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This page provides a list of statewide ballot measures that appeared before voters in 1992.

In the United States, a ballot measure is a law, issue, or question that appears on a statewide or local ballot for voters of that jurisdiction to decide.


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List of ballot measures by state

Alabama

See also: Alabama 1992 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1State and local government budgets, spending, and finance; Parks, land, and natural area conservationThis measure proposed to allow the acquisition and maintenance of "unique land and water areas" in the state.

Approveda

910,167 (84%)

177,918 (16%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Public education governanceIt proposed to provide for the election of the board of education in Pell City.

Approveda

689,136 (80%)

171,096 (20%)

Alaska

See also: Alaska 1992 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

ACCQ

Measure 1State constitutional conventionsCall a Constitutional Convention.
Defeatedd

84,929 (37%)

142,735 (63%)

Arizona

See also: Arizona 1992 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Proposition 100Runoff elections; State executive official measuresRepeal run-off requirement for state executive elections

Approveda

927,913 (67%)

455,712 (33%)

LRCA

Proposition 101State executive official measuresIncrease the term length for the person elected State Mine Inspector from two years to four years

Approveda

745,091 (55%)

615,306 (45%)

LRCA

Proposition 102Property; Public land policyProvide for the authorization of the state to exchange state trust land for public or private land of equal or greater value
Defeatedd

631,737 (47%)

720,650 (53%)

LRCA

Proposition 103Death penaltyRequire defendants sentenced to death be executed by lethal injection and allow those sentenced prior to choose between lethal gas or lethal injection

Approveda

1,040,535 (77%)

314,919 (23%)

LRCA

Proposition 104Local government finance and taxes; Revenue and spending limits; Election administration and governanceAllow local governments to seek voter approval of the jurisdiction's base spending limit at regular general elections and municipal elections every two years

Approveda

732,030 (55%)

601,700 (45%)

LRCA

Proposition 105Local government organizationProvide for the authorization of counties with a population of more than 500,000 people to vote to establish a charter form of self-government

Approveda

701,063 (54%)

590,818 (46%)

LRCA

Proposition 106Education; State and local government budgets, spending, and financeAllow school districts to increase their debt limits, with voter approval, from 15% to 20% of the district's taxable property value
Defeatedd

481,854 (36%)

874,163 (64%)

CICA

Proposition 107State legislatures measures; Federal government issues; State executive official measuresAdopt term limits for U.S. senators and representatives, state executive officials, and state legislators

Approveda

1,026,830 (74%)

356,799 (26%)

CICA

Proposition 108State legislative vote requirements; Tax and revenue administrationRequire a two-thirds vote of the legislation to pass legislation that increases state revenue through taxes

Approveda

975,191 (72%)

381,777 (28%)

LRCA

Proposition 109State judiciaryProvide for the increase of public participation in the process for appointing supreme court justices

Approveda

738,655 (58%)

537,475 (42%)

CICA

Proposition 110Abortion policyProhibit state funds being used for abortion and prohibit abortion except in cases of rape or incest, or to save the life of the pregnant woman
Defeatedd

447,654 (31%)

975,251 (69%)

CISS

Proposition 200Animal treatment lawsProvide for the ban of the use of certain traps, devices, poisons, and other substances for taking wildlife on public lands
Defeatedd

545,977 (38%)

889,722 (62%)

LRSS

Proposition 300State flags, symbols, and holidaysEstablish Martin Luther King, Jr./Civil Rights Day as a state holiday

Approveda

880,488 (61%)

555,189 (39%)

CRSS

Proposition 301Administration of government; Salaries of government officialsProvide for the increase in legislative salaries from $15,000 per year to $19,748 per year
Defeatedd

488,271 (35%)

911,025 (65%)

Arkansas

See also: Arkansas 1992 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Proposed Amendment 1Administration of government; State and local government budgets, spending, and financeThe measure prohibited public relations funds.

Approveda

464,901 (60%)

305,161 (40%)

LRCA

Proposed Amendment 2Property; TaxesThe measure exempted certain personal property from ad valorem taxation. The measure also simplified the method of collecting personal property taxes on motor vehicles.

Approveda

578,609 (71%)

235,932 (29%)

LRCA

Proposed Amendment 3Administration of governmentThe measure related to city and county libraries.

Approveda

471,325 (59%)

325,160 (41%)

CICA

Proposed Amendment 4Congressional term limits; State legislative term limits; Executive official term limitsThe measure provided for limits of two terms for executive officials and state senators and three terms for state representatives. In 1995, the United States Supreme Court ruled that the part of Amendment 73 that placed limits on members of the U.S. Congress from Arkansas was unconstitutional; however, the part of the law that placed limits on the Arkansas State Legislature were left intact.

Approveda

494,326 (60%)

330,836 (40%)

California

See also: California 1992 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

BI

Proposition 155Bond issues; EducationAllow for bonds up to $900,000,000 for school construction and improvement and establish the terms of such bonds.

Approveda

5,440,084 (52%)

5,061,978 (48%)

BI

Proposition 156Transportation; Bond issuesAllow for the issuance of bonds up to $1,000,000,000 for transportation improvements and establish the terms of such bonds.
Defeatedd

4,910,982 (48%)

5,296,753 (52%)

LRCA

Proposition 157TransportationBan the collection of tolls on roads owned by the state and leased to a private entity after tolls had been collected for 35 years or upon expiration of the lease.
Defeatedd

2,850,426 (28%)

7,272,907 (72%)

LRCA

Proposition 158State executive official measuresAmend the constitution to create the Office of California Analyst to replace the Legislative Analyst.
Defeatedd

3,901,046 (40%)

5,882,438 (60%)

LRCA

Proposition 159State executive official measuresEstablish the Auditor General is a constitutional office and establish procedures for the hiring and duties of the Auditor General.
Defeatedd

3,970,906 (41%)

5,705,058 (59%)

LRCA

Proposition 160Taxes; Veterans policyAllow the California State Legislature to expand the state's disabled veterans' property tax exemption.

