Montana C-6, Optional Local Government Review Amendment (1978)

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Montana C-6

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Election date

November 7, 1978

Topic
Administrative organization and Local government organization
Status

ApprovedApproved

Type
Legislatively referred constitutional amendment
Origin

State legislature



Montana C-6 was on the ballot as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment in Montana on November 7, 1978. It was approved.

A "yes" vote supported making voter review of local government an optional procedure and allowing the people a chance to pick this option every 10 years. If approved, then a commission will be elected to offer an alternative form of government at the next election.

A "no" vote opposed making voter review of local government an optional procedure and allowing the people a chance to pick this option every 10 years. If approved, then a commission will be elected to offer an alternative form of government at the next election.


Election results

Montana C-6

Result Votes Percentage

Approved Yes

165,668 66.76%
No 82,489 33.24%
Results are officially certified.
Source


Text of measure

Ballot title

The ballot title for C-6 was as follows:

For making a voter review of local government optional


Against making a voter review of local government optional

Full Text

The full text of this measure is available here.


Path to the ballot

See also: Amending the Montana Constitution

A two-thirds (66.67%) vote is required of all members of the legislature during one legislative session for the Montana State Legislature to place a constitutional amendment on the ballot. Since Montana has 150 legislators (100 Representatives and 50 Senators), at least 100 members must vote in favor of a constitutional amendment for it to pass. Amendments do not require the governor's signature to be referred to the ballot.

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