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List of New Jersey ballot measures

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This page provides a list of ballot measures that have appeared on the statewide ballot in New Jersey.

List of ballot measures by year

Measures are listed in reverse-chronological order, with the most recent and upcoming elections appearing first. Tables include brief summaries, relevant topics, and the election results for each measure.

2021

See also: New Jersey 2021 ballot measures

November 2

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Public Question 1Gambling policyAllows allow wagering on college sport competitions held in N.J. and competitions in which a N.J.-based college team participates
Defeatedd

909,467 (43%)

1,206,011 (57%)

LRCA

Public Question 2Gambling policyAllows organizations to use proceeds from raffles and bingo for their groups

Approveda

1,335,543 (64%)

747,499 (36%)

2020

See also: New Jersey 2020 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Public Question 1Marijuana lawsLegalizes the posession and use of marijuana

Approveda

2,737,682 (67%)

1,343,610 (33%)

LRCA

Public Question 2TaxesMakes peacetime veterans eligible to receive the veterans' property tax deducation

Approveda

3,064,754 (76%)

942,580 (24%)

LRCA

Public Question 3Redistricting policyDelays the state legislative redistricting process and the use of new districts if census data is received after February 15

Approveda

2,225,089 (58%)

1,625,348 (42%)

2019

See also: New Jersey 2019 ballot measures

November 5

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Public Question 1Taxes<p>New Jersey Public Question 1, the Property Tax Deduction for Veterans Extended to Continuing Care Retirement Communities Amendment, is on the ballot in New Jersey as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment on November 5, 2019.</p>

Approveda

918,077 (76%)

290,529 (24%)

2018

See also: New Jersey 2018 ballot measures

November 6

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

BI

Public Question 1Bond issues; Public education funding; Higher education fundingThe New Jersey School Projects Bond is on the ballot in New Jersey as a legislatively referred bond question on November 6, 2018.

Approveda

1,250,746 (54%)

1,059,066 (46%)

2017

See also: New Jersey 2017 ballot measures

November 7

TypeTitleSubjectResultYes VotesNo Votes

BI

Public Question 1Bond issues

Approveda

970,334 (60%)

646,110 (40%)

LRCA

Public Question 2Environment; State and local government budgets, spending, and finance

Approveda

1,093,448 (69%)

490,763 (31%)

2016

See also: New Jersey 2016 ballot measures

November 8

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Public Question 1Gambling policy2016 measures November 8 Public Question 1 dPublic Question 2 aPollsVoter guidesCampaign finance Signature costs The New Jersey Allowance for Casinos in Two Additional Counties Amendment, also known as Public Question 1, was on the November 8, 2016, ballot in New Jersey as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment. It was defeated.
Defeatedd

707,064 (23%)

2,400,081 (77%)

LRCA

Question 2State and local government budgets, spending, and finance

Approveda

1,660,021 (55%)

1,385,321 (45%)

2014

See also: New Jersey 2014 ballot measures

November 4

TypeTitleSubjectResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Public Question 1Civil and criminal trials

Approveda

891,373 (62%)

550,698 (38%)

LRCA

Public Question 2State and local government budgets, spending, and finance; Parks, land, and natural area conservation; Environment

Approveda

925,121 (65%)

503,031 (35%)

2013

See also: New Jersey 2013 ballot measures

November 5

TypeTitleSubjectResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Public Question 1Gambling policy

Approveda

1,372,178 (81%)

315,867 (19%)

LRCA

Public Question 2Minimum wage laws

Approveda

1,052,287 (61%)

665,380 (39%)

2012

See also: New Jersey 2012 ballot measures

November 6

TypeTitleSubjectResultYes VotesNo Votes

BI

Public Question 1Education; Bond issues

Approveda

1,541,549 (63%)

916,259 (37%)

LRCA

Public Question 2Public employee retirement funds

Approveda

1,982,406 (83%)

401,606 (17%)

2011

See also: New Jersey 2011 ballot measures

November 8

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Public Question 1Gambling policyNew Jersey Public Question 1, the Sports Betting Amendment, was on the ballot in New Jersey as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment on November 8, 2011. The measure was approved.

Approveda

671,797 (64%)

379,339 (36%)

2010

See also: New Jersey 2010 ballot measures

November 2

TypeTitleSubjectResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Public Question 1Labor and unions

Approveda

1,197,956 (80%)

293,886 (20%)

2009

See also: New Jersey 2009 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRSS

Open Space Bond IssueEnvironment; Bond issues

Approveda

818,986 (52%)

744,814 (48%)

2008

See also: New Jersey 2008 ballot measures

November 4

TypeTitleSubjectResultYes VotesNo Votes
Question 1Bond issues

Approveda

1,259,147 (58%)

915,395 (42%)

Question 2State judiciary
Defeatedd

984,404 (45%)

1,181,667 (55%)

2007

See also: New Jersey 2007 ballot measures

November 6

TypeTitleSubjectResultYes VotesNo Votes
Public Question 2Vaccinations and disease policy; Bond issues
Defeatedd

622,725 (47%)

696,068 (53%)

LRCA

Public Question 4Constitutional wording changes

Approveda

765,923 (60%)

511,929 (40%)

LRCA

Question 1Taxes
Defeatedd

609,907 (47%)

682,014 (53%)

Question 3Bond issues; Agriculture policy; Parks, land, and natural area conservation

Approveda

702,459 (54%)

596,522 (46%)

2006

See also: New Jersey 2006 ballot measures

November 7

TypeTitleSubjectResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Question 1Taxes

Approveda

1,121,130 (67%)

552,380 (33%)

LRCA

Question 2Revenue allocation; Land use and development policy

Approveda

992,484 (60%)

659,373 (40%)

LRCA

Question 3Taxes

Approveda

977,687 (60%)

644,431 (40%)

2005

See also: New Jersey 2005 ballot measures

November 8

TypeTitleSubjectResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Question 1State executive elections

Approveda

836,134 (56%)

655,333 (44%)

LRCA

Question 2Environment; State and local government budgets, spending, and finance

Approveda

814,606 (56%)

