2016 Sammarinese referendum

Four referendums were held in San Marino on 15 May 2016.[1] Three of the four proposals were approved, with the repeal of law 137 rejected.

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Proposals

The four proposals put to voters were:

  • Changing the voting system so that voters cast a single vote for their preferred candidate;[2] voters currently vote for a party or coalition list.[3]
  • Repealing law 137 passed on 7 August 2015, which modified the 1992 law on economic development.[4]
  • Abolishing the 25% quorum required for referendum proposals to be approved.[5]
  • Capping public sector salaries at €100,000.[6]

Results

In order for the proposals to be approved, a quorum of at least 25% of registered voters voting in favour had to be reached, together with a majority of valid votes in favour.

Question For Against Invalid/
blank		 Total
votes		 Registered
voters		 Turnout Quorum
Votes % Votes %
Single preference voting8,68854.767,17745.2424416,10933,89647.5225.63
Repealing law 1377,85449.657,95750.3531016,11247.5323.14
Abolishing the 25% quorum9,27458.586,55841.4227916,11147.5327.36
Capping public sector salaries10,09363.635,77036.3725016,11347.5429.78
Source: Government of San Marino 1, 2, 3, 4

References
  1. Referendum: si vota il 15 maggio SMTV, 3 March 2016
  2. Decreto Reggenziale 3 marzo 2016 n.25 Grand and General Council
  3. Electoral system IPU
  4. Decreto Reggenziale 3 marzo 2016 n.26 Grand and General Council
  5. Decreto Reggenziale 3 marzo 2016 n.27 Grand and General Council
  6. Decreto Reggenziale 3 marzo 2016 n.28 Grand and General Council
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