Ballot Measure Scorecard, 2012
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May 8
North Carolina Same-Sex Marriage, Amendment 1 (May 2012)
June
- California Proposition 28 (Term Limits)
- California Proposition 29 (Tobacco Tax)
- North Dakota State Office Appointment Amendment, Measure 1 (June 2012)
- North Dakota Property Tax Amendment, Measure 2 (June 2012)
- North Dakota Religious Freedom Amendment, Measure 3 (June 2012)
- North Dakota University "Fighting Sioux" Referendum, Measure 4 (2012)
July
August
September
November 6
- Alabama Health Care Amendment
- Alabama Forever Wild Land Trust Amendment
- Alabama Secret Ballot Amendment
- Alabama Segregation Reference Ban Amendment
- Alabama Assets and Liabilities Transfer Amendment
- Alabama Marion County Court Charges Amendment
- Alaska Constitutional Convention Question
- Alaska Transportation Project Bonds Question, Bonding Proposition A (2012)
- Arizona Crime Victims Protection Act Amendment
- Arizona Judicial Selection Amendment
- Arizona Property Tax Break For Business Equipment Amendment
- Arizona Declaration of State Sovereignty Amendment
- Arizona Permanent Funds Amendment (2012)
- Arizona State Trust Land Amendment (2012)
- Arizona Property Tax Assessed Valuation Amendment (2012)
- Arkansas Retail Project Amendment
- Arkansas Sales Tax Increase Amendment
- Arkansas Highway Bonds Question
- California Water Bond
- California "Paycheck Protection" Initiative
- California Automobile Insurance Prices Based on History of Insurance Coverage
- California Referendum on the State Senate Redistricting Plan
- California End the Death Penalty Initiative
- "Californians Against Sexual Exploitation Act" Initiative
- Colorado Marijuana Legalization Initiative
- Florida Health Care, Amendment 1
- Florida Veterans Property Tax, Amendment 2
- Florida State Revenue Limitation, Amendment 3
- Florida Property Tax, Amendment 4
- Florida Supreme Court, Amendment 5
- Florida Abortion, Amendment 6
- Florida Religious Freedom, Amendment 7
- Georgia Charter Schools Amendment
- Idaho Education Reform Veto Referenda
- Idaho Hunting and Fishing Amendment
- Idaho State Prison Control Amendment
- Illinois Public Pension Amendment
- Kentucky Hunting and Fishing Amendment
- Maine Same-Sex Marriage Question
- Maryland Orphans' Court Judge Qualifications
- Maryland In-State Tuition Referendum
- Minnesota Same-Sex Marriage Amendment
- Minnesota Voter Identification Amendment
- Missouri Public Prayer Amendment
- Missouri Judicial Appointment Amendment
- Montana Medical Marijuana Veto Referendum
- Montana Parental Notification Measure
- Montana Proof of Citizenship Question
- Montana Health Care Amendment
- Montana Taxpayer Dividend Measure
- Nebraska Grounds for Impeachment Amendment
- Nebraska Hunting and Fishing Amendment
- Nebraska Legislative Salary Amendment
- Nebraska Term Limits Amendment
- Nevada Harrah's Sports Arena Initiative
- Nevada Special Tax District Ban Amendment
- New Hampshire Constitutional Convention Question
- New Mexico Judicial Standards Amendment
- New Mexico Public Defender Office Amendment
- New Mexico Public Regulation Commissioner Qualifications Amendment
- New Mexico Public Regulation Commission Corporation Chartering Amendment
- New Mexico Public Regulation Commission Insurance Division Amendment
- North Dakota Poll Tax Amendment, Measure 1
- North Dakota Oaths of Office Amendment, Measure 2
- Ohio Constitutional Convention Question
- Oklahoma Affirmative Action Ban Amendment
- Oklahoma Property Tax Amendment
- Oklahoma Governor in the Parole Process Amendment
- Oregon Government Branches Amendment
- Oregon Catastrophic Disaster Amendment
- Rhode Island Casino Gambling Amendment
- Rhode Newport Grand Casino Amendment
- South Dakota Corporate Language Amendment
- South Dakota Legislative Travel Reimbursement Amendment
- South Dakota Budget Balance Amendment
- South Dakota Cement-Plant Trust Amendment
- South Dakota Tax Revenues for Grants Referendum
- South Dakota Sales Tax Increase Measure, Initiated Measure 15
- Virginia Eminent Domain Amendment
- Washington Marijuana Legalization and Regulation, Initiative 502
- West Virginia County Sheriff Term Limit Amendment
- Wyoming Health Care Amendment
- Wyoming Hunting Rights Amendment
- Wyoming District Court Commissioners Amendment
If a ballot initiative is listed here, that means that the initiative's sponsors have turned in their petition signatures to election authorities, but the initiative has not yet been certified for the ballot.