634,269 (44%)

2003

See also: New Jersey 2003 ballot measures

November 4

TypeTitleSubjectResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Question 1Environment; Parks, land, and natural area conservation; Bond issues

Approveda

735,872 (65%)

399,243 (35%)

LRCA

Question 2State and local government budgets, spending, and finance

Approveda

684,613 (61%)

432,443 (39%)

BI

Question 3Bond issues; Water storage; Sewage and stormwater; Flood infrastructure and management

Approveda

654,630 (59%)

449,458 (41%)

2000

See also: New Jersey 2000 ballot measures

November 7

TypeTitleSubjectResult

LRCA

Question 1Taxes

Approveda

LRCA

Question 2Administration of government

Approveda

1999

See also: New Jersey 1999 ballot measures

November 2

TypeTitleSubjectResultYes VotesNo Votes

BI

Question 1Bond issues; Transportation

Approveda

724,778 (64%)

403,576 (36%)

LRCA

Question 2Veterans policy; Taxes

Approveda

886,481 (77%)

258,972 (23%)

LRCA

Question 3State and local government budgets, spending, and finance

Approveda

726,008 (65%)

389,250 (35%)

1998

See also: New Jersey 1998 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Question 1Parks, land, and natural area conservation; State and local government budgets, spending, and finance; Environment

Approveda

978,686 (66%)

498,010 (34%)

LRCA

Question 2Gambling policy

Approveda

853,631 (60%)

580,170 (40%)

LRSS

Question 3Bond issues

Approveda

749,700 (53%)

654,852 (47%)

1997

See also: New Jersey 1997 ballot measures

November 4

TypeTitleSubjectResultYes VotesNo Votes

BI

Question 1Housing; Bond issues

Approveda

907,806 (54%)

772,865 (46%)

LRSS

Question 2Bond issues; Water

Approveda

1,024,151 (62%)

624,104 (38%)

LRSS

Question 3Water; Bond issues

Approveda

1,006,029 (62%)

609,620 (38%)

1996

See also: New Jersey 1996 ballot measures

November 5

TypeTitleSubjectResultYes VotesNo Votes
Question 1Bond issues; Water

Approveda

1,490,998 (69%)

682,066 (31%)

LRCA

Question 2Taxes; Environment

Approveda

1,496,025 (70%)

641,910 (30%)

1995

See also: New Jersey 1995 ballot measures

November 7

TypeTitleSubjectResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Question 1Redistricting policy

Approveda

612,525 (56%)

489,802 (44%)

LRCA

Question 2Taxes; Transportation

Approveda

703,368 (61%)

442,661 (39%)

LRCA

Question 3State and local government budgets, spending, and finance

Approveda

731,131 (65%)

395,626 (35%)

BI

Question 4Bond issues; Public land policy

Approveda

766,798 (68%)

358,388 (32%)

1994

See also: New Jersey 1994 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

BI

Public Question No. 1Bond issuesThe Developmental Disabilities' Waiting List Reduction and Human Services Facilities Construction Bond Act of 1994 authorized $160 million in bonds for community residences for the developmentally disabled. $30 million went towards capital improvements at state institutions, with the remainder going to community-based facilities.

Approveda

875,235 (58%)

641,985 (42%)

1993

See also: New Jersey 1993 ballot measures

November 2

TypeTitleSubjectResult

LRCA

Public Question 1Recall process

Approveda

1992

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%)

1991

See also: New Jersey 1991 ballot measures

November 5

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Public Question No. 1Crime victims' rightsThe amendment entitles crime victims to "fairness, compassion and respect by the criminal justice system," allows them to attend public judicial proceedings and authorizes the state legislature to pass legislation defining their rights and remedies.

Approveda

1,222,928 (85%)

223,248 (15%)

LRAQ

Public Question No. 2Public health insuranceA majority of voters supported the state requesting that the federal government enact a national health care system.

Approveda

1,143,654 (78%)

320,355 (22%)

1990

See also: New Jersey 1990 ballot measures

November 6

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

BI

Public Question No. 1Bond issuesThe Affordable Housing Programs Assistance Bond Act of 1990 would have authorized $135 million in bonds for improvements to housing and to address the housing needs of the homeless and those with low and moderate income.
Defeatedd

791,011 (49%)

831,430 (51%)

LRSS

Public Question No. 2Gambling policyThe measure allowed Sunday horse racing at tracks which would remain closed on one day of the week.

Approveda

912,047 (56%)

707,676 (44%)

LRCA

Public Question No. 3Gambling policyThe amendment allowed the state legislature to enact laws permitting gambling establishments in Atlantic City to show live video of horse races for betting purposes, with revenues going toward services for senior citizens.

Approveda

852,449 (53%)

749,058 (47%)

1989

See also: New Jersey 1989 ballot measures

November 7

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

BI

Public Question No. 1Bond issuesThe Open Space Preservation Bond Act of 1989 authorized $300 million in bonds for the acquistion of land for recreational and conservational purposes.

Approveda

1,189,754 (71%)

480,461 (29%)

BI

Public Question No. 2Bond issuesThe Public Purpose Buildings and Community-Based Facilities Construction Bond Act of 1989 authorized $125 million in bonds for correctional and human services facilities.

Approveda

982,237 (60%)

642,810 (40%)

BI

Public Question No. 3Bond issuesThe Stormwater Management and Combined Sewer Overflow Abatement Bond Act of 1989 authorized $50 million in bonds for local projects relating to stormwater management and sewer overflow abatement.

Approveda

1,094,516 (67%)

529,270 (33%)

BI

Public Question No. 4Bond issuesThe New Jersey Bridge Rehabilitation and Improvement and Railroad Right-of-way Preservation Bond Act of 1989 approved $115 million in bonds for bridge maintenance and preserving and acquiring railroad rights-of-way.

Approveda

1,132,522 (69%)

503,713 (31%)

LRSS

Public Question No. 5Bond issuesThe Hazardous Discharge Bond Acts of 1981 and 1986 were amended to expand the uses of authorized bonds to include projects to protect underground drinking water supplies and treatment of contaminated supplies.

