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    By state

    Alabama

    See also: Alabama 1924 ballot measures


    November 4

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Amendment 1 Taxes Veterans Proposes to make veterans exempt from the poll tax
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 2 Public Works Proposes to allow the establishment of districts to allow for the building and maintenance of public works
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 3 Taxes Proposes that the county of Mobile may levy taxes for funding public schools
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 4 Taxes Proposes to allow certain municipal entities the right to levy and collect taxes
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 5 Public Works Taxes Proposes to allow the collection of taxes for the construction and improvement of roads and bridges
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 6 Taxes Proposes that Walker county shall be authorized to levy and collect a road tax for road maintenance
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 7 Taxes Proposes to allow certain school districts to levy and collect taxes
    Approveda

    Arizona

    See also: Arizona 1924 ballot measures


    November 4, 1924

    Type Title Subject Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    LRCA

    Measure Nos. 100-101 Legislature; Redistricting Provide for the limitation of the Arizona Senate to nineteen members and allocation of a specific number of Senators to counties as such

    Defeated

    8,779 (20%)

    34,602 (80%)

    CICA

    Measure Nos. 102-103 Transportation; Bonds Provide for the issuance of $3,500,000 in bonds for the paving of a highway from the Hassayampa River to Colorado River and Colorado River bridge

    Defeated

    13,656 (25%)

    40,372 (75%)

    VR

    Measure Nos. 300-301 Elections Provide that a candidate who receives 51% of a primary election vote is the only nominee from that primary to be placed on the general election ballot

    Defeated

    13,166 (28%)

    34,360 (72%)

    CISS

    Measure Nos. 302-303 Administration; Gambling Provide for the establishment of a State Racing Commission to regulate the racing of horses

    Defeated

    12,946 (25%)

    38,017 (75%)

    CISS

    Measure Nos. 304-305 Administration; Transportation Provide for the creation of a State Highway Commission

    Defeated

    15,398 (32%)

    32,600 (68%)

    CISS

    Measure Nos. 306-307 Irrigation; Hydroelectric; Spending Direct state institutions to conduct engineering surveys and estimates regarding possible power and irrigation systems along the Colorado River and allocate $100,000 to do so

    Defeated

    21,460 (39%)

    33,910 (61%)

    Arkansas

    See also: Arkansas 1924 ballot measures


    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Amendment 9 Judiciary Increases the number of supreme court justices from four to five and allows the legislature to set their salaries
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 10 Local Gov't Regards local governments' limitations on debt
    Approveda
    LRCA Prohibition of Local Acts Amendment Local Gov't Regards the prohibition of local acts
    Defeatedd

    California

    See also: California 1924 ballot propositions


    November 4, 1924

    Type Title Subject Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    LRCA

    Proposition 10 Insurance; Taxes Exempt county fire insurance companies from the state taxes on insurance companies.

    Defeated

    287,194 (37%)

    487,126 (63%)

    CISS

    Proposition 11 Water; Environment Create the Klamath River Fish and Game District and prohibit of any dam or other artificial obstruction of waters in the district.

    Approveda

    560,785 (61%)

    363,658 (39%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 12 Judiciary Establish municipal courts as courts of record and establish the jurisdiction of municipal courts and for appellate departments of superior courts.

    Approveda

    475,217 (64%)

    267,987 (36%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 13 Taxes; Elections Create an annual educational poll tax of at least five dollars on every male between the ages of 21 and 50, with certain exceptions.

    Approveda

    501,551 (51%)

    486,134 (49%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 14 Taxes; Bonds Provide that state and local public bonds are exempt from taxation

    Defeated

    314,750 (38%)

    511,364 (62%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 15 Taxes; Property; Transportation Exempt property valued at less than $50,000 used exclusively as an airport or aviation field under the control of the federal government from taxation.

    Defeated

    297,813 (36%)

    533,775 (64%)

    CICA

    Proposition 16 Administration; Water; Energy Create a board appointed by the governor to develop and distribute water and electrical energy and allow for the issuance of bonds.

    Defeated

    320,383 (30%)

    751,985 (70%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 17 Eminent domain Allow the railroad commission to fix compensation for property taken by an irrigation or other public corporation district.

    Approveda

    472,713 (63%)

    283,201 (37%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 18 Elections Declare that any individual registered as an elector in one precinct who moves to another in the same county within 30 days of an election can vote.