The time it takes election authorities to scrutinize signatures that have been turned in so they can certify a measure for the ballot varies from state-to-state, averaging about 4-6 weeks.
Signatures filed, certification pending
California
- See also: California 2012 ballot propositions
- Initiative to Change California's "Three Strikes" Law
- Right to Know About Genetically Engineered Food Initiative
- Income Tax Calculations for Multistate Businesses
- Molly Munger's State Income Tax Increase to Support Education Initiative
- Jerry Brown's Sales and Income Tax Increase Initiative
- Government Performance and Accountability Act/Two-Year Budget Cycle
Massachusetts
- See also: Massachusetts signature requirements
- Massachusetts Medical Marijuana Initiative
- Massachusetts "Death with Dignity" Initiative
- Massachusetts "Right to Repair" Initiative
- Massachusetts Public Schools Initiative
Missouri
- See also: Missouri signature requirements
- Missouri Tobacco Tax Initiative (2012)
- Missouri Payday Loan Initiative (2012)
- Missouri Minimum Wage Initiative (2012)
- Missouri Municipal Police Amendment (2012)
Utah
- See also: Utah signature requirements
Initiated amendments
- Arizona Top-Two Primary Initiative, Proposition 121 (2012)
- Arkansas Casino Amendment, Issue 3 and 4 (2012)
- California Proposition 28, Change in Term Limits (June 2012)
- California Proposition 30, Sales and Income Tax Increase (2012)
- California Proposition 31, Two-Year State Budget Cycle (2012)
- Colorado Marijuana Legalization Initiative, Amendment 64 (2012)
- Michigan "Protect Our Jobs" Amendment, Proposal 2 (2012)
- Michigan Home Health Care Amendment, Proposal 4 (2012)
- Michigan International Bridge Initiative, Proposal 6 (2012)
- Michigan Renewable Energy Amendment, Proposal 3 (2012)
- Michigan Taxation Amendment, Proposal 5 (2012)
- Missouri Municipal Police Amendment, Proposition A (2012)
- North Dakota Farming and Ranching Amendment, Measure 3 (2012)
- North Dakota Property Tax Amendment, Measure 2 (June 2012)
- North Dakota Religious Freedom Amendment, Measure 3 (June 2012)
- Ohio Redistricting Amendment, Issue 2 (2012)
- Oregon Corporate Tax "Kicker" Funds for Education Initiative, Measure 85 (2012)
- Oregon Privately-Owned Casinos Amendment, Measure 82 (2012)
- Oregon Real Estate Transfer Tax Amendment, Measure 79 (2012)
Referred amendments
- Alabama Assets and Liabilities Transfer Amendment, Amendment 5 (2012)
- Alabama Baldwin County Stockton Landmark District Amendment, Amendment 3 (2012)
- Alabama Banking Amendment, Amendment 10 (2012)
- Alabama Business Privilege Tax Amendment, Amendment 9 (2012)
- Alabama Forever Wild Land Trust Amendment, Amendment 1 (2012)
- Alabama General Obligation Bond Amendment, Amendment 2 (2012)
- Alabama Health Care Amendment, Amendment 6 (2012)
- Alabama Lawrence County Amendment, Amendment 11 (2012)
- Alabama Legislative Compensation Amendment, Amendment 8 (2012)
- Alabama Medicaid Amendment, Amendment 1 (September 2012)
- Alabama Secret Ballot Amendment, Amendment 7 (2012)
- Alabama Segregation Reference Ban Amendment, Amendment 4 (2012)
- Arizona Crime Victims Protection Act Amendment, Proposition 114 (2012)
- Arizona Declaration of State Sovereignty Amendment, Proposition 120 (2012)
- Arizona Judicial Selection Amendment, Proposition 115 (2012)
- Arizona Permanent Funds Amendment, Proposition 118 (2012)
- Arizona Property Tax Assessed Valuation Amendment, Proposition 117 (2012)
- Arizona Property Tax Break For Business Equipment Amendment, Proposition 116 (2012)
- Arizona State Trust Land Amendment, Proposition 119 (2012)
