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    By state

    Arizona

    See also: Arizona 1930 ballot measures


    November 4, 1930

    Type Title Subject Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    LRCA

    Measure Nos. 100-101 Salaries Require that members of a public commission, board, or court receive the same compensation

    Approveda

    31,022 (61%)

    20,168 (39%)

    LRCA

    Measure Nos. 102-103 Ballot measures; Local government; Bonds Require that bond issues or special assessments be approved by real property taxpayers

    Approveda

    31,314 (60%)

    20,867 (40%)

    LRCA

    Measure Nos. 104-105 Legislature; Redistricting Provide for the fixation of the number of senators and representatives and permitting legislative redistricting by county

    Defeated

    18,406 (41%)

    27,003 (59%)

    LRCA

    Measure Nos. 106-107 Immigration; Labor; Public works Prohibit non-U.S. citizens from being employed in connection with the state, a county, or a municipality

    Approveda

    35,387 (66%)

    18,560 (34%)

    CICA

    Measure Nos. 108-109 Transportation; Bonds Provide for the issuance of $10,000,000 in state bonds to construct highways

    Defeated

    21,678 (39%)

    33,454 (61%)

    CICA

    Measure Nos. 110-111 Taxes; Transportation Provide for the exemption of automobiles from vehicle taxes

    Defeated

    20,505 (35%)

    37,942 (65%)

    California

    See also: California 1930 ballot propositions


    November 4, 1930

    Type Title Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    CISS

    Proposition 10 Define construction loans, prevent corporations from pleading usury, and regulate industrial loan companies and pawnbrokers.

    Defeated

    239,303 (24%)

    763,130 (76%)

    CICA

    Proposition 11 Create the Fish and Game Commission to create fishing and game districts and regulate fishing and hunting.

    Defeated

    440,449 (40%)

    650,721 (60%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 12 Allow each house of the legislature to employ help and set the daily pay to a total of $400 for all employees of the Senate and a total of $450 for all employees of the Assembly.

    Defeated

    449,280 (50%)

    458,225 (50%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 13 Declare that the legislature may pay farmers for animals that are taken, slaughtered, or otherwise disposed of to prevent the spread of disease.

    Approveda

    893,598 (83%)

    184,922 (17%)

    CISS

    Proposition 14 Require a new state-wide voter registration and require every other year that those who did not vote in the previous election to re-register to vote.

    Approveda

    609,109 (58%)

    447,371 (42%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 15 Confirm trusts and estates created for the Henry E. Huntington Library and Art Gallery, allow the institution and its trustees to receive property for its benefit, and exempt the property of the trust from taxation.

    Approveda

    635,692 (61%)

    407,645 (39%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 16 Allow the legislature to create laws regarding the creation of corporations.

    Approveda

    530,432 (60%)

    360,968 (40%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 17 Require ocean marine insurance companies to pay a tax based on underwriting profits and require the legislature to set the tax rate.

    Approveda

    706,293 (76%)

    224,252 (24%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 18 Require the state to collect a tax on motor vehicles and pay 95% of the motor vehicle taxes to the county where the vehicle is registered.

    Defeated

    433,860 (40%)

    641,716 (60%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 19 Declare Supreme Court and District Court of Appeals justices ineligible for other public employment during their term

    Approveda

    648,213 (71%)

    270,077 (29%)

    BI

    Proposition 1 Allow for the issuance of bonds up to $20,000,000 for helping war veterans acquire farms and houses and establish the terms of such bonds.

    Approveda

    835,579 (76%)

    265,682 (24%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 20 Allow any department of the executive branch to be part of the Governor's Council.

    Defeated

    344,606 (41%)

    505,018 (59%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 21 Require the Department of Finance to report the net loss of each city and county from state property taxes and allow the legislature to determine the means and amount that the state reimburses cities and counties for these losses.

    Defeated

    363,524 (39%)

    566,586 (61%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 22 Require amendments for municipal charters to be submitted to electors to the legislature 60 days before the election.

    Approveda

    545,901 (64%)

    304,136 (36%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 23 Create an election of 120 delegates to draft a new state constitution and establish the procedures for the convention.

    Defeated

    263,683 (31%)

    585,089 (69%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 24 Establish procedures for judicial leave of absences and allow the legislature to change the number of Superior Court judges.

