Michigan 1968 ballot measures
From Ballotpedia
Eight statewide ballot propositions were on the 1968 ballot in Michigan.
- Five passed, while three were defeated.
- All eight measures were put there through a vote of the Michigan State Legislature.
- Elections on ballot measures took place both in August and in the general election in November.
On the August ballot
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRCA | Proposal 1 | Judicial Reform | Establish judicial tenure commission | 
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| LRCA | Proposal 2 | Admin of gov't | Require legislature to create state officers compensation commission |
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| LRCA | Proposal 3 | Judicial Reform | Define manner of filling judicial vacancies |
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On the November ballot
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRCA | Proposal 1 | Taxes | Permit state to impose graduate income tax | 
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| LRSS | Proposal 2 | Admin of gov't | Whether to establish of daylight savings time in Michigan |
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| LRSS | Proposal 3 | Bonds | Bonds for prevention and abatement of water pollution |
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| LRSS | Proposal 4 | Bonds | Bonds for public recreation |
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| LRCA | Proposal 5 | Admin of gov't | Allow members of state legislature to run for other offices during term |
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See also
- List of Michigan ballot measures
- Laws governing the initiative process in Michigan
- History of Initiative & Referendum in Michigan
