A constitutional referendum was held in the

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on 4 November 1989. Voters were asked whether they approved of two amendments to the constitution. One on putting a limit on spending by the

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was approved,Northern Mariana Islands, 4 November 1989: Spending limits for Parliamentary services
Direct Democracy whilst the other was rejected.Northern Mariana Islands, 4 November 1989: Constitutional amendment
Direct Democracy

Background

The proposal to amend the constitution to put a limit on spending was an initiative in the Legislature, and was passed by a three quarter majority in both houses. This meant that only a simple majority was required in the referendum. It proposed amending Chapter II, sections 16 and 17 to read:

References

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