- Arkansas Marriage Amendment (2016)
- Arkansas Redevelopment Project Question, Issue 2 (2012)
- Arkansas Sales Tax Increase Amendment, Issue 1 (2012)
- Colorado State Personnel System Amendment, Amendment S (2012)
- Florida Abortion, Amendment 6 (2012)
- Florida Appointment Process for State University System Board of Governors Revision, Amendment 12 (2012)
- Florida Health Care, Amendment 1 (2012)
- Florida Property Tax, Amendment 4 (2012)
- Florida Property Tax Exemption for Surviving Spouses, Amendment 9 (2012)
- Florida Religious Freedom, Amendment 8 (2012)
- Florida Senior Homestead Tax Exemption, Amendment 11 (2012)
- Florida State Revenue Limitation, Amendment 3 (2012)
- Florida Supreme Court, Amendment 5 (2012)
- Florida Tangible Personal Property Tax Exemption, Amendment 10 (2012)
- Florida Veterans Property Tax, Amendment 2 (2012)
- Georgia Charter Schools, Amendment 1 (2012)
- Georgia Multi-Year Rental Agreements, Amendment 2 (2012)
- Hawaii Appointment of Retired Judges Amendment (2012)
- Hawaii Dam and Reservoir Owners Assistance Amendment (2012)
- Idaho Hunting and Fishing Amendment, HJR 2 (2012)
- Idaho State Prison Control Amendment, SJR 102 (2012)
- Illinois Public Pension Amendment, HJRCA 49 (2012)
- Kansas Boat Property Tax Amendment, HCR 5017 (2012)
- Kentucky Hunting and Fishing Amendment, House Bill 1 (2012)
- Louisiana Boards and Commissions Restructuring, Amendment 7 (2012)
- Louisiana Business Property Tax Exemption, Amendment 8 (2012)
- Louisiana Medicaid Trust Fund, Amendment 1 (2012)
- Louisiana New Iberia Property Tax Exemption, Amendment 6 (2012)
- Louisiana Property Tax Exemption for Veterans' Spouses, Amendment 4 (2012)
- Louisiana Public Retirement Bill Filing, Amendment 3 (2012)
- Louisiana Retirement Benefits, Amendment 5 (2012)
- Louisiana Right to Bear Arms, Amendment 2 (2012)
- Louisiana Special District Creation, Amendment 9 (2012)
- Maryland Elected Officials Removal from Office Amendment, Question 3 (2012)
- Maryland Orphans' Court Judge Qualifications Amendment, Baltimore County, Question 2 (2012)
- Maryland Orphans' Court Judge Qualifications Amendment, Prince George's County, Question 1 (2012)
- Minnesota Same-Sex Marriage Amendment, Amendment 1 (2012)
- Minnesota Voter Identification Amendment, Amendment 2 (2012)
- Missouri Judicial Appointment Amendment, Amendment 3 (2012)
- Missouri Public Prayer Amendment, Amendment 2 (August 2012)
- Nebraska Grounds for Impeachment Amendment, Amendment 1 (2012)
- Nebraska Hunting and Fishing Amendment, Amendment 2 (2012)
- Nebraska Legislative Salary Amendment, Amendment 4 (2012)
- Nebraska Term Limits Amendment, Amendment 3 (2012)
- Nevada Special Session Amendment, Question 1 (2012)
- New Hampshire Income Tax Amendment, CACR 13 (2012)
- New Hampshire State Court Amendment, CACR 26 (2012)
- New Jersey Judicial Salary and Benefits Amendment, Public Question 2 (2012)
- New Mexico Judicial Standards Amendment, Constitutional Amendment 1 (2012)
- New Mexico Public Defender Office Amendment, Constitutional Amendment 5 (2012)
- New Mexico Public Regulation Commission Corporation Chartering Amendment, Constitutional Amendment 3 (2012)
- New Mexico Public Regulation Commission Insurance Division Amendment, Constitutional Amendment 4 (2012)
- New Mexico Public Regulation Commissioner Qualifications Amendment, Constitutional Amendment 2 (2012)
- North Carolina Same-Sex Marriage, Amendment 1 (May 2012)
- North Dakota Oaths of Office Amendment, Measure 2 (2012)
- North Dakota Poll Tax Amendment, Measure 1 (2012)
- North Dakota State Office Appointment Amendment, Measure 1 (June 2012)
