New York 1937 ballot measures
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Seven statewide ballot measures were on the November 2, 1937 ballot in New York.
- Six measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments and one measure was a legislatively referred state statute.
- Five measures were approved.
On the ballot
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRSS | Proposition 1 | Bonds | Issues a bond for $40 million for the construction of buildings for state hospitals for the insane, state charitable and correctional institutions |  |
| LRCA | Proposed Amendment No. 1 | Admin of Gov't | Increases the term of office of the governor and lieutenant governor from two years to four years | |
| LRCA | Proposed Amendment No. 2 | Admin of Gov't | Increases term of office for Assembly members from one year to two years | |
| LRCA | Proposed Amendment No. 3 | Trials | Permits defendants in criminal trials to waive trial by jury | |
| LRCA | Proposed Amendment No. 4 | Term Limits | Removes provision that made sheriffs ineligible for the next term after the termination of their offices | |
| LRCA | Proposed Amendment No. 5 | Judiciary | Relates to the jurisdiction and powers of the city court of NYC |  |
| LRCA | Proposed Amendment No. 6 | Judiciary | Relates to the jurisdiction and powers of the municipal court of NYC | |
See also
- 1937 ballot measures
- List of New York ballot measures
- New York State Legislature
- List of ballot measures by state
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