Wisconsin 1981 ballot measures
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In 1981, voters decided on five statewide ballot measures in Wisconsin on April 7.
- Five were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved five (100%) and rejected zero (0%).
On the ballot
April 7, 1981
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Primary elections; Recall | Require primary elections if there is more than one political party nomination for partisan office and more than two candidates for a nonpartisan office in a recall election |
|
366,635 (59%) |
259,820 (41%) |
|
| Question 2 | Bonds | Allow sewage districts and counties to issue bonds of up to 50 years in length |
|
386,792 (61%) |
250,866 (39%) |
|
| Question 3 | Bail; Criminal trials | Authorize judges to consider certain circumstances when imposing and setting cash bail |
|
505,092 (73%) |
185,405 (27%) |
|
| Question 4 | Constitutional wording; Business | Remove a provision about a special act of the legislature creating corporations |
|
418,997 (69%) |
186,898 (31%) |
|
| Question 5 | Legislature; Banking | Remove a provision requiring a two-thirds majority to pass banking laws |
|
336,142 (54%) |
290,035 (46%) |
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