Approveda

5,288,765 (53%)

4,692,732 (47%)

CISS

Proposition 161Assisted death policyAllow mentally competent adults to instruct their physicians in writing to provide aid-in-dying.
Defeatedd

4,863,478 (46%)

5,739,918 (54%)

CICA

Proposition 162Public employee retirement fundsGive the board of a public employee retirement system the sole ability to make decisions over the system and prohibit making changes to the board without voter approval.

Approveda

5,066,530 (51%)

4,867,681 (49%)

CICA/SS

Proposition 163Food policy; Sales taxes; Food and beverage taxesProhibit state and local governments from imposing sales or use taxes on food products

Approveda

6,967,009 (67%)

3,491,372 (33%)

CISS

Proposition 164Congressional term limitsEstablish term limits for members of the United States House of Representatives and United States Senate based on years of service.

Approveda

6,578,637 (64%)

3,769,511 (36%)

CICA/SS

Proposition 165State and local government budgets, spending, and finance; Public assistance programsAllow the governor to declare a "fiscal emergency", make changes to the automatic cost of living adjustments for certain welfare programs, and allow counties to set general welfare assistance.
Defeatedd

4,869,305 (47%)

5,577,061 (53%)

CISS

Proposition 166Private health insurance; Business regulationsRequire employers to provide health insurance to employees
Defeatedd

3,255,302 (31%)

7,310,637 (69%)

CISS

Proposition 167TaxesIncrease the tax for certain taxpayers, corporations, insurers, banks, and corporations and impose a new oil severance tax.
Defeatedd

4,293,460 (41%)

6,136,895 (59%)


June 2

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

BI

Proposition 152Education; Bond issuesAllow the state legislature to issue $1.9 billion in bonds to fund the construction or improvement of California's public schools.

Approveda

3,119,441 (53%)

2,774,699 (47%)

BI

Proposition 153Bond issues; EducationAllow $900 million in bonds to fund the construction or improvement of California's public college and university facilities.

Approveda

2,967,657 (51%)

2,869,403 (49%)

LRCA

Proposition 154TaxesAllow renters defined as low-income who purchased a home that he or she occupied as a renter to postpone payment of increased property taxes due to reappraisal
Defeatedd

2,291,637 (40%)

3,465,378 (60%)

Colorado

See also: Colorado 1992 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

CICA

Amendment 1Local government finance and taxes; Debt limits; Revenue and spending limits; Bond issue requirements; Ballot measure processRequire government approval for tax increases and debt increases.

Approveda

812,308 (54%)

700,906 (46%)

CISS

Amendment 10Hunting regulationsProhibit the use of dogs or bait to hunt black bears and prohibit black bear hunting between March 1 and September 1.

Approveda

1,054,032 (70%)

458,260 (30%)

CICA

Amendment 2LGBTQ issuesProvide that laws or regulations giving protected status to "homosexual, lesbian or bisexual orientation, conduct, practices or relationships" are unenforceable and unconstitutional

Overturned

813,966 (53%)

710,151 (47%)

CICA

Amendment 3Gambling policyAllow limited gambling in certain western and southern cities and counties if approved by voters and establish provisions for such gambling.
Defeatedd

448,779 (30%)

1,060,168 (70%)

CICA

Amendment 4Gambling policyAllow limited gambling in certain eastern and southern cities and counties if approved by voters and establish provisions for such gambling.
Defeatedd

414,699 (28%)

1,087,136 (72%)

CICA

Amendment 5Gambling policyPermit limited gambling in Parachute and establish the terms for such.
Defeatedd

414,489 (28%)

1,087,713 (72%)

CISS

Amendment 6Taxes; EducationEstablish procedures for maintaining educational standards, require periodic administrative audits, increase the sales and use tax with revenue from the increase dedicated to public schools, and recreate the Colorado Achievement "COACH" Commission.
Defeatedd

693,231 (46%)

826,787 (54%)

CICA

Amendment 7School choice policyEstablish a state-funded voucher program, providing vouchers to parents of students aged 5 to 21 for public, private, or home schooling
Defeatedd

503,162 (33%)

1,011,901 (67%)

CICA

Amendment 8Gambling policy; EnvironmentDedicate a portion of funds from all state-supervised lotteries to establish that a program and trust fund be used to manage wildlife and natural areas.

Approveda

876,424 (58%)

629,490 (42%)

CICA

Amendment 9Gambling policyAuthorize limited gambling in certain portions of Denver and prohibit the expansion of limited gambling in other areas.
Defeatedd

292,961 (20%)

1,200,336 (80%)

LRCA

Referendum ACrime victims' rights; Constitutional rightsEstablish that victims of crimes shall have the right to be informed and present at all critical stages of the justice process.

Approveda

1,139,427 (80%)

281,731 (20%)

LRCA

Referendum BConstitutional wording changesRepeal obsolete constitutional provisions.

Approveda

1,081,463 (78%)

304,718 (22%)

LRCA

Referendum CGambling policyRequire voter approval for limited gambling in a political subdivision and require four years before another vote if the initial vote does not pass.

Approveda

1,075,649 (76%)

339,521 (24%)

Connecticut

See also: Connecticut 1992 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Limit on State ExpendituresRevenue and spending limitsImpose a limit on state expenditures based on the national inflation rate or the growth in person income in the state, whichever is greater

Approveda

829,868 (81%)

195,630 (19%)

LRCA

Question 1Voter registrationAllow the Connecticut General Assembly to develop laws allowing anyone to register to vote away from their local registrar of voters office

Approveda

708,030 (73%)

260,885 (27%)

Florida

See also: Florida 1992 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Election administration and governanceAllow for the suspension or delay of an election if there is a state of emergency or impending state of emergency

Approveda

3,369,434 (72%)

1,337,289 (28%)

CICA

Amendment 10Property taxesLimit homestead property valuations for ad valorem tax purposes increases to a maximum of 3% per year

Approveda

2,493,761 (54%)

