Maryland 1954 ballot measures
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Nine statewide ballot measures were on the November 2, 1954 ballot in Maryland.
- All nine of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- All nine of the measures were approved.
On the ballot
November 2
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRCA | Amendment 1 | Gov't salaries | Provides the sheriff of Baltimore with a salary |  |
| LRCA | Amendment 2 | Gov't salaries | Increases the governor's annual salary | |
| LRCA | Amendment 3 | Elections | Authorizes the general assembly to provide absentee voting | |
| LRCA | Amendment 4 | Judiciary | Provides at least one judge for every county | |
| LRCA | Amendment 5 | Eminent domain | Prohibits land acquisition in Howard and Anne Arundel Counties by the mayor of Baltimore | |
| LRCA | Amendment 6 | Gov't salaries | Allows the salary of the secretary of state to be fixed by the general assembly | |
| LRCA | Amendment 7 | Local gov't | Prohibits the general assembly from enacting local laws relating to municipalities | |
| LRCA | Amendment 8 | Judiciary | Requires at least four judges in the Sixth Judicial Circuit | |
| LRCA | Amendment 9 | Judiciary | Requires at least three judges to reside in Baltimore County | |
See also
External links
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