Minnesota 1916 ballot measures
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Eight statewide ballot measures were on the November 7, 1916 ballot in Minnesota.
- All eight of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Two of the measures were approved.
- Six of the measures were defeated.
On the ballot
November 7
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRCA | Amendment 1 | Gov't Finances | Authorizes a fund to improve state school lands |  |
| LRCA | Amendment 2 | Education | Authorizes investment of school funds in first mortgages | |
| LRCA | Amendment 3 | Resources | Authorizes the state to mine ore under public waters |  |
| LRCA | Amendment 4 | Judiciary | Increases the number of justices of the Supreme Court | |
| LRCA | Amendment 5 | State exec | Authorizes the governor to cut down items in appropriation bills | |
| LRCA | Amendment 6 | Property | Authorizes condemnation of private lands | |
| LRCA | Amendment 7 | Direct democracy | Establishes initiative and referendum | |
| LRCA | Amendment 8 | Judiciary | Extends terms of probate judges | |
See also
External links
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