2,154,752 (46%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Open meetings and public informationAllow public access to records and meetings of government entities, with certain exceptions prescribed by the legislature

Approveda

3,883,637 (83%)

793,232 (17%)

LRCA

Amendment 3Property tax exemptions; Property taxesAllow counties and municipalities to issue ad valorem tax exemptions on historic properties

Approveda

2,908,745 (62%)

1,752,490 (38%)

CRCA

Amendment 4Budget stabilization funds; Revenue and spending limits; Balanced budget requirementsChange the state budget and planning processes

Approveda

3,815,563 (83%)

796,463 (17%)

CRCA

Amendment 5Constitutional rights; Tax and revenue administrationRequire that the Legislature establish a Taxpayers' Bill of Rights that establishes taxpayers' rights and responsibilities and government's responsibilities to deal fairly with taxpayers

Approveda

4,258,446 (90%)

472,325 (10%)

CRCA

Amendment 6Local government finance and taxesAllow counties and municipalities to levy a one-cent sales tax, if approved by local voters, for local government services
Defeatedd

1,886,498 (40%)

2,824,460 (60%)

LRCA

Amendment 8Bond issue requirements; Public education funding; Transportation taxes and fees; Business taxesContinue indefinitely the use of gross receipts taxes for constructing educational facilities of the state public education system, continue indefinitely to use some motor vehicle license taxes for constructing public schools and community colleges, and remove certain restrictions on education bond refunding

Approveda

3,089,058 (68%)

1,461,435 (32%)

CICA

Amendment 9Congressional term limits; State legislative term limits; Executive official term limitsEstablish that those who have held the same elective office for the preceding eight years may not appear on the ballot for re-election to that office and apply the limitation to the offices of Florida Representative and Senator, Lieutenant Governor, Florida Cabinet, and U. S. Senator and Representative

Approveda

3,625,517 (77%)

1,097,133 (23%)

Georgia

See also: Georgia 1992 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Public education funding; Gambling policyProvide for the operation and regulation of a state lottery and for the appropriation of lottery revenues to education programs.

Approveda

1,146,349 (52%)

1,050,674 (48%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Local government organization; Public education governanceProvide for the election of local school boards and appointment of superintendents by an elected board of education.

Approveda

1,385,474 (68%)

649,617 (32%)

LRCA

Amendment 3State and local government budgets, spending, and finance; Public assistance programsCreate the Indigent Care Trust Fund to support primary healthcare programs for the indigent population, expansion of Medicaid and for programs to support rural healthcare.

Approveda

1,328,925 (67%)

653,322 (33%)

LRCA

Amendment 4Pollution, waste, and recycling policy; Bond issue requirementsAuthorize state loans for solid waste facilities, enabling general obligation and revenue debt for such purposes.

Approveda

1,039,566 (54%)

882,633 (46%)

LRCA

Amendment 5State and local government budgets, spending, and finance; Transportation; Restricted-use fundsCreate a Transportation Trust Fund funded by motor and aviation fuel tax revenues.
Defeatedd

712,388 (37%)

1,222,875 (63%)

LRCA

Amendment 6Business regulationsAuthorize the General Assembly authority to regulate tractor, farm equipment, and vehicle manufacturers to prevent unfair practices, competition, and frauds.

Approveda

1,165,119 (60%)

767,367 (40%)

LRCA

Amendment 7Taxes; PropertyClassify heavy-duty equipment motor vehicles owned by nonresidents for separate ad valorem property tax treatment.

Approveda

1,182,999 (62%)

737,191 (38%)

LRCA

Amendment 8Ballot measure processRequire local acts repealing constitutional amendments to be approved by a majority of voters in each affected subdivision.

Approveda

1,265,859 (69%)

577,693 (31%)

Hawaii

See also: Hawaii 1992 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectResultYes VotesNo Votes
Question 1Redistricting policy; Administration of government

Approveda

192,432 (60%)

127,199 (40%)

LRCA

Question 2Administration of government

Approveda

228,395 (82%)

51,451 (18%)

LRCA

Question 3Administration of government; State legislatures measures

Approveda

217,462 (67%)

105,333 (33%)

Question 4Administration of government; Redistricting policy

Approveda

210,400 (64%)

120,029 (36%)

Idaho

See also: Idaho 1992 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

HJR 4Gambling policy

Approveda

273,496 (58%)

198,883 (42%)

CISS

Initiative 1Taxes
Defeatedd

163,690 (34%)

311,159 (66%)

Illinois

See also: Illinois 1992 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Crime victims' rightsIt proposed to guarantee crime victims certain rights, including the right to receive information about cases in which they are involved.

Approveda

2,964,592 (81%)

715,602 (19%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Education; Constitutional rightsProvide for a fundamental right to education
Defeatedd

1,882,569 (57%)

1,417,520 (43%)

Iowa

See also: Iowa 1992 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Constitutional rights; Sex and gender issuesProhibit the denial or restriction of rights on account of a person's sex
Defeatedd

557,918 (48%)

604,839 (52%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Dueling bansRepeal language from the Iowa Constitution that disqualified people who engaged in a duel from public office

Approveda

540,320 (57%)

402,364 (43%)

Kansas

See also: Kansas 1992 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Crime Victim Rights AmendmentCrime victims' rightsAdd a section to the constitution granting certain rights to the victims of crimes

Approveda

789,994 (84%)

145,983 (16%)

Kentucky

See also: Kentucky 1992 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Gambling policy

Approveda

777,373 (71%)

324,824 (29%)

LRCA

Amendment 2State executive official measures

Approveda

540,156 (51%)

516,233 (49%)

LRCA

Amendment 3State executive official measures
Defeatedd

408,234 (39%)

643,708 (61%)

Louisiana

See also: Louisiana 1992 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1State and local government budgets, spending, and financeIt proposed that a portion of the money in the trust fund could be invested in the stock market.
Defeatedd

575,548 (46%)

680,610 (54%)

LRCA

Amendment 2State and local government budgets, spending, and financeThis measure proposed to permit the use of public funds for economic development.
Defeatedd

