New Jersey 1956 ballot measures
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Two statewide ballot measures were on the November 6, 1956 ballot in New Jersey.
- Both measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Both measures were defeated.
On the ballot
November 6
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRCA | Question 1 | Law enforcement on the ballot | Lengthens the terms of sheriffs from three years to five. |  |
| LRCA | Question 2 | Taxes | Allows municipalities to determine assessed to true value property tax ratios. | |
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