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Local ballot measure elections in 2013
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This page summarizes local issues and keeps track of local election dates as followed on the site.
- The first tab, Elections, notes each date that an election was held in the year as well as giving a summary of results for elections that have already occurred.
- The second tab, State, lists each state followed by the writer and lists a few of the measures which have been voted on in that state this year.
- The third tab, Topic lists the main topics addressed in various measures throughout the year.
- The last tab, News has the most recent news article about local measures as well as listing the last five archived articles.
January
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February
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- February 5, 2013 ballot measures in Missouri 1 measure was on the ballot and it was approved.
- February 5, 2013 ballot measures in Ohio 3 measures were approved and 3 defeated.
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- February 12, 2013 ballot measures in Washington 81 measures were approved and 5 defeated.
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- February 19, 2013 ballot measures in Wisconsin 6 measures were approved and 2 defeated.
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- February 26, 2013 ballot measures in Michigan 27 measures were approved and 7 were defeated.
- February 26, 2013 ballot measures in Illinois 1 measure was on the ballot and it was defeated.
March
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- March 5, 2013 ballot measures in California 12 measures were approved and 4 were defeated
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- March 12, 2013 ballot measures in California There were 2 measures on the ballots and they were approved.
- March 12, 2013 ballot measures in Arizona 14 measures were approved and 1 were defeated. Results for 2 measure are unknown.
- March 12, 2013 ballot measures in Oregon 5 measures were approved and 1 was defeated.
- March 12, 2013 ballot measures in Florida 53 measures were approved, 3 were defeated and 1 was a tie vote.
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- March 19, 2013 ballot measures in Florida 1 measure was on the ballots and it was approved.
April
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- April 2, 2013 ballot measures in Missouri 110 measures were approved and 30 were defeated, while 1 was tied and 5 have unknown results.
- April 2, 2013 ballot measures in Colorado 3 measures were approved and 2 were defeated.
- April 2, 2013 ballot measures in Wisconsin 31 measures were approved and 25 were defeated.
- April 2, 2013 ballot measures in Florida 3 measures were on the ballots and they were approved.
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- April 9, 2013 ballot measures in California 3 measures were approved and 1 was defeated.
- April 9, 2013 ballot measures in Illinois 115 measure were approved and 54 were defeated.
- April 9, 2013 ballot measures in Florida 4 measures were approved and 2 were defeated.
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- April 23, 2013 ballot measures in Washington 24 measures were approved and 9 were defeated.
May
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Arizona
- See also: Local ballot measures, Arizona
- Cottonwood City Alternative Expenditure, Proposition 425 (May 2013)
- Superior Town Alternative Expenditure, Proposition 400 (May 2013)
- Camp Verde Sanitary District Dissolution Question (March 2013)
- Prescott Valley Town Amended General Plan Question (March 2013)
- Prescott Valley Town Alternative Expenditure Limitation Extension Question (March 2013)
...click here for all 2013 Arizona local measures.
California
- See also: Local ballot measures, California
- Pacific Grove City Initiative To Void Ordinance 02-18 Pension Increase (2013)
- Stallion Springs Community District parcel tax, Measure B (June 2013)
- June 4, 2013 ballot measures in California
- City of Vernon Parcel Tax on Commercial Properties, Measure L (April 2013)
- City of Vernon Business License Tax Increase, Measure K (April 2013)
...click here for all 2013 California local measures.
Colorado
- See also: Local ballot measures, Colorado
- Glenwood Springs City Property Sale Question (April 2013)
- Grand Junction City Tax Revenue Retention Tabor Override Question (April 2013)
- Grand Junction City Property Zoning Ordinance Question, Measure A (April 2013)
- Colorado Springs City Council Salary Increase Amendment Question (April 2013)
- Colorado Springs City Park Sales Tax Fund Allocation Question (April 2013)
...click here for all 2013 Colorado local measures.
Florida
- See also: Local ballot measures, Florida
- Wakulla County School District Operating Tax Levy Question (May 2013)
- Destin Fire Control District Tax Levy Cap Question (May 2013)
- Miami-Dade County Dolphins Stadium Improvement & Modernization Question (May 2013)
- Davenport City Amendment 3: Prohibiting Sewer System Expansion (April 2013)
- Davenport City Amendment 2: City Manager Removal (April 2013)
...click here for all 2013 Florida local measures.
Illinois
- See also: Local ballot measures, Illinois
- Shorewood-Troy Public Library District Tax Rate Proposition (April 2013)
- Godley Park District Tax Rate Question (April 2013)
- Wilton Township Tax Rate Question (April 2013)
- Wheatland Township Electrical Aggregation Proposition (April 2013)
- Wesley Township Electrical Aggregation Proposition (April 2013)
...click here for all 2013 Illinois local measures.
Michigan
- See also: Local ballot measures, Michigan
- Ely Township Iron Ore Heritage Recreation Tax Levy, Proposal S (May 2013)
- South Redford School District Operating Tax Levy Proposal (May 2013)
- Rockwood City Municipal Services Tax Levy Proposal (May 2013)
- Livonia Public School District Bonding Proposal (May 2013)
- Sharon Township Fire & EMS Tax Levy Proposal (May 2013)
...click here for all 2013 Michigan local measures.
