North Carolina 1977 ballot measures
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In 1977, voters decided on seven statewide ballot measures in North Carolina on November 8.
- Five of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Two of the measures were bond issues.
- Voters approved seven (100%) and rejected zero (0%) measures.
On the ballot
November 8, 1977
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Governor Elected Terms Amendment | Executive officials | Allow the governor and lieutenant governor to serve a second consecutive term in office |
|
307,754 (53%) |
278,013 (47%) |
|
| Balanced Budget Amendment | Balanced budget | Require that state expenditures for a fiscal period not exceed total revenue and any surplus from the beginning of the period and authorize the Governor to monitor revenue collection and reduce expenditures as necessary to prevent a deficit while ensuring debt obligations are met |
|
443,453 (81%) |
104,935 (19%) |
|
| Highway Bonds Referendum | Transportation; Bonds | Issue $300 million in highway bonds. |
|
390,626 (67%) |
194,129 (33%) |
|
| Life Insurance Benefits for Spouse and Children Free from Creditors Amendment | Insurance; Family | Grant every person the right to insure their life for the benefit of their spouse, children, or both, free from claims by representatives or creditors of the insured or their estate |
|
513,526 (90%) |
57,835 (10%) |
|
| Municipal Electric Facilities Amendment | Utilities; Local government | Allow municipalities to partner on electric facilities and issue bonds to finance their share. |
|
349,935 (66%) |
180,624 (34%) |
|
| Spousal Homestead Exemption Amendment | Property | Extend homestead exemption rights to widowed men if the spouse does not own a separate homestead. |
|
517,366 (90%) |
59,714 (10%) |
|
| Water Quality and Water System Improvements Bond Measure | Water; Bonds | Issue $230 million in clean water bonds. |
|
427,392 (73%) |
159,949 (27%) |
See also
- Types of ballot measures in North Carolina
- List of North Carolina ballot measures
- 1977 ballot measures
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