2012 Maryland Question 4

Referendum Question 4
Public Institutions of Higher Education – Tuition Rates
Results
Yes 90–100% 80–90% 70–80% 60–70% 50–60%	No 70–80% 60–70% 50–60%
	Source: Maryland State Board of Elections - Official Results

Question 4 is a referendum that appeared on the general election ballot for the U.S. state of Maryland to allow voters to approve or reject the Maryland Dream Act, a state law that allowed undocumented students to pay in-state tuition rates at Maryland colleges and universities. The referendum was approved by 58.9% of the voters on November 6, 2012.

The Maryland Dream Act, along with the Civil Marriage Protection Act, were the first bills to be petitioned to a statewide referendum since 1992.^[1] In passing the bill, Maryland became the first state to approve legislation expanding in-state tuition to undocumented immigrant students via popular vote.^[2]

^ Wagner, John (June 7, 2011). "Effort to repeal Maryland tuition law advances". The Washington Post. Retrieved August 25, 2024.
^ "Maryland Dream Act Projected To Pass". ABC News. November 6, 2012. Retrieved August 25, 2024.

[1] Wagner, John (June 7, 2011). "Effort to repeal Maryland tuition law advances". The Washington Post. Retrieved August 25, 2024.

[2] "Maryland Dream Act Projected To Pass". ABC News. November 6, 2012. Retrieved August 25, 2024.

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