2006 ballot measures
226 statewide ballot measures were on the ballot in 37 states in 2006. This included:
- 79 initiatives.
- 140 legislative referrals.
- 4 veto referenda.
- 2 non-binding advisory measures.
- A commission referral.
Of the 226 total ballot measures, 204 were on the November 7, 2006 ballot, with 22 appearing earlier on statewide primary ballots.
The state with the most ballot measures was Louisiana, with 21--all of which were referred to the ballot by the Louisiana legislature, since Louisiana doesn't permit the initiative and referendum process.
Of the 226 ballot measures on the 2006 ballot, 97 (or 42.9%) of these ballot measures had no campaign finance activity associated with them, while 129 (or 57.1%) of these ballot measures did have campaign finance activity associated with them. A total of $661,158,176 was contributed to the 129 ballot measures that did attract campaign donations on one or both sides. 56% of the overall $661,158,176 was donated to California campaigns.
Alabama
See also: Alabama 2006 ballot measures
June 6
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRCA | Amendment 1 | Marriage | Define marriage as between one man and one woman in the state. | |
November 7
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRCA | Amendment 1 | Taxes | City of Prichard to establish an Alabama Foreign Trade Investment Zone as a special tax district. | |
| LRCA | Amendment 2 | Taxes | Require the levy of an additional local ad valorem property tax. | |
| LRCA | Amendment 3 | Education | Would change school board terms and districts. | |
Alaska
See also: Alaska 2006 ballot measures
August 22:
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IndISS | Measure 1 | Elections | Places more restrictions on spending | |
| IndISS | Measure 2 | Taxes | Tax certain types of shipping vessels, including cruise lines | |
November 7:
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IndISS | Measure 1 | Admin of gov't | 90 day session | |
| IndISS | Measure 2 | Taxes | New tax on oil and gas leases | |
Arizona
See also: Arizona 2006 ballot measures
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRCA | Prop 100 | Law enforcement | Prevent bail for those charged with a serious felony offense if the person was in the U.S. illegally | |
| LRCA | Prop 101 | Taxes | Remove unused taxing capacity of county, city, town or community college districts | |
| LRCA | Prop 102 | Judiciary | Illegal aliens can't receive punitive damages in civil lawsuit | |
| LRCA | Prop 103 | English | English as the official language | |
| LRCA | Prop 104 | Budgets | Incorporated cities and towns allowed to include debt for public safety acquisitions | |
| LRCA | Prop 105 | Natural resources | State trust lands | |
| CICA | Prop 106 | Natural resources | Permit certain parcels of trust land to be used for conversation without compensation | |
| CICA | Prop 107 | Marriage | Marriage as one man/one woman | |
| CISS | Prop 200 | Elections | $1 million each election for one voter, randomly chosen, to reward voting | |
| CISS | Prop 201 | Smoking | Prohibit smoking with some exceptions to outdoor patios, hotel rooms, private clubs, tobacco stores | |
| CISS | Prop 202 | Regulation | Raise minimum wage to $6.75 | |
| CISS | Prop 203 | Education | Cigarette tax to fund early child development and health programs | |
| CISS | Prop 204 | Animal rights | Prohibit inhumane confinement of animals | |
| CISS | Prop 205 | Elections | Your right to vote by mail act | |
| CISS | Prop 206 | Healthcare | Prohibit smoking. A bar owner in violation guilty of a class 3 misdemeanor | |
| CISS | Prop 207 | Eminent domain | Prohibit eminent domain for economic development | |
| LRSS | Prop 300 | Immigration | Deny public funding to illegal immigrants | |
| LRSS | Prop 301 | Law enforcement | 1st or 2nd time meth conviction can result in jail/prison | |
| CR | Prop 302 | Administration | Increase legislators' salaries to $36,000 | |
Arkansas
See also: Arkansas 2006 ballot measures
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRCA | Amendment 1 | Gambling | Allow charitable bingo and raffles | |
| LBM | Referred Question 1 | Bonds | Authorize $250 million in higher education general obligation bonds | |
