North Carolina 1982 ballot measures
In 1982, voters decided on seven statewide ballot measures in North Carolina. On June 29, voters decided on five measures. On November 2, voters decided on two measures.
- All seven measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved three (43%) and rejected four (57%) measures.
On the ballot
June 29, 1982
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allow Temporary Assignment of Retired Appellate Judges Amendment | Judiciary structure | Allow retired Supreme Court justices and Court of Appeals judges to be temporarily assigned to serve on either appellate court |
|
356,895 (55%) |
295,638 (45%) |
|
| Bonds for Higher Education Facilities Amendment | Higher education funding; Legislature; Bonds | Authorize the state to issue revenue bonds for financing or refinancing higher education facilities for nonprofit corporations |
|
303,292 (47%) |
338,650 (53%) |
|
| Increase Legislative Term Lengths Amendment | Legislature | Increase the term limits for legislators from two to four years. |
|
163,058 (24%) |
522,181 (76%) |
|
| Seaport and Airport Development Amendment | Ports; Airports | Provide public bodies additional powers to develop new and existing seaports and airports. |
|
292,031 (46%) |
342,567 (54%) |
|
| Supreme Court Review Authority Amendment | Judicial authority | Authorize the supreme court to review direct appeals from the North Carolina Utilities Commission |
|
392,886 (61%) |
253,629 (39%) |
November 2, 1982
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allow for Tax Increment Bonds Without Voter Approval Amendment | Ballot measures; Bonds | Allow the General Assembly to pass laws authorizing the issuance of tax increment bonds without requiring voter approval |
|
182,167 (18%) |
810,565 (82%) |
|
| Legislative Office Term Start Date Amendment | Legislative structure; Legislative processes | Require legislators' office terms begin on the first of January following their election |
|
690,218 (71%) |
276,432 (29%) |
See also
- Types of ballot measures in North Carolina
- List of North Carolina ballot measures
- 1982 ballot measures
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