    Defeated

    419,527 (47%)

    469,955 (53%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 25 Change the residency requirement for voting and allow the legislature to create laws allowing those who expect to be absent or unable to vote.

    Approveda

    571,311 (60%)

    377,926 (40%)

    CISS

    Proposition 26 Prohibit keeping open any store, barber shop, workshop, factory, or other place of business on Sundays with the exception of certain businesses.

    Defeated

    214,533 (17%)

    1,047,926 (83%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 2 Require biennial legislation that distributes taxes on fire insurance companies and establish procedures for distributing the funds.

    Defeated

    262,131 (24%)

    822,964 (76%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 3 Set the Governor's and Lieutenant-Governor's salaries and declare the salaries of other positions to be set by law.

    Defeated

    382,313 (37%)

    644,895 (63%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 4 Set the tax rate of street railways at 4.25% of gross receipts from operations.

    Approveda

    691,451 (66%)

    363,155 (34%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 5 Allow the legislature to provide retirement salaries for state employees and create the requirements and terms for retirement.

    Approveda

    587,021 (52%)

    550,565 (48%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 6 Require the state to pay taxes to counties, municipalities, or political subdivisions on toll bridges acquired by the state.

    Defeated

    493,086 (48%)

    527,434 (52%)

    CISS

    Proposition 7 Advance the standard time by one hour on the last Sunday of April and decrease the standard time by one hour on the last Sunday of September.

    Defeated

    317,890 (24%)

    990,775 (76%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 8 Exempt from taxation non-profit hospitals or sanatoriums and create methods for determining tax exempt status of hospitals and sanatoriums.

    Defeated

    448,601 (39%)

    706,850 (61%)

    BI

    Proposition 9 Allow for the issuance of bonds up to $10,000,000 for improvements to the San Francisco Harbor and establish the terms of such bonds.

    Approveda

    808,293 (76%)

    257,700 (24%)

    Colorado

    See also: Colorado 1930 ballot measures


    Type Title Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    LRSS

    Measure 1 Convene a state constitutional convention

    Defeated

    93,879 (49%)

    97,826 (51%)

    CICA

    Amendment 2 Provide for an elected state board of education and the appointment of a Commissioner of Education by the board to replace the Superintendent of Public Instruction

    Defeated

    70,643 (32%)

    149,770 (68%)

    Florida

    See also: Florida 1930 ballot measures


    November 4, 1930

    Type Title Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    LRCA

    Industrial Plant Tax Exemption Amendment Exempt certain industrial plants from taxation for fifteen years

    Approveda

    40,723 (74%)

    14,342 (26%)

    LRCA

    Inheritance Tax Amendment Allow for a state inheritance tax up to the same rate as the federal government tax rate

    Approveda

    47,725 (85%)

    8,380 (15%)

    LRCA

    Motor Vehicle Taxation Amendment Establish that motor vehicles shall only be subject to one tax

    Approveda

    53,088 (87%)

    8,033 (13%)

    LRCA

    State and Local Bonds Amendment Allow the state to issue bonds for certain purposes and require voter approval for counties, districts, and municipalities to issue bonds

    Approveda

    48,814 (87%)

    7,461 (13%)

    Georgia

    See also: Georgia 1930 ballot measures


    November 4

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Amendment 1 Bonds Authorizes Stephens Count to incur bonded debt for hospital purposes
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 2 Water Authorizes Fulton County to establish sewage, water and fire prevention systems
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 3 Taxes Authorizes Fulton County to levy taxes for pensions of county officers and employees
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 4 Taxes Authorizes a state income tax
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 5 Gov't Finances Authorizes Washington County to make temporary loans
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 6 Taxes Authorizes the general assembly to exempt power and flood control projects from taxes
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 7 Local Gov't Authorizes certain counties to pass zoning laws
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 8 Taxes Authorizes Pierce County to levy taxes for high school purposes
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 9 Taxes Authorizes Glynn and McIntosh counties to levy taxes and issue bonds
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 10 Gov't Salaries Provides for Richmond County to pay additional compensation to the judge of the Augusta Circuit
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 11 Transportation Allows the city of Lakeland to acquire and operate the Lakeland Railway
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 12 Water Allows the city of Cornelis to increase bonded indebtedness for waterworks
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 13 Bonds Allows the city of Elberton to increase bonded indebtedness for electric systems
    Approveda