California
See also: California 2006 ballot propositions
June 6
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LBM | Proposition 81 | Bonds | $600 million in bonds for libraries | |
| CICA/SS | Proposition 82 | Education, taxes | Tax increase on higher-income individuals to fund pre-school | |
November 7
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRCA | Proposition 1A | Transportation | Transportation funding | |
| LBM | Proposition 1B | Bonds | $19.925 billion in bonds for highway safety, air quality | |
| LBM | Proposition 1C | Bonds | $2.85 billion in bonds for housing, emergency shelter | |
| LBM | Proposition 1D | Bonds | $10.4 billion in bonds for education facilities | |
| LBM | Proposition 1E | Bonds | $4.1 billion in bonds for disaster preparedness | |
| CISS | Proposition 83 | Law enforcement | Sex offenders, monitoring | |
| CISS | Proposition 84 | Bonds | $5.4 billion in bonds for flood control | |
| CICA | Proposition 85 | Abortion | Require parental notification of a minor's abortion | |
| CICA/SS | Proposition 86 | Taxes | Tax on cigarettes | |
| CICA/SS | Proposition 87 | Environment, taxes | New tax on gas, oil | |
| CICA/SS | Proposition 88 | Education, taxes | Impose a new statewide $50 parcel tax | |
| CISS | Proposition 89 | Elections and campaigns | Public funding for political campaigns | |
| CICA | Proposition 90 | Eminent domain | Limit government's ability to take property through power of eminent domain | |
Colorado
See also: Colorado 2006 ballot measures
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CICA | Amendment 38 | Admin of gov't | Expand ability of citizens to propose laws | |
| CICA | Amendment 39 | Education | Require each school district to spend at least 65% of operating budget in classroom | |
| CICA | Amendment 40 | Term limits | Limit number of terms for Supreme Court justices | |
| CICA | Amendment 41 | Admin of gov't | Prohibit elected officials or their immediate family members from accepting gifts | |
| CICA | Amendment 42 | Minimum Wage | Increase the minimum wage | |
| CICA | Amendment 43 | Marriage | Define a valid marriage as being only between man and woman | |
| CISS | Amendment 44 | Marijuana | Legalize possession of less than one ounce of marijuana | |
| LRCA | Referendum E | Property tax | Reduce property taxes for disabled veterans | |
| LRCA | Referendum F | Admin of gov't | Remove deadlines for protesting petitions to recall officials | |
| LRCA | Referendum G | Admin of gov't | Remove provisions, dates, and references to obsolete laws from 3 sections | |
| LRSS | Referendum H | Taxes | Increase state business income taxes owed by some businesses | |
| LRSS | Referendum I | Marriage | Create domestic partnerships, providing same-sex couples legal protections | |
| LRSS | Referendum J | Education | Require each school district to spend at least 65% | |
| LRSS | Referendum K | Immigration | Require the state of Colorado to sue the federal government | |
Florida
See also: Florida 2006 ballot measures
November 7
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRCA | Amendment 1 | Gov't Finances | Establishes various limits and rules for the planning and budget process | |
| LRCA | Amendment 3 | Supermajority | Requires that any amendment or revision to state constitution be approved by 60% of voters | |
| CICA | Amendment 4 | Tobacco | Mandates that the state use part of tobacco settlement money for prevention education | |
| LRCA | Amendment 6 | Taxes | Increases the maximum additional homestead exemption | |
| LRCA | Amendment 7 | Taxes | Provides discount for disabled veterans who lived in Florida when they entered military service | |
| LRCA | Amendment 8 | Eminent domain | Prohibits private property taken by eminent domain to be given to a private party | |
Georgia
See also: Georgia 2006 ballot measures
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRCA | Amendment 1 | Eminent domain | Eminent domain reform | |
| LRCA | Amendment 2 | Hunting | Constitutional right to hunt & fish | |
| LRCA | Amendment 3 | Transportation | Authorized special license plates | |
| LRSS | Referendum A | Taxes | Property tax exemption for leased farm equipment | |
