List of Michigan ballot proposals
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The following is a list of statewide initiatives and referendums modifying state law and proposing state constitutional amendments in Michigan, sorted by election.
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1835–1899
1835
| Proposal name | Description[1] | Status[1] | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constitutional Question | A question as to whether to adopt the 1835 Constitution of Michigan | Passed | 6,752 (83.09%) | 1,374 (16.91%) |
1850
| Proposal name | Description[1] | Status[1] | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constitutional Question | A question as to whether to adopt the 1850 Constitution of Michigan | Passed | 36,169 (79.31%) | 9,433 (20.69%) |
| Proposal 1 | A constitutional amendment relating to equal suffrage for African-Americans | Failed | 12,840 (28.62%) | 32,026 (71.38%) |
1858
| Proposal name | Description[1] | Status[1] | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal 1 | A measure relating to general banking laws | Passed | 41,006 (67.37%) | 19,865 (32.63%) |
1860
| Proposal name | Description[1] | Status[1] | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal 1 | A constitutional amendment relating to the regulation of banking corporations | Passed | 59,954 (79.48%) | 15,477 (20.52%) |
| Proposal 2 | A constitutional amendment relating to sessions of the Michigan Legislature | Passed | 53,152 (74.44%) | 18,246 (25.56%) |
| Proposal 3 | A constitutional amendment relating to eminent domain | Passed | 62,936 (88.65%) | 8,054 (11.35%) |
1862
| Proposal name | Description[1] | Status[1] | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal 1 | A constitutional amendment relating to the removal of public officials from office | Passed | 3,180 (71.41%) | 1,273 (28.59%) |
| Proposal 2 | A constitutional amendment relating to the regulation of banks | Passed | 5,067 (75.50%) | 1,644 (24.50%) |
| Proposal 3 | A constitutional amendment relating to the selection of university regents | Passed | 4,363 (69.65%) | 1,901 (30.35%) |
| Proposal 4 | A constitutional amendment relating to the administration of elections in the Upper Peninsula | Passed | 5,193 (78.29%) | 1,440 (21.71%) |
| Proposal 5 | A constitutional amendment relating to future constitutional amendments | Passed | 4,375 (70.78%) | 1,806 (29.22%) |
1866
| Proposal name | Description[1] | Status[1] | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal 1 | A constitutional amendment relating to the ability of soldiers to vote | Passed | 86,354 (86.83%) | 13,094 (13.17%) |
| Proposal 2 | A proposal calling for a constitutional convention | Passed | 79,505 (73.53%) | 28,623 (26.47%) |
1868
| Proposal name | Description[1] | Status[1] | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal 1 | A constitutional amendment relating to sessions of the Michigan Legislature | Failed | 24,482 (19.62%) | 100,314 (80.38%) |
| Proposal 2 | A constitutional amendment relating to alcohol prohibition | Failed | 72,462 (45.69%) | 86,143 (54.31%) |
| Constitutional Question | A question as to whether to adopt the 1868 Constitution of Michigan | Failed | 71,733 (39.35%) | 110,582 (60.65%) |
1870
| Proposal name | Description[1] | Status[1] | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal 1 | A constitutional amendment relating to the power of county boards of supervisors | Failed | 39,180 (38.76%) | 61,904 (61.24%) |
| Proposal 2 | A constitutional amendment relating to the salaries of state government officials | Failed | 36,109 (34.38%) | 68,912 (65.62%) |
| Proposal 3 | A constitutional amendment relating to equal suffrage for African-Americans | Passed | 54,105 (51.67%) | 50,598 (48.33%) |
| Proposal 4 | A constitutional amendment relating to railroad rates | Passed | 78,602 (60.46%) | 51,397 (39.54%) |
| Proposal 5 | A constitutional amendment relating to rail monopolies | Passed | 76,912 (60.04%) | 51,194 (39.96%) |
| Proposal 6 | A constitutional amendment relating to government aid for railroads in the form of bonds | Failed | 50,078 (38.96%) | 78,453 (61.04%) |
1872
| Proposal name | Description[1] | Status[1] | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal 1 | A constitutional amendment relating to government aid for railroads in the form of bonds | Failed | 44,684 (38.66%) | 70,893 (61.34%) |
| Proposal 2 | A constitutional amendment relating to the structure of the circuit courts in Michigan | Failed | 47,972 (42.15%) | 65,848 (57.85%) |
| Proposal 3 | A constitutional amendment relating to salaries for circuit court judges | Failed | 57,326 (49.29%) | 58,987 (50.71%) |
1874
| Proposal name | Description[1] | Status[1] | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal 1 | A constitutional amendment relating to equal suffrage for women | Failed | 40,077 (22.77%) | 135,957 (77.23%) |
| Constitutional Question | A question as to whether to adopt the 1874 Constitution of Michigan | Failed | 39,285 (24.05%) | 124,034 (75.95%) |
1876
| Proposal name | Description[1] | Status[1] | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal 1 | A constitutional amendment relating to liquor licenses | Passed | 60,639 (53.57%) | 52,561 (46.43%) |
| Proposal 2 | A constitutional amendment relating to salaries for circuit court judges | Failed | 65,371 (49.77%) | 65,966 (50.23%) |
| Proposal 3 | A constitutional amendment modifying the timeframe to submit constitutional amendments | Passed | 52,306 (70.41%) | 21,984 (29.59%) |
1878
| Proposal name | Description[1] | Status[1] | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal 1 | A constitutional amendment modifying the position of Clerk of the Michigan Supreme Court | Failed | 30,313 (46.62%) | 34,712 (53.38%) |
| Proposal 2 | A constitutional amendment relating to corporation stockholder's liability | Failed | 24,770 (37.06%) | 42,064 (62.94%) |
1880
| Proposal name | Description[1] | Status[1] | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal 1 (April) | A constitutional amendment relating to the salary of the Governor of Michigan | Failed | 49,035 (34.83%) | 91,753 (65.17%) |
| Proposal 2 (November) | A constitutional amendment relating to the construction of a river crossing in Detroit | Failed | 37,340 (39.15%) | 58,040 (60.85%) |
1881
| Proposal name | Description[1] | Status[1] | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal 1 | A constitutional amendment relating to fines for libraries and schools | Passed | 51,475 (86.01%) | 8,370 (13.99%) |
| Proposal 2 | A constitutional amendment relating to the position of court clerk | Passed | 62,593 (90.41%) | 6,640 (9.59%) |
| Proposal 3 | A constitutional amendment relating to the circuit court system | Passed | 53,840 (89.04%) | 6,628 (10.96%) |
1882
| Proposal name | Description[1] | Status[1] | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal 1 | A constitutional amendment relating to salaries for circuit court judges | Passed | 85,705 (60.64%) | 55,638 (39.36%) |
| Proposal 2 | A constitutional amendment relating to boards of county auditors | Failed | 23,814 (38.48%) | 38,073 (61.52%) |
| Proposal 3 | A proposal calling for a constitutional convention | Failed | 20,937 (37.35%) | 35,123 (62.65%) |