    Idaho

    See also: Idaho 1930 ballot measures


    November 4

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA HJR 5 Healthcare Repeals section on Board of Directors of insane asylum
    Approveda

    Illinois

    See also: Illinois 1930 ballot measures


    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Illinois Revenue Amendment Taxes Shall the constitution be modified with regard to the power of taxation?
    Defeatedd
    LRSS Forest Preserve Question Resources Shall a statewide system of forest preserves be created?
    Defeatedd
    LRSS Banking Law Amendment Banking Shall the banking law be modified?
    Approveda
    LRSS Jury Act Amendment Constitutional Rights Shall women be permitted to serve on juries?
    Approveda
    LRSS Jury Commissioner Act Amendment Admin of Gov't Shall the jury commissioner act be modified?
    Approveda
    AQ 18th Amendment Question Alcohol Shall the 18th amendment to the United States Constitution be repealed?
    Approveda
    AQ Volstead Act Question Alcohol Shall the Volstead Act be modified?
    Approveda
    AQ Repeal Prohibition Question Alcohol Shall the Illinois Prohibition Act be repealed?
    Approveda

    Maryland

    See also: Maryland 1930 ballot measures


    November 4

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Amendment 1 Gov't finances Gives legislature the power to authorize deputies to work on behalf of the Treasury Department
    Approveda
    ABR Amendment 2 ConCon Asks voters if a convention is needed to amend or re-write the Constitution
    Approveda

    Massachusetts

    See also: Massachusetts 1930 ballot measures


    November 4, 1930

    Type Title Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    LRCA

    Question 1 Allow towns with 12,000 or more residents to be divided into different representative districts

    Approveda

    443,618 (74%)

    159,119 (26%)

    IndISS

    Question 2 Repeal the prohibition of alcohol

    Approveda

    649,592 (64%)

    368,544 (36%)

    IndISS

    Question 3 Impose limitations on the use of animal traps

    Approveda

    606,532 (69%)

    278,916 (31%)

    Michigan

    See also: Michigan 1930 ballot measures


    November 4, 1930

    Type Title Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    CICA

    Apportionment of the State Legislature Initiative Establish provisions relating to the apportionment of members of the state legislature

    Defeated

    292,659 (42%)

    411,043 (58%)

    VR

    Cigarette Tax Referendum Establish a tax on cigarettes

    Defeated

    198,515 (30%)

    452,375 (70%)

    LRCA

    Funding for Waterway Improvements Amendment Authorize the state to aid in the improvement of waterways

    Defeated

    300,990 (46%)

    358,734 (54%)

    LRCA

    Increase Exemption Amount for Primary Residence from Forced Sale Amendment Increase the amount of a primary residence, including land and a dwelling, that is exempt from forced sale to satisfy debts to at least $3,000

    Defeated

    298,909 (46%)

    356,938 (54%)

    LRCA

    Township Officer Elections Amendment Establish procedures relative to the election of township officers

    Defeated

    275,781 (43%)

    369,906 (57%)

    Minnesota

    See also: Minnesota 1930 ballot measures


    November 4

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Amendment 1 Judiciary Replaces court commissioners with associate supreme court justices
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 2 Property Authorizes the legislature to exchange state public lands for federal lands
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 3 Business Limits the liability of stockholders in corporations
    Approveda

    Missouri

    See also: Missouri 1930 ballot measures


    November 4, 1930

    Type Title Subject Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    LRCA

    Proposition 1 Salaries Increase General Assembly members' compensation for limited session days, regulate committee expenses and House employees, require incorporation of amendments in pending bills before passage, and establish a legislative revision program every ten years

    Defeated

    218,812 (37%)

    376,233 (63%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 2 Tax exemptions Exempt from taxation all debt accrued for real estate loans where the borrower's total cost does not exceed 5% per year

    Defeated

    211,858 (36%)

    371,473 (64%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 3 Bonds; Local government Authorize the payment of public utility bonds and other general bonds to be complete within fifty years for cities with a population of 5,000 or more inhabitants

    Defeated

    178,835 (32%)

    378,680 (68%)

    CISS

    Proposition 4 Labor Amend the Workmen's Compensation Act of 1927 by removing a section regarding employers' liability insurance and implementing new sections establishing the Missouri Compensation Fund Administration

    Defeated

    155,909 (25%)

    466,982 (75%)