| LRSS | Referendum B | Taxes | Property tax exemption for historic military aircraft | |
| LRSS | Referendum C | Taxes | Exemption for charitable institutions | |
| LRSS | Referendum D | Taxes | Homestead tax exemption for senior citizens | |
| LRSS | Referendum E | Taxes | Property tax exemptions for surviving spouses of police/fire officers | |
| LRSS | Referendum F | Taxes | Homestead freeze exemption extended to surviving spouses | |
Hawaii
See also: Hawaii 2006 ballot measures
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRCA | Amendment 1 | Candidates | Gov. must select candidates for Board of Regents from a pool chosen by a commission | |
| LRCA | Amendment 2 | Salary | A commission shall recommend salary levels for judges, legislators, etc. | |
| LRCA | Amendment 3 | Retirement | Repeal mandatory retirement age of 70 for judges | |
| LRCA | Amendment 4 | Assault | Sexual assault crimes against minors | |
| LRCA | Amendment 5 | Bonds | Authorize state to issue bonds for agriculture | |
Idaho
See also: Idaho 2006 ballot measures
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CISS | Proposition 1 | Education | Increases K-12 education funding for local public schools by adding 1% to sales tax | |
| CISS | Proposition 2 | Eminent domain | Limits on the government's ability to take private property using eminent domain | |
| LRCA | H.J.R. 2 | Marriage | State would only recognize a marriage between a man and a woman | |
| LRCA | S.J.R. 107 | Tobacco | Creates a permanent tobacco endowment fund | |
| AQ | Advisory Vote | Property Taxes | Would maintain established property tax relief | |
Louisiana
See also: Louisiana 2006 ballot measures
September 30
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRCA | Question 1 | Environmental Fund | Wetlands Conservation and Restoration Fund | |
| LRCA | Question 2 | Tobacco | Tobacco Securitization Funds Act | |
| LRCA | Question 3 | Environment | Regional Flood Protection Authorities Act | |
| LRCA | Question 4 | Property rights | Compensation Paid for Taking of, or Loss or Damage to Property Rights Act | |
| LRCA | Question 5 | Eminent Domain | Prohibit the expropriation of property by the state or a political subdivision | |
| LRCA | Question 6 | Property rights | Prohibit, except in limited instances, the transfer or lease of property | |
| LRCA | Question 7 | Health Care | Authorize the investment in equities of up to thirty-five percent of the Medicaid Trust Fund | |
| LRCA | Question 8 | Taxes | Authorize the continuation of the homestead exemption | |
| LRCA | Question 9 | Education | To provide that no law requiring increased expenditures shall be applicable to any city | |
| LRCA | Question 10 | Education | Retains present law and provides an exception to investment in stocks of up to 35% | |
| LRCA | Question 11 | Taxes | Extend Homestead Exemption Act | |
| LRCA | Question 12 | Elected Officials | To provide for the filling of vacancies in the lieutenant governor's office | |
| LRCA | Question 13 | Judiciary | A person shall have been admitted to the practice of law for ten years preceding supreme court | |
November 7
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRCA | Question 1 | Taxes | Extend the special assessment level to homesteads owned | |
| LRCA | Question 2 | Taxes | Increase the maximum amount of the severance tax | |
| LRCA | Question 3 | Health Care | ad valorem property tax medical equipment leased for a term exceeding five years to a nonprofit corporation | |
| LRCA | Question 4 | Transportation | Exempts motor vehicles from municipal ad valorem taxes | |
| LRCA | Question 5 | Taxes | Exempt consigned art from ad valorem property tax | |
| LRCA | Question 6 | Judiciary | Authorize the legislature to enact laws establishing new judgeships of district courts | |
| LRCA | Question 7 | Taxes | To provide for a single tax assessor in Orleans Parish | |
| LRCA | Question 8 | Education | Grant school system in East Baton Rouge Parish the same authority granted parishes | |
Maine
See also: Maine 2006 ballot measures
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CISS | Question 1 | Taxes | Create a Taxpayer Bill of Rights by creating a cap on government spending | |
