Wisconsin Question 2, Justice of Peace Amendment (April 1966)
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| Topic State judiciary |
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| Type Legislatively referred constitutional amendment |
Origin |
Wisconsin Question 2 was on the ballot as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment in Wisconsin on April 5, 1966. It was approved.
A "yes" vote supported amending the constitution to abolish the position of Justice of Peace and authorize the establishment of inferior courts. |
A "no" vote opposed amending the constitution to abolish the position of Justice of Peace and authorize the establishment of inferior courts. |
Election results
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Wisconsin Question 2 |
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321,434 | 59.77% | ||
| No | 216,341 | 40.23% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Question 2 was as follows:
| “ | Shall sections 2 and 15 of article VII of the state constitution be amended so as to abolish the constitutional office of justice of the peace and authorize the establishment of inferior courts? | ” |
Path to the ballot
- See also: Amending the Wisconsin Constitution
A simple majority vote is required during two legislative sessions for the Wisconsin State Legislature to place a constitutional amendment on the ballot. That amounts to a minimum of 50 votes in the Wisconsin State Assembly and 17 votes in the Wisconsin State Senate, assuming no vacancies. Amendments do not require the governor's signature to be referred to the ballot.
See also
Footnotes
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