Approveda

1,257,583 (77%)

376,585 (23%)

1988

See also: New Jersey 1988 ballot measures

November 8

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

BI

Public Question No. 1Bond issuesThe Jobs, Education and Competitiveness Bond Act of 1988 authorized $350 million in bonds for construction and maintenance of buildings at public and private higher education facilities.

Approveda

1,569,769 (69%)

712,376 (31%)

LRCA

Public Question No. 2State legislatures measuresThe amendment required that a vacancy in the legislature be filled within 35 days by a county committee of the same party the incumbent was a member of, and that the appointee serve until a successor is elected at the next general election at least 51 days after the vacancy is created or otherwise until the end of the unexpired term.

Approveda

1,503,003 (70%)

649,185 (30%)

LRCA

Public Question No. 3TaxesThe amendment allowed applicable shareholders of a cooperative or mutual housing corporation to receive property tax deductions for veterans and/or the elderly and disabled.

Approveda

1,673,322 (74%)

575,326 (26%)

LRCA

Public Question No. 4Ballot measure processThe amendment set a deadline of 70 days before a general election to submit public questions for the ballot.

Approveda

1,674,456 (79%)

451,500 (21%)

1987

See also: New Jersey 1987 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

BI

Public Question No. 1Bond issuesThe Correctional Facilities Construction Bond Act authorized $198 million in bonds for the construction of state and county correctional facilities.

Approveda

824,570 (60%)

546,790 (40%)

BI

Public Question No. 2Bond issuesThe New Jersey Green Acres, Cultural Centers and Historic Preservation Bond Act of 1987 authorized bonds of $40 million for cultural center projects, $25 million for historic preservation projects and $35 million for municipal acquisition of land for recreational and conservational purposes.

Approveda

857,096 (62%)

516,971 (38%)

BI

Public Question No. 3Bond issuesThe New Jersey Baseball Stadium Bond Act of 1987 would have authorized $185 million in bonds for construction of a stadium in the event of a commitment by a Major League Baseball team to relocate to New Jersey.
Defeatedd

473,704 (33%)

972,783 (67%)

LRSS

Public Question No. 4Bond issuesThe Farmland Preservation Bond Act of 1981 was amended to allow the state to use allocated bond money to purchase farmland for resale with preservational intent, and to increase the proportion of bond money used on the purchase of farmland development easements from 50 to 80 percent, if not 100 percent in an emergency.

Approveda

934,903 (69%)

421,918 (31%)

BI

Public Question No. 5Bond issues10 million in bonds unused after the passage of the New Jersey Public Purposes Buildings Construction Bond Act of 1980 were directed towards the construction and improvement of facilities for the mentally ill. The act originally directed the money towards a loan guarantee fund for the development of nursing homes, which never came to fruition.

Approveda

955,124 (71%)

397,533 (29%)

LRCA

Public Question No. 6Law enforcement officers and departmentsThe amendment would have extended the terms of sheriffs elected in or after the 1988 general election from three years to five.
Defeatedd

537,798 (41%)

767,601 (59%)

1986

See also: New Jersey 1986 ballot measures

November 4

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRSS

Public Question No. 1Bond issuesThe Hazardous Discharge Bond Act of 1981 was amended to allow bond money to be used on hazardous waste cleanup operations without first looking to other state or federal funds.

Approveda

813,183 (68%)

385,032 (32%)

BI

Public Question No. 2Bond issuesThe Hazardous Discharge Bond Act of 1986 authorized $200 million in bonds for the cleanup of hazardous waste contingent on the enactment of other revenue-raising measures for such projects.

Approveda

786,576 (66%)

399,467 (34%)

1985

See also: New Jersey 1985 ballot measures

November 5

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

BI

Public Question No. 1Bond issuesThe Wastewater Treatment Bond Act of 1985 authorized $190 million in bonds for municipal water treatment projects.

Approveda

1,045,725 (71%)

429,575 (29%)

BI

Public Question No. 2Bond issuesThe Resource Recovery and Solid Waste Disposal Facility Bond Act of 1985 authorized $85 million in bonds for a revolving fund to make loans to municipalities for solid waste disposal facilities.

Approveda

1,066,305 (72%)

410,877 (28%)

BI

Public Question No. 3Bond issuesThe Pinelands Infrastructure Trust Bond Act of 1985 authorized $30 million in bonds for grants and loans for infrastructure systems in the pinelands area of the state.

Approveda

930,250 (64%)

532,114 (36%)

LRSS

Public Question No. 4Bond issuesThe Natural Resources Bond Act of 1980 was amended to allow repayments of money from the fund it created to the fund created in the Resource Recovery and Solid Waste Disposal Facility Bond Act of 1985. Interest derived from investment in resource recovery was also redirected to the new fund.

Approveda

939,266 (66%)

480,199 (34%)

LRSS

Public Question No. 5Gambling policyThe Simulcast Racing Act allowed racetracks to transmit and receive video of horse races, particularly out-of-state races, for betting purposes.

Approveda

1,040,117 (66%)

533,926 (34%)

LRCA

Public Question No. 6TaxesThe amendment would have ended the use of money from the casino revenue fund to finance senior and disabled homestead rebates after June 30, 1985.
Defeatedd

573,555 (38%)

943,740 (62%)

LRCA

Public Question No. 7Administration of governmentFollowing a ruling by the New Jersey Supreme Court that the state legislature could not invalidate rules and regulations by executive agencies except through the bill process, ultimately requiring the Governor's approval, the amendment would have allowed the legislature to void administrative rules and regulations through resolutions.
Defeatedd

511,115 (37%)

851,883 (63%)

1984

See also: New Jersey 1984 ballot measures

November 6

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

BI

Public Question No. 1Bond issuesThe Jobs, Science and Technology Bond Act of 1984 authorized $90 million in bonds to establish a network of advanced technology centers at institutions of higher education with the intent of creating jobs.

Approveda

1,450,924 (62%)

888,757 (38%)

BI

Public Question No. 2Bond issuesThe New Jersey Human Services Facilities Construction Bond Act of 1984 authorized $60 million in bonds for human services facilities.