- Oklahoma Affirmative Action Ban Amendment, State Question 759 (2012)
- Oklahoma Governor in the Parole Process Amendment, State Question 762 (2012)
- Oklahoma Intangible Tax Ban Amendment, State Question 766 (2012)
- Oklahoma Property Tax Amendment, State Question 758 (2012)
- Oklahoma Public Welfare Department Amendment, State Question 765 (2012)
- Oklahoma Reserve Fund Amendment, State Question 764 (2012)
- Oregon Catastrophic Disaster Amendment, Measure 77 (2012)
- Oregon Government Branches Amendment, Measure 78 (2012)
- Rhode Island Newport Grand Casino Amendment, Question 2 (2012)
- South Carolina Gubernatorial Elections, Amendment 1 (2012)
- South Dakota Budget Balance Amendment, Constitutional Amendment P (2012)
- South Dakota Cement-Plant Trust Amendment, Constitutional Amendment O (2012)
- South Dakota Corporate Language Amendment, Constitutional Amendment M (2012)
- South Dakota Legislative Travel Reimbursement Amendment, Constitutional Amendment N (2012)
- Virginia Eminent Domain Amendment, Question 1 (2012)
- Virginia Veto Session Amendment, Question 2 (2012)
- Washington Public University Investments Amendment, SJR 8223 (2012)
- Washington State Debt Amendment, SJR 8221 (2012)
- West Virginia County Sheriff Term Limit Amendment, Amendment 1 (2012)
- Wyoming District Court Commissioners Amendment, Constitutional Amendment C (2012)
- Wyoming Health Care Amendment, Constitutional Amendment A (2012)
- Wyoming Hunting Rights Amendment, Constitutional Amendment B (2012)
Initiated statutes
- Alaska Coastal Management Question, Ballot Measure 2 (August 2012)
- Alaska Property Tax Exemption Act, Ballot Measure 1 (August 2012)
- Arizona Sales Tax Renewal Amendment, Proposition 204 (2012)
- Arkansas Medical Marijuana Question, Issue 5 (2012)
- California Proposition 29, Tobacco Tax for Cancer Research Act (June 2012)
- California Proposition 31, Two-Year State Budget Cycle (2012)
- California Proposition 32, the "Paycheck Protection" Initiative (2012)
- California Proposition 33, Automobile Insurance Persistency Discounts (2012)
- California Proposition 34, the End the Death Penalty Initiative (2012)
- California Proposition 35, Ban on Human Trafficking and Sex Slavery (2012)
- California Proposition 36, Changes in the "Three Strikes" Law (2012)
- California Proposition 37, Mandatory Labeling of Genetically Engineered Food (2012)
- California Proposition 38, State Income Tax Increase to Support Education (2012)
- California Proposition 39, Income Tax Increase for Multistate Businesses (2012)
- Maine Same-Sex Marriage Question, Question 1 (2012)
- Massachusetts "Death with Dignity" Initiative, Question 2 (2012)
- Massachusetts "Right to Repair" Initiative, Question 1 (2012)
- Massachusetts Medical Marijuana Initiative, Question 3 (2012)
- Missouri Tobacco Tax Initiative, Proposition B (2012)
- Montana Corporate Contributions Initiative, I-166 (2012)
- North Dakota Prevention of Animal Cruelty Initiative, Measure 5 (2012)
- North Dakota Smoking Ban Initiative, Measure 4 (2012)
- Oregon Cannabis Tax Act Initiative, Measure 80 (2012)
- Oregon Estate Tax Phase-Out Initiative, Measure 84 (2012)
- Oregon Gillnet Fishing Initiative, Measure 81 (2012)
- Oregon Multnomah County Casino Initiative, Measure 83 (2012)
- South Dakota Sales Tax Increase Measure, Initiated Measure 15 (2012)
- Washington Charter School Initiative, Initiative 1240 (2012)
- Washington Marijuana Legalization and Regulation, Initiative 502 (2012)
- Washington Two-Thirds Vote Required to Raise Taxes, Initiative 1185 (2012)
Referred statutes
