Minnesota 1896 ballot measures
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Six statewide ballot measures were on the November 3, 1896 ballot in Minnesota.
- All six of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- All six of the measures were approved.
On the ballot
November 3
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRCA | Amendment 1 | Law enforcement | Confers pardoning powers to a pardon board |  |
| LRCA | Amendment 2 | Suffrage | Prohibits aliens from voting | |
| LRCA | Amendment 3 | Local gov't | Authorizes home rule for cities | |
| LRCA | Amendment 4 | Property | Requires compensation for property damaged for public use | |
| LRCA | Amendment 5 | Gov't finances | Permits cities to borrow school and university funds | |
| LRCA | Amendment 6 | Taxes | Provides a system for taxing large corporations | |
See also
External links
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