| LRCA | Question 2 | Elections | Require that petitions be filed within 18 months of an election | |
Maryland
See also: Maryland 2006 ballot measures
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRCA | Question 1 | Resources | Prevents the Board of Public Works from selling outdoor recreation facilities without special permission. | |
| LRCA | Question 2 | Judiciary | Allows appeals to the Court of Special Appeals. | |
| LRCA | Question 3 | Judiciary | Authorizes limits to right to trial by jury in civil proceedings. | |
| VR | Question 4 | Elections | Requires vote by State Board on election matters. | |
Massachusetts
See also: Massachusetts 2006 ballot measures
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IndISS | Question 1 | Alcohol | An initiative to allow cities and towns to issue wine licenses. | |
| IndISS | Question 2 | Elections | Allows candidates to be nominated for the same office | |
| IndISS | Question 3 | Labor | Allows collective bargaining for child care providers. | |
Michigan
See also: Michigan 2006 ballot measures
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRCA | Proposal 1 | Admin of gov't | Constitutional Separation of DNR-fee-collection from general fund. | |
| CICA | Proposal 2 | Affirmative action | Ban certain types of government "affirmative action" programs. | |
| VR | Proposal 3 | Hunting | Establishment of hunting season for mourning doves | |
| LRCA | Proposal 4 | Eminent domain | Restricted the use of eminent domain so that it may not be used for helping private developers | |
| IndISS | Proposal 5 | Education | Guarantees schools and universities a 5% or inflation-measured funding increase every year | |
Minnesota
See also: Minnesota 2006 ballot measures
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRCA | Motor Vehicle Sales Tax | Tax increase | 40% of revenue from vehicles sales taxes should go to public transit | |
Missouri
See also: Missouri 2006 ballot measures
August 8
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRCA | Amendment 1 | Taxes | Reauthorizes sales tax for soil & water conservation, state parks | |
November 7
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CICA | Amendment 2 | Stem cells | Sets limitations on stem cell research, therapies, and cures | |
| CICA | Amendment 3 | Taxes | Creates "Healthy Future" trust fund with taxes from tobacco products | |
| LRCA | Amendment 6 | Taxes | Provides tax exemption for property used for nonprofit purposes or activities of veterans' organizations | |
| LRCA | Amendment 7 | Labor | Legislators, statewide elected officials, and judges must forfeit state pensions in specific situations | |
| CISS | Proposition B | Minimum wage | Increases state's minimum wage to $6.50/hour | |
Montana
See also: Montana 2006 ballot measures
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRCA | C-43 | Admin of gov't | A constitutional amendment to change the name of the state auditor to the "insurance commissioner." | |
| CISS | I-151 | Minimum wage | Raise the state minimum wage | |
| CISS | I-153 | Lobbyists | Prevent state officials and their staff from becoming licensed lobbyists | |
Nebraska
See also: Nebraska 2006 ballot measures
May 9
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRCA | Amendment 1 | State Legislatures | Increase the annual salary of members of the Legislature | |
November 7
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRCA | Amendment 1 | Bonds | Authorize bonds to develop and lease property for use by non-profit entities | |
| LRCA | Amendment 2 | Bonds | Authorize investment of public endowment funds into the private sector | |
| LRCA | Amendment 3 | Gaming | Increase the State Lottery proceeds to be paid | |
| LRCA | Amendment 4 | Law Enforcement | Permit supervision of individuals sentenced to probation, parole, etc. | |
| LRCA | Amendment 5 | Education | Reallocate $40,000,000 of state school money | |
| LRCA | Amendment 6 | Taxes | Tax increment financing (TIF) expansion | |
| CISS | Measure 421 | Gambling | Revise a state statute to authorize the use of video keno gaming devices | |
| VR | Referendum Measure 422 | Education | Retain LB 126, thereby dissolving all "Class 1" schools in the state | |
