Michigan Regulations on Fraternal Benefit Societies Initiative (1916)
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Origin |
Michigan Regulations on Fraternal Benefit Societies Initiative was on the ballot as an initiated constitutional amendment in Michigan on November 7, 1916. It was defeated.
A “yes” vote supported establishing regulations on fraternal benefit societies. |
A “no” vote opposed establishing regulations on fraternal benefit societies. |
Election results
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
| Yes | 225,220 | 39.17% | ||
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349,810 | 60.83% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Regulations on Fraternal Benefit Societies Initiative was as follows:
| “ | To amend Article XII of the Constitution by adding thereto a section to be known as Section 10, requiring the legislature to provide by law for the incorporation, regulation and supervisiosn of fraternal benefit societies. | ” |
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
- Livingston County Daily Press and Argus, "GENERAL ELECTION," October 25, 1916
- University of Michigan Press, "The Initiative and Referendum in Michigan," 1940
Footnotes
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