1884
| Proposal name | Description[1] | Status[1] | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal 1 | A constitutional amendment relating to salaries for circuit court judges | Passed | 35,345 (55.24%) | 28,642 (44.76%) |
| Proposal 2 | A constitutional amendment relating to salaries for state legislators | Failed | 31,693 (37.55%) | 52,707 (62.45%) |
1886
| Proposal name | Description[1] | Status[1] | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal 1 | A constitutional amendment relating to the Wayne County board of auditors | Failed | 15,020 (41.98%) | 20,755 (58.02%) |
| Proposal 2 | A constitutional amendment relating to salaries for public officials | Failed | 40,445 (40.18%) | 60,220 (59.82%) |
1887
1888
1889
| Proposal name | Description[1] | Status[1] | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal 1 | A constitutional amendment relating to circuit courts | Passed | 49,478 (58.38%) | 35,269 (41.62%) |
| Proposal 2 | A constitutional amendment relating to corporations | Failed | 35,269 (54.92%) | 28,950 (45.08%) |
| Proposal 3 | A constitutional amendment relating to the salary of the Governor of Michigan | Passed | 111,854 (60.68%) | 72,494 (39.32%) |
1890
| Proposal name | Description[1] | Status[1] | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal 1 | A proposal calling for a constitutional convention | Failed | 16,431 (38.49%) | 26,261 (61.51%) |
1891
| Proposal name | Description[1] | Status[1] | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal 1 | A constitutional amendment relating to the salary of the Michigan Attorney General | Failed | 69,248 (49.85%) | 69,651 (50.15%) |
1892
| Proposal name | Description[1] | Status[1] | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal 1 | A proposal calling for a constitutional convention | Failed[a] | 16,948 (51.06%) | 16,245 (48.94%) |
1893
| Proposal name | Description[1] | Status[1] | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal 1 | A constitutional amendment relating to the salaries of public officials | Failed | 59,317 (45.60%) | 70,772 (54.40%) |
| Proposal 2 | A constitutional amendment relating to internal government improvements | Passed | 72,745 (58.09%) | 52,476 (41.91%) |
| Proposal 3 | A constitutional amendment relating to the jurisdiction of circuit courts | Passed | 62,023 (55.97%) | 48,797 (44.03%) |
| Proposal 4 | A constitutional amendment relating to highway commissioners | Passed | 69,050 (53.54%) | 59,922 (46.46%) |
1894
1895
1897
| Proposal name | Description[1] | Status[1] | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal 1 | A constitutional amendment relating to the salary of the Michigan Attorney General | Failed | 70,138 (43.53%) | 90,973 (56.47%) |
| Proposal 2 | A constitutional amendment relating to the Kent County board of auditors | Failed | 53,201 (47.93%) | 57,793 (52.07%) |
1898
| Proposal name | Description[1] | Status[1] | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal 1 | A proposal calling for a constitutional convention | Failed[b] | 162,163 (56.05%) | 127,147 (43.95%) |
1899
| Proposal name | Description[1] | Status[1] | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal 1 | A constitutional amendment relating to highway improvements | Passed | 130,416 (58.26%) | 93,442 (41.74%) |
| Proposal 2 | A constitutional amendment adding additional circuit court judges | Passed | 108,197 (50.78%) | 104,884 (49.22%) |
| Proposal 3 | A constitutional amendment relating to intermediate courts | Failed | 99,391 (49.29%) | 102,269 (50.71%) |
| Proposal 4 | A constitutional amendment relating to the state printing office | Failed | 105,711 (49.39%) | 108,317 (50.61%) |
1900–1949
1900
1901
| Proposal name | Description[1] | Status[1] | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal 1 | A constitutional amendment relating to the salaries of state legislators | Failed | 112,883 (37.57%) | 187,615 (62.43%) |
| Proposal 2 | A constitutional amendment adding additional circuit court judges | Failed | 110,855 (46.00%) | 130,108 (54.00%) |
1902
1903
| Proposal name | Description[1] | Status[1] | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal 1 | A constitutional amendment relating to the salaries of circuit court judges | Passed | 105,618 (55.98%) | 83,048 (44.02%) |
| Proposal 2 | A constitutional amendment relating to boards of county auditors | Passed | 108,889 (56.27%) | 84,636 (43.73%) |
1904
| Proposal name | Description[1] | Status[1] | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal 1 | A proposal calling for a constitutional convention | Failed[c] | 165,123 (57.91%) | 120,018 (42.09%) |
| Proposal 2 | A constitutional amendment relating to the introduction of bills | Passed | 180,157 (64.62%) | 98,657 (35.38%) |
1905
| Proposal name | Description[1] | Status[1] | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal 1 | A constitutional amendment relating to public wagon roads | Passed | 205,750 (76.41%) | 63,506 (23.59%) |
| Proposal 2 | A constitutional amendment relating to the Genesee County board of auditors | Passed | 94,860 (59.40%) | 64,825 (40.60%) |
| Proposal 3 | A constitutional amendment relating to the salaries of circuit court judges | Passed | 91,994 (59.13%) | 63,590 (40.87%) |
1906
| Proposal name | Description[1] | Status[1] | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal 1 | A proposal calling for a constitutional convention | Passed | 196,780 (60.74%) | 127,189 (39.26%) |
1907
| Proposal name | Description[1] | Status[1] | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal 1 | A constitutional amendment relating to the salaries of circuit court judges | Passed | 94,585 (60.58%) | 61,550 (39.42%) |
| Proposal 2 | A constitutional amendment relating to boards of county auditors | Passed | 98,259 (61.31%) | 62,008 (38.69%) |
| Proposal 3 | A constitutional amendment relating to teaching convicts certain trades | Passed | 167,163 (66.34%) | 84,831 (33.66%) |
1908
| Proposal name | Description[1] | Status[1] | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal 1 | A constitutional amendment relating to corporate taxes | Passed | 227,899 (62.37%) | 137,500 (37.63%) |
| Proposal 2 | A question as to whether to adopt the 1908 Constitution of Michigan | Passed | 244,705 (65.17%) | 130,783 (34.83%) |
1910
1911
1912
1913
| Proposal name | Description[2] | Status[2] | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal 1 | A constitutional amendment relating to equal suffrage for women | Failed | 168,738 (38.91%) | 264,882 (61.09%) |
| Proposal 2 | A constitutional amendment relating to citizen-led ballot measures for constitutional matters | Passed | 204,796 (55.77%) | 162,392 (44.23%) |
| Proposal 3 | A constitutional amendment relating to citizen-led ballot measures for legislative matters | Passed | 219,057 (58.97%) | 152,388 (41.03%) |
| Proposal 4 | A constitutional amendment relating to firefighter's benefits | Failed | 179,948 (46.60%) | 206,204 (53.40%) |
| Proposal 5 | A constitutional amendment relating to the recall process for state officials | Passed | 237,743 (62.05%) | 145,412 (37.95%) |
1914
