April 1, 1963

Voters approved a new state constitution.

Michigan voters narrowly adopted a new constitution that streamlined government bureaucracy, introduced a state income tax and lengthened the term of office for governor from two to four years. The vote ended a several-year campaign by Citizens for Michigan, whose members included George Romney, who had been elected governor in November 1962.

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