    Approveda

    699,687 (78%)

    197,657 (22%)

    CICA

    Proposition 1 Taxes; Transportation Require companies operating as common carriers on public highways to pay an annual 4% state tax on gross receipts from operations

    Defeated

    457,372 (46%)

    541,241 (54%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 2 Legislature; Salaries Establish pay for legislators during regular and special sessions and create repayment for mileage expenses.

    Approveda

    486,193 (55%)

    391,933 (45%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 3 Budgets Allow the deposit of public moneys by any political subdivision into banks of the state of California.

    Approveda

    515,412 (65%)

    279,830 (35%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 4 Judiciary; Trials Change the concurrent jurisdiction of inferior courts with superior courts in certain cases of forcible entry and detainer from cases.

    Approveda

    518,292 (66%)

    266,241 (34%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 5 Budgets Require local treasurers to transfer up to 85% of taxes once each fiscal year for obligations and to replace them before meeting other obligations.

    Defeated

    264,464 (32%)

    564,252 (68%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 6 Taxes; Property Declare that personal property taxes be based on the previous year's tax rate and allow the equalization of personal property assessments.

    Approveda

    490,782 (60%)

    331,311 (40%)

    CISS

    Proposition 7 Athletics Authorize boxing and wrestling contests for prizes and create an athletic commission to license contests and participants.

    Approveda

    518,631 (51%)

    498,217 (49%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 8 Salaries; Local government Prohibit increases in the salaries of county officers by providing assistants and deputies as necessary.

    Approveda

    423,921 (52%)

    391,325 (48%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 9 Taxes Authorize the taxation of notes, debentures, shares of stock, bonds, solvent credits, or mortgages at a rate proportionate to their value.

    Approveda

    429,031 (54%)

    368,014 (46%)

    Colorado

    See also: Colorado 1924 ballot measures


    November 4

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    CICA Measure 1 Admin of Gov't Establishes the Office of State Printer and Printing Building Committee
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Measure 2 Bonds Authorizes bonds to pay bonuses to soldiers and sailors
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Measure 3 Gov't Salaries Empowers the General Assembly to fix the salaries of state officers
    Defeatedd

    Florida

    See also: Florida 1924 ballot measures


    November 4, 1924

    Type Title Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    LRCA

    Apportionment of the Legislature Amendment Provide for 33 senatorial districts and a system for representatives based on county population

    Approveda

    38,139 (73%)

    14,108 (27%)

    LRCA

    Duval County Government Amendment Allow the Legislature to establish a local government throughout Duval County

    Defeated

    23,342 (42%)

    32,850 (58%)

    LRCA

    Prohibition of Income and Inheritance Taxes Amendment Prohibit income or inheritance taxes and exempt $500 of the head of a family's personal property from taxation

    Approveda

    60,640 (81%)

    14,386 (19%)

    LRCA

    Special Tax School District Bonds Amendment Allow for the creation of special tax school districts and for such districts to issue bonds of up to 20% of the assessed value of taxable property in the district

    Approveda

    38,036 (70%)

    16,032 (30%)

    LRCA

    Taxation and Exemptions Amendment Allow for uniform and equal taxation rates, special rates of taxation on intangible property, and certain tax exemptions

    Approveda

    36,971 (69%)

    16,289 (31%)

    Georgia

    See also: Georgia 1924 ballot measures


    November 4

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Amendment 1 Local Gov't Creates Peach County
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 2 Legislature Provides biennial sessions for the general assembly
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 3 Gov't Finances Allows the town of Brunswick to incur debt of up to 14 percent of assessed property valuation
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 4 Taxes Exempts certain industries from taxation for up to five years
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 5 Admin of Gov't Consolidates the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 6 Local Gov't Allows city and county governments to be consolidated
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 7 Bonds Approves coastal plain bonds
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 8 Bonds Increases the bonded indebtedness of the Mayor and Aldermen of Savannah
    Approveda

    Idaho

    See also: Idaho 1924 ballot measures


    November 4

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA SJR 7 Water Affirms water rights except when use is for power purposes
    Defeatedd

    Illinois

    See also: Illinois 1924 ballot measures


    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Illinois Gateway Amendment Legislature Shall the legislature be able to propose amendments to two articles of the constitution session?
    Defeatedd
    LRSS State Bond Issue Bonds Shall a state bond be issued for the building of roads?
    Approveda
    LRSS Banking Law Amendment Banking Shall section 9 of the banking law be amended?
    Approveda
    LRSS Banking Law Amendment Banking Shall the multiple sections of the banking law be amended?
    Approveda
    LRSS Canal Lease Question Resources Shall the canal be leased?
    Defeatedd