| CICA | Measure 423 | Spending Limit | Impose a permanent annual lid on state spending | |
Nevada
See also: Nevada 2006 ballot measures
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CICA | Question 1 | Education funding | Require Legislature to fund K-12 schools | |
| CICA | Question 2 | Eminent domain reform | Prohibit transfer of property from one private party to another | |
| CISS | Question 4 | Smoking ban | Prohibit smoking tobacco in public places | |
| CISS | Question 5 | Smoking ban | Prohibit smoking tobacco in public places, including bars | |
| CICA | Question 6 | Minimum wage | Increase the minimum wage | |
| CICA | Question 7 | Marijuana | Allow persons 21 years and over to purchase one ounce of marijuana | |
| LRSS | Question 8 | Taxes | Sales tax exemption for farm equipment | |
| LRCA | Question 9 | Elections | Rules governing selection of members of the Board of Regents of the University of Nevada | |
| LRCA | Question 10 | State legislature | How and when can the state legislature call special sessions? | |
| LRCA | Question 11 | State legislature | Per diem expenses paid to state legislators | |
New Hampshire
See also: New Hampshire 2006 ballot measures
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRCA | Question 1 | Eminent domain | Prohibits gov't transferring private property to another private party | |
| LRCA | Question 2 | Redistricting | Determining when towns get representatives | |
New Jersey
See also: New Jersey 2006 ballot measures
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRCA | Question 1 | Taxes | Establish fund for property tax reform | |
| LRCA | Question 2 | Tax Reform | Establish fund for recreation and conservation | |
| LRCA | Question 3 | Taxes | Set aside funds for public transportation | |
New Mexico
See also: New Mexico 2006 ballot measures
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRCA | Amendment 1 | Property | Allow undocumented people to acquire real property in New Mexico. | |
| LRCA | Amendment 2 | Property | Exempt certain lease-purchase agreements entered into by government agencies from being counted as debt | |
| LRCA | Amendment 3 | Environment | Create a "water trust fund" | |
| LRCA | Amendment 4 | Housing | Allow government entities to pay a portion of the costs of affordable housing. | |
| LBM | Bond A | Bonds | Authorize the issuance and sale of senior citizen facility improvement and construction bonds. | |
| LBM | Bond B | Bonds | Authorize the issuance and sale of higher educational capital improvement and acquisition bonds. | |
| LBM | Bond C | Bonds | Authorize the issuance and sale of public library acquisition bonds. | |
North Dakota
See also: North Dakota 2006 ballot measures
June 13
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRCA | SR-4012 | Military | Redefines reserve and active militia and removes residency requirements. | |
| LRCA | HR-3055 | Business | Authorizes the legislative assembly to provide by law for the regulation of corporations. | |
November 7
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRCA | HR-3037 | Education | Rules for managing common school and other permanent trust funds | |
| CICA | Measure 2 | Property Rights | Disallows the taking of private property for economic development. | |
| CISS | Measure 3 | Divorce, Custody | Establishes new rules for joint parental custody. | |
Ohio
See also: Ohio 2006 ballot measures
November 7
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CICA | Measure 2 | Minimum wage | Raise the state minimum wage rate from $5.15 to $6.85. | |
| CICA | Measure 3 | Gambling | Permit up to 31,500 slot machines at seven horse racing tracks and at two Cleveland locations. | |
| CICA | Measure 4 | Smoking ban | Provide a smoking ban in enclosed areas with certain exceptions. | |
| CISS | Measure 5 | Smoking ban | Restrict smoking in places of employment and most places open to the public. | |
Oklahoma
See also: Oklahoma 2006 ballot measures
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRCA | Question 724 | State legislature | A pay restriction that would apply to some legislators while in jail or prison, if found guilty of a crime | |
