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 |
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LRCA | Question 1 | Eminent domain | Adds Anne Arundel County to provisions relating to taking of property by the state | |
LRCA | Question 2 | Gov't Finances | Allows State Treasurer to disburse state monies by a system other than checks | |
LRCA | Question 3 | Gov't Finances | Imposes requirements for a balanced budget | |
LRCA | Question 4 | Local gov't | Allows mayor to make loans to improve residential or commercial property in Baltimore | |
LRCA | Question 5 | Admin of gov't | Provides for the suspension of elected officials upon conviction of certain crimes | |
LRCA | Question 6 | Legislature | Establishes residency requirements for members of the general assembly | |
LRCA | Question 7 | Elections | Provides for a method of voting for voters who are unable to vote personally | |
LRCA | Question 8 | Gov't salaries | Increases the annual salary of the governor | |
LRCA | Question 9 | Admin of gov't | Makes changes relating to bills that have passed the general assembly | |
LRCA | Question 10 | Judiciary | Authorizes the Court of Appeals to censure or discipline judges | |
LRCA | Question 11 | Local gov't | Abolishes the office of the surveyor in three counties | |
LRCA | Question 12 | Local gov't | Allows the Mayor to make loans to purchase residential properties in Baltimore | |
LRCA | Question 13 | Local gov't | Provides that clerks in Baltimore city are appointed and removed based on merit | |
VR | Question 14 | Education | Provides for services for private school students |
See also
External links
- Referenda Elections for Maryland 1968-1990
- Maryland Department of Legislative Services
- Archives of Maryland Online
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