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New York 1985 ballot measures
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Five statewide ballot measures were on the November 5, 1985 ballot in New York.
- All five measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Four measures were approved.
On the ballot
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRCA | Proposal 1 | Bond issues | Permits the legislature to increase the amount the state may guarantee for bonds issued by a public corporation |  |
| LRCA | Proposal 2 | Taxes | Permits the legislature or government to incorporate any federal laws into state laws relating to reviving a tax |  |
| LRCA | Proposal 3 | State judiciary | Expands the jurisdiction of the court of appeals | |
| LRCA | Proposal 4 | Bond issues | Authorizes municipalities or school districts to issue sinking fund bonds | |
| LRCA | Proposal 5 | Taxes | Repeals the part of a section of the Constitution limiting the amount that can be raised through real estate taxes by school districts | |
See also
- 1985 ballot measures
- List of New York ballot measures
- New York State Legislature
- List of ballot measures by state
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