| Proposal name | Description[2] | Status[2] | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal 1 | A constitutional amendment relating to state-issued bonds for the purpose of constructing and improving wagon roads | Failed | 164,333 (44.85%) | 202,087 (55.15%) |
| Proposal 2 | A constitutional amendment relating to state-issued bonds for the purpose of constructing drains and developing agricultural lands | Failed | 165,290 (45.26%) | 199,873 (54.74%) |
| Proposal 3 | A constitutional amendment relating to absentee voting | Passed | 190,510 (51.99%) | 175,948 (48.01%) |
| Proposal 4 | A constitutional amendment relating to the regulation of fraternal beneficiary societies | Failed | 92,392 (24.05%) | 291,776 (75.95%) |
1915
1916
| Proposal name | Description[2] | Status[2] | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal 1 | A constitutional amendment relating to alcohol prohibition | Passed | 353,378 (55.38%) | 284,754 (44.62%) |
| Proposal 2 | A constitutional amendment relating to the local option | Failed | 256,272 (40.35%) | 378,871 (59.65%) |
| Proposal 3 | A constitutional amendment relating to the right of repeal | Passed | 283,823 (50.73%) | 275,701 (49.27%) |
| Proposal 4 | A constitutional amendment relating to the regulation of fraternal beneficiary societies | Failed | 225,220 (39.17%) | 349,810 (60.83%) |
1917
| Proposal name | Description[2] | Status[2] | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal 1 | A constitutional amendment authorizing drainage districts to issue bonds | Passed | 198,918 (58.86%) | 139,027 (41.14%) |
| Proposal 2 | A constitutional amendment relating to "the elective franchise" | Passed | 216,270 (65.37%) | 114,594 (34.63%) |
| Proposal 3 | A constitutional amendment authorizing the state to acquire railroad properties | Passed | 242,969 (70.69%) | 100,722 (29.31%) |
| Proposal 4 | A constitutional amendment relating to the salary of public officials | Failed | 148,625 (43.49%) | 193,119 (56.51%) |
| Proposal 5 | A constitutional amendment relating to highway construction | Passed | 209,559 (62.29%) | 126,871 (37.71%) |
1918
| Proposal name | Description[2] | Status[2] | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal 1 | A constitutional amendment requiring that all ballot measures be printed on the same ballot | Passed | 317,070 (77.75%) | 90,744 (22.25%) |
| Proposal 2 | A constitutional amendment extending the right to vote to women | Passed | 229,790 (54.06%) | 195,284 (45.94%) |
1919
| Proposal name | Description[2] | Status[2] | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal 1 | A constitutional amendment authorizing the state to issue bonds for the purpose of constructing highways | Passed | 558,572 (71.26%) | 225,239 (28.74%) |
| Proposal 2 | A constitutional amendment relating to salary changes for state officials | Failed | 313,539 (42.81%) | 418,778 (57.19%) |
| Proposal 3 | A constitutional amendment relating to the manufacturing of alcoholic beverages | Failed | 322,603 (37.83%) | 530,123 (62.17%) |
1920
| Proposal name | Description[2] | Status[2] | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal 1 | A constitutional amendment relating to the salaries of some state officials | Failed | 348,311 (42.88%) | 463,959 (57.12%) |
| Proposal 2 | A constitutional amendment relating to minimum qualifications for electors | Passed | 415,780 (53.61%) | 359,749 (46.39%) |
| Proposal 3 | A constitutional amendment relating to compulsory school attendance | Failed | 353,817 (36.68%) | 610,699 (63.32%) |
| Proposal 4 | A constitutional amendment relating to property condemnation | Failed | 360,668 (45.08%) | 439,373 (54.92%) |
| Proposal 5 | A constitutional amendment relating to working hours for men | Passed | 420,085 (50.40%) | 413,362 (49.60%) |
1921
1922
| Proposal name | Description[2] | Status[2] | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal 1 | A constitutional amendment relating to a state income tax | Failed | 180,176 (36.00%) | 320,269 (64.00%) |
| Proposal 2 | A constitutional amendment relating to ports and port districts | Failed | 221,543 (49.06%) | 230,060 (50.94%) |
| Proposal 3 | A constitutional amendment relating to property condemnation | Failed | 204,564 (42.54%) | 276,304 (57.46%) |
1923
1924
| Proposal name | Description[2] | Status[2] | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal 1 | A constitutional amendment relating to compulsory school attendance | Failed | 421,472 (35.66%) | 760,571 (64.34%) |
| Proposal 2 | A constitutional amendment relating to a state income tax | Failed | 216,437 (19.15%) | 913,833 (80.85%) |
| Proposal 3 | A constitutional amendment relating to state legislative districts | Failed | 231,718 (22.87%) | 781,351 (77.13%) |
1926
| Proposal name | Description[2] | Status[2] | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal 1 | A constitutional amendment relating to salaries for state legislators | Failed | 189,739 (40.46%) | 279,241 (59.54%) |
| Proposal 2 | A constitutional amendment relating to term limits for sheriffs | Passed | 278,329 (56.25%) | 216,463 (43.75%) |
| Proposal 3 | A constitutional amendment relating to the creation of metropolitan districts | Failed | 207,993 (47.56%) | 229,314 (52.44%) |
| Proposal 4 | A constitutional amendment relating to property condemnation | Failed | 204,859 (46.93%) | 231,672 (53.07%) |
| Proposal 5 | A constitutional amendment generally revising the constitution | Failed | 119,491 (29.52%) | 285,252 (70.48%) |
1927
1928
| Proposal name | Description[2] | Status[2] | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal 1 | A constitutional amendment relating to salaries for state legislators | Passed | 441,114 (51.38%) | 417,419 (48.62%) |
| Proposal 2 | A constitutional amendment relating to property condemnation | Passed | 490,032 (54.27%) | 412,928 (45.73%) |
| Proposal 3 | A constitutional amendment modifying legislative districts | Passed | 523,127 (57.50%) | 386,673 (42.50%) |
1930
| Proposal name | Description[2] | Status[2] | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal 1 | A constitutional amendment relating to township officers elections | Failed | 275,781 (42.71%) | 369,906 (57.29%) |
| Proposal 2 | A constitutional amendment relating to river improvement projects | Failed | 300,990 (45.62%) | 358,734 (54.38%) |
| Proposal 3 | A constitutional amendment increasing the homestead exemption | Failed | 298,909 (45.58%) | 356,938 (54.42%) |
| Proposal 4 | A constitutional amendment relating to legislative districts | Failed | 292,659 (41.59%) | 411,043 (58.41%) |
| Proposal 5 | A referendum to uphold a law taxing cigarettes | Failed | 198,515 (30.50%) | 452,375 (69.50%) |
1931
| Proposal name | Description[2] | Status[2] | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal 1 | A referendum to uphold a law relating to capital punishment | Failed | 269,538 (43.32%) | 352,594 (56.68%) |
| Proposal 2 | A constitutional amendment relating to landing fields improvements | Failed | 263,508 (41.21%) | 375,935 (58.79%) |
| Proposal 3 | A constitutional amendment relating to state debt | Failed | 262,394 (41.18%) | 374,754 (58.82%) |
1932
