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Florida 1976 ballot measures
In 1976, voters decided on ten statewide ballot measures in Michigan. On March 9, voters decided on one. On November 2, voters decided on nine.
- One was an initiated constitutional amendment.
- Nine were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved five (50%) and rejected five (50%).
On the ballot
March 9, 1976
| Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment 1 | Authorize local taxes for water management purposes and limit the taxes to not more than one mill |
|
735,174 (55%) |
600,066 (45%) |
November 2, 1976
| Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment 1 | Establish ethics requirements and procedures for public officials and candidates |
|
1,765,626 (79%) |
461,940 (21%) |
|
| Amendment 2 | Require that there be a Supreme Court Judge from each appellate district, require that Supreme and appellate judges be re-elected every 6 years, and require that the governor make appointments to fill vacancies based on the Judicial Nomination Commission's recommendations |
|
1,600,944 (75%) |
527,056 (25%) |
|
| Amendment 3 | Amend rules regarding functioning of the Judicial Qualifications Commission |
|
1,514,623 (73%) |
564,441 (27%) |
|
| Amendment 4 | Allow for property tax exemptions, tax revenue usage, and issuance of bonds for community redevelopment |
|
949,480 (46%) |
1,099,055 (54%) |
|
| Amendment 5 | Allow for the issuance of bonds for financing or refinancing housing and related facilities |
|
974,184 (49%) |
1,023,416 (51%) |
|
| Amendment 6 | Limit the number of full time government employees to 1% of state population and part-time employees to 10% of full time employees |
|
986,727 (48%) |
1,074,822 (52%) |
|
| Amendment 7 | Establish procedures for legislative nullification of rules or regulations created by the executive branch |
|
729,400 (38%) |
1,210,001 (62%) |
|
| Amendment 8 | Require that increases in governmental supported retirement system funds be fully funded by the governmental unit |
|
1,254,413 (62%) |
756,043 (38%) |
|
| Amendment 9 | Establish a capitol and mansion commission to be in charge of the furnishing, decorating, and alteration of the capitol building complex and the governor's mansion |
|
619,151 (30%) |
1,433,878 (70%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Florida
- List of Florida ballot measures
- 1976 ballot measures
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