Maryland 1962 ballot measures
Nine statewide ballot measures were on the November 6, 1962 ballot in Maryland.
- Five of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Four of the measures were veto referendums.
- Seven of the measures were approved.
- Two of the measures were defeated.
On the ballot
November 6
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRCA | Amendment 1 | Eminent domain | Changes the procedure for taking of property in Baltimore | |
| LRCA | Amendment 2 | Direct democracy | Changes the number of signatures required on a petition to refer an act to a referendum | |
| LRCA | Amendment 3 | Eminent domain | Changes the procedure for taking of property in Montgomery County | |
| LRCA | Amendment 4 | Legislature | Increases compensation for members and officers of the General Assembly | |
| LRCA | Amendment 5 | Divorce & custody | Amends the provision for imprisonment for debt to exempt child support from debt | |
| VR | Amendment 6 | Redistricting | Creates a new congressional district in Maryland | |
| VR | Amendment 7 | Labor | Amends unemployment insurance laws with respect to eligibility for benefits | |
| VR | Amendment 8 | Business | Regulates and supervises the savings and loan business | |
| VR | Amendment 9 | Judiciary | Provides for guidelines on the organization and operation of the Municipal Court of Baltimore |
See also
External links
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