballot
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.
See also
External links
- The L'Anse Sentinel, "Election Notice.," October 24, 1914
- University of Michigan Press, "The Initiative and Referendum in Michigan," 1940
Footnotes
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