2000 Italian referendum

A seven-part abrogative referendum was held in Italy on 21 May 2000.^[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of the repealing of laws on topics including election funding, the electoral system, the judiciary, employment and union dues.^[2] Although all but one of the seven proposals were approved by voters, the voter turnout of 32% was well below the 50% threshold and the results were invalidated.^[2]

Results

Repealing of the law on the reimbursement of election spending

Choice	Votes	%
Yes	10,004,581	71.1
No	4,073,688	28.9
Invalid/blank votes	1,718,565	–
Total	15,796,834	100
Registered voters/turnout	49,067,694	32.2
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

Repealing of the section of the electoral law on proportional seats

Choice	Votes	%
Yes	11,637,524	82.0
No	2,551,693	18.0
Invalid/blank votes	1,729,261	–
Total	15,918,748	100
Registered voters/turnout	49,067,694	32.4
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

Repealing of the law on the proportional election of Superior Council judges

Choice	Votes	%
Yes	9,125,465	70.6
No	3,805,250	29.4
Invalid/blank votes	2,704,066	–
Total	15,634,781	100
Registered voters/turnout	49,067,694	31.9
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

Separating the careers of magistrates between judgeships and government ministries

Choice	Votes	%
Yes	9,237,713	69.0
No	4,150,241	31.0
Invalid/blank votes	2,293,271	–
Total	15,681,225	100
Registered voters/turnout	49,067,694	32.0
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

Repealing of the law allowing judges to hold other positions

Choice	Votes	%
Yes	10,200,692	75.2
No	3,360,487	24.8
Invalid/blank votes	2,135,349	–
Total	15,696,528	100
Registered voters/turnout	49,067,694	32.0
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

Repealing of the law forcing employers of over 15 people to re-employ workers sacked without sufficient reason

Choice	Votes	%
Yes	4,923,381	33.4
No	9,834,046	66.6
Invalid/blank votes	1,195,958	–
Total	15,953,385	100
Registered voters/turnout	49,067,694	32.5
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

Banning trade unions from collecting dues automatically through provident associations

Choice	Votes	%
Yes	8,632,445	61.8
No	5,331,053	38.2
Invalid/blank votes	1,837,449	–
Total	15,800,947	100
Registered voters/turnout	49,067,694	32.2
Source: Nohlen & Stöver