Approveda

1,442,331 (62%)

891,172 (38%)

LRCA

Public Question No. 3Bond issuesThe amendment to Article VIII, Section 2 of the New Jersey Constitution allocated the revenues from 2.5 cents per gallon of the motor fuels tax to a special account in the state general fund for 17 years in order to fund work on the transportation system.

Approveda

1,495,707 (64%)

828,295 (36%)

LRCA

Public Question No. 4Gambling policyThe amendment allowed senior citizen organizations to conduct raffles for their benefit.

Approveda

2,074,417 (86%)

342,344 (14%)

LRCA

Public Question No. 5TaxesThe amendment allowed those qualifying for the veterans' tax deduction and the senior tax deduction to receive both.

Approveda

2,091,176 (85%)

356,088 (15%)

LRCA

Public Question No. 6TaxesThe amendment to Article VIII, Section 1, paragraph 7 of the New Jersey Constitution prohibited future state taxation on Social Security and Railroad Retirement benefits.

Approveda

1,858,918 (78%)

519,913 (22%)

1983

See also: New Jersey 1983 ballot measures

November 8

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

BI

Public Question No. 1Bond issuesAn act authorized $135 million in bonds to acquire and develop land for recreational and conservational purposes as part of the state's Green Acres program.

Approveda

806,521 (61%)

519,667 (39%)

BI

Public Question No. 2Bond issuesThe Shore Protection Act of 1983 authorized $50 million in bonds for state shore preservation projects and grants to county and municipal governments for similar projects.

Approveda

798,117 (60%)

532,319 (40%)

LRSS

Public Question No. 3Bond issuesThe Water Supply Bond Act of 1981 was amended to allow the state of New Jersey to use bond funds to finance additional state and local water supply projects.

Approveda

860,897 (66%)

447,512 (34%)

BI

Public Question No. 4Bond issuesAn act authorized $135 million in bonds for bridge improvements and rehabilitation.

Approveda

952,162 (71%)

387,387 (29%)

LRCA

Public Question No. 5State judiciaryThe amendment to Article VII, Section 3, paragraph 3 and Section 4, paragraphs 1 and 3 of the New Jersey Constitution created a family part of the Chancery Division of the New Jersey Superior Court and transferred judges from preexisting juvenile, family and domestic relations courts.

Approveda

702,898 (56%)

550,064 (44%)

LRCA

Public Question No. 6State and local government budgets, spending, and financeThe amendment to Article VIII, Section 2, paragraph 3 of the New Jersey Constitution allowed the state legislature to authorize refinancing of state debts without a public vote on the condition that it would result in a debt service savings.

Approveda

674,290 (54%)

570,658 (46%)

LRCA

Public Question No. 7TaxesThe amendment allowed a veteran's surviving spouse to receive the veterans' real and personal property tax deduction.

Approveda

1,089,078 (82%)

238,540 (18%)

LRCA

Public Question No. 8State executive official measuresThe amendment to Article V, Section 1, paragraph 14 of the New Jersey Constitution allowed the Governor seven additional days to consider legislation passed within 10 days of the end of a legislative term.

Approveda

849,759 (68%)

404,155 (32%)

1982

See also: New Jersey 1982 ballot measures

November 2

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRAQ

Public Question No. 1Military-related advisory questionsThe non-binding referendum supported a nuclear weapons freeze between the United States and the Soviet Union, as well as the use of money saved by the freeze for tax cuts and human services.

Approveda

1,250,468 (66%)

643,780 (34%)

BI

Public Question No. 2Bond issuesThe Correctional Facilities Construction Bond Act of 1982 authorized $170 million in bonds for correctional facilities.

Approveda

1,040,289 (58%)

746,677 (42%)

BI

Public Question No. 3Bond issuesSection 5 of the New Jersey Public Purpose Buildings Construction Bond Act of 1980 was amended to remove a requirement that federal matching funds be committed before the start of construction of nursing home facilities for disabled veterans. The measure came following a federal budget freeze that affected such funds.

Approveda

1,036,185 (59%)

715,917 (41%)

BI

Public Question No. 4Bond issuesThe Community Development Bond Act of 1982 authorized $85 million in bonds for local development. $45 million capitalized the New Jersey Local Development Financing Fund, $30 million financed local revitalization and development projects and $10 million financed urban industrial parks.

Approveda

848,393 (50%)

845,585 (50%)

LRCA

Public Question No. 5PropertyThe proposed amendment to Article VIII, Section 5 of the New Jersey Constitution would have permitted the Legislature to pass criteria for setting prices at which the state can express interest in riparian land.
Defeatedd

649,919 (39%)

1,029,937 (61%)

1981

See also: New Jersey 1981 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

BI

Public Question No. 1Bond issuesThe Water Supply Bond Act of 1981 authorized $350 million in bonds for improvements to and construction of water supply facilities.

Approveda

1,154,854 (65%)

634,834 (35%)

BI

Public Question No. 2Bond issuesThe Hazardous Discharge Bond Act authorized $100 million in bonds for the cleanup and removal of hazardous waste.

Approveda

1,109,070 (63%)

647,557 (37%)

BI

Public Question No. 3Bond issuesThe Farmland Preservation Bond Act authorized $50 million in bonds for grants to cover up to 50 percent of the cost of acquiring development easements and carrying out soil and water conservation projects.

Approveda

1,065,996 (61%)

668,172 (39%)

BI

Public Question No. 4Bond issuesThe Water Conservation Bond Interest Rate Ceiling Elimination Act removed the 6 percent interest rate ceiling from water conservation bonds passed in 1969.

Approveda

929,033 (57%)

697,424 (43%)

LRCA

Public Question No. 5Gambling policyThe amendment to Article VI, Section 7, paragraph 2 of the New Jersey Constitution authorized the use of revenues from gambling as funding for expanded or additional health and transportation services for the elderly and disabled.

