New York 1957 ballot measures
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Seven statewide ballot measures were on the November 5, 1957 ballot in New York.
- All seven measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Six measures were approved.
On the ballot
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRCA | Proposed Amendment No. 1 | Con Convention | Call for a constitutional convention to amend the constitution | |
| LRCA | Proposed Amendment No. 2 | Gov't Finances | Authorizes a $250 million state debt for expansion of the state university | |
| LRCA | Proposed Amendment No. 3 | Housing | Provides a method of amortization of state loans for housing | |
| LRCA | Proposed Amendment No. 4 | Gambling | Authorizes the conduct of bingo games by certain organizations | |
| LRCA | Proposed Amendment No. 5 | Housing | Excludes liability on certain state housing loans | |
| LRCA | Proposed Amendment No. 6 | Forests | Authorizes the dedication, use, sale and exchange for forest preserve land | |
| LRCA | Proposed Amendment No. 7 | Forests | Permits the use of forest preserve land for highway purposes |
See also
- 1957 ballot measures
- List of New York ballot measures
- New York State Legislature
- List of ballot measures by state