| LRCA | Question 725 | Public finance | Allow money to be spent from the Rainy Day Fund | |
| LRCA | Question 733 | Alcohol | Lift ban on selling alcohol on election days | |
| LRCA | Question 734 | Taxes | Place a time limit on applying for ad valorem tax exemptions | |
Oregon
See also: Oregon 2006 ballot measures
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CISS | Measure 39 | Property | Government not allowed to take private property from one party and convey it to another private party | |
| CICA | Measure 40 | Elections | Requires Oregon Supreme Court Judges and Court of Appeals Judges to be elected by districts | |
| CISS | Measure 41 | Taxes | Allows income tax deduction equal to federal exemptions | |
| CISS | Measure 42 | Insurance | Prohibits insurance companies from using credit score or "credit worthiness" in calculating rates or premiums | |
| CISS | Measure 43 | Abortion | Requires 48-hour notice to un-emancipated minor's parent before providing abortion | |
| CISS | Measure 44 | Admin of gov't | Allows any Oregon resident without prescription drug coverage to participate in Oregon Prescription Drug Program | |
| CICA | Measure 45 | Term limits | Limits State Legislators: 6 years as Representative, 8 years as Senator, 14 in the Legislature | |
| CICA | Measure 46 | Campaigns | Allows laws regulating campaign contributions | |
| CISS | Measure 47 | Campaigns | Puts restrictions on campaign contributions | |
| CICA | Measure 48 | Spending Caps | Limits biennial percentage increase in state spending to percentage increase in state population, plus inflation | |
Pennsylvania
See also: Pennsylvania 2006 ballot measures
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRSS | Referendum Question | Veterans | Allow borrowing for Persian Gulf veteran support | |
Rhode Island
See also: Rhode Island 2006 ballot measures
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRCA | Question 1 | Gambling | Authorize a resort casino in the Town of West Warwick | |
| LRCA | Question 2 | Felon Voting Rights | Adjusts voting rights of felons | |
| LRCA | Question 3 | Budget | Increase the funding and restore the viability of the budget reserve account | |
| LBM | Question 4 | Education | Higher Education Bonds - $72,790,000 | |
| LBM | Question 5 | Transportation | Transportation Bonds - $88,500,000 | |
| LBM | Question 6 | Bond Issue | Roger Williams Park Zoo Bonds - $11,000,000 | |
| LBM | Question 7 | Natural Resources | Fort Adams State Park Recreation and Restoration Bonds - $4,000,000 | |
| LBM | Question 8 | Environment | Department of Environmental Management Bonds - $3,000,000 | |
| LBM | Question 9 | Housing | Affordable Housing Bonds - $50,000,000 | |
South Carolina
See also: South Carolina 2006 ballot measures
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRCA | Amendment 1 | Marriage | Marriage in South Carolina consists only of one man and one woman | |
| LRCA | Amendment 2a | Admin of gov't | Rules governing special sessions of the South Carolina House of Representatives | |
| LRCA | Amendment 2b | Admin of gov't | Rules governing adjournment of the South Carolina State Legislature | |
| LRCA | Amendment 3a | State budgets | Allow aggressive investing of retirement fund in all stocks | |
| LRCA | Amendment 3b | Admin of gov't | Eliminate the Retirement Systems Investment Panel | |
| LRCA | Amendment 6 | Taxes | Limit increases in the value of a parcel of real property | |
| LRCA | Amendment 7 | Eminent domain | Prohibits the State or a local government from condemning, or taking, private property | |
South Dakota
See also: South Dakota 2006 ballot measures
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRCA | Marriage Amendment | Marriage | Make only marriage between a man and a woman valid. | |
| CICA | Amendment D | Taxes | Make property value assessments equal to purchase price. | |
| CICA | Amendment E | Judicial system | Create a 'Special Grand Jury' to hear cases of alleged judicial misconduct. | |
| LRCA | Amendment F | Term limits | Multiple changes to the Constitution are grouped together, including the repeal of term limits | |
| CISS | Measure 2 | Taxes | Raise taxes on tobacco products. | |