Approveda

1,105,957 (68%)

524,496 (32%)

LRCA

Public Question No. 6State executive official measuresThe amendment to Article V, Section 1, paragraph 14 of the New Jersey Constitution required the Governor to consider all bills passed by the legislature prior to 10 days before the end of a legislative term. Previously, the Governor would request that passed legislation be presented, allowing for pocket vetoes by requesting them late in a legislative term and declining further action. The amendment also extended the time window for the Governor to consider a bill to 45 days and allowed for a special legislative session at the end of a term to work on bills sent back by the Governor.

Approveda

1,114,269 (68%)

523,895 (32%)

LRCA

Public Question No. 7PropertyThe proposed amendment to Article VIII of the New Jersey Constitution added a fifth section allowing land tidal flowed within the previous 40 years to be claimed by the state; claims to land tidal flowed more than 40 years prior not presented by the state within one year were barred. Revenues from the sale of tidal flowed land were directed toward a public education fund.

Approveda

864,445 (53%)

756,220 (47%)

LRSS

Public Question No. 8Gambling policyThe Amusement Games Licensing Law was amended to allow a state commissioner to set entry fees and prize values of amusement games, subject to a public hearing and legislative review.

Approveda

927,680 (58%)

668,679 (42%)

1980

See also: New Jersey 1980 ballot measures

November 4

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

BI

Public Question No. 1Bond issuesThe Natural Resources Bond Act of 1980 authorized $145 million in bonds for resource recovery, sewage treatment, water supplies, dam restoration and harbor cleanup.

Approveda

1,412,678 (62%)

873,381 (38%)

BI

Public Question No. 2Bond issuesThe Public Purpose Buildings Construction Bond Act of 1980 authorized $159 million in bonds for mental health facilities, correctional institutions, veterans' care facilities and care facilities for the elderly and disabled.

Approveda

1,245,981 (55%)

1,002,915 (45%)

BI

Public Question No. 3Bond issuesThe amendment allowed eligible senior citizens and disabled people to claim a real property tax deduction on dwelling houses sitting on land that they do not own.

Approveda

1,758,598 (75%)

588,183 (25%)

LRCA

Public Question No. 4TaxesThe amendment to Article VIII, Section 1, paragraph 4 of the New Jersey Constitution increased the maximum property tax deduction for senior and disabled citizens each year until 1983, when it was capped at $250. The annual income limitation to qualify for this deduction was likewise increased to a maximum of $10,000 in 1983 and thereafter.

Approveda

1,790,199 (76%)

555,788 (24%)

BI

Public Question No. 5Bond issuesThe Energy Conservation Bond Issue authorized $50 million in bonds, including $3 million for energy audits and $47 million for projects to make public buildings and facilities more energy-efficient.

Approveda

1,172,160 (53%)

1,024,937 (47%)

LRSS

Public Question No. 6Gambling policyThe measure would have changed the state gambling laws to allow horse racing on Sundays and extend Saturday horse racing by one hour.
Defeatedd

996,006 (44%)

1,285,074 (56%)

LRCA

Public Question No. 7Gambling policyThe proposed amendment to Article IV, Section VII, paragraph 2 of the New Jersey Constitution would have allowed the state legislature to regulate amusement games with prizes of merchandise.
Defeatedd

996,006 (44%)

1,285,074 (56%)

1979

See also: New Jersey 1979 ballot measures

November 6

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

BI

Public Question 1Bond issuesAn act authorized $475 million in bonds for repairs and improvements of the state's highways, county and municipal roads and public transportation facilities.

Approveda

747,272 (54%)

638,758 (46%)

BI

Public Question 2Bond issuesThe New Jersey Higher Education Facilities Construction Act of 1979 would have authorized $95 million in bonds for higher education facilities.
Defeatedd

611,639 (45%)

748,737 (55%)

1978

See also: New Jersey 1978 ballot measures

November 7

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Question 1State judiciaryThe amendment merged county courts into the New Jersey Superior Court, along with their jurisdiction, pending cases and judges.

Approveda

846,192 (55%)

699,956 (45%)

LRCA

Question 2Gambling policyThe amendment would have allowed and regulated gambling on jai alai, with revenue going towards property tax relief.
Defeatedd

671,793 (41%)

966,254 (59%)

BI

Question 3Bond issuesThe New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority Refunding Bond Guaranty Act authorized a guarantee of up to $317 million in bonds to refinance the Sports Authority in control of the Meadowlands Sports Complex in East Rutherford.

Approveda

846,377 (54%)

731,352 (46%)

BI

Question 4Bond issuesAn act authorized $200 million in bonds for the state to purchase land for recreational and conservational use.

Approveda

880,306 (56%)

694,167 (44%)

BI

Question 5Bond issuesThe Institutional Construction Bond Act of 1978 authorized $100 million in bonds to construct mental health facilities, prisons, facilities for the blind and handicapped, and a forensic laboratory.

Approveda

918,070 (59%)

642,647 (41%)

BI

Question 6Bond issuesThe Emergency Flood Control Bond Act of 1978 authorized $25 million in bonds for flood control planning and facilities.

Approveda

868,715 (56%)

687,739 (44%)

1977

See also: New Jersey 1977 ballot measures

November 8

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

BI

Public Question 1Bond issuesThe Beaches and Harbors Bond Act of 1977 authorized $30 million in bonds for beach and harbor restoration, facilities and projects.

Approveda

907,904 (59%)

640,029 (41%)

BI

Public Question 2Bond issuesThe New Jersey Medical Education Facilities Bond Act of 1977 authorized $120 million in bonds to refinance the Teaching Hospital of the College of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and to construct and renovate medical education facilities.

Approveda

929,138 (60%)

616,502 (40%)

1976

See also: New Jersey 1976 ballot measures

November 2

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Public Question No. 1Gambling policyThe amendment authorized the legislature to establish and regulate casinos in Atlantic City, with all state revenue going towards reducing property taxes, rentals and utility costs for eligible senior and disabled citizens.

Approveda

1,535,249 (57%)

1,180,799 (43%)

LRCA

Public Question No. 2HousingThe amendment gave a differential homestead rebate or credit to senior and disabled citizens, as well as their surviving spouses.

