Proposal Text

State Proposal - 04-1 -- Constitutional Amendment for Voter Authorization of Gambling

A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE STATE CONSTITUTION TO REQUIRE VOTER APPROVAL OF ANY FORM OF GAMBLING AUTHORIZED BY LAW AND CERTAIN NEW STATE LOTTERY GAMES

The proposed constitutional amendment would:

* Require voter approva l of any form of gambling authorized by law after January 1, 2004.

* Require voter approval of any new state lottery games utilizing 'table games' or 'player operated mechanical or electronic devices' introduced after January 1, 2004.

* Provide that when voter approval is required, both statewide voter approval and voter approval in the city or township where gambling will take place must be obtained.

* Specify that the voter approval requirement does not apply to Indian tribal gaming or gambling in up to three casinos located in the City of Detroit.

Should this proposal be adopted?

State Proposal - 04-2 -- Constitutional Amendment Concerning Marriage or Similar Unions

A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE STATE CONSTITUTION TO SPECIFY WHAT CAN BE RECOGNIZED AS A 'MARRIAGE OR SIMILAR UNION' FOR ANY PURPOSE

The proposal would amend the state constitution to provide that 'the union of one man and one woman in marriage shall be the only agreement recognized as a marriage or similar union for any purpose.'

Should this proposal be adopted?