| Proposal name | Description[2] | Status[2] | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal 1 | A constitutional amendment establishing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission | Passed | 1,022,508 (68.27%) | 475,265 (31.73%) |
| Proposal 2 | A constitutional amendment limiting property taxes | Passed | 671,124 (51.11%) | 641,962 (48.89%) |
| Proposal 3 | A constitutional amendment relating to terms of office for state legislators | Failed | 520,740 (43.89%) | 665,766 (56.11%) |
| Proposal 4 | A constitutional amendment relating to homestead tax exemptions | Failed | 445,141 (36.84%) | 763,311 (63.16%) |
| Proposal 5 | A constitutional amendment changing residency requirements for electors | Passed | 662,588 (58.15%) | 476,849 (41.85%) |
| Proposal 6 | A constitutional amendment relating to criminal pardons | Failed | 590,260 (48.91%) | 616,583 (51.09%) |
| Proposal 7 | A constitutional amendment restricting the vote on bond issues to impacted property owners | Passed | 642,142 (52.86%) | 572,625 (47.14%) |
| Proposal 8 | A referendum to uphold a law regulating the sale of oleomargarine | Failed | 432,966 (36.47%) | 754,372 (63.53%) |
1934
| Proposal name | Description[2] | Status[2] | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal 1 | A constitutional amendment limiting some gasoline taxes | Failed | 280,765 (25.63%) | 814,616 (74.37%) |
| Proposal 2 | A constitutional amendment abolishing uniform taxation | Failed | 245,648 (23.53%) | 798,193 (76.47%) |
| Proposal 3 | A constitutional amendment limiting vehicle registration fees | Failed | 292,760 (28.85%) | 722,132 (71.15%) |
| Proposal 4 | A constitutional amendment making the position of judge nonpartisan | Failed | 501,580 (47.26%) | 559,851 (52.74%) |
| Proposal 5 | A constitutional amendment allowing counties to adopt home rule | Failed | 399,135 (38.87%) | 627,595 (61.13%) |
| Proposal 6 | A constitutional amendment relating to justices of the peace | Failed | 154,326 (15.96%) | 812,856 (84.04%) |
| Proposal 7 | A referendum upholding a law allowing the state to contract debt for the purpose of construction projects | Failed | 51,378 (16.40%) | 261,844 (83.60%) |
1935
1936
| Proposal name | Description[2] | Status[2] | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal 1 | A constitutional amendment relating to the use of firearms as evidence in criminal proceedings | Passed | 815,221 (58.67%) | 574,324 (41.33%) |
| Proposal 2 | A constitutional amendment permitting counties to incorporate | Failed | 583,057 (43.63%) | 753,315 (56.37%) |
| Proposal 3 | A constitutional amendment relating to exempting some types of food from sales tax | Failed | 581,485 (38.10%) | 944,573 (61.90%) |
| Proposal 4 | A constitutional amendment creating a state income tax | Failed | 382,262 (27.02%) | 1,032,384 (72.98%) |
1938
| Proposal name | Description[2] | Status[2] | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal 1 | A constitutional amendment increasing county office terms from two years to four years | Failed | 414,832 (32.24%) | 872,057 (67.76%) |
| Proposal 2 | A constitutional amendment making Michigan Supreme Court justices be appointed and nonpartisan | Failed | 504,904 (40.39%) | 745,312 (59.61%) |
| Proposal 3 | A constitutional amendment requiring that gas taxes be used only to fund highway and road improvements | Passed | 813,289 (60.55%) | 529,859 (39.45%) |
| Proposal 4 | A referendum to uphold a social security law | Failed | 497,569 (46.49%) | 572,756 (53.51%) |
1939
| Proposal name | Description[2] | Status[2] | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal 1 | A constitutional amendment making the position of judge a nonpartisan one | Passed | 376,246 (60.93%) | 241,252 (39.07%) |
| Proposal 2 | A constitutional amendment granting circuit court commissioners additional powers | Failed | 205,711 (36.89%) | 351,961 (63.11%) |
1940
| Proposal name | Description[2] | Status[2] | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal 1 | A constitutional amendment exempting school districts from some tax limitations | Failed | 602,952 (41.69%) | 843,159 (58.31%) |
| Proposal 2 | A constitutional amendment establishing a system of civil service | Passed | 766,764 (51.93%) | 709,894 (48.07%) |
| Proposal 3 | A referendum upholding a law which modified vehicle permitting requirements | Failed | 640,051 (40.76%) | 930,227 (59.24%) |
| Proposal 4 | A referendum upholding a law further regulating the practice of dentistry and dental surgery | Passed | 735,053 (58.73%) | 516,597 (41.27%) |
1941
| Proposal name | Description | Status | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal 1 | A constitutional amendment relating to the circulation of constitutional amendment petitions[3] | Passed[3] | 386,859 (56.73%) | 295,083 (43.27%) |
| Proposal 2 | A constitutional amendment relating to the circulation of initiative and referendum petitions[3] | Passed[3] | 372,796 (57.70%) | 273,275 (42.30%) |
1942
| Proposal name | Description[4]: 307–309 | Status[4]: 307–309 | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal 1 | A proposal calling for a constitutional convention | Failed | 408,188 (46.56%) | 468,506 (53.44%) |
| Proposal 2 | A constitutional amendment allowing Wayne County to adopt a charter | Failed | 432,164 (48.70%) | 455,320 (51.30%) |
| Proposal 3 | A referendum upholding a law creating a Milk Marketing Board | Failed | 318,899 (35.27%) | 585,380 (64.73%) |
1943
| Proposal name | Description[4]: 590–591 | Status[4]: 590–591 | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal 1 | A constitutional amendment setting township officer terms at two years | Passed | 215,957 (62.14%) | 131,554 (37.86%) |
| Proposal 2 | A constitutional amendment relating to homestead mortgages | Passed | 169,736 (57.36%) | 126,164 (42.64%) |
1944
| Proposal name | Description[5] | Status[6]: 323–326 | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal 1 | A constitutional amendment modifying water furnishing limits | Passed | 860,219 (60.23%) | 568,090 (39.77%) |
| Proposal 2 | A constitutional amendment modifying the eligibility of state legislators to run for other offices | Failed | 676,142 (48.23%) | 725,858 (51.77%) |
| Proposal 3 | A constitutional amendment relating to the salaries of state legislators | Failed | 614,300 (43.34%) | 803,104 (56.66%) |
| Proposal 4 | A constitutional amendment allowing Wayne County to adopt a charter | Failed | 638,876 (42.85%) | 851,926 (57.15%) |
1945
| Proposal name | Description[6]: 619–620 | Status[6]: 619–620 | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal 1 | A constitutional amendment modifying taxation | Failed | 115,463 (33.25%) | 231,742 (66.75%) |
| Proposal 2 | A constitutional amendment authorizing the state to control rivers and other waterways | Passed | 189,313 (57.74%) | 138,558 (42.26%) |
1946
| Proposal name | Description[7] | Status[7] | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal 1 | A constitutional amendment limiting state control over some things | Passed | 921,144 (68.36%) | 426,430 (31.64%) |
| Proposal 2 | A constitutional amendment returning a portion of sales tax revenues to some municipalities | Passed | 864,530 (59.65%) | 584,689 (40.35%) |