522,709 (42%)

727,221 (58%)

LRCA

Amendment 3State constitutional conventionsIt proposed that the legislature have the authority to call a limited constitutional convention.
Defeatedd

475,806 (39%)

745,307 (61%)

LRCA

Amendment 4State and local government budgets, spending, and financeIt proposed to dedicate a portion of funds raised by the lottery to finance a health insurance program.
Defeatedd

563,193 (44%)

703,625 (56%)

LRCA

Amendment 5Public education governanceThis measure proposed a decrease in the membership of the board of education. It also modified the manner in which the members would be chosen.
Defeatedd

520,836 (42%)

711,878 (58%)

LRCA

Amendment 6State judiciaryThis measure proposed that the family court would have the authority to decide property settlements in divorce and annulment cases.
Defeatedd

554,667 (46%)

663,807 (54%)


October 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1TaxesThis measure proposed that the value of some new residential improvements would be exempt from property taxes for two years.
Defeatedd

256,288 (38%)

417,826 (62%)

LRCA

Amendment 2TaxesThis measure proposed a tax exemption for mobile homes.
Defeatedd

338,810 (50%)

341,863 (50%)

LRCA

Amendment 3Higher education governanceIt proposed that the membership of the Board of Regents would be composed of two members from each congressional district with an additional at-large member.
Defeatedd

307,414 (47%)

348,567 (53%)

LRCA

Amendment 4Administration of governmentIt proposed that all laws approved in a legislative session become effective on August 15 rather than 60 days following the end of the session.

Approveda

335,976 (51%)

318,290 (49%)

LRCA

Amendment 5PropertyThis measure, which applied to land in Terrebonne Parish, proposed that land ownership would be given to individuals who have possessed the land for at least ten years. The Terrebonne Parish School Board would retain mineral rights.

Approveda

353,605 (54%)

296,753 (46%)

Maine

See also: Maine 1992 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

BI

Question 1Bond issues; Pollution, waste, and recycling policyIssue $10 million in bonds to fund loans and grants to municipalities and regional associations for purchasing recycling equipment and facilities and for the closure and remediation of municipal solid waste landfills

Approveda

331,404 (52%)

307,194 (48%)

BI

Question 2Bond issues; TransportationIssue $6 million in bonds to help municipalities pay for the repair and improvement of publicly owned port facilities
Defeatedd

159,045 (25%)

467,669 (75%)

BI

Question 3Bond issuesIssue $8 million in bonds for capital repairs to state facilities to meet health and safety codes and comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards
Defeatedd

238,324 (38%)

392,847 (62%)

BI

Question 4Bond issues; WaterIssue $12 million in bonds to match federal funding in the amount of $30 million for the construction of water pollution control facilities

Approveda

377,975 (60%)

255,139 (40%)

BI

Question 5Bond issues; EducationIssue $9,984,000 in bonds to pay for the tuition of 3,000 unemployed Maine citizens enrolled as full-time students in eligible programs at technical colleges
Defeatedd

285,473 (45%)

351,223 (55%)

BI

Question 6Bond issues; TransportationIssue $3 million in bonds for the acquisition of certain rail lines to ensure the continuation of rail services in Piscataquis, Penobscot and Waldo counties
Defeatedd

244,332 (39%)

387,199 (61%)

LRCA

Question 7State legislative authority; Administration of governmentAllow the deputy treasurer of state to fill a vacancy in the position of state treasurer and the first deputy secretary of state to fill a vacancy in the position of secretary of state, with these vacancies filled until the legislature elects a new official to fill the vacancy in the current session, if in session, or the next regular or special session

Approveda

396,409 (64%)

219,822 (36%)

LRCA

Question 8State and local government budgets, spending, and financeRequire that all revenues derived from noncommercial hunting, fishing and trapping licenses and permits and other revenues collected by the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife must be appropriated to the department, unless otherwise set aside for special purposes

Approveda

467,672 (74%)

164,759 (26%)

LRCA

Question 9State and local government budgets, spending, and financeRequire the state to fund any mandates it imposed upon municipalities by statute, by executive order or by rule

Approveda

327,249 (54%)

278,518 (46%)


June 9

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

BI

Question 1, Part APublic education funding; Bond issuesIssue $37 million in bonds to fund municipal infrastructure projects, the Economic Program Recovery Fund, and public school improvements

Approveda

103,718 (61%)

66,358 (39%)

BI

Question 1, Part BHighways and bridges; Bond issuesIssue $42 million in bonds to fund improvement projects for transportation facilities

Approveda

98,577 (59%)

69,611 (41%)

Maryland

See also: Maryland 1992 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Question 1Jury rules; Civil trials

Approveda

1,184,312 (79%)

317,141 (21%)

LRCA

Question 2Jury rules; Civil trials

Approveda

1,109,722 (78%)

308,841 (22%)

LRCA

Question 3Civil trials; Jury rules

Approveda

1,020,837 (72%)

398,605 (28%)

LRCA

Question 4Civil trials; Jury rules

Approveda

981,498 (72%)

384,238 (28%)

LRCA

Question 5Local government organization

Approveda

759,733 (57%)

576,456 (43%)

VR

Question 6Abortion policy

Approveda

1,114,377 (62%)

690,542 (38%)

Massachusetts

See also: Massachusetts 1992 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

IndISS

Question 1Tobacco and cigarette taxes; Restricted-use funds; Tobacco lawsProvide for a new excise tax on cigarettes and smokeless tobacco to fund the Health Protection Fund

Approveda

1,429,642 (54%)

1,200,438 (46%)

IndISS

Question 2Business regulations; Business taxes; Open meetings and public informationRequire publicly traded corporations to publicly report information from their state tax returns

Approveda

1,372,192 (56%)

1,099,585 (44%)

IndISS

Question 3Business regulations; Pollution, waste, and recycling policyRequire packaging to meet specific environmental standards
Defeatedd

1,071,219 (41%)

