Michigan 1944 ballot measures
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In1944, voters decided on four statewide ballot measures inMichigan on November 7.
- One was an initiated constitutional amendment.
- Three were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved one (25%) and rejected three (75%).
On the ballot
November 7, 1944
| Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal No. 1 | Allow the legislative bodies of villages and cities to establish how much water may be provided to places outside the corporate limits of the village or city |
| 860,219 (60%) | 568,090 (40%) | |
| Proposal No. 2 | Allow members of the legislature to run and be elected to other state offices while during their term as legislator, provided that the term for the legislature and the other state office do not overlap |
| 676,142 (48%) | 725,858 (52%) | |
| Proposal No. 3 | Set the compensation of members of the legislature at $5.00 per day during their term of office |
| 614,300 (43%) | 803,104 (57%) | |
| Proposal No. 4 | Allow Wayne County to adopt a charter |
| 638,876 (43%) | 851,926 (57%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Michigan
- List of Michigan ballot measures
- 1944 ballot measures
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