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Michigan Constitutional Proposal C Collection

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MTU-191

Collection Scope and Content Summary

Collection, 1984, about the Michigan constitutional Proposal C, a proposal that would have amended the constitution relating voter or legislative approval for taxes and other revenues. Includes newspaper clippings, reports, and direct mailings.

Dates

  • 1984

Access

Available for use in the Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections.

Biography

Proposal C was a proposed amendment to Michigan's state constitution that appeared on the ballot in 1984. If approved, the amendment would have prohibited legislative changes in the base or rate of any state or local tax that would increase its revenue yield, unless approved by voters; prohibited the adoption of any new state or local tax, unless approved by voters; and made void 90 days after the adoption of the amendment new state or local taxes or increases, including license, user and permit fees, imposed after December 31, 1981, unless approved by the voters or a 4/5 vote in the legislature. Proposal C was defeated, 60% to 40%.

Extent

0.23 Cubic Feet (1/2 manuscript box (legal size))

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Collection, 1984, about the Michigan constitutional Proposal C, a proposal that would have amended the constitution relating voter or legislative approval for taxes and other revenues. Includes newspaper clippings, reports, and direct mailings.

General Physical Description note

0.23 cubic feet1/2 manuscript box (legal size)

Processing History

Elizabeth Russell,7/22/2011

Title
Michigan Constitutional Proposal C Collection
Author
Finding aid prepared by Elizabeth Russell
Date
7/22/2011
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
Description is in English

Repository Details

Part of the Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections Repository

Contact:
1400 Townsend Drive
Houghton 49931 U.S.A. US