1,556,298 (59%)

IndISS

Question 4Tax and revenue administration; Pollution, waste, and recycling policy; Restricted-use fundsEstablish an excise tax on oil, toxic chemicals, and other hazardous substances and use the funds to assess and clean up contaminated sites
Defeatedd

1,051,046 (41%)

1,485,451 (59%)

Michigan

See also: Michigan 1992 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Ballot Proposal AProperty taxesLimit increases to homestead property tax assessments and establish tax limitations for different property classifications
Defeatedd

1,433,354 (38%)

2,384,777 (62%)

CICA

Ballot Proposal BCongressional term limits; Executive official term limits; State legislative term limitsEnact term limits for congressional, state executive, and state legislative officials

Approveda

2,295,904 (59%)

1,613,404 (41%)

CICA

Ballot Proposal CProperty tax exemptions; Public education funding; Property taxesExempt portions of school property from taxation and limit increases on property tax assessments
Defeatedd

1,552,119 (41%)

2,276,360 (59%)

IndISS

Ballot Proposal DInsurance policy; Tort lawChange laws regarding auto insurance rates and lawsuits
Defeatedd

1,482,577 (37%)

2,480,032 (63%)

Mississippi

See also: Mississippi 1992 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 5Mineral resourcesThe amendment proposed that the constitution be amended. The amendment proposed to authorize the legislature to provided leases on liquid, solid or gaseous minerals found in or under sixteenth section lands or lands granted in lieu thereof may have terms coextensive with the operations to produce such minerals.

Approveda

LRCA

Amendment 6Executive official term limitsThe amendment proposed that the constitution be amended. The amendment proposed that no person who has been elected to the office of lieutenant governor for two consecutive terms shall be eligible to hold that office until one term has intervened.

Approveda

LRCA

Amendment 8Initiative and referendum process; Ballot measure processEstablishes the process for indirect initiated constitutional amendments in the state

Approveda

592,536 (70%)

251,276 (30%)

Missouri

See also: Missouri 1992 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Local government finance and taxes; Ballot measure supermajority requirementsRequire a four sevenths majority vote to approve certain tax increases at four sevenths in municipal, county, and school district general or primary elections
Defeatedd

915,082 (43%)

1,228,518 (57%)

LRCA

Amendment 10Local government finance and taxes; Ballot measure supermajority requirements; Bond issue requirementsRequire a four-sevenths majority for all bond issue elections in St. Louis
Defeatedd

786,231 (39%)

1,207,497 (61%)

CICA

Amendment 12State legislative term limitsLimit individuals to eight years in either the Missouri House or Senate, or a total of sixteen years in both, excluding service prior to the amendment's effective date

Approveda

1,610,311 (75%)

535,562 (25%)

CICA

Amendment 13Federal government issues; Congressional term limitsLimit Missouri’s U.S. senators to two terms and representatives to four terms, effective only if half of the states enact similar limits, with an expectation of voluntary compliance if found invalid

Approveda

1,590,552 (74%)

558,299 (26%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Toll roads; Bond issue requirementsAuthorize the construction of toll roads and bridges, and allow toll authorities to issue bonds for design and construction of toll roads, which will not constitute a debt or liability to the state
Defeatedd

906,887 (42%)

1,233,662 (58%)

LRCA

Amendment 3Gambling policyAllow off-track wagering through simulcasting by licensed horse track operators
Defeatedd

1,082,086 (50%)

1,085,336 (50%)

LRCA

Amendment 4Crime victims' rightsEstablish criminal victims' rights to be informed of and be present at criminal proceedings, right to restitution, right to protection from defendant, and right to be informed of escape or release of defendant

Approveda

1,859,878 (85%)

315,702 (15%)

LRCA

Amendment 6State legislative vote requirements; Budget stabilization fundsCreate a Budget Stabilization Fund to address funding shortfalls, contingent on approval by a four-sevenths approval of both legislative houses
Defeatedd

889,077 (44%)

1,148,531 (56%)

LRSS

Proposition AGambling policyAuthorize riverboat gambling on the Mississippi and Missouri rivers, with regulation by the State Tourism Commission, and limit a $500 maximum loss limit per person per excursion

Approveda

1,397,750 (62%)

839,568 (38%)

LRSS

Proposition CAdministrative organization; State executive powers and dutiesAssign additional duties to the Lieutenant Governor, including serving on Tourism, Economic Development, Fund Commissioners, and Educational Programs Boards, and establish office of advocacy and assistance for elderly

Approveda

1,427,801 (67%)

693,411 (33%)


August 4

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 11Gambling policy; Tax and revenue administration; Public education fundingRequire that all net state lottery and gaming proceeds be used exclusively for public education, exclude them from total state revenues under Article 10, and require a change in procedure for ticket sales to be changed by law

Approveda

818,879 (78%)

233,408 (22%)

LRCA

Amendment 5Local government finance and taxes; Bond issue requirements; Earthquake infrastructurePermit local governments and school districts, with voter approval, to increase bonded indebtedness by 5% of taxable property value for earthquake-resistant public building upgrades
Defeatedd

454,832 (43%)

597,647 (57%)

LRCA

Amendment 7Public education funding; Property taxes; Ballot measure processIncrease the maximum property tax rate school districts can adopt without a vote and increase the maximum property tax rate with a simple majority approval; and, raise the authorized rate from $1.25 to $2.00 per $100 assessed valuation
Defeatedd

345,315 (33%)

712,838 (67%)

LRCA

Amendment 8Local government finance and taxes; Fuel taxes; Highways and bridgesReallocate 5% of new motor fuel tax revenues from state road projects to counties and the City of St. Louis

Approveda

532,472 (51%)

506,998 (49%)

LRCA

Amendment 9Revenue and spending limits; Property taxesLimit commercial property surcharge levies to 1992 levels with inflation and construction adjustments
Defeatedd

453,771 (46%)

522,541 (54%)

Montana

See also: Montana 1992 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

C-22State judicial selection

Approveda

279,894 (74%)