    Maryland

    See also: Maryland 1924 ballot measures


    November 4

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Amendment 1 Gov't salaries Regulates salaries and expenses of the Baltimore State's Attorney
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 2 Veterans Permits the state to pledge its credit to raise funds for aid and compensation of veterans
    Approveda

    Massachusetts

    See also: Massachusetts 1924 ballot measures


    November 4, 1924

    Type Title Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    LRCA

    Question 1 Remove the word 'male' from the voter qualifications for certain state offices

    Approveda

    456,919 (65%)

    246,499 (35%)

    LRCA

    Question 2 Allow women to hold any state, county, or municipal office

    Approveda

    473,744 (64%)

    266,377 (36%)

    VR

    Question 3 Place prohibitions on the manufacture and transportation of liquor and certain non-intoxicating beverages

    Approveda

    454,656 (50%)

    446,473 (50%)

    VR

    Question 4 Provide for a two-cent-per-gallon excise tax on gasoline

    Defeated

    281,631 (34%)

    547,460 (66%)

    VR

    Question 5 Require anyone engaged in foreign banking to obtain a license from the Commissioner of Banks

    Approveda

    435,141 (70%)

    187,228 (30%)

    LRAQ

    Question 6 Keep daylight saving time

    Approveda

    492,239 (54%)

    426,759 (46%)

    LRAQ

    Question 7 Allow Congress to regulate labor performed by those under 18

    Defeated

    241,461 (26%)

    697,563 (74%)

    Michigan

    See also: Michigan 1924 ballot measures


    November 4, 1924

    Type Title Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    CICA

    Compulsory Public School Attendance Initiative Require children ages seven to sixteen to attend public school until they graduate eighth grade

    Defeated

    421,472 (36%)

    760,571 (64%)

    CICA

    Establishment of Legislative Districts Initiative Establish the procedures for dividing the state into legislative districts

    Defeated

    231,718 (23%)

    781,351 (77%)

    CICA

    Graduated Income Tax Initiative Enact a graduated income tax

    Defeated

    216,437 (19%)

    913,833 (81%)

    Minnesota

    See also: Minnesota 1924 ballot measures


    November 4

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Amendment 1 Transportation Places revenue from excise taxes in trunk highway fund
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 2 Gov't Acc Changes requirements for publication of proposed amendments
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 3 Agriculture Establishes state owned and operated grain elevators
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 4 Environment Authorizes laws promoting forestation and reforestation of lands
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 5 Environment Authorizes state expenditure to prevent forest fires
    Approveda

    Missouri

    See also: Missouri 1924 ballot measures


    February 26, 1924

    Type Title Subject Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    CCRCA

    Amendment 10 Primary elections Amend the Missouri State Constitution which allows political parties the option to nominate a candidate for office by either a primary election or by convention of delegates

    Defeated

    122,604 (37%)

    205,937 (63%)

    CCRCA

    Amendment 11 Local government Amend the Missouri State Constitution to reorganize government administration for counties, cities, and towns

    Defeated

    154,873 (48%)

    171,166 (52%)

    CCRCA

    Amendment 12 Local government; Revenue and spending limits Amend the Missouri State Constitution to revise limitations of taxing power and allows cities to utilize revolving funds to finance local improvements

    Defeated

    139,704 (42%)

    193,317 (58%)

    CCRCA

    Amendment 13 Property taxes; Legislature; Transportation Amend the Missouri State Constitution to authorize the General Assembly to utilize an option in the method of taxing property, and implement fees and general property tax for motor vehicle registrations

    Defeated

    113,123 (34%)

    216,985 (66%)

    CCRCA

    Amendment 14 Administrative organization Amend the Missouri State Constitution to abolish the ex officio State Board of Equalization

    Defeated

    121,028 (37%)

    203,711 (63%)

    CCRCA

    Amendment 15 Public education funding; Public education governance Amend the Missouri State Constitution to establish an elected State Board of Education, an appointed Commissioner of Education, revises age of children who are entitled to free education, and allows for investment of State and county school funds

    Defeated

    114,022 (34%)

    221,994 (66%)

    CCRCA

    Amendment 16 Business; Railways; Banking Allow legal discounts on corporate notes and bonds, revise requirements for issuing preferred stock, and update regulations for railway companies regarding freight and passenger transport

