Michigan Constitutional Proposal C Collection
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