[Wording of Proposals]

PROPOSALS

In this Document...

Proposal A

A REFERENDUM ON PUBLIC ACT 118 OF 1994 - AN ACT TO AMEND CERTAIN SECTIONS OF MICHIGAN'S BINGO ACT

Public Act 118 of 1994 would:

  1. Change the definition of a qualified organization which is permitted to sponsor certain forms of gaming, including bingo, millionaire parties, and raffles, so that an organization which is organized under the Michigan Campaign Finance Act, including a candidate committee, political committee, political party committee, ballot question committee, or independent committee, is no longer qualified to receive a license to sponsor such gaming.

  2. Permit a change in the single maximum prize or payout for a charity game sold by a licensed religious, educational, service, senior citizens, fraternal or veterans organization.

    Should this law be approved?

YesNo

Proposal B

A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE STATE CONSTITUTION TO ESTABLISH QUALIFICATIONS FOR JUDICIAL OFFICES

The proposed constitutional amendment would:

  1. Specify that a person must have been admitted to the practice of law for at least 5 years to be qualified to serve as a trial court judge, an appeals court judge or a supreme court justice.

  2. Provide that this requirement does not apply to any judge or justice appointed or elected to a judicial office prior to the date the requirement becomes a part of the constitution.

    Should this proposed constitutional amendment be adopted?

YesNo

Proposal C

A PROPOSAL TO ESTABLISH THE CURRENT MICHIGAN VETERANS' TRUST FUND IN THE STATE CONSTITUTION AND REQUIRE THAT EXPENDITURES FROM THE FUND BE MADE SOLELY FOR PURPOSES AUTHORIZED BY THE TRUST FUND'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES

The proposed constitutional amendment would:

  1. Establish the current Michigan Veterans' Trust Fund and the Board of Trustees responsible for administering the fund in the state constitution.

  2. Require the transfer of all funds in the existing Michigan Veterans' Trust Fund to the constitutionally established Michigan Veterans' Trust Fund.

  3. Authorize the State Treasurer to direct investment of the fund.

    Stipulate that except for the State Treasurer's investment actions, an expenditure or transfer of a fund asset, interest, or earnings could be made only upon the authorization of a majority of the fund's Board of Trustees.

    Should this proposed constitutional amendment be adopted?

YesNo

Proposal D

A LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE TO LIMIT BEAR HUNTING SEASON AND PROHIBIT THE USE OF BAIT AND DOGS TO HUNT BEAR

The proposed law would:

  1. Prohibit the use of bait and dogs to hunt bears at anytime.

  2. Prohibit bear hunting during open season for deer, bobcat and raccoon if baiting or hunting with dogs is permitted during these seasons.

  3. Create penalties for violations, including temporary and permanent denial of hunting license.

  4. Allow individuals to sue for damages caused by violations and to seek injunctions.

  5. Allow bear hunting by any method by government officials acting in their official capacity and for any person acting in defense of life.

    Should this proposed law be adopted?

YesNo

Proposal E

A LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE TO PERMIT CASINO GAMING IN QUALIFIED CITIES

The proposed law would:

  1. Permit up to three gaming casinos in any city that meets the following qualifications: has a population of 800,000 or more; is located within 100 miles of any other state or country in which gaming is permitted; and has had casino gaming approved by a majority of the voters in the city.

  2. Establish a Gaming Control Board to regulate casino gaming.

  3. Impose an 18% state tax on gross gaming revenues.

  4. Allocate 55% of tax revenue to host city for crime prevention and economic development; allocate remaining 45% of tax funds to state for public education.

    Should this proposed law be adopted?

YesNo

Proposal G

A REFERENDUM ON PUBLIC ACT 377 OF 1996 - AN AMENDMENT REGARDING THE MANAGEMENT OF MICHIGAN'S WILDLIFE POPULATIONS

Public Act 377 of 1996 would:

  1. Grant the natural Resources Commission the exclusive authority to regulate the taking of game including bear hunting. (Currently under the authority of the director of the Department of Natural Resources.)

  2. Require the Natural Resources Commission to utilize "principles of sound scientific management" in making decisions regarding the taking of game and to minimize human/bear encounters.

  3. Require that a public meeting be held prior to the issuance of any orders by the Natural Resources Commission regarding the taking of game.

    Should this law be approved?

YesNo

County Millage Proposal

MILLAGE PROPOSITION TO PROVIDE SERVICES FOR OLDER PERSONS

Shall the limitation on taxes which may be assessed against all property in the County of Calhoun, State of Michigan, be increased and the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners be authorized to levy not to exceed .75 mill ($0.75 on each $1,000.00 of taxable valuation) for a period of 5 years, 1996 to 2000, inclusive, for the purpose of providing funds for planning, coordinating, evaluating and providing services to persons 60 years of age and older?

It is estimated that this levy will generate $1,500,00 in revenue in the first calendar year.

Should this proposition be approved?

YesNo