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1891 ballot measures

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1891 State
Ballot Measures
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    Michigan

    See also:Michigan 1891 ballot measures


    April 6, 1891

    TypeTitleDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

    LRCA

    Salary of the Attorney General AmendmentAmend the state constitution relative to the salary of the Attorney General

    Defeated

    69,248 (50%)

    69,651 (50%)

    Ohio

    See also:Ohio 1891 ballot measures


    November 3

    TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResult
    LRCAAmendment 1TaxesProvides for the taxation and exemptions of property
    Defeatedd

    Texas

    See also:Texas 1891 ballot measures


    August 11, 1891

    TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

    LRCA

    Proposition 1Business;BankingDecrease the maximum annual interest rate in the state from 8% to 6% and from 12% to 10% for contractually agreed upon interest rates

    Approveda

    58,797 (76%)

    18,320 (24%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 2Alcohol;LocalProvide for local-option alcohol prohibition in county subdivisions designated by county commissioners

    Approveda

    40,344 (53%)

    35,279 (47%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 3JudiciaryRevise the State Constitution to make necessary “conforming changes” related to Appellate Court reorganization

    Approveda

    37,445 (51%)

    35,695 (49%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 4Voter registrationAuthorize the legislature to provide for voter registration in cities with a population of 10,000 or more

    Approveda

    59,645 (78%)

    16,815 (22%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 5Education;BudgetsAuthorize the legislature to transfer up to 1% of the permanent school fund to the available school fund on an annual basis

    Approveda

    40,526 (53%)

    35,702 (47%)


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