| Proposal 3 | A constitutional amendment relating to payments for soldiers in World War II | Passed | 871,296 (61.34%) | 549,242 (38.66%) |
1948
| Proposal name | Description[8][9] | Status[9] | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal 1 | A constitutional amendment relating to the order of succession | Passed | 1,055,632 (68.07%) | 495,214 (31.93%) |
| Proposal 2 | A constitutional amendment relating to the distribution of state sales tax and annual school grants | Failed | 343,217 (19.18%) | 1,446,016 (80.82%) |
| Proposal 3 | A constitutional amendment relating to the salaries of state officials | Passed | 935,441 (63.75%) | 531,950 (36.25%) |
| Proposal 4 | A constitutional amendment relating to the salaries of state legislators | Passed | 911,473 (60.80%) | 587,691 (39.20%) |
| Proposal 5 | A constitutional amendment modifying the property tax system | Passed | 962,800 (56.79%) | 732,677 (43.21%) |
| Proposal 6 | A referendum upholding a law relating to foreign agencies | Passed | 890,435 (60.33%) | 585,469 (39.67%) |
| Proposal 7 | A proposal relating to a general revision of the constitution | Failed[d] | 855,451 (51.70%) | 799,198 (48.30%) |
1950–1999
1950
| Proposal name | Description[10]: 511–514 | Status[10]: 511–514 | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal 1 | A constitutional amendment relating to voting rights | Passed | 907,312 (68.48%) | 417,652 (31.52%) |
| Proposal 2 | A constitutional amendment authorizing the state to issue some form of bond | Passed | 1,224,249 (79.81%) | 309,657 (20.19%) |
| Proposal 3 | A constitutional amendment relating to the definition of subversion | Passed | 823,938 (61.29%) | 520,412 (38.71%) |
| Proposal 4 | An initiative permitting the sale of oleomargarine | Passed | 1,090,000 (65.98%) | 562,034 (34.02%) |
1951
| Proposal name | Description[10]: 602–604 | Status[10]: 602–604 | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal 1 | A constitutional amendment relating to meetings of the state legislature | Passed | 405,570 (69.63%) | 176,873 (30.37%) |
| Proposal 2 | A constitutional amendment authorizing the payment of a death benefit bonus | Passed | 401,117 (64.11%) | 224,564 (35.89%) |
| Proposal 3 | A constitutional amendment relating to the salaries of Supreme Court justices | Failed | 276,632 (46.75%) | 315,140 (53.25%) |
1952
| Proposal name | Description[11] | Status[11] | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal 1 | A constitutional amendment relating to police authority over narcotic drugs investigations | Passed | 1,910,728 (83.33%) | 382,285 (16.67%) |
| Proposal 2 | A constitutional amendment providing for reapportionment every ten years | Failed | 924,242 (39.50%) | 1,415,355 (60.50%) |
| Proposal 3 | A constitutional amendment providing for reapportionment every ten years | Passed | 1,269,807 (56.55%) | 975,518 (43.45%) |
1954
| Proposal name | Description[12] | Status[12] | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal 1 | A constitutional amendment relating to the elective franchise | Passed | 1,202,811 (72.10%) | 465,556 (27.90%) |
| Proposal 2 | A constitutional amendment relating to sales taxes | Passed | 1,182,412 (72.74%) | 443,079 (27.26%) |
| Proposal 3 | A constitutional amendment authorizing bonus payments for veterans of the Korean War | Passed | 1,166,564 (68.26%) | 542,541 (31.74%) |
| Proposal 4 | A constitutional amendment permitting the Michigan State Legislature to authorize charitable lotteries | Failed | 903,303 (48.89%) | 944,388 (51.11%) |
1955
| Proposal name | Description[12] | Status[12] | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal 1 | A constitutional amendment relating to nonpartisan judicial elections | Passed | 559,279 (70.27%) | 236,620 (29.73%) |
| Proposal 2 | A constitutional amendment relating to minimum judge qualifications | Passed | 596,145 (72.12%) | 230,489 (27.88%) |
| Proposal 3 | A constitutional amendment authorizing the state to borrow up to $100,000,000 (equivalent to $1,201,863,354 in 2025) for loans to school districts | Passed | 455,868 (54.40%) | 382,093 (45.60%) |
| Proposal 4 | A constitutional amendment providing for a bipartisan board of state canvassers | Passed | 456,986 (60.59%) | 297,250 (39.41%) |
1956
1958
1959
| Proposal name | Description[14] | Status[14] | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal 1 | A constitutional amendment establishing government continuity procedures | Passed | 702,183 (74.76%) | 237,071 (25.24%) |
| Proposal 2 | A constitutional amendment changing the name of Michigan State University's governing body | Passed | 595,333 (65.38%) | 315,223 (34.62%) |
1960
| Proposal name | Description[15]: 460–462 | Status[15]: 460–462 | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal 1 | A constitutional amendment relating to school bonds and state loans to school districts | Passed | 1,416,188 (59.99%) | 944,536 (40.01%) |
| Proposal 2 | A constitutional amendment increasing the sales tax limitation | Passed | 1,250,264 (50.41%) | 1,230,001 (49.59%) |
| Proposal 3 | A constitutional amendment changing the process for calling a constitutional convention | Passed | 1,312,215 (57.76%) | 959,527 (42.24%) |
1961
| Proposal name | Description[15]: 634–635 | Status[15]: 634–635 | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal 1 | A proposal calling for a constitutional convention | Passed | 596,433 (51.00%) | 573,012 (49.00%) |
| Proposal 2 | A constitutional amendment relating to state aid for industrial development | Failed | 541,826 (48.80%) | 568,476 (51.20%) |
1962
1963
| Proposal name | Description[16]: 437 | Status[16]: 437 | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment 1 | A proposal to adopt the 1963 Michigan State Constitution | Passed | 810,860 (50.23%) | 803,436 (49.77%) |
1964
1966
1968
| Proposal name | Description | Status | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal 1 (August) | A constitutional amendment establishing a judicial tenure commission and providing for its membership and duties[19] | Passed[18] | 553,182 (70.75%) | 228,738 (29.25%) |
| Proposal 2 (August) | A constitutional amendment providing for a state officer's compensation commission and providing for its membership, duties, and limitations[19] | Passed[18] | 417,393 (54.62%) | 346,839 (45.38%) |
| Proposal 3 (August) | A constitutional amendment providing that the Governor of Michigan fill judicial vacancies and extending existing constitutional provisions to appointed judges[19] | Passed[18] | 494,512 (64.98%) | 266,561 (35.02%) |
| Proposal 1 (November) | A constitutional amendment permitting the state to impose a graduated income tax[18] | Failed[18] | 614,826 (23.29%) | 2,025,052 (76.71%) |
| Proposal 2 (November) | A referendum upholding a law permitting the establishment of daylight saving time[17] | Failed[17] | 1,402,562 (49.99%) | 1,403,052 (50.01%) |
| Proposal 3 (November) | An initiative authorizing the state to issue bonds for the purpose of constructing water pollution prevention facilities[17] | Passed[17] | 1,906,385 (70.54%) | 796,079 (29.46%) |
| Proposal 4 | An initiative authorizing the state to issue bonds for the purpose of constructing public recreational facilities[17] | Passed[17] | 1,384,254 (52.84%) | 1,235,681 (47.16%) |