- Alaska Transportation Project Bonds Question, Bonding Proposition A (2012)
- Maine Community College Bond Question, Question 2 (2012)
- Maine Transportation Bond Question, Question 4 (2012)
- Maine Water Access and Wildlife Question, Question 3 (2012)
- Maine Water and Sewer Bond Question, Question 5 (2012)
- Maryland Gaming Expansion Question, Question 7 (2012)
- Missouri Health Care Exchange Question, Proposition E (2012)
- Montana Health Care Measure, LR-122 (2012)
- Montana Parental Notification Measure, LR-120 (2012)
- Montana Proof of Citizenship Question, LR-121 (2012)
- New Jersey State College Bond Issue, Public Question 1 (2012)
- New Mexico Higher Education and Special Schools Bonds, Bond Question C (2012)
- New Mexico Library Acquisition and Construction Bonds, Bond Question B (2012)
- New Mexico Senior Citizen Facility Improvement Bonds, Bond Question A (2012)
- Rhode Island Affordable House Bonds Question, Question 7 (2012)
- Rhode Island Casino Gambling Amendment, Question 1 (2012)
- Rhode Island Clean Water Finance Bond Question, Question 5 (2012)
- Rhode Island Higher Education Bonds Question, Question 3 (2012)
- Rhode Island Newport Environmental Management Bonds Question, Question 6 (2012)
- Rhode Island Newport Veterans' Home Bond Question, Question 4 (2012)
- California Proposition 40, Referendum on the State Senate Redistricting Plan (2012)
- Georgia Sales Tax Increase to Fund Transportation Projects, Referendum 1 (July 2012)
- Idaho Online Learning Veto Referendum, Proposition 3 (2012)
- Idaho Teachers' Collective Bargaining Veto Referendums, Props. 1 and 2 (2) (2012)
- Maryland In-State Tuition Referendum, Question 4 (2012)
- Maryland Redistricting Referendum, Question 5 (2012)
- Maryland Same-Sex Civil Marriage Referendum, Question 6 (2012)
- Michigan Emergency Manager Referendum, Proposal 1 (2012)
- Montana Medical Marijuana Veto Referendum, IR-124 (2012)
- North Dakota University "Fighting Sioux" Referendum, Measure 4 (June 2012)
- South Dakota Tax Revenues for Grants Referendum, Referred Law 14 (2012)
- South Dakota Teachers Union Veto Referendum, Referred Law 16 (2012)
- Washington Same-Sex Marriage Veto Referendum, Referendum 74 (2012)
Non-binding measures
Automatic ballot referrals
On the ballot
Arizona
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| Date of Poll | Pollster | In favor | Opposed | Undecided | Number polled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 13-17, 2011 | Lake Research Partners | 77% | 14% | 9% | 500 |
| Date of Poll | Pollster | In favor | Opposed | Undecided | Number polled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 4-11, 2011 | Morrison Institute for Public Policy | 58% | 33% | 9% | 600 |
Minnesota
| Date of Poll | Pollster | In favor | Opposed | Undecided | Number polled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2-5, 2011 | Star Tribune Poll | 39% | 55% | 7% | 806 |
| May 23-24, 2011 | SurveyUSA Poll | 51% | 40% | 10% | 552 |
| Nov. 2-3, 2011 | Star Tribune Poll | 48% | 43% | 9% | 807 |
| Jan 21-22, 2012 | Public Policy Poll | 48% | 44% | 8% | 1,236 |
| Ja. 31 - Fe. 2, 2012 | SurveyUSA | 47% | 39% | 4% | 542
|
| May 31 - June 3, 2012 | Public Policy Poll | 43% | 49% | 8% | 973 |
| July 17- July 19, 2012 | SurveyUSA | 52% | 37% | 6% | 552 |
| Sept. 10-11, 2012 | Public Policy Polling | 48% | 47% | 5% | 824 |
| Oct. 5-8, 2012 | Public Policy Polling | 46% | 49% | 5% | 937 |
| Nov. 2-3, 2012 | Public Policy Polling | 45% | 52% | 3% | 1,164 |
North Carolina
| Date of Poll | Pollster | In favor | Opposed | Undecided | Number polled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 15-19, 2009 | Elon University Poll | 43% | 50% | 5% | 620 |