96,313 (26%)

LRCA

C-23Property; Administration of government
Defeatedd

176,082 (46%)

205,485 (54%)

LRCA

C-24Administration of government; American Indian issues
Defeatedd

105,475 (27%)

282,172 (73%)

CICA

CI-63State and local government budgets, spending, and finance
Defeatedd

165,126 (43%)

219,403 (57%)

CICA

CI-64Executive official term limits; Congressional term limits; State legislative term limits

Approveda

264,174 (67%)

130,695 (33%)


June 2

TypeTitleSubjectResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRSS

LR-109Education; Taxes
Defeatedd

76,546 (36%)

133,841 (64%)

LRSS

LR-110State and local government budgets, spending, and finance

Approveda

132,820 (63%)

79,562 (37%)

Nebraska

See also: Nebraska 1992 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1AGambling policyEstablish a state lottery system

Approveda

440,973 (62%)

267,928 (38%)

LRCA

Amendment 1BRevenue allocation; Gambling policyAuthorize proceeds from the lottery to be used to compensate depositors of industrial loan and investment companies for losses
Defeatedd

230,273 (35%)

429,656 (65%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Alcohol laws; Business regulationsAuthorize counties and municipalities to approve, deny, suspend, cancel, or revoke retail and bottle club liquor licenses

Approveda

357,927 (55%)

292,619 (45%)

CICA

Initiative Measure 407Congressional term limits; Executive official term limits; State legislative term limitsSet term limits for certain state and federal congressional officials

Overturned

481,048 (68%)

224,114 (32%)


May 12

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Property taxesSeparate tangible personal property from the uniform and proportionate provision that applied to real property for tax purposes

Approveda

204,147 (57%)

155,918 (43%)

Nevada

See also: Nevada 1992 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Question 1State judiciary structure; State judiciary oversightElect the Chief Justice of the Nevada Supreme Court by a majority vote of justices.
Defeatedd

175,300 (37%)

297,362 (63%)

LRCA

Question 2State judicial authorityAllow District Courts to issue habeas corpus and prohibition writs for certain convicted individuals.

Approveda

279,273 (60%)

182,854 (40%)

LRCA

Question 3Constitutional rightsRepeal a constitutional provision that prohibits denying voting and officeholding rights based on race or previous servitude.

Approveda

270,184 (58%)

195,673 (42%)

LRCA

Question 4Salaries of government officials; State legislative authorityRemove limits on legislator expense reimbursements and eliminate extra pay for legislative leaders.
Defeatedd

96,472 (20%)

374,922 (80%)

LRCA

Question 5State legislative authorityExpand state authority to lend, offer credit, and invest in businesses while banning donations to private companies.
Defeatedd

109,739 (24%)

357,190 (76%)

LRCA

Question 6State judiciary oversight; State judiciary structureEstablish a Court of Appeals to hear certain appeals from District Court decisions, with judges initially appointed and later elected.
Defeatedd

213,407 (46%)

252,950 (54%)

New Hampshire

See also: New Hampshire 1992 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

ACCQ

Constitutional ConventionState constitutional conventionsThis measure proposed that a statewide constitutional convention be held, as required by Part II, Article 100 of the New Hampshire Constitution.
Defeatedd

210,346 (49%)

217,575 (51%)

LRCA

Jury SizeJury rules; Criminal trialsThe amendment proposed mandating 12-person juries for capital cases.Note: Although this measure gathered more "yes" votes, it did not pass because New Hampshire requires that an amendment receive greater than two-thirds of the vote to be approved.
Defeatedd

278,998 (61%)

178,817 (39%)

LRCA

Military ReserveState legislatures measures; State executive official measuresThe amendment proposed allowing elected officials to serve in the National Guard or Military Reserve.Note: Although this measure gathered more "yes" votes, it did not pass because New Hampshire requires that an amendment receive greater than two-thirds of the vote to be approved.
Defeatedd

249,759 (55%)

204,457 (45%)

LRCA

Regulatory AuthoritAdministration of governmentThe amendment proposed allowing the legislature to delegate regulatory authority to executive branch officials.
Defeatedd

208,301 (48%)

225,276 (52%)

New Jersey

See also: New Jersey 1992 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

BI

Public Question No. 1Bond issuesThe Green Acres, Clean Water, Farmland and Historic Preservation Bond Act of 1992 authorized $345 million in bonds for the purchase of land for recreational and conservational purposes, farmland development, soil and water conservation projects, dam restoration, historic preservation and wastewater treatment.

Approveda

1,782,132 (72%)

681,247 (28%)

LRCA

Public Question No. 2State judiciaryThe amendment to Article VI of the New Jersey Constitution required the state to assume judicial costs previously covered through county property taxes.

Approveda

1,446,117 (59%)

1,015,989 (41%)

LRCA

Public Question No. 3Death penaltyProvide that the death penalty is not cruel and unusual punishment

Approveda

1,835,203 (73%)

664,258 (27%)

LRCA

Public Question No. 4State legislatures measuresThe amendment to Article V, Section 4, paragraph 6 of the New Jersey Constitution permitted the state legislature to review administrative rules and regulations, allowing it to invalidate such orders when found to go against legislative intent.

Approveda

1,352,099 (58%)

978,991 (42%)

New Mexico

See also: New Mexico 1992 ballot measures

November 2

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Constitutional Amendment No. 2Crime victims' rightsThe amendment addressed crime victims' rights.