Missouri
- See also: Local ballot measures, Missouri
- Buchanan County School District Bond Issue Question (April 2013)
- Benton County Sewer District Dissolution Question (April 2013)
- Benton County Sewer District Property Tax Question (April 2013)
- Morgan County School district Tax Levy Question (April 2013)
- Smith Township Tax Levy Question (April 2013)
...click here for all 2013 Missouri local measures.
Ohio
- See also: Local ballot measures, Ohio
- Johnny Appleseed Park District Tax Levy Renewal Question (May 2013)
- Delphos Public School District Tax Levy Renewal Question (May 2013)
- Coventry Local School District Bond & Tax Levy Question (February 2013)
- Waterloo Local School District Operating Deficit Tax Levy Increase Question (February 2013)
- Midview Local School District Emergency Requirements Tax Levy Question (February 2013)
...click here for all 2013 Ohio local measures.
Oregon
- See also: Local ballot measures, Oregon
- Monmouth City Police Station Bond Issue, Measure 27-106 (May 2013)
- Independence City Bond Issue, Measure 27-107 (May 2013)
- Beaverton School District Property Tax Levy, Measure 34-204 (May 2013)
- Silver Falls School District 4J Bond Issue, Measure 24-352 (May 2013)
- Aurora City Municipal Court Charter Amendment, Measure 24-351 (May 2013)
...click here for all 2013 Oregon local measures.
Washington
- See also: Local ballot measures, Washington
- Colton School District No. 306 Bond Measure (April 2013)
- Colfax School District No. 300 Tax Levy Measure (April 2013)
- Ferndale City Public Library Bond Measure (April 2013)
- Naselle-Grays River Valley School District No. 155 Bond Measure (April 2013)
- Northport School District No. 211 Tax Levy Measure (April 2013)
...click here for all 2013 Washington local measures.
Wisconsin
- See also: Local ballot measures, Wisconsin
- Clear Lake School District Bond Issue Question (May 2013)
- Dane County Election Day Registration Question (April 2013)
- Wisconsin Heights School District Tax Levy Revenue Question (April 2013)
- Washington School District Tax Levy Revenue Question (April 2013)
- Wabeno Area School District Tax Levy Revenue Question (April 2013)
Below is a sampling of topics addressed on local ballot measures in 2013.
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The Tuesday Count: Ballot certifications for 2013 and beyond
Edited by Brittany Clingen
5 certifications
5 measures for 2013
Certifications(News)
Abortion(2014 watch)
Petition Requirements(Ballot law)
This week, there are five new certifications to report: two for 2013, two for 2014 and one for 2016. In Colorado, the legislature approved HB 1318. As a result of this bill's passage, two legislatively-referred state statutes will appear on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2013. One, the Colorado Marijuana Excise Tax, would implement a 15% excise tax on all marijuana sales within the state, if voters choose to approve the measure in November. The revenue from this excise tax would be put toward school construction projects. The other, the Colorado Marijuana Sales Tax, if approved, would enact a 10% sales tax on marijuana. This would be in addition to the existing 2.9% state sales tax and any additional local taxes. The revenue from the sales tax would be used to oversee and regulate the retail marijuana business in the state.[1]
The legislature in Missouri has passed HJR 11, and, as a result, voters will decide whether or not the Missouri Right-to-Farm Amendment, which would explicitly detail the rights of farmers and ranchers to partake in their livelihoods and provide food for others, should be included in the state constitution. This legislatively-referred constitutional amendment will appear on the ballot in the general election on November 4, 2014. The Missouri Cattlemen's Association and other agricultural groups have expressed support for the amendment. However, Sen. Rob Schaaf has expressed concerns over the public's safety if the amendment is adopted, saying that this could lead to a situation in which it is more difficult for state regulators to control super-food poisoning bugs created as a result of feeding antibiotics to livestock.[2][3]
Another 2014 certification has been confirmed in Arizona. The legislature approved SCR1016, thereby landing a legislatively-referred constitutional amendment on the ballot for the general election on November 4, 2014. If passed by voters, this amendment would create a direct mechanism by which the use of state personnel and financial resources are guaranteed to be employed only for purposes that are congruent with the Constitution.[4] This state sovereignty measure comes on the heels of a defeated amendment that would have granted sovereignty over Arizona's natural resources based on "equal footing." This measure was rejected by 67.7% of the voters.[5]
Finally, Minnesota is the first state to certify a ballot measure for the general election on November 8, 2016. The Minnesota Legislative Pay Council Amendment will give voters the opportunity to decide whether or not members of the state legislature should have their pay determined by an outside board. If this measure is approved, a special council will be created and tasked specifically with determining the pay of lawmakers. The council would determine new salary rates every two years. Presently, Minnesota legislators haven't received a raise since 1999.[6]
Other local ballot measure news
- The Tuesday Count: Ballot certifications for 2013 and beyond
- Updated: Los Angeles voters decide on ballot measures, mayors and school boards
- The Tuesday Count: Immigration, gambling and hunting may appear on 2014 ballots
- The Tuesday Count: Washington certification, Medicaid, and hot button topics in Maryland
- The Tuesday Count: Genetically modified food, marijuana and Croatian golf courses
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