Maryland 1974 ballot measures

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Fourteen statewide ballot measures were on the November 5, 1974 ballot in Maryland.

• Thirteen of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
• One of the measures was a veto referendum.
• Eleven of the measures were approved.
• Three of the measures were defeated.

On the ballot

November 5

Type	Title	Subject	Description	Result
LRCA	Question 1	Eminent domain	Adds Anne Arundel County to provisions relating to taking of property by the state	d
LRCA	Question 2	Gov't Finances	Allows State Treasurer to disburse state monies by a system other than checks	a
LRCA	Question 3	Gov't Finances	Imposes requirements for a balanced budget	a
LRCA	Question 4	Local gov't	Allows mayor to make loans to improve residential or commercial property in Baltimore	a
LRCA	Question 5	Admin of gov't	Provides for the suspension of elected officials upon conviction of certain crimes	a
LRCA	Question 6	Legislature	Establishes residency requirements for members of the general assembly	a
LRCA	Question 7	Elections	Provides for a method of voting for voters who are unable to vote personally	a
LRCA	Question 8	Gov't salaries	Increases the annual salary of the governor	d
LRCA	Question 9	Admin of gov't	Makes changes relating to bills that have passed the general assembly	a
LRCA	Question 10	Judiciary	Authorizes the Court of Appeals to censure or discipline judges	a
LRCA	Question 11	Local gov't	Abolishes the office of the surveyor in three counties	a
LRCA	Question 12	Local gov't	Allows the Mayor to make loans to purchase residential properties in Baltimore	a
LRCA	Question 13	Local gov't	Provides that clerks in Baltimore city are appointed and removed based on merit	a
VR	Question 14	Education	Provides for services for private school students	d

See also

• List of Maryland ballot measures
• 1974 ballot measures

External links

• Referenda Elections for Maryland 1968-1990
• Maryland Department of Legislative Services
• Archives of Maryland Online