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New York 2022 ballot measures
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One statewide ballot measure was certified to appear on the ballot in New York on November 8, 2022. Voters approved it.
On the ballot
| Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal 1 | Issue $4.20 billion in bonds for projects related to the environment, natural resources, water infrastructure, and climate change mitigation |
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3,522,141 (68%) |
1,686,300 (32%) |
Local ballot measures
- See also: New York 2022 local ballot measures
Click here to read about local 2022 ballot measures in New York.
Getting measures on the ballot
Citizens
In New York, citizens do not have the power to initiate statewide initiatives or referendums. As of 2021, voters of New York had never voted on a ballot measure to authorize a statewide initiative and referendum process.
Legislature
The New York State Legislature can refer statewide ballot measures, in the form of constitutional amendments and bond issues, to the ballot in odd-numbered years and even-numbered years.
New York requires a simple majority vote (50%+1) in each legislative chamber during two successive legislative sessions with a state legislative election in between for constitutional amendments. That amounts to a minimum of 76 votes in the New York State Assembly and 32 votes in the New York State Senate, assuming no vacancies. Amendments do not require the governor's signature to be referred to the ballot.
Section 11 of Article VII of the New York Constitution requires that certain bond issues go before voters for approval or rejection. New York requires a simple majority vote in each legislative chamber and the governor's signature for bond issues to be referred to the ballot.
Historical facts
In New York, a total of 55 ballot measures appeared on statewide ballots between 1985 and 2021. Thirty-nine ballot measures were approved, and 16 ballot measures were defeated.
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