    CICA

    Proposition 5 Local government Allow by vote the adoption of a new charter for the city of St. Louis and St. Louis county to create a City of Greater St. Louis, which will address government functions but also preserve the municipality governments in this area

    Defeated

    218,381 (37%)

    375,718 (63%)

    CICA

    Proposition 6 Eminent domain Allow for the taking of private lands to be utilized for public purposes

    Defeated

    176,268 (31%)

    396,176 (69%)

    CICA

    Proposition 7 Local government; Law enforcement Allow county sheriffs and coroners to succeed themselves

    Defeated

    254,385 (43%)

    340,836 (57%)

    Montana

    See also: Montana 1930 ballot measures


    November 4

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRSS R-33 Bonds Issues bonds for several state educational institutions
    Approveda
    LRSS R-34 Agrictulture Enacts a levy for university, agricultural and extension service
    Approveda

    Nebraska

    See also: Nebraska 1930 ballot measures


    November 4

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Amendment 1 Banking Fixes individual liability of stockholders in banking institutions
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 2 Gov't Finances Allows the legislature to pay deficits in the Depositors Guaranty Fund
    Defeatedd
    CISS Initiative 1 Utilities Allows cities and public light and power districts to extend their lines
    Defeatedd
    CISS Initiative 2 Utilities Allows cities that own electric light plants to extend their lines
    Approveda
    CISS Initiative 3 Utilities Prohibits the sale of municipal electric plants
    Defeatedd

    Nevada

    See also: Nevada 1930 ballot measures


    November 4, 1930

    Type Title Subject Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    LRCA

    Question 1 Legislature Set the start of the fiscal year on July 1 each year.

    Approveda

    14,179 (68%)

    6,811 (32%)

    VR

    Question 2 Animals Create a state rabies commission to control rabies and predatory animals.

    Defeated

    11,567 (50%)

    11,586 (50%)

    New Hampshire

    See also: New Hampshire 1930 ballot measures


    Type Title Subject Description Result
    CCR Question 1 Elections Shall the General Court have the ability to provide for absentee voting?
    Defeatedd
    CCR Question 2 Taxes Shall the legislature have the ability to impose an estate tax?
    Defeatedd
    CCR Question 3 State Exec Shall the governor have the ability to reduce items in an appropriations bill passed by the legislature?
    Defeatedd
    CCR Question 4 Taxes Shall the legislature have the ability to exempt certain income from income taxes?
    Defeatedd
    CCR Question 5 Elections Shall representaion in the House of Representatives be proportional according to the proposed plan?
    Defeatedd

    New Jersey

    See also: New Jersey 1930 ballot measures


    November 4

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    BI Question 1 Bond issues on the ballot Authorizes bonds for state institutions.
    Approveda
    BI Question 2 Bond issues on the ballot Authorizes bonds for water rights.
    Approveda
    BI Question 3 Bond issues on the ballot Authorizes bonds for state highways.
    Approveda

    New York

    See also: New York 1930 ballot measures


    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRSS Proposition 1 Bonds Issues a state bond for the construction of building under the control of the Departments of Mental Hygiene or Correction
    Approveda

    North Carolina

    See also: North Carolina 1930 ballot measures


    November 4

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Amendment 1 Judiciary Increases the number of supreme court justices from five to seven
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 2 Admin of gov't Divides the state into 20 solicitorial districts
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 3 Taxes Classifies real and personal property for taxation
    Defeatedd
    BI Referendum 1 Bonds Issues and additional $2 million in bonds for veterans
    Approveda

    North Dakota

    See also: North Dakota 1930 ballot measures


    June 25

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Referendum Term Limits Increased the district court justice terms from four to six years
    Approveda
    LRCA Referendum Term Limits Increased the state supreme court justice terms from six to ten years
    Approveda
    VR Referendum Admin of Gov't Replaces five-member Game and Fish Board of Control with singular Game and Fish Commissioner
    Approveda
    VR Referendum Banking Repeals the Depositor's Guaranty Fund
    Approveda


    CISS Initiative Rules about Sunday Permits the operation of motion picture theaters on Sunday after 1:30 p.m
    Defeatedd
    CISS Initiative Taxes Increases the state gasoline tax from two to four cents
    Defeatedd

    November 4

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    CICA Initiative Term Limits Lengthens the terms of state and county officials from two to four years
    Defeatedd

    Ohio

    See also: Ohio 1930 ballot measures


    November 4, 1930

    Type Title Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    LRCA

    Income and Inheritance Taxes to Local Jurisdictions Amendment Require at least 50% of income and inheritance taxes be returned to the local jurisdiction where the income or inheritance tax comes from.