| Feb. 20-24, 2011 | Elon University Poll | 38% | 56% | 5% | 467 |
| August 15-16, 2011 | National Research, Inc. | 49% | 43% | 7% | 400 |
| Sept. 25-29, 2011 | Elon University Poll | 39% | 56% | 5% | 594 |
| Sept. 30-Oct. 3, 2011 | Public Policy Polling | 61% | 34% | 5% | 760 |
| Oct. 27-31, 2011 | Public Policy Polling | 59% | 35% | 6% | 615 |
| Oct. 31-Nov. 2, 2011 | Elon University Poll | 37% | 57% | 6% | 529 |
| Dec. 1-4, 2011 | Public Policy Polling | 58% | 32% | 10% | 865 |
| Jan. 5-8, 2012 | Public Policy Polling | 56% | 34% | 10% | 780 |
| Mar. 26-29, 2012 | Elon University Poll | 32% | 61% | 6% | 534 |
| Apr. 20-22, 2012 | Public Policy Polling | 54% | 40% | 6% | 1,139 |
| Apr. 27-29, 2012 | Public Policy Polling | 55% | 41% | 4% | 982 |
South Dakota
| Date of Poll | Pollster | In favor | Opposed | Undecided | Number polled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 14, 2011 | Nielson Brothers Polling | 35% | 56% | 9% | 729 |
Proposed
- See also: Potential 2012 ballot measures
California
State Senate redistricting
| Date of Poll | Pollster | In favor | Opposed | Undecided | Number polled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 1-12, 2011 | Field Poll | 42% | 29% | 29% | 1,001 |
| October 7-10, 2012 | California Business Roundtable | 44.2% | 26.1% | 29.7% | 830 |
| October 21-28, 2012 | California Business Roundtable | 48.2% | 24.8% | 27.0% | 2,115 |
U.S. Congress redistricting
| Date of Poll | Pollster | In favor | Opposed | Undecided | Number polled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 1-12, 2011 | Field Poll | 44% | 28% | 28% | 1,001 |
Colorado
Marijuana Legalization
| Date of Poll | Pollster | In favor | Opposed | Undecided | Number polled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 4-7, 2011 | Public Policy Polling | 51% | 38% | 11% | 510 |
| Dec. 1-4, 2011 | Public Policy Polling | 49% | 40% | 11% | 793 |
| Jun. 6, 2012 | Rasmussen Polling | 61% | 27% | 12% | 500 |
| August 8, 2012 | Public Policy Polling | 47% | 38% | 15% | 779 |
Michigan
Collective Bargaining
| Date of Poll | Pollster | In favor | Opposed | Undecided | Number polled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 27-May 3 | EPIC-MRA | 57% | 33% | 10% | 600 |
Graduated Income Tax
| Date of Poll | Pollster | In favor | Opposed | Undecided | Number polled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 27-May 3 | EPIC-MRA | 64% | 32% | 4% | 600 |
School Funds Amendment
| Date of Poll | Pollster | In favor | Opposed | Undecided | Number polled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 27-May 3 | EPIC-MRA | 61% | 30% | 9% | 600 |
Emergency Managers Referendum
| Date of Poll | Pollster | In favor | Opposed | Undecided | Number polled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 9-11, 2011 | EPIC-MRA | 34% | 53% | 13% | 600 |
| September 8-11, 2012 | EPIC-MRA | 42% | 46% | 12% | 600 |
April 2012
- Anchorage voters reject discrimination measure
- Arizona amendment rounds out ballot question trifecta for November
- Ballot Law Update: Changes proposed to California I&R
- Campaign heats up with less than two weeks before voters head to North Carolina polls
- Colorado "religious freedom" measure filed for potential ballot placement
- Fate of Ohio referendum uncertain as repeal delayed
- Georgia redistricting sees a shift in representation
- Illinois Crime Victims Amendment could be on November ballot
- Illinois bill to allow same-sex marriage shelved
- Is April 20 the real signature deadline in California?