    Defeated

    148,792 (46%)

    176,822 (54%)

    CCRCA

    Amendment 17 State militia; Military service Remove exemption from military service, authorize elections and appointments of militia officers, and modify provision for forming companies

    Defeated

    143,223 (44%)

    183,958 (56%)

    CCRCA

    Amendment 18 Ethics Prohibit public officers or employees from appointing relatives within the fourth degree of consanguinity or affinity to public positions

    Approveda

    163,729 (50%)

    161,643 (50%)

    CCRCA

    Amendment 19 Bonds; Sewage and stormwater Amend the Missouri State Constitution to authorize Kansas City to issue bonds for public improvements and assume the cost of construction of sewer systems

    Approveda

    178,311 (55%)

    147,953 (45%)

    CCRCA

    Amendment 1 Business; Religion Expand the purposes for which religious corporations could be established

    Defeated

    168,553 (50%)

    170,683 (50%)

    CCRCA

    Amendment 20 Ballot measures; Constitutional conventions Revise the requirement for publishing of proposed amendments to the Constitution

    Defeated

    155,283 (48%)

    168,477 (52%)

    CCRCA

    Amendment 21 Constitutional wording Provide a transitional schedule to implement any approved constitutional amendments

    Defeated

    167,478 (51%)

    157,992 (49%)

    CCRCA

    Amendment 2 Initiative process; Ballot measures Increase the signature requirement for ballot initiatives

    Defeated

    123,811 (38%)

    204,881 (62%)

    CCRCA

    Amendment 3 Public assistance; Labor; Salaries; Redistricting; Legislative processes Change legislative and redistricting processes and authorize certain public assistance laws

    Defeated

    137,430 (42%)

    190,911 (58%)

    CCRCA

    Amendment 4 Veterans; Bonds Amend the Missouri State Constitution authorize $4.6 million in bonds to be issued to fund deficiencies in bonus payments for veterans of World War I

    Approveda

    201,218 (60%)

    135,234 (40%)

    CCRCA

    Amendment 5 Healthcare governance Require the General Assembly to provide for "the safeguarding and promotion of the public health"

    Defeated

    139,837 (42%)

    189,261 (58%)

    CCRCA

    Amendment 6 State executive; State executive structure; Legislative processes Reorganize the executive branch of the state government and establish a new budget process

    Defeated

    139,154 (42%)

    190,524 (58%)

    CCRCA

    Amendment 7 Election administration; Judiciary; Salaries; Legislature; Judiciary structure; Judicial authority Revise the judicial system by establishing a Judicial Council, changing court structure and judge assignments, adjusting jurisdiction and election rules, and granting the legislature authority over court organization and compensation

    Defeated

    128,808 (39%)

    202,814 (61%)

    CCRCA

    Amendment 8 Impeachment; Legislature Amend the Missouri State Constitution to implement impeachment proceedings for the proposed State Board of Education, and require two-thirds of the State Senate members to vote in impeachment proceedings

    Approveda

    163,642 (50%)

    162,440 (50%)

    CCRCA

    Amendment 9 Election administration; Citizenship voting Require that foreign-born individuals must complete the full naturalization process and become U.S. citizens before being eligible to vote

    Approveda

    175,580 (53%)

    152,713 (47%)


    November 4, 1924

    Type Title Subject Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    LRCA

    Amendment 1 Salaries; Judiciary structure; Judicial authority Amend the Missouri State Constitution to establish the salaries of Supreme Court Judges, add two additional Supreme Court Judges, and establish the powers and procedures of the Supreme Court

    Defeated

    331,774 (39%)

    526,553 (61%)

    LRCA

    Amendment 2 Election administration; Constitutional conventions Increase the signature requirement for ballot initiatives

    Defeated

    326,065 (39%)

    511,152 (61%)

    LRCA

    Amendment 3 Local government Establish a system to amend the St. Louis City Charter and adopt a new city charter

    Defeated

    391,346 (47%)

    436,520 (53%)

    LRCA

    Amendment 4 Salaries; Ethics Authorize a regulation of member of the General Assembly's salaries and expenses, and prohibit the appointment relatives of members of the General Assembly

    Defeated

    392,319 (46%)

    459,599 (54%)

    CICA

    Amendment 6 Labor Enact a law to establish a worker's compensation for those injured in industrial accidents