| Proposal 5 | A constitutional amendment permitting the election of members of the legislature to other state offices[18] | Failed[18] | 778,388 (30.39%) | 1,783,186 (69.61%) |
1970
| Proposal name | Description | Status | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal A | An initiative authorizing the state to issue bonds for urban redevelopment[17] | Failed[17] | 921,482 (39.89%) | 1,388,737 (60.11%) |
| Proposal B | A constitutional amendment lowering the voting age from 21 years to 18 years[18] | Failed[18] | 924,981 (39.00%) | 1,446,884 (61.00%) |
| Proposal C | A constitutional amendment prohibiting public aid to nonpublic schools and students[18] | Passed[18] | 1,416,838 (56.77%) | 1,078,740 (43.23%) |
1972
| Proposal name | Description | Status | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal A (May) | A constitutional amendment allowing the legislature to authorize lotteries and the sale of lottery tickets[20] | Passed[18] | 1,352,768 (72.75%) | 506,778 (27.25%) |
| Proposal B (May) | A constitutional amendment permitting members of the Michigan State Legislature to resign and accept another office to which they have been elected or appointed[20] | Failed[18] | 866,593 (48.63%) | 915,312 (51.37%) |
| Proposal A (August) | A constitutional amendment allowing trial by jury of less than 12 jurors in all prosecutions in all courts for misdemeanors punishable by imprisonment for not more than 1 year[20] | Passed[18] | 696,570 (66.10%) | 357,186 (33.90%) |
| Proposal A (November) | An initiative establishing daylight saving time in Michigan[20] | Passed[17] | 1,754,887 (54.57%) | 1,460,724 (45.43%) |
| Proposal B (November) | An initiative allowing physicians to perform abortions prior to 20 weeks[20] | Failed[17] | 1,270,416 (39.35%) | 1,958,265 (60.65%) |
| Proposal C | A constitutional amendment limiting property taxes for the purpose of funding schools and establishing a state fund for the support of schools[20] | Failed[18] | 1,324,702 (42.19%) | 1,815,126 (57.81%) |
| Proposal D | A constitutional amendment allowing the legislature to impose an income tax and allowing municipalities to impose income taxes[20] | Failed[18] | 959,286 (31.33%) | 2,102,744 (68.67%) |
| Proposal E | An initiative authorizing the state to issue bonds for the purpose of providing benefits to veterans[20] | Failed[17] | 1,490,968 (48.19%) | 1,603,203 (51.81%) |
1974
| Proposal name | Description | Status | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal A | A constitutional amendment limiting the use of the motor fuel tax fund[18] | Failed[18] | 1,091,938 (48.79%) | 1,146,109 (51.21%) |
| Proposal B | An initiative authorizing the state to issue bonds for the purpose of providing benefits to veterans[17] | Passed[17] | 1,668,641 (70.45%) | 700,041 (29.55%) |
| Proposal C | A constitutional amendment eliminating the sales and use tax on food and prescription drugs[18] | Passed[18] | 1,337,609 (55.53%) | 1,071,253 (44.47%) |
| Proposal D | An initiative authorizing the state to issue bonds for the purpose of funding transportation systems[17] | Failed[17] | 963,576 (42.20%) | 1,319,586 (57.80%) |
1976
| Proposal name | Description | Status | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal A | An initiative creating a bottle buyback program[17] | Passed[17] | 2,160,398 (63.77%) | 1,227,254 (36.23%) |
| Proposal B | A constitutional amendment lowering the age of eligibility for state legislators from 21 years to 18 years[18] | Failed[18] | 698,993 (21.31%) | 2,580,945 (78.69%) |
| Proposal C | A constitutional amendment placing a limit on a state income tax to 8.3%[18] | Failed[18] | 1,407,438 (42.99%) | 1,866,620 (57.01%) |
| Proposal D | A constitutional amendment removing the ban on a graduated income tax[18] | Failed[18] | 897,780 (27.79%) | 2,332,513 (72.21%) |
1978
| Proposal name | Description | Status | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal A | A proposal calling for a constitutional convention[18] | Failed[18] | 640,286 (23.26%) | 2,112,549 (76.74%) |
| Proposal B | An initiative to revise standards for parole[17] | Passed[17] | 2,075,599 (74.48%) | 711,262 (25.52%) |
| Proposal C | A constitutional amendment allowing the state to deposit funds in savings and loan associations, credit unions, and banks[18] | Passed[18] | 1,819,847 (66.11%) | 933,101 (33.89%) |
| Proposal D | A constitutional amendment raising the drinking age to 21 years[18] | Passed[18] | 1,609,589 (57.12%) | 1,208,497 (42.88%) |
| Proposal E | A constitutional amendment establishing limits on taxes imposed by the legislature and locla governments[18] | Passed[18] | 1,450,150 (52.46%) | 1,313,984 (47.54%) |
| Proposal G | A constitutional amendment allowing for Michigan State Police to engage in collective bargaining[18] | Passed[18] | 1,535,023 (56.04%) | 1,203,930 (43.96%) |
| Proposal H | A constitutional amendment prohibiting the use of property taxes for school operating expenses and establishing a voucher system[18] | Failed[18] | 718,440 (25.71%) | 2,075,583 (74.29%) |
| Proposal J | A constitutional amendment modifying the property and school tax system[18] | Failed[18] | 1,032,343 (37.28%) | 1,737,133 (62.72%) |
| Proposal K | A constitutional amendment allowing courts to deny bail for violent crimes and providing for the commencement of trials within 90 days[18] | Passed[18] | 2,307,038 (83.43%) | 458,357 (16.57%) |
| Proposal M | A constitutional amendment modifying the percentage of gas tax revenues used for road improvements[18] | Passed[18] | 1,478,316 (54.52%) | 1,233,196 (45.48%) |
| Proposal R | A constitutional amendment requiring the state to create a railroad redevelopment authority[18] | Failed[18] | 1,257,606 (47.05%) | 1,415,441 (52.95%) |
1980
| Proposal name | Description | Status | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal A | A constitutional amendment modifying the powers of local school boards[18] | Failed[18] | 746,027 (21,22%) | 2,769,497 (78.78%) |
| Proposal B | A constitutional amendment lowering the drinking age to 19 years[18] | Failed[18] | 1,403,935 (38.41%) | 2,250,873 (61.59%) |
| Proposal C | A constitutional amendment providing property tax relief[18] | Failed[18] | 894,441 (25.72%) | 2,583,253 (74.28%) |
| Proposal D | A constitutional amendment substantially modifying the property tax system[18] | Failed[18] | 1,622,301 (44.16%) | 2,051,008 (55.84%) |
| Proposal E | An initiative increasing the state income tax for the purpose of funding corrections programs[17] | Failed[17] | 1,288,999 (36.92%) | 2,202,042 (63.08%) |
| Proposal G | A constitutional amendment allowing the legislature to modify rules relating to legislative immunity[18] | Failed[18] | 1,287,172 (37.62%) | 2,134,546 (62.38%) |
| Proposal H | A constitutional amendment modifying the authority of the Lieutenant Governor of Michigan[18] | Failed[18] | 1,410,912 (42.27%) | 1,927,001 (57.73%) |
1981
1982
| Proposal name | Description[17][18] | Status[17][18] | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal A | A constitutional amendment allowing the legislature to pass laws relating to legislative immunity | Passed | 1,804,728 (63.67%) | 1,029,743 (36.33%) |
