2016 San Marino referendum

Politics of San Marino

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.

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 voting 8,688 54.76 7,177 45.24 244 16,109 33,896 47.52 25.63
Repealing law 137 7,854 49.65 7,957 50.35 310 16,112 47.53 23.14
Abolishing the 25% quorum 9,274 58.58 6,558 41.42 279 16,111 47.53 27.36
Capping public sector salaries 10,093 63.63 5,770 36.37 250 16,113 47.54 29.78
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