New York 1961 ballot measures
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Seven statewide ballot measures were on the November 7, 1961 ballot in New York.
- All seven measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Four amendments were approved.
On the ballot
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRCA | Proposed Amendment No. 1 | Judiciary | Repeals Article 6 of the state Constitution and replaces it with an new Article 6 |  |
| LRCA | Proposed Amendment No. 2 | Admin of Gov't | Limits the number of state civil departments | |
| LRCA | Proposed Amendment No. 3 | Gov't Finances | Authorizes the purchase and lease of railroad commuter cars | |
| LRCA | Proposed Amendment No. 4 | Gov't Finances | Authorizes the loan of state money to non-profit corporations for industrial and manufacturing plants to provide employment | |
| LRCA | Proposed Amendment No. 5 | Gov't Finances | Authorizes a state debt in the event of a economic recession |  |
| LRCA | Proposed Amendment No. 6 | Gov't Finances | Authorizes the state liability of the construction of building at institutions of higher education | |
| LRCA | Proposed Amendment No. 7 | Forests | Authorizes the use of forest preserve land in Hamilton county for highway relocation | |
See also
- 1961 ballot measures
- List of New York ballot measures
- New York State Legislature
- List of ballot measures by state
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