| Proposal B | A constitutional amendment creating a Michigan Department of State Police | Failed | 720,915 (25.45%) | 2,111,802 (74.55%) |
| Proposal C | An initiative prohibiting lenders from using a "due on sale" clause in foreclosure proceedings | Failed | 1,344,463 (48.18%) | 1,445,897 (51.82%) |
| Proposal D | An initiative prohibiting utility rate increases unless a notice period and hearing has taken place | Passed | 1,472,442 (50.70%) | 1,431,884 (49.30%) |
| Proposal E | An initiative calling for a nuclear weapons freeze between the USSR and the USA | Passed | 1,585,809 (56.60%) | 1,216,172 (43.40%) |
| Proposal G | A constitutional amendment establishing an elected Public Service Commission | Failed | 1,026,160 (36.68%) | 1,771,098 (63.32%) |
| Proposal H | A constitutional amendment prohibiting some utility rate adjustments | Passed | 1,670,381 (59.61%) | 1,131,990 (40.39%) |
1984
| Proposal name | Description[18] | Status[18] | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal A | A constitutional amendment allowing the state legislature to overturn administrative rules | Failed | 1,280,948 (41.21%) | 1,827,677 (58.79%) |
| Proposal B | A constitutional amendment establishing a natural resources trust fund | Passed | 2,066,554 (64.84%) | 1,120,794 (35.16%) |
| Proposal C | A constitutional amendment modifying tax rates | Failed | 1,376,141 (40.33%) | 2,035,867 (59.67%) |
1986
| Proposal name | Description[18] | Status[18] | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal A | A constitutional amendment establishing a state library within the legislative branch | Failed | 908,627 (49.24%) | 936,643 (50.76%) |
| Proposal B | A constitutional amendment allowing the state legislature to overturn administrative rules | Failed | 648,116 (36.31%) | 1,136,721 (63.69%) |
| Proposal C | A constitutional amendment allowing the state officials compensation commission to set salaries for the Michigan Attorney General and Michigan Secretary of State | Failed | 905,767 (49.88%) | 910,297 (50.12%) |
1988
| Proposal name | Description[17][18] | Status[17][18] | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal A | A referendum upholding a law which prohibited the use of public funds for abortions if the recipient was on welfare | Passed | 1,959,727 (56.87%) | 1,486,371 (43.13%) |
| Proposal B | A constitutional amendment providing for victim's rights | Passed | 2,662,796 (80.37%) | 650,515 (19.63%) |
| Proposal C | An initiative authorizing the state to issue bonds for the purpose of funding environmental protection programs | Passed | 2,528,109 (76.55%) | 774,451 (23.45%) |
| Proposal D | An initiative authorizing the state to issue bonds for the purpose of funding public recreation projects | Passed | 2,055,290 (63.01%) | 1,206,465 (36.99%) |
1989
| Proposal name | Description[18] | Status[18] | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal A | A constitutional amendment increasing the sales tax and dedicating increased revenue to public schools | Failed | 514,407 (27.72%) | 1,341,292 (72.28%) |
| Proposal B | A constitutional amendment increasing the sales tax, dedicating increased revenue to public schools, and requiring voter renewal of property taxes | Failed | 436,958 (23.89%) | 1,392,053 (76.11%) |
1992
| Proposal name | Description[17][18] | Status[17][18] | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal A | A constitutional amendment limiting property tax increases | Failed | 1,433,354 (37.54%) | 2,384,777 (62.46%) |
| Proposal B | A constitutional amendment limiting the number of times a person can be elected to public office | Passed | 2,295,904 (58.73%) | 1,613,404 (41.27%) |
| Proposal C | A constitutional amendment relating to property taxes and school funding | Failed | 1,552,119 (40.54%) | 2,276,360 (59.46%) |
| Proposal D | An initiative to uphold changes to auto insurance laws | Failed | 1,482,577 (37.41%) | 2,480,032 (62.59%) |
1993
1994
| Proposal name | Description[17][18] | Status[17][18] | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal A (March) | A constitutional amendment increasing sales tax rates and decreasing the annual property tax increase | Passed | 1,684,541 (69.17%) | 750,952 (30.83%) |
| Proposal A (November) | A measure calling for a constitutional convention | Failed | 777,779 (27.92%) | 2,008,070 (72.08%) |
| Proposal B | A constitutional amendment limiting criminal appeals | Passed | 2,118,734 (73.55%) | 761,784 (26.45%) |
| Proposal C | A referendum to uphold a law reducing auto insurance rates | Failed | 1,165,732 (39.14%) | 1,812,526 (60.86%) |
| Proposal P | A constitutional amendment establishing an endowment fund for Michigan state parks | Passed | 2,007,097 (71.33%) | 806,888 (28.67%) |
1996
| Proposal name | Description[17][18] | Status[17][18] | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal A | A referendum upholding some changes to the Michigan Bingo Act | Failed | 1,511,063 (43.83%) | 1,936,198 (56.17%) |
| Proposal B | A constitutional amendment requiring that all judges have practiced law at least five years before becoming judges | Passed | 2,806,833 (81.68%) | 629,402 (18.32%) |
| Proposal C | A constitutional amendment establishing a trust fund for veterans | Passed | 2,447,905 (74.24%) | 849,525 (25.76%) |
| Proposal D | An initiative limiting bear hunting season and the use of bait and dogs while hunting bear | Failed | 1,379,340 (38.26%) | 2,225,675 (61.74%) |
| Proposal E | An initiative permitting Detroit to host three casinos | Passed | 1,878,542 (51.51%) | 1,768,156 (48.49%) |
| Proposal G | An initiative granting the Natural Resources Commission full authority over wildlife management | Passed | 2,413,730 (68.71%) | 1,099,262 (31.29%) |
1998
| Proposal name | Description | Status | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal A | A constitutional amendment changing the word "handicapped" to "disabled" in the Michigan State Constitution[18] | Passed[21] | 1,708,873 (59.13%) | 1,181,138 (40.87%) |
| Proposal B | An initiative legalizing physician-assisted suicide[18] | Failed[21] | 859,381 (28.88%) | 2,116,154 (71.12%) |
| Proposal C | An initiative authorizing the state to issue bonds for the purpose of funding environmental and natural resources protection programs[18] | Passed[21] | 1,821,006 (62.73%) | 1,081,988 (37.27%) |
2000–
2000
| Proposal name | Description | Status | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal 00-1 | A constitutional amendment allowing students to use tuition vouchers at private schools and requiring teacher tests[18] | Failed[22] | 1,235,533 (30.87%) | 2,767,320 (69.13%) |
| Proposal 00-2 | A constitutional amendment requiring all laws impacting local governments receive a supermajority vote[18] | Failed[22] | 1,242,516 (32.77%) | 2,548,995 (67.23%) |
2002
| Proposal name | Description | Status | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal 02-1 (August) | A constitutional amendment modifying the pay structure for state officials[18] | Passed[23] | 1,057,503 (72.32%) | 404,682 (27.68%) |
| Proposal 02-2 (August) | A constitutional amendment allowing some state funds to be invested in parks and outdoor recreation[18] | Passed[23] | 925,475 (62.05%) | 565,971 (37.95%) |
