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Maryland 1978 ballot measures
From Ballotpedia
1980 →
← 1976
Twelve statewide ballot measures were on the November 7, 1978 ballot in Maryland.
- All twelve of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Nine of the measures were approved.
- Three of the measures were defeated.
On the ballot
November 7
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRCA | Question 1 | Admin of gov't | Requires that amendments that affect only one county or the city of Baltimore receive local approval |  |
| LRCA | Question 2 | Constitutions | Provides for provisions of limited duration which implement a Constitutional Amendment | |
| LRCA | Question 3 | Constitutions | Removes or corrects obsolete or inaccurate language in the Constitution | |
| LRCA | Question 4 | Local gov't | Allows members of Prince George's County Council to be elected by district or the whole county | |
| LRCA | Question 5 | Eminent domain | Repeals the authority of Montgomery County to acquire land for the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission | |
| LRCA | Question 6 | Gov't Finances | Authorizes the general assembly to mandate the governor to provide funding for specific programs in the budget | |
| LRCA | Question 7 | Eminent domain | Provides Anne Arundel County Council the authority to take lands for public use |  |
| LRCA | Question 8 | Gov't Finances | Authorizes the Treasurer to make and sell short-term notes to meet temporary deficiencies | |
| LRCA | Question 9 | Legislature | Gives the general assembly the authority to provide temporary replacements for elected officials unable to perform duties of the office | |
| LRCA | Question 10 | Admin of gov't | Authorizes alternative means of publicizing amendments by order of the Governor | |
| LRCA | Question 11 | Gov't salaries | Reduces the number of years served before an incumbent officer's salary may be altered | |
| LRCA | Question 12 | Eminent domain | Allows Kent County to take land in Chestertown for public purposes | |
See also
External links
- Referenda Elections for Maryland 1968-1990
- Maryland Department of Legislative Services
- Archives of Maryland Online
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