| CISS | Measure 3 | Education | Prohibit the start of a school term prior to the last day of August. | |
| CISS | Measure 4 | Marijuana | Provide access to medical marijuana. | |
| CISS | Measure 5 | Transportation | Restrict the use of state owned aircraft to official use only. | |
| VR | Referred Law 6 | Abortion | The referral of House Bill 1215, which prohibits all abortions and makes it a felony to perform one. | |
| CISS | Measure 7 | Gambling | Repeal video lottery. | |
| CISS | Measure 8 | Taxes | Repeal a 4% telecommunications tax on cell-phone companies. | |
Tennessee
See also: Tennessee 2006 ballot measures
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRCA | Amendment 1 | Marriage | Defines marriage as between one man and one woman | |
| LRCA | Amendment 2 | Taxes | Property tax relief for persons 65 years old or older | |
Utah
See also: Utah 2006 ballot measures
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRCA | Amendment 1 | Taxes | Allow legislature to pass a law exempting personal property from tax if associated with inconsequential revenue | |
Virginia
See also: Virginia 2006 ballot measures
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRCA | Question 1 | Marriage | Define marriage as one man and one woman | |
| LRCA | Question 2 | Religion | Repeal constitutional provision prohibiting the incorporation of churches | |
| LRCA | Question 3 | Taxes | Allow local governments to create TIF districts | |
Washington
See also: Washington 2006 ballot measures
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ITP | Estate Taxes, I-920 | Taxes | Repeal of laws imposing estate taxes | |
| ITP | Government Takings, I-933 | Property | Requires compensation when government regulation damages the value of private property | |
| ITP | Energy Conservation, I-937 | Environment | Require electric utilities to meet targets for energy conservation | |
| LRCA | Property tax exemption, HJR 4223 | Taxes | Increases "head of household" exemption to $15,000 | |
Wisconsin
See also: Wisconsin 2006 ballot measures
November 7
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRCA | Question 1 | Marriage & Family | Defines marriage solely as a union between man and woman | |
| AQ | Question 2 | Death Penalty | Advises legislature to support the death penalty in certain circumstances | |
Wyoming
See also: Wyoming 2006 ballot measures
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRCA | Amendment A | State Budgets | Clarify that all monies deposited in the Permanent Wyoming Mineral Trust Fund are permanent funds. | |
| LRCA | Amendment B | State Budgets | Equalize school funding among all school districts in the state. | |
| LRCA | Amendment C | State Budgets | Create permanent funds for higher education scholarships and quality of higher education. | |
External links
- Alaska: August 22, 2006 voter information pamphlet
- Alaska: November 7, 2006 voter information pamphlet
- Arizona: Official publicity pamphlet for the 2006 ballot measures
- California: June 6, 2006 voter guide for Propositions 81 and 82
- California: November 7, 2006 voter guide for Propositions 1A-1E and 83-90
- Colorado: Blue Book on the November 7, 2006 ballot measures
- Florida: Booklet describing the 2006 constitutional amendments
- Georgia: 2006 voter guide for ballot measures
- Idaho: November 7, 2006 voter pamphlet
- Louisiana: 2006 Ballot Measures Voter Guide
- Maine: Guide to the 2006 ballot questions
- Maryland: Guide to the 2006 ballot questions
- Massachusetts: Guide to the 2006 ballot questions
- Michigan: Analysis of proposals on the November 7, 2006 ballot
- Missouri: 2006 Voter Guide to Initiative Petitions & Ballot Questions
- Montana: 2006 ballot measures
- Nebraska: Ballot measure voter information pamphlet for 2006
- Nevada: Voter Guide for 2006 ballot measures
- New Mexico: 2006 Election Voter Guide
- Ohio: 2006 Ballot Measures Guide
- Oklahoma: November 7, 2006 ballot questions
- Oregon: 2006 ballot measure voter guide
- South Dakota: 2006 ballot question voter information pamphlet
- Washington (State of): 2006 ballot measures
- Wyoming: 2006 constitutional amendments
- Results of 2006 General Election State Tax Ballot Measures
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