| Proposal 02-1 (November) | A referendum to uphold legislation substantially modifying the election process[18] | Failed[24] | 1,199,236 (40.32%) | 1,775,043 (59.68%) |
| Proposal 02-2 (November) | An initiative authorizing the state to issue bonds for the purpose of funding sewage, stormwater, and water pollution projects[18] | Passed[24] | 1,774,053 (60.21%) | 1,172,612 (39.79%) |
| Proposal 02-3 | A constitutional amendment affirming state employee's right to engage in collective bargaining[18] | Failed[24] | 1,336,249 (45.64%) | 1,591,756 (54.36%) |
| Proposal 02-4 | A constitutional amendment reallocating money received from tobacco settlements[18] | Failed[24] | 1,018,644 (33.62%) | 2,011,105 (66.38%) |
2004
| Proposal name | Description | Status | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal 04-1 | A constitutional amendment requiring voter approval for new gambling forms and facilities[18] | Passed[25] | 2,689,448 (58.26%) | 1,926,721 (41.74%) |
| Proposal 04-2 | A constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage[18] | Passed[25] | 2,698,077 (58.62%) | 1,904,319 (41.38%) |
2006
| Proposal name | Description | Status | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal 06-1 | A constitutional amendment creating a Conservation and Recreation Legacy Fund[18] | Passed[26] | 2,915,106 (81.07%) | 680,859 (18.93%) |
| Proposal 06-2 | A constitutional amendment banning affirmative action programs[18] | Passed[26] | 2,141,010 (57.92%) | 1,555,691 (42.08%) |
| Proposal 06-3 | A referendum to uphold the legalization of mourning dove hunting[18] | Failed[26] | 1,137,379 (30.97%) | 2,534,680 (69.03%) |
| Proposal 06-4 | A constitutional amendment restricting the use of eminent domain[18] | Passed[26] | 2,914,214 (80.09%) | 724,573 (19.91%) |
| Proposal 06-5 | An initiative to set mandatory school funding levels[18] | Failed[26] | 1,366,355 (37.69%) | 2,259,247 (62.31%) |
2008
| Proposal name | Description | Status | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal 08-1 | An initiative legalizing the use of medical marijuana[27] | Passed[28] | 3,006,820 (62.67%) | 1,790,889 (37.33%) |
| Proposal 08-2 | A constitutional amendment allowing stem cell research to be conducted on embryos[29] | Passed[28] | 2,521,026 (52.61%) | 2,271,083 (47.39%) |
2010
| Proposal name | Description | Status | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal 10-1 | A measure calling for a constitutional convention[30] | Failed[31] | 983,019 (33.40%) | 1,960,573 (66.60%) |
| Proposal 10-2 | A constitutional amendment banning felons who were convicted of fraud from holding public office for 20 years[32] | Passed[31] | 2,270,657 (74.91%) | 760,586 (25.09%) |
2012
| Proposal name | Description[33] | Status | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal 12-1 | A referendum to uphold a law substantially modifying the emergency manager system[33] | Failed[34] | 2,130,354 (47.33%) | 2,370,601 (52.67%) |
| Proposal 12-2 | A constitutional amendment to guarantee the right to collective bargaining[33] | Failed[34] | 1,949,513 (42.60%) | 2,626,731 (57.40%) |
| Proposal 12-3 | A constitutional amendment to mandate at least 25% of state electricity come from renewable resources[33] | Failed[34] | 1,721,279 (37.72%) | 2,842,000 (62.28%) |
| Proposal 12-4 | A constitutional amendment overhauling the home healthcare system[33] | Failed[34] | 1,985,595 (43.77%) | 2,550,420 (56.23%) |
| Proposal 12-5 | A constitutional amendment requiring that tax increases be passed by either a supermajority vote in the state legislature or by a statewide vote[33] | Failed[34] | 1,410,944 (31.24%) | 3,105,649 (68.76%) |
| Proposal 12-6 | A constitutional amendment requiring voters to approve any new bridge or tunnel to Canada[33] | Failed[34] | 1,853,127 (40.70%) | 2,699,558 (59.30%) |
2014
| Proposal name | Description | Status | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal 14-1 (August) | An initiative to exempt commercial and industrial property from the personal property tax[35] | Passed[36] | 863,459 (69.29%) | 382,770 (30.71%) |
| Proposal 14-1 (November) | A referendum to uphold the legalization of wolf hunting[37] | Failed[38] | 1,318,080 (45.07%) | 1,606,328 (54.93%) |
| Proposal 14-2 | A referendum to uphold a law allowing the Michigan Natural Resources Commission to classify game animals and hunting seasons[37] | Failed[38] | 1,051,426 (36.16%) | 1,856,603 (63.84%) |
2015
| Proposal name | Description | Status | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal 15-1 | A joint constitutional amendment and statue change to substantially modify the tax system as it relates to transportation[39] | Failed[40] | 349,862 (19.93%) | 1,406,019 (80.07%) |
2018
| Proposal name | Description | Status | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal 18-1 | An initiative to legalize marijuana possession, production, and sale[41] | Passed[42] | 2,356,422 (55.89%) | 1,859,675 (44.11%) |
| Proposal 18-2 | A constitutional amendment to create an independent redistricting commission[41] | Passed[42] | 2,522,355 (61.28%) | 1,593,556 (38.72%) |
| Proposal 18-3 | A constitutional amendment making substantial changes to state voting procedures[41] | Passed[42] | 2,777,998 (66.91%) | 1,373,636 (33.09%) |
2020
| Proposal name | Description | Status | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal 20-1 | A constitutional amendment making changes to the way park-related revenue can be spent[43] | Passed[44] | 4,154,745 (84.29%) | 774,509 (15.71%) |
| Proposal 20-2 | A constitutional amendment requiring the police to obtain a search warrant before accessing a person's electronic data[45] | Passed[44] | 4,472,671 (88.75%) | 567,130 (11.25%) |
2022
| Proposal name | Description | Status | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal 22-1 | A constitutional amendment changing state legislator's term limits to a flat 12 years, regardless of position.[46] | Passed[47] | 2,838,540 (66.45%) | 1,433,154 (33.55%) |
| Proposal 22-2 | A constitutional amendment implementing significant changes to the voting system, including requiring photo identification, an early-voting period, and the creation of an absentee ballot system.[48] | Passed[47] | 2,586,269 (59.99%) | 1,725,130 (40.01%) |
| Proposal 22-3 | A constitutional amendment establishing a right to reproductive freedom in Michigan.[49] | Passed[47] | 2,482,497 (56.66%) | 1,898,914 (43.34%) |
2026
| Proposal name | Description | Status | Yes votes | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan Constitutional Convention Question | Hold a state Constitutional Convention.[50] | On ballot | ||
| Proposal 26-2 | An initiative to prohibit regulated electric and gas utilities, contractors with over $250,000 annually in government contracts, and people and organizations with substantial connections to those utilities or contractors, from making direct or indirect contributions to those who run for offices that regulate them, and also provide further regulations for campaign finance laws and spending on political communications.[51] | On ballot |
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