This proposal would: Require a 2/3 majority vote of the State House and the State Senate, or a statewide vote of the people at a November election, in order for the State of Michigan to impose new or additional taxes on taxpayers or expand the base of taxation or increasing the rate of taxation.
This section shall in no way be construed to limit or modify tax limitations otherwise created in this Constitution.
Information on ballot language accessed via: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/Statewide_Bal_Prop_Status_145801_7.pdf
Source for Popular Vote data: Michigan Department of State. Official Michigan General Election Results: State Proposal - 12-5: Constitutional Amendment: Limit the Enactment of New Taxes, Michigan Department of State (http://miboecfr.nictusa.com/election/results/12GEN/90000005.html) (accessed 18 Dec 2012)