Approveda

1,989,812 (78%)

554,587 (22%)

BI

Public Question No. 3Bond issuesThe New Jersey Mortgage Assistance Bond Act of 1976 authorized $25 million in bonds for mortgage assistance and construction of housing for senior and low and moderate-income citizens.

Approveda

1,275,048 (53%)

1,142,213 (47%)

BI

Public Question No. 4Bond issuesThe New Jersey Clean Waters Bond Act of 1976 authorized $120 million in bonds for water supply, water pollution and sewage treatment facilities.

Approveda

1,543,237 (64%)

884,948 (36%)

BI

Public Question No. 5Bond issuesThe New Jersey Institutions Construction Bond Act of 1976 authorized $80 million for special needs schools, mental hospitals, mental health facilities and prisons.

Approveda

1,315,052 (56%)

1,038,668 (44%)

LRCA

Public Question No. 6TaxesThe amendment directed the net receipts from all personal income taxes towards offsetting or reducing property taxes.

Approveda

1,688,463 (71%)

701,983 (29%)

LRCA

Public Question No. 7Gambling policyThe amendment would have increased the maximum price of playing an amusement game from 25 cents to 50 cents and the maximum value for prizes won in an amusement game from $15 to $100.
Defeatedd

907,007 (40%)

1,359,860 (60%)

1975

See also: New Jersey 1975 ballot measures

November 4

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Public Question 2Sex and gender issues; Constitutional rightsProhibit the denial or abridgment of rights on account of a person's sex
Defeatedd

828,290 (49%)

868,061 (51%)

LRCA

Public Question No. 1TaxesThe amendment extended the property tax deduction for senior citizens, allowed them to receive a homestead tax credit or rebate in addition to other exemptions or deductions, allowed a homestead credit or rebate for home owners and tenants, and authorized the legislature to pass laws regarding property tax abatement.

Approveda

1,171,474 (69%)

538,060 (31%)

BI

Public Question No. 3Bond issuesAn act would have authorized $110 million in bonds for water supply, waste treatment and shore protection facilities.
Defeatedd

740,496 (45%)

891,190 (55%)

BI

Public Question No. 4Bond issuesAn act would have authorized $600 million in bonds for improvements to public transportation.
Defeatedd

616,461 (38%)

1,022,150 (62%)

BI

Public Question No. 5Bond issuesAn act would have authorized $100 million in bonds for housing assistance.
Defeatedd

670,370 (41%)

973,629 (59%)

BI

Public Question No. 6Bond issuesIf approved, it would have authorized $112 million in bonds for human services facilities.
Defeatedd

587,404 (37%)

1,002,854 (63%)

1974

See also: New Jersey 1974 ballot measures

November 5

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Public Question No. 1Gambling policyThe amendment would have allowed the legislature to pass laws allowing the establishment of gambling houses or casinos, directed the entire net proceeds from those establishments to the state treasury and forbidden gambling establishments in a municipality unless approved through local and county referendums.
Defeatedd

790,777 (40%)

1,202,638 (60%)

LRCA

Public Question No. 2Residency voting requirementsThe amendment reduced the residency qualifications for voters from 6 months in the state to 30 days, and 40 days in a county to 30 days.

Approveda

946,175 (52%)

876,814 (48%)

BI

Public Question No. 3Bond issuesAn act authorized $200 million in bonds to acquire land for recreational and conservational purposes.

Approveda

1,000,385 (55%)

816,919 (45%)

BI

Public Question No. 4Bond issuesAn act would have authorized $200 million in bonds for improvements to state highways.
Defeatedd

754,798 (42%)

1,060,617 (58%)

BI

Public Question No. 5Bond issuesAn act would have authorized $100 million in improvements to freight and passenger rail services.
Defeatedd

865,011 (48%)

919,742 (52%)

BI

Public Question No. 6Bond issuesAn act would have authorized $90 million in bonds for housing assistance.
Defeatedd

841,648 (47%)

956,881 (53%)

1973

See also: New Jersey 1973 ballot measures

November 6

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Public Question No. 1State judiciaryThe amendment permitted civil trials by six-member juries.

Approveda

1,036,460 (75%)

344,975 (25%)

BI

Public Question No. 2Bond issuesAn act authorized $25 million in bonds for education facilities for severely handicapped children.

Approveda

879,432 (64%)

502,107 (36%)

1972

See also: New Jersey 1972 ballot measures

November 7

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

BI

Public Question No. 1Bond issuesAn act would have authorized $650 million in bonds for improvements to the public transportation system, including highways and mass transit.
Defeatedd

1,043,831 (46%)

1,234,462 (54%)

LRCA

Public Question No. 2Gambling policyThe amendment authorized bingo games for senior citizens.

Approveda

1,968,816 (85%)

341,816 (15%)

LRCA

Public Question No. 3State executive official measuresThe amendment would have made the terms of the Secretary of State and Attorney General indefinite; they would have instead served at the Governor's pleasure.
Defeatedd

994,469 (47%)

1,139,227 (53%)

1971

See also: New Jersey 1971 ballot measures

November 2

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

BI

Public Question No. 1Bond issuesAn act authorized $155 million in bonds for higher education buildings.

Approveda

846,433 (54%)

719,109 (46%)

LRCA

Public Question No. 2TaxesThe amendment excluded federal benefits from determining eligibility for the property tax deduction for senior citizens.

Approveda

1,278,729 (80%)

317,229 (20%)

BI

Public Question No. 3Bond issuesAn act authorized $80 million in bonds for acquiring land for recreational and conservational purposes.

Approveda

1,029,200 (67%)

512,985 (33%)

1970

See also: New Jersey 1970 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Public Question No. 1Voting age policyThe amendment would have lowered the voting age from 21 years to 19.
Defeatedd

728,731 (43%)

977,531 (57%)

LRCA

Public Question No. 2TaxesThe amendment increased the property tax deduction for senior citizens from $80 to $160, with the state reimbursing half of the deduction to municipalities.

Approveda

1,375,497 (81%)

312,561 (19%)

BI

Public Question No. 3Bond issuesAn act authorized $80 million in bonds for acquiring land for recreational and conservational purposes.