    Approveda

    930,914 (62%)

    574,017 (38%)

    Oklahoma

    See also: Oklahoma 1930 ballot measures


    November 4, 1930

    Type Title Subject Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    LRCA

    State Question 122 Executive officials Require candidates for state offices, including Governor and Lieutenant Governor, to be U.S. citizens, at least 30 years old, and Oklahoma electors for three years before the election.

    Defeated

    242,656 (67%)

    119,338 (33%)

    LRCA

    State Question 158 Higher education governance Remove the State Board of Agriculture's duties for Agricultural Colleges and create a separate Board of Regents.

    Defeated

    180,014 (52%)

    167,763 (48%)

    LRCA

    State Question 159 Education Create a Board of Regents for the University of Oklahoma with procedures for appointing and removing its members.

    Defeated

    171,906 (51%)

    164,813 (49%)

    Oregon

    See also: Oregon 1930 ballot measures


    November 4, 1930

    Type Title Subject Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    LRCA

    Measure Nos. 300-301 Irrigation; Bonds Repeal irrigation and drainage districts' authority to issue and sell bonds.

    Approveda

    96,061 (56%)

    74,892 (44%)

    LRCA

    Measure Nos. 302-303 Administration; Executive officials Create an executive state cabinet appointed by the governor and approved by the senate.

    Defeated

    51,248 (27%)

    135,412 (73%)

    LRCA

    Measure Nos. 304-305 Veterans Expand eligibility for state loans under the soldiers' bonus law to include Spanish-American War, Philippine Insurrection, and Boxer Rebellion veterans.

    Defeated

    92,602 (48%)

    101,785 (52%)

    LRCA

    Measure Nos. 306-307 Taxes; Property Amend Article I to allow the legislature to classify and subclassify property, including motor vehicles, for taxation purposes

    Defeated

    71,557 (38%)

    115,480 (62%)

    LRCA

    Measure Nos. 308-309 Taxes; Property Amend Article IX to allow the legislature to classify and subclassify property, including motor vehicles, for taxation purposes

    Defeated

    63,683 (36%)

    111,441 (64%)

    LRCA

    Measure Nos. 310-311 Legislature Authorize the process of filling vacancies in the state legislature to be determined by law.

    Approveda

    85,836 (53%)

    76,455 (47%)

    LRCA

    Measure Nos. 312-313 Legislature; Salaries Fix the compensation of legislators at $500 for a two-year term, with presiding officers receiving one-half more.

    Defeated

    70,937 (40%)

    108,070 (60%)

    VR

    Measure Nos. 314-315 Judiciary Add two circuit court judges to the fourth judicial district in Multnomah County.

    Defeated

    39,770 (22%)

    137,549 (78%)

    VR

    Measure Nos. 316-317 Taxes Establish a progressive state net income tax and provide exemptions to such tax.

    Approveda

    105,189 (52%)

    95,207 (48%)

    CICA

    Measure Nos. 318-319 Tobacco Prohibit the manufacturing, advertisement, sale, purchase, or possession of cigarettes and provide punishments for violations.

    Defeated

    54,231 (26%)

    156,265 (74%)

    CICA

    Measure Nos. 320-321 Fishing Prohibit fishing in the Rogue River, except with rod, line, and hooks.

    Defeated

    96,596 (49%)

    99,490 (51%)

    CICA

    Measure Nos. 322-323 Executive officials Create the office of the lieutenant governor, who will serve as senate president, appoint senate committee, and act as governor in the governor's absence.

    Defeated

    92,707 (49%)

    95,277 (51%)

    CICA

    Measure Nos. 324-325 Utilities; Water; Energy Authorize the creation of utility districts for the purpose of supplying water and electric energy.