    Defeated

    262,948 (27%)

    695,537 (73%)

    CICA

    Proposition 5 Fuel taxes; Transportation; Transportation Enact a 50% increase in motor vehicle fees and a $0.02 per gallon tax on gasoline to fund state highway construction and maintenance

    Approveda

    742,836 (68%)

    348,007 (32%)

    CICA

    Proposition 7 Local government Authorize the consolidation of the city of St. Louis and St. Louis county governments and territories into one legal subdivision of the State

    Defeated

    477,776 (55%)

    385,516 (45%)

    CICA

    Proposition 8 Tax exemptions; Religion Authorize an exemption from taxation on property used for religious worship or nonprofit work

    Defeated

    427,691 (48%)

    461,031 (52%)

    Montana

    See also: Montana 1924 ballot measures


    November 4

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Amendment 1 Local gov't Sets qualifications for county superintendents
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 2 Gov't Finances Provides for acceptance and administration of gifts to the state
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 3 Veterans Provides compensation for veterans of World War I
    Defeatedd
    LRSS R-27 Elections Repeals the Presidential primary law
    Approveda
    CISS I-28 Labor Provides for workmen's compensation through proceeds from taxes
    Approveda

    Nebraska

    See also: Nebraska 1924 ballot measures


    November 4

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    CICA Amendment 1 Elections Establishes direct primaries and nonpartisan elections
    Defeatedd

    Nevada

    See also: Nevada 1924 ballot measures


    November 4, 1924

    Type Title Subject Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    LRCA

    Question 1 Local government Allow cities and towns to adopt and amend their own charters for local government under laws set by the legislature.

    Approveda

    7,698 (55%)

    6,185 (45%)

    LRCA

    Question 2 Constitutional wording Remove Section 16 from Article 1 of the Nevada Constitution.

    Approveda

    6,280 (50%)

    6,249 (50%)

    LRCA

    Question 3 Higher education funding; Public education funding Dedicate public land proceeds and investments to education, including schools and the state university.

    Defeated

    5,175 (33%)

    10,614 (67%)

    New York

    See also: New York 1924 ballot measures


    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRSS Proposition 1 Bonds Issues a state bond of $15 million for the improvement of state parks and for the establishment of new state parks
    Approveda

    North Carolina

    See also: North Carolina 1924 ballot measures


    November 4

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Amendment 1 Gov't Finances Provides for the inviolability of sinking funds
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 2 Taxes Exempts homesteads and mortgages from taxes
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 3 Gov't Finances Limits the state debt to seven and a half percent of the value of taxable property
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 4 Legislature Increases the compensation of legislators
    Defeatedd
    BI Referendum 1 Bonds Authorizes a bond for $2 million to be loaned to World War veterans
    Approveda
    BI Referendum 2 Bonds Authorizes a bond for to create a port commission and provide a water transportation system
    Defeatedd

    North Dakota

    See also: North Dakota 1924 ballot measures


    March 18

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    VR Referendum Taxes Deals with unpaid stock taxes
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Referendum Local Gov't Relates to officials in counties of certain population sizes
    Approveda
    CISS Initiative Labor Gives priority to labor liens running to farmers and their families
    Defeatedd
    VR Referendum Elections Creates nonpartisan ballot system for elective state offices
    Defeatedd
    VR Initiative Elections Relates to holding separate partisan primaries
    Defeatedd
    VR Referendum Elections Changes the election date of precinct committeemen
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Referendum Bonds Relates to the issuing of state bonds
    Approveda

    November 4

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    CISS Initiative Taxes Reduces the amount of property taxes to be levied and spent in 1925-1927 biennium
    Defeatedd

    Oregon

    See also: Oregon 1924 ballot measures


    November 4, 1924

    Type Title Subject Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    LRCA

    Measure Nos. 300-301 Voting requirements Require the ability to read and write to vote.

    Approveda

    184,031 (79%)

    48,645 (21%)

    LRCA

    Measure Nos. 302-303 Transportation Deem roads and waterways for the transportation of natural resources as public use and necessary for development.

    Approveda

    134,071 (67%)

    65,133 (33%)

    LRCA

    Measure Nos. 304-305 Veterans Provide a cash bonus or loan to World War I and Spanish-American War veterans.

    Approveda

    131,199 (59%)

    92,446 (41%)

    VR

    Measure Nos. 306-307 Food; Business Prohibit the manufacture and sale of butter substitutes composed of vegetable fat, non-pure milk, and adulterated milk.