Approveda

1,029,200 (67%)

512,985 (33%)

1969

See also: New Jersey 1969 ballot measures

November 4

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

BI

Public Question No. 1Bond issuesAn act authorized $271 million in bonds for water conservation.

Approveda

1,380,357 (74%)

483,903 (26%)

LRCA

Public Question No. 2Voting age policyThe amendment would have lowered the voting age from 21 years to 18.
Defeatedd

788,978 (41%)

1,154,606 (59%)

LRCA

Public Question No. 3Gambling policyThe amendment authorized the legislature to establish a state lottery.

Approveda

1,593,239 (81%)

362,947 (19%)

1968

See also: New Jersey 1968 ballot measures

November 5

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

BI

Public Question No. 1Bond issuesAn act authorized $337.5 million in bonds for the construction and development of public buildings.

Approveda

1,301,711 (63%)

773,821 (37%)

BI

Public Question No. 2Bond issuesAn act authorized $640 million in bonds for the improvement of state highways and public transportation facilities.

Approveda

1,319,928 (64%)

750,427 (36%)

BI

Public Question No. 3Bond issuesAn act authorized $12.5 million in bonds for the construction of housing for low and moderate-income families.

Approveda

1,140,411 (56%)

891,844 (44%)

LRCA

Public Question No. 4State legislatures measuresThe amendment set the terms of state legislators at two years and allowed measures from the first yearly session to carry over into the second if still pending.

Approveda

1,275,471 (66%)

644,719 (34%)

1966

See also: New Jersey 1966 ballot measures

November 8

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Public Question No. 1State legislatures measuresThe amendment implemented changes recommended by a constitutional convention regarding reapportionment of the state legislature.

Approveda

890,710 (64%)

506,884 (36%)

LRSS

Public Question No. 2Gambling policyThe measure allowed night horse racing.

Approveda

945,495 (62%)

577,002 (38%)

1964

See also: New Jersey 1964 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

BI

Public Question No. 1Bond issuesAn act authorized $50 million in bonds for state institutions including prisons and hospitals.

Approveda

945,523 (53%)

830,868 (47%)

BI

Public Question No. 2Bond issuesAn act authorized $40.1 million in bonds for public higher education facilities.

Approveda

992,669 (55%)

804,278 (45%)

1963

See also: New Jersey 1963 ballot measures

November 5

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

BI

Public Question No. 1Bond issuesAn act would have authorized $275 million in bonds for public buildings.
Defeatedd

801,415 (46%)

949,910 (54%)

BI

Public Question No. 2Bond issuesAn act would have authorized $475 million in bonds for public roads and highways, eliminating railroad crossings at road grade and providing state grants for municipal roads and highways.
Defeatedd

741,261 (44%)

944,380 (56%)

LRCA

Public Question No. 3TaxesThe amendment granted a yearly property tax exemption of $50 for veterans rather than the existing $500 exemption.

Approveda

1,082,017 (68%)

509,752 (32%)

LRCA

Public Question No. 4Elections and campaignsThe amendment changed voter residency requirements; the county residence qualification was reduced from 60 to 40 days, residents of the state and county for 40 days were made eligible to vote in presidential elections, and registered voters not meeting residency requirements were made eligible to vote in presidential elections by absentee ballot only.

Approveda

1,042,789 (69%)

467,448 (31%)

LRCA

Public Question No. 5TaxesThe amendment granted a yearly property tax exemption of $80 for senior citizens rather than the existing $800 exemption.

Approveda

1,165,739 (74%)

406,002 (26%)

LRCA

Public Question No. 6Agriculture policy; Property taxesThe amendment allowed land used agriculturally and horticulturally to be taxed as farmland.

Approveda

1,043,262 (71%)

425,815 (29%)

1962

See also: New Jersey 1962 ballot measures

November 6

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Public Question No. 1Law enforcement officers and departmentsThe amendment would have increased the terms of sheriffs from three years to five.
Defeatedd

464,749 (41%)

659,745 (59%)

1961

See also: New Jersey 1961 ballot measures

November 7

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

BI

Public Question No. 1Bond issuesAn act authorized $40 million in bonds for state institutions relating to health and welfare.

Approveda

890,616 (69%)

394,600 (31%)

BI

Public Question No. 2Bond issuesAn act authorized $60 million in bonds to acquire land for recreational and conservational purposes.

Approveda

742,396 (59%)

507,879 (41%)

LRCA

Public Question No. 3Administration of governmentThe amendment insured that state, county and local governments would continue to operate following an attack.

Approveda

1,007,972 (82%)

223,336 (18%)

LRCA

Public Question No. 4Gambling policyThe act licensed amusement games at agricultural fairs.

Approveda

768,372 (63%)

445,816 (37%)

1960

See also: New Jersey 1960 ballot measures

November 8

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Public Question No. 1TaxesThe amendment permitted an annual $800 property tax exemption for senior citizens.

Approveda

1,368,262 (78%)

376,939 (22%)

1959

See also: New Jersey 1959 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

BI

Public Question No. 1Bond issuesAn act authorized $66.8 million in bonds for higher education.

Approveda

904,706 (56%)

713,929 (44%)

LRSS

Public Question No. 2Gambling policyAn act authorized amusement games with a maximum prize value of $15 and a maximum charge of 25 cents per play.

Approveda

917,291 (59%)

630,800 (41%)

LRSS

Public Question No. 2Gambling policyAn act authorized amusement games with a maximum prize value of $15 and a maximum charge of 25 cents per play.

Approveda

917,291 (59%)

630,800 (41%)

1958

See also: New Jersey 1958 ballot measures

November 4

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

BI

Public Question No. 1Bond issuesAn act authorized $45.85 million in bonds to develop water supplies.

Approveda

922,876 (76%)

298,780 (24%)

LRCA

Public Question No. 2Public education governance; Public education fundingThe amendment allowed the state public school fund to be invested in local school bonds.

Approveda

807,864 (72%)

309,308 (28%)

1957

See also: New Jersey 1957 ballot measures

November 5

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Public Question No. 1Elections and campaignsThe amendment reduced the voter residency requirements from 1 year to 6 months in the state and 5 months to 60 days in a county.