- Local Georgia at-large voting in question
- Missouri House approves significant changes to initiative process
- State employees the subject of current Colorado measure
- The Tuesday Count: Four measures, three states, one big ballot proposal total
- The Tuesday Count: Gambling at the forefront of ballot proposals in one state
- The Tuesday Count: Hunting and fishing up for public votes
- The Tuesday Count: Two initiatives added, one state initiative process flustered
- Two Ohio measures clear hurdle and begin petitioning
- Washington sees 80 percent approval of local measures
March 2012
- "Personhood" effort moves forward in Colorado
- Alaska coastal management program proposal quickly burning through legislature
- Ballot Law Update: Washington and California See Several Legal Developments
- Breakdown: An early look at lawsuits targeting 2012 ballot measures
- Forces are joined in Nevada "personhood" effort
- Georgia sees more communities go wet after Tuesdays election
- Highs and lows revealed in review of local election websites across the country
- Idaho hunting and fishing amendment snags ballot spot
- Maine same-sex marriage question headed to the November ballot
- Mississippi House looks to further loosen alcohol restrictions
- Oklahomans to vote on various local issues on April 3
- South Dakota Legislature adds four more 2012 ballot measures, total up to six
- The Tuesday Count: Constitutional convention, "Fighting Sioux" mascot topics of newly certified measures
- The Tuesday Count: Four measures added in one state alone
- The Tuesday Count: Impeachment issue bumps up total by one
- The Tuesday Count: Two states add on to the count; health care issue reaches national stage
February 2012
- Attorney General Kamala Harris comes under fire for ballot title bias
- Ballot Law Update: 9th Circuit active in ballot measure law
- California Public Employment Relations Board reviews San Diego pension reform initiative
- Deadline for UND nickname referendum arrives (Updated)
- Direct democracy in Arizona reaches the century mark, painting a rich history
- Florida local measures mostly approved
- Florida petition drive deadline arrives
- Georgia legislature moves to supersede transportation tax referendum
- Hunting and fishing amendment proposed in Idaho legislative session
- Husted discusses cost of state ballot measures
- Lawsuit filed concerning Nevada mining tax cap measure
- Local Michigan election sees 65 percent of measures approved
- Local Missouri measures mostly approved
- Mississippi House expands the ability for local alcohol votes
- Mississippi senator seeks another abortion amendment measure
- No initiative petitions filed in Florida for 2012 ballot
- North Dakota Secretary of State prepares for "Fighting Sioux" ballot measure lawsuit
- Oklahoma school measures on Tuesday's Primary ballot
- Oregon filing deadline less than a week away
- Polls shows support for "right-to-work" in Ohio
- Proposed Georgia amendment would allow state to create charter schools
- Similar to initiative, coastal management bill appears in Alaska House
- Term limit extension cut short in South Dakota
- The Tuesday Count: A west coast state shakes up certified measure total
- The Tuesday Count: Ballot measure growth spurt continues across the country
- The Tuesday Count: Marijuana ballot certification lights up 2012 ballot
- The Tuesday Count: Marriage, marijuana fight for the political center stage
- Washington local election sees 94 percent of issues approved
- Washington referendum waiting in the wings after passage of marriage bill
- Wyoming signature gathering deadline arrives
January 2012
- 2011 ballot measure campaign donations rack up to a staggering $85 million
- Ballot Law Update: Year begins with slew of court actions
- Coastal management initiative effort extending all over Alaska
- Concord residents approve ward redistricting changes
- Contribution list requested for Alaska coastal program initiative
- Deadline for Florida petition drives approaches
- Gay marriage bill poised to pass Washington state legislature; opponents consider veto referendum
- Georgia Assembly proposal could make countywide positions nonpartisan
- Georgia counties add tax measures to March ballot
- Idaho Legislators start new session
- Local tax option could be decided by Idaho voters
- Minnesota lawmakers file bill to block vote on same-sex marriage ban
- Mississippi school superintendents may no longer be elected in future
- Nebraska proposals affect petitions, neighboring states
- Nevada "personhood" measure gets struck - twice
- Nevada mining tax cap proposal overview
- New Jersey sports betting approved by state, congressional vote pending
- North Dakota "Fighting Sioux" veto referendum petition deadline a week away
- North Dakota initiative proposes redirecting oil tax revenues for wildlife projects
- Oklahoma Ethics Commission discuss campaign disclosure law changes
- Oregon's legislative session approaches, nearly 300 bills proposed
- School bonds fared lower approval ratings with nearly $8 billion voted on in 2011
- School teacher tenure ban amendment proposed in Missouri
- Signature gathering ceases, Maine petition drive deadline arrives
- Symposium on legalizing marijuana held today at Wayne State University's Law School
- TABOR at the forefront of Colorado legal standoff
- Tennessee income tax proposal one step away from 2014 ballot
- The Tuesday Count: A west coast state shakes up weekly total with ballot certification
- The Tuesday Count: Certification slowdown continues during anniversary of Tuesday Count
- The Tuesday Count: Certified measure total showing life amidst petition drive deadline
- The Tuesday Count: Initiative news elevated by flurry of signature filing deadlines
- The Tuesday Count: The new year kicks off with intense initiative activity
- Then there was one: Maine initiative stands alone in signature submission (Updated)
- Washington marijuana initiative certified, heads to legislature first