    Defeated

    91,597 (37%)

    157,324 (63%)

    CISS

    Measure Nos. 308-309 Alternative healthcare Authorize and regulate the practice of naturopathy.

    Defeated

    75,159 (38%)

    122,839 (62%)

    CICA

    Measure Nos. 310-311 Labor Establish workers' compensation for employees in hazardous occupations.

    Defeated

    73,270 (33%)

    151,862 (67%)

    CISS

    Measure Nos. 312-313 Taxes Repeal the state's income tax.

    Approveda

    123,799 (53%)

    111,055 (47%)

    South Dakota

    See also: South Dakota 1924 ballot measures


    November 4, 1924

    Type Title Subject Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    LRCCQ

    Constitutional Convention Question Constitutional conventions Convene a Constitutional Convention

    Defeated

    60,235 (34%)

    117,086 (66%)

    VR

    Referred Law 1 Local government; Judiciary structure Organize several unorganized counties, and require Tripp County to obtain and maintain official records from Todd County

    Defeated

    68,463 (43%)

    89,440 (57%)

    VR

    Referred Law 2 Judiciary; Judiciary structure Establish the nomination and election process for Supreme, Circuit, and County Court judges, and require candidates to file a written declaration of qualification

    Defeated

    54,966 (35%)

    102,339 (65%)

    VR

    Referred Law 3 Initiative process; Primary elections Revise the primary and initiative election process

    Defeated

    54,163 (35%)

    102,240 (65%)

    VR

    Referred Law 4 Agriculture; Business Revise public warehouse laws

    Defeated

    45,974 (30%)

    107,859 (70%)

    Texas

    See also: Texas 1924 ballot measures


    November 4, 1924

    Type Title Subject Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    LRCA

    Proposition 1 Taxes; Veterans Levy a $0.07 per $100 valuation tax to fund pensions for Confederate soldiers and their widows

    Approveda

    203,799 (72%)

    79,975 (28%)

    Washington

    See also: Washington 1924 ballot measures


    November 4, 1924

    Type Title Subject Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    LRCA

    Amendment to Article XI Sec. 5 Local government; Elections Authorize the legislature to classify counties by population and elect officers in certain counties to perform duties of multiple officers.

    Approveda

    137,093 (52%)

    129,003 (48%)

    LRCA

    Amendment to Article XV Sec. 1 Transportation Empower the harbor commission to relocate harbor lines and prohibit sale or relinquishing control within 2000 feet of these lines.

    Defeated

    99,694 (39%)

    152,911 (61%)

    CISS

    Initiative 49 Public education governance Requires all children within Washington between the ages of seven and sixteen years to attend public schools.

    Defeated

    158,922 (42%)

    221,500 (58%)

    CISS

    Initiative 50 Taxes; Property Limit the aggregate annual tax levy rate on property to 40 mills unless approved by majority vote within the jurisdiction.

    Defeated

    128,677 (38%)

    211,948 (62%)

    CISS

    Initiative 52 Energy; Local government Authorize municipalities to operate electrical facilities tax-free without boundaries and grant eminent domain use for these facilities.

    Defeated

    139,492 (39%)

    217,393 (61%)

    VR

    Referendum 16 Food; Business Prohibit butter substitutes with mixed milk and vegetable fat and require unadulterated milk for substitutes.

    Defeated

    169,047 (45%)

    203,016 (55%)

    LRSS

    Referendum 3 Energy; Local government Allow municipalities to sell surplus electricity outside their boundaries and require a 5% excise tax on gross sales.

    Defeated

    99,459 (32%)

    208,809 (68%)

    Wisconsin

    See also: Wisconsin 1924 ballot measures


    April 1, 1924

    Type Title Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    LRCA

    Question 1 Set legislators' annual pay at $750

    Defeated

    189,635 (43%)

    250,236 (57%)


    November 4, 1924

    Type Title Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    LRCA

    Question 1 Provide cities and counties the ability to create local laws under the constraints of the state constitution and law

    Approveda

    299,792 (61%)

    190,165 (39%)

    LRCA

    Question 2 Appropriate state funding for the creation and preservation of state forests

    Approveda

    336,360 (66%)

    173,563 (34%)

    LRCA

    Question 3 Allow for the legislature to provide additional circuit court judges to counties with more than 85,000 people

    Approveda

    240,207 (51%)

    226,562 (49%)


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