1999 Uruguayan referendum

Uruguay 31 October 1999 180px Financial autonomy of the judiciary For 43.09 Against 56.91 Directors of state-owned enterprises as deputies For 38.06 Against 61.94 A double referendum was held in Uruguay on 31 October 1999 alongside general elections. Voters were asked two questions; whether they approved of two initiatives, one on the financial autonomy of the judiciary,Uruguay, 31 October 1999: Financial autonomy of the judiciary Direct Democracy de and one on preventing directors of state-owned companies from becoming MPs.Uruguay, 31 October 1999: Directors of state-owned companies not as representatives Direct Democracy de Both were rejected by voters. Initiatives Judiciary The referendum on the financial judiciary of the judiciary was put forward by the General Assembly after being approved by 41 of the 99 members of the Chamber of Deputies and 12 of the 30 members of the Senate. It would involve amending articles 220, 233 and 239 of the constitution. Directors of state-owned companies The referendum on directors of state-owned companies was also put forward by the General Assembly, where it was approved by 61 Deputies and 20 Senators. Results Judiciary 949935 1254746 2204681 2402160 Direct Democracy Directors of state-owned companies 839004 1365677 2204681 2402160 Direct Democracy References Uruguay Referendum Category:Referendums in Uruguay Uruguay