Approveda

324,509 (69%)

148,419 (31%)

North Dakota

See also: North Dakota 1992 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Measure 1State legislative processes and sessions

Approveda

146,823 (54%)

127,500 (46%)

LRCA

Measure 2Mineral resources
Defeatedd

126,497 (46%)

148,599 (54%)

LRCA

Measure 3State and local government budgets, spending, and finance
Defeatedd

120,479 (42%)

164,030 (58%)

CISS

Measure 4Taxes; Water
Defeatedd

110,045 (38%)

181,960 (62%)

CISS

Measure 5Federal government issues

Approveda

162,150 (56%)

129,930 (44%)

CISS

Measure 6Constitutional rights; Transportation; Law enforcement
Defeatedd

114,959 (38%)

184,978 (62%)

CISS

Measure 7Taxes; Environment
Defeatedd

144,781 (50%)

145,793 (50%)


June 9

TypeTitleSubjectResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Measure 1Veterans policy; Bond issues

Approveda

82,448 (61%)

52,882 (39%)

VR

Measure 2Sunday regulations; Business regulations

Approveda

94,725 (68%)

43,988 (32%)

VR

Measure 3Public school teachers and staff; Labor and unions; Public education governance
Defeatedd

66,804 (49%)

69,684 (51%)

Ohio

See also: Ohio 1992 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

CICA

Congressional Successive Term Limits InitiativeFederal government issuesLimit U.S. Senators from Ohio to two consecutive six-year terms and U.S. Representatives to four consecutive two-year terms

Overturned

2,897,123 (66%)

1,476,461 (34%)

ACCQ

Constitutional Convention QuestionState constitutional conventionsHold a constitutional convention
Defeatedd

1,672,373 (39%)

2,660,270 (61%)

CICA

State Executive Officials Successive Term Limits InitiativeState executive official measuresEstablish two successive terms of four years for certain executive officers

Approveda

3,028,288 (69%)

1,349,244 (31%)

CICA

State Legislative Successive Term Limits InitiativeState legislatures measuresEstablish successive term limits for state legislative officials

Approveda

2,982,285 (68%)

1,378,009 (32%)

IndISS

Toxic Chemicals Warning InitiativeBusiness regulations; TaxesRequire businesses to label or warn about chemicals linked to cancer, among other changes
Defeatedd

1,007,882 (22%)

3,587,734 (78%)

Oklahoma

See also: Oklahoma 1992 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

State Question 643Transportation; Constitutional wording changesRepeal the requirement for railroads within four miles of a county seat to pass through it and maintain a depot.

Approveda

822,199 (64%)

465,412 (36%)

LRCA

State Question 645Public employee retirement funds; Administration of governmentRequire public retirement system assets to be held in trust for benefits, refunds, investments, and expenses.

Approveda

857,767 (67%)

427,049 (33%)

LRCA

State Question 646Local government finance and taxesAllow counties to levy an annual property tax, with voter approval, to fund a local cooperative extension office.
Defeatedd

515,893 (40%)

763,552 (60%)

LRSS

State Question 647Healthcare; State and local government budgets, spending, and finance; TaxesCreate a nursing home grant program, mandate health care reforms, and form a task force for recommendations.
Defeatedd

514,381 (39%)

806,126 (61%)

LRCA

State Question 648Property tax exemptions; Local government finance and taxesAllow counties to exempt household goods and livestock from property taxes with voter approval and revenue adjustments.

Approveda

648,988 (51%)

629,706 (49%)

LRCA

State Question 649Bond issuesIssue $350,000,000 in bonds for state projects, repaid in 30 years with cigarette taxes or general revenue.

Approveda

723,414 (55%)

602,086 (45%)

LRSS

State Question 650Gambling policyRegulate charity games through the Oklahoma Tax Commission, including licensing, taxes, fees, and penalties, and repeal bingo laws.

Approveda

826,552 (62%)

499,635 (38%)


March 10

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

CICA

State Question 640Ballot measure process; State legislative vote requirements; TaxesRequire voter approval for revenue-raising bills unless a 75% majority in each legislative chamber and the governor's signature.

Approveda

373,143 (56%)

290,978 (44%)

Oregon

See also: Oregon 1992 ballot measures

November 6

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Measure 1Bond issues; Parks, land, and natural area conservationAuthorize the issuance and sale of up to $250 million in general obligation bonds for state parks and recreation facilities.
Defeatedd

653,062 (45%)

786,017 (55%)

LRCA

Measure 2Parks, land, and natural area conservation; Fuel taxesAllow biennial motor fuel tax increases up to 2 cents per gallon for state park and recreation sites.
Defeatedd

399,259 (28%)

1,039,322 (72%)

CICA

Measure 3State legislatures measuresSet term limits for House representatives, Senators, statewide elected roles, U.S. Congress House Representatives and Senators.

Approveda

1,003,706 (70%)

439,694 (30%)

CISS

Measure 4TransportationProhibit permits for triple truck-trailer combinations on state highways.
Defeatedd

567,467 (39%)

896,778 (61%)

CISS

Measure 5Nuclear energyClose the Trojan Nuclear Power Plant until a permanent federal waste site is licensed and earthquakes and health hazards conditions are met.
Defeatedd

585,051 (40%)

874,636 (60%)

CISS

Measure 6Nuclear energyProhibit Trojan Nuclear Power Plant operation unless earthquake standards are met and a permanent waste storage site is available.
Defeatedd

619,329 (43%)

830,850 (57%)

CICA

Measure 7Taxes; PropertyRaise property tax rate limits, differentiate rates for school funding in two property categories, and extend equivalent relief to residential renters.
Defeatedd

362,621 (25%)

1,077,206 (75%)

CISS

Measure 8Fisheries and fishing regulationsRestrict lower Columbia River fishing to the most selective means possible and allow the release of non-targeted fish unharmed.
Defeatedd

576,633 (41%)

828,096 (59%)

CICA

Measure 9LGBTQ issuesRequire all state and local governments to discourage, not facilitate, and not recognize homosexuality and other listed “behaviors."
Defeatedd

638,527 (44%)

828,290 (56%)


May 19

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Measure 1Law enforcement; Transportation; TaxesAllow future fuel tax and registration fee revenues for the policing of public highways and roadside rest areas.
Defeatedd

244,173 (35%)

451,715 (65%)

Pennsylvania

See also: Pennsylvania 1992 ballot measures

April 28

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

BI

Stormwater, Water Quality, and Sewage Bond MeasureDrinking water systems; Bond issues; Sewage and stormwaterissue $350 million for water supply, stormwater, and sewage plant projects

Approveda

866,552 (65%)

457,881 (35%)

Rhode Island

See also: Rhode Island 1992 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Proposal 1Recall processThe measure set four-year terms and recall provisions for state officers.