    Approveda

    117,776 (58%)

    84,778 (42%)

    South Dakota

    See also: South Dakota 1930 ballot measures


    November 4, 1930

    Type Title Subject Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    LRCA

    Amendment A Criminal sentencing Allow a person to be suspended of their sentence if it is their first conviction

    Approveda

    81,697 (52%)

    76,358 (48%)

    LRCA

    Amendment B Local government; Public education funding Require that all interest, income, and fines from state law violations are used exclusively for the benefit of public schools

    Approveda

    88,092 (56%)

    68,434 (44%)

    LRCA

    Amendment C Public education funding; Property taxes Allow the Legislature to classify property for school taxation

    Approveda

    81,870 (54%)

    69,414 (46%)

    LRCA

    Amendment D Property taxes Allow local taxing districts to tax rural credit lands

    Approveda

    101,527 (65%)

    55,100 (35%)

    LRCA

    Amendment E Salaries; Legislature Allow the Legislature to determine the salaries for state officers

    Defeated

    67,165 (45%)

    81,797 (55%)

    VR

    Referred Law Transportation; Fees; Transportation Enact a registration tax on motor vehicles

    Defeated

    46,109 (24%)

    142,425 (76%)

    Texas

    See also: Texas 1930 ballot measures


    November 4, 1930

    Type Title Subject Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    LRCA

    Proposition 1 Judiciary Allow the supreme court to sit at any time at the seat of government for the transaction of business

    Approveda

    138,770 (67%)

    68,696 (33%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 2 Education; Budgets Allow the investment of the Permanent University Fund in various government bonds for University of Texas construction projects.

    Approveda

    356,396 (82%)

    78,606 (18%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 3 Taxes; Property Subject university lands to property taxes to the same extent as privately owned land

    Approveda

    135,741 (65%)

    72,876 (35%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 4 Legislature; Salaries Limit legislator per diem to $10 for the first 120 days of a session and $5 thereafter and limit mileage reimbursement to $2.50 per 25 miles

    Approveda

    108,373 (53%)

    94,463 (47%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 5 Legislature Provide for a 120-day regular legislative session

    Approveda

    121,061 (61%)

    77,899 (39%)

    Utah

    See also: Utah 1930 ballot measures


    November 4, 1930

    Type Title Subject Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    LRCA

    Amendment 1 Legislature; Legislature Permit the legislative statutes to determine when vacancies in the legislature are filled

    Approveda

    82,027 (65%)

    43,576 (35%)

    LRCA

    Amendment 2 Tax exemptions; Religion Expand the permitted property tax exemptions

    Approveda

    66,678 (54%)

    57,464 (46%)

    LRCA

    Amendment 3 Public education funding; Property taxes Distribute the interest of the State School Fund according to the last school census

    Approveda

    66,208 (54%)

    55,791 (46%)

    LRCA

    Amendment 4 Mineral resources; Property taxes Permit the legislature to provide for assessment of mining property

    Approveda

    67,299 (55%)

    56,023 (45%)

    LRCA

    Amendment 5 Administrative powers; Tax administration; Administrative organization Create the State Tax Commission

    Approveda

    62,814 (52%)

    58,021 (48%)

    LRCA

    Amendment 6 Constitutional wording Change the names and locations of public institutions

    Approveda

    73,796 (61%)

    47,536 (39%)

    Washington

    See also: Washington 1930 ballot measures


    November 4, 1930

    Type Title Subject Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    LRCA

    Amendment to Article VII Secs. 1-4 Taxes; Property Provide that property may be classified for the purpose of taxation and modify tax laws and exemptions on property.

    Approveda

    138,231 (61%)

    88,784 (39%)

    LRCA

    HJR 13 Legislature Provide that county commissioners from relevant counties can fill state legislative vacancies until the next general election.

    Approveda

    133,255 (60%)

    87,633 (40%)

    IndISS

    Initiative 1 Utilities Allow the creation of public utility districts for water and electricity production and distribution, with the ability to tax.

    Approveda

    152,487 (54%)

    130,901 (46%)

    CISS

    Initiative 57 Redistricting Apportions 46 districts, with 46 members in the State Senate and 99 members in the State House of Representatives.

    Approveda

    116,436 (50%)

    115,641 (50%)

    LRCA

    SJR 10 Salaries Compensate legislators $500 annually and 10 cents for every mile traveled to and from legislature meetings.

    Defeated

    107,947 (45%)

    132,750 (55%)

    Wisconsin

    See also: Wisconsin 1930 ballot measures


    November 4, 1930

    Type Title Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    LRCA

    Question 1 Allow the governor to veto individual items in appropriation bills without vetoing the entire bill

    Approveda

    252,655 (62%)

    153,703 (38%)


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