Carbon emissions regulations ballot measures

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As a state ballot measure topic, carbon emissions regulations include measures regarding limits on carbon emissions or other greenhouse gases, as well as renewable portfolio standards. The topic is grouped within the environment and energy policy area.

This page provides information on:

• upcoming ballot measures and
• a comprehensive list of ballot measures by year and state.

Upcoming ballot measures

See also: 2025 ballot measures and 2026 ballot measures

The following is a list of state ballot measures related to carbon emissions regulations certified for this year and future elections:

There are no ballot measures related to this topic that have qualified for the ballot.

List of ballot measures

Click the tabs to view state ballot measures related to carbon emissions regulations, organized by year or state.

Year

State

2024

1. South Dakota Referred Law 21, Regulation of Carbon Dioxide Pipelines Referendum (2024)

2020

1. Nevada Question 6, Renewable Energy Standards Initiative (2020)

2018

1. Arizona Proposition 127, Renewable Energy Standards Initiative (2018)
2. Nevada Question 6, Renewable Energy Standards Initiative (2018)
3. Washington Initiative 1631, Carbon Emissions Fee Measure (2018)

2016

1. Washington Carbon Emission Tax and Sales Tax Reduction, Initiative 732 (2016)

2012

1. Michigan Proposal 3, Renewable Energy Requirement Initiative (2012)

2008

1. California Proposition 7, Renewable Energy Standards and Market Regulations Initiative (2008)
2. Missouri Proposition C, Clean Energy Initiative (2008)

2006

1. Washington Initiative 937, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Standards for Electric Utilities Initiative (2006)

Arizona

1. Arizona Proposition 127, Renewable Energy Standards Initiative (2018)

California

1. California Proposition 7, Renewable Energy Standards and Market Regulations Initiative (2008)

Michigan

1. Michigan Proposal 3, Renewable Energy Requirement Initiative (2012)

Missouri

1. Missouri Proposition C, Clean Energy Initiative (2008)

Nevada

1. Nevada Question 6, Renewable Energy Standards Initiative (2018)
2. Nevada Question 6, Renewable Energy Standards Initiative (2020)

South Dakota

1. South Dakota Referred Law 21, Regulation of Carbon Dioxide Pipelines Referendum (2024)

Washington

1. Washington Carbon Emission Tax and Sales Tax Reduction, Initiative 732 (2016)
2. Washington Initiative 1631, Carbon Emissions Fee Measure (2018)
3. Washington Initiative 937, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Standards for Electric Utilities Initiative (2006)

See also

• List of ballot measures by topic