Michigan Public Policy Survey (MPPS) Spring 2014, Question 38

Support or opposition to extending the power of citizen referendum to bills

Full Question Text

One potential initiative on the statewide ballot in November 2014 would seek, in part, to amend the Michigan Constitution to extend the power of citizen referendum to bills passed by the state legislature containing appropriations. Would you say you support or oppose such a proposal?

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One potential initiative on the statewide ballot in November 2014 would seek, in part, to amend the Michigan Constitution to extend the power of citizen referendum to bills passed by the state legislature containing appropriations. Would you say you support or oppose such a proposal? Strongly Support 12% 5% 5% 7% 5%
Somewhat Support 17% 18% 13% 22% 18%
Neither Support nor Oppose 12% 20% 17% 18% 19%
Somewhat Oppose 23% 15% 19% 12% 15%
Strongly Oppose 19% 18% 34% 16% 20%
Don't Know 16% 25% 12% 25% 23%