New York 1997 ballot measures
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Four statewide ballot measures were on the November 4, 1997 ballot in New York.
- Two measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments, one was a legislatively referred state statute and another was an automatic ballot referral.
- One was approved, while three were defeated.
- Topics covered: the state constitution, judicial reform, the administration of government and bond issues.
On the ballot
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABR | Question 1 | Constitution | Shall New York hold a constitutional convention? |  |
| LRCA | Proposal 1 | Judicial reform | Increase monetary jurisdiction of New York City Civil Court | |
| LRCA | Proposal 2 | Admin of gov't | Civil service exam credits for veterans |  |
| LRSS | Proposal 3 | Bonds | $2.4 billion in bonds for public schools | |
See also
- 1997 ballot measures
- List of New York ballot measures
- New York State Legislature
- List of ballot measures by state
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