Approveda

680,592 (67%)

341,044 (33%)

1956

See also: New Jersey 1956 ballot measures

November 6

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Public Question No. 1Law enforcement officers and departmentsThe amendment would have lengthened the terms of sheriffs from three years to five.
Defeatedd

541,714 (35%)

991,617 (65%)

LRCA

Public Question No. 2TaxesThe amendment would have allowed municipalities to determine assessed to true value property tax ratios.
Defeatedd

591,077 (39%)

941,579 (61%)

1955

See also: New Jersey 1955 ballot measures

November 8

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

BI

Public Question No. 1Bond issuesAn act would have authorized $100 million in bonds for public water supplies.
Defeatedd

384,125 (38%)

622,936 (62%)

1954

See also: New Jersey 1954 ballot measures

November 2

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

BI

Public Question No. 1Bond issuesAn act would have authorized $25 million in bonds to establish a state medical-dental school.
Defeatedd

565,878 (44%)

718,020 (56%)

1953

See also: New Jersey 1953 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Public Question No. 1Gambling policyThe amendment allowed bingo games.

Approveda

947,676 (72%)

374,818 (28%)

LRCA

Public Question No. 2TaxesThe amendment extended the veterans' tax exemption to veterans' widows.

Approveda

1,041,071 (84%)

193,547 (16%)

1952

See also: New Jersey 1952 ballot measures

November 4

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

BI

Public Question No. 1Bond issuesAn act authorized $285 million in bonds to build the Garden State Parkway.

Approveda

908,142 (64%)

505,081 (36%)

BI

Public Question No. 2Bond issuesAn act authorized $25 million in bonds for institutions.

Approveda

1,135,618 (80%)

280,126 (20%)

1951

See also: New Jersey 1951 ballot measures

November 6

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

BI

Public Question No. 1Bond issuesAn act authorized $15 million in bonds for teachers' college buildings.

Approveda

473,727 (62%)

289,409 (38%)

1949

See also: New Jersey 1949 ballot measures

November 8

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

BI

Public Question No. 1Bond issuesAn act authorized $25 million in bonds for state institutions.

Approveda

776,896 (68%)

371,077 (32%)

BI

Public Question No. 2Bond issuesAn act would have authorized $105 million in bonds for veterans' bonuses.
Defeatedd

578,988 (49%)

596,484 (51%)

BI

Public Question No. 3Bond issuesAn act would have authorized $100 million in bonds for housing assistance.
Defeatedd

397,504 (37%)

663,877 (63%)

1948

See also: New Jersey 1948 ballot measures

November 2

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

BI

Public Question No. 1Bond issuesAn act would have authorized $50 million in bonds for state buildings for welfare and education.
Defeatedd

479,562 (46%)

557,300 (54%)

BI

Public Question No. 2Bond issuesAn act would have authorized $15 million in bonds for a high-speed transit system in southern New Jersey.
Defeatedd

360,468 (37%)

610,455 (63%)

1947

See also: New Jersey 1947 ballot measures

November 4

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCCQ

Public Question No. 1State constitutional conventionsA new state constitution was adopted as a result.

Approveda

653,096 (78%)

184,632 (22%)

1946

See also: New Jersey 1946 ballot measures

November 5

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

BI

Public Question No. 1Bond issuesAn act authorized $35 million in housing assistance, particularly for veterans of World War II.

Approveda

478,623 (68%)

228,667 (32%)

1943

See also: New Jersey 1943 ballot measures

November 2

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRSS

Public Question No. 1Constitutional wording changesAn act authorized the legislature to agree to a revised constitution which reapportioned both legislative chambers.

Approveda

395,631 (62%)

241,297 (38%)

1939

See also: New Jersey 1939 ballot measures

November 7

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

BI

Public Question No. 1Bond issuesAn act authorized $21 million in bonds for unemployment assistance.

Approveda

391,604 (53%)

344,483 (47%)

1934

See also: New Jersey 1934 ballot measures

November 6

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

BI

Public Question No. 1Bond issuesBonds were authorized for an emergency relief fund.

Approveda

535,822 (72%)

213,477 (28%)

1933

See also: New Jersey 1933 ballot measures

November 7

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

BI

Public Question No. 1Bond issuesThe measure repealed a previous $7 million bond issue.

Approveda

591,486 (80%)

147,093 (20%)

BI

Public Question No. 2Bond issuesBonds were authorized to aid school districts.

Approveda

619,865 (82%)

134,296 (18%)

BI

Public Question No. 3Bond issuesBonds authorized in a previous state highway issue were reduced.

Approveda

582,223 (82%)

130,064 (18%)

BI

Public Question No. 4Bond issuesBonds were authorized for the relief of the unemployed and dependent.

Approveda

600,365 (82%)

127,721 (18%)

LRSS

Public Question No. 5Gambling policyThe act concerned corporations for raising, breeding and improving the breed of horses.

Approveda

447,217 (52%)

406,002 (48%)

1930

See also: New Jersey 1930 ballot measures

November 4

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

BI

Public Question No. 1Bond issuesBonds were authorized for state institutions.

Approveda

327,565 (57%)

242,942 (43%)

BI

Public Question No. 2Bond issuesBonds were authorized for water rights.

Approveda

324,294 (58%)

239,256 (42%)

BI

Public Question No. 3Bond issuesBonds were authorized for state highways.

Approveda

318,568 (55%)

255,926 (45%)

1927

See also: New Jersey 1927 ballot measures

November 8

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

BI

Public Question No. 1Bond issuesBonds were authorized for state highways.

Approveda

290,924 (61%)

183,033 (39%)

1915

See also: New Jersey 1915 ballot measures

October 19

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Women's Suffrage AmendmentWomen's suffrage; Sex and gender issuesProvides for women's suffrage in state constitution
Defeatedd

133,282 (42%)

184,390 (58%)

1897

See also: New Jersey 1897 ballot measures

September 28

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Women's Suffrage for School Elections AmendmentSex and gender issues; Women's suffrageProvides for women's suffrage in local school elections
Defeatedd

64,784 (46%)

75,079 (54%)

See also