Approveda

215,040 (60%)

142,130 (40%)

LRCA

Proposal 2State and local government budgets, spending, and financeThe measure limited state revenue appropriations and established a budget reserve account.

Approveda

201,030 (60%)

133,104 (40%)

LRCA

Proposal 3State executive official measuresThe measure permitted the Governor of Rhode Island to serve while physically absent from the state.

Approveda

190,170 (57%)

141,487 (43%)

BI

Proposal 4Bond issuesThe measure authorized $12 million in general obligation bonds.
Defeatedd

173,812 (52%)

159,067 (48%)

BI

Proposal 5Bond issuesThe measure authorized $2.5 million in general obligation bonds.
Defeatedd

112,236 (35%)

210,052 (65%)

BI

Proposal 6Bond issuesThe measure authorized $9.5 million in general obligation bonds.
Defeatedd

108,679 (36%)

193,012 (64%)

BI

Proposal 7Bond issuesThe measure authorized $4.5 million in general obligation bonds.
Defeatedd

130,048 (40%)

196,087 (60%)

BI

Proposal 8Bond issuesThe measure authorized $10 million in general obligation bonds.
Defeatedd

133,789 (41%)

189,514 (59%)

BI

Proposal 9Bond issuesThe measure authorized $15 million in general obligation bonds.

Approveda

181,193 (55%)

145,726 (45%)

South Dakota

See also: South Dakota 1992 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

CICA

Amendment ACongressional term limits; Executive official term limits; State legislative term limitsAllow term limits for state representatives, state executives, and federal representatives

Approveda

205,074 (64%)

117,702 (36%)

CISS

Initiated Measure 2Business regulations; Mineral resources; Pollution, waste, and recycling policyLimit land disturbance by large-scale gold or silver mines, and require acre-for-acre reclamation for new and existing operations

Approveda

189,683 (60%)

128,109 (40%)

CISS

Initiated Measure 3Sales taxesProhibit state sale taxes on groceries, clothing, and utilities, but allow municipalities to tax those items
Defeatedd

80,171 (25%)

235,871 (75%)

CISS

Initiated Measure 4Gambling policyRepeal all statutory provisions authorizing video lottery games
Defeatedd

122,298 (37%)

207,607 (63%)

VR

Referendum 1Pollution, waste, and recycling policyRefer a law that approved "Lonetree" solid waste disposal facility, subject to the terms and conditions of its solid waste permits
Defeatedd

93,556 (30%)

217,051 (70%)

Utah

See also: Utah 1992 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

CISS

Initiative AGambling policyPermit individual counties to determine if they will permit horse racing
Defeatedd

297,542 (40%)

451,517 (60%)

LRCA

Proposition 1State judicial selection; State legislative processes and sessionsAmend the Legislative Article

Approveda

497,134 (73%)

185,447 (27%)

LRCA

Proposition 2Constitutional wording changes; Business regulationsRevise portions of the Corporations Article

Approveda

482,619 (71%)

199,716 (29%)

LRCA

Proposition 3State executive powers and duties; State executive branch structureRevise the Executive Article of the constitution

Approveda

390,095 (58%)

287,571 (42%)

Virginia

See also: Virginia 1992 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

BI

Question 1Bond issues; Parks, land, and natural area conservationAllow for the issuance of up to $95,365,000 in bonds for parks and recreational facility capital projects

Approveda

1,466,686 (67%)

722,840 (33%)

BI

Question 2Bond issues; Healthcare facility fundingAllow for the issuance of up to $45,173,000 in bonds for mental health facility capital projects

Approveda

1,414,728 (68%)

677,720 (32%)

BI

Question 3Bond issues; Higher education funding; Public education fundingAllow for the issuance of up to $472,406,000 in bonds for educational institution capital projects

Approveda

1,560,499 (74%)

555,624 (26%)

LRCA

Revenue Stabilization Fund AmendmentBudget stabilization fundsCreate a Revenue Stabilization Fund to accumulate money from years with above-average revenue and to be used when revenues are below-average

Approveda

1,568,958 (73%)

591,385 (27%)

Washington

See also: Washington 1992 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

IndISS

Initiative 134Campaign financeLimit campaign contributions and prohibit public funding of state and local campaigns.

Approveda

1,549,297 (73%)

576,161 (27%)

CISS

Initiative 573Executive official term limits; State legislative term limitsEstablish term limits for certain offices

Overturned

1,119,985 (52%)

1,018,260 (48%)

West Virginia

See also: West Virginia 1992 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Bond issues; Taxes
Defeatedd

139,598 (26%)

407,252 (74%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Veterans policy; Bond issues

Approveda

304,137 (55%)

243,954 (45%)

LRCA

Amendment 3Property; Taxes

Approveda

339,433 (63%)

202,434 (37%)

Wisconsin

See also: Wisconsin 1992 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Question 1Property; TaxesLower residential and agricultural property taxes by issuing income tax credits
Defeatedd

675,876 (31%)

1,536,975 (69%)


April 7

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Question 1TransportationAllow the state to fund railroad improvements using state money and bonds

Approveda

640,592 (58%)

457,690 (42%)

LRCA

Question 2State legislatures measuresRequire any legislative pay raises to take effect at the start of a new term after a general election and to apply to all members of the legislature

Approveda

736,832 (68%)

348,645 (32%)

Wyoming

See also: Wyoming 1992 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectResultYes VotesNo Votes

CISS

Initiative 1Transportation; Business regulations

Approveda

165,879 (84%)

31,997 (16%)

CISS

Initiative 2State legislative term limits

Approveda

150,113 (77%)

44,424 (23%)

CISS

Initiative 3Transportation; Business regulations

Approveda

130,646 (71%)

52,835 (29%)

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