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Parole policy ballot measures

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As a state ballot measure topic, parole policy includes measures regarding parole, such as parole eligibility and conditions, for individuals sentenced to prison. The topic is grouped within the criminal justice and law enforcement policy area.

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See also: 2025 ballot measures and 2026 ballot measures
The following is a list of state ballot measures related to parole policy certified for this year and future elections:

There are no ballot measures related to this topic that have qualified for the ballot.

List of state ballot measures

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2024

  1. Colorado Proposition 128, Parole Eligibility Initiative (2024) Approved

2016

  1. California Proposition 57, Parole for Non-Violent Criminals and Juvenile Court Trial Requirements (2016) Approved

2012

  1. Idaho State Prison Control Amendment, SJR 102 (2012) Approved

2008

  1. California Proposition 6, Gang-Related Crimes, Law Enforcement Spending, and Parolee Caseload Initiative (2008) Defeated

2006

  1. Nebraska Amendment 4, Authorize Executive and Judicial Departments to Supervise Parolees Measure (2006) Approved

2000

  1. California Proposition 36, Probation and Treatment for Drug-Related Offenses Initiative (2000) Approved

1996

  1. Arizona Proposition 200, Controlled Substances Criminal Justice and Medical Prescription Changes Initiative (1996) Approved

1988

  1. Oregon Measure 4, Eliminate Parole for Certain Felons Initiative (1988) Approved

1986

  1. Oklahoma State Question 593, Parole for Convicts Sentenced to Death or Life Imprisonment Amendment (1986) Approved

1978

  1. Michigan Proposal B, Time Required for Parole Initiative (1978) Approved

1976

  1. Georgia Amendment 25, Board of Pardons and Paroles Procedures Measure (1976) Approved

1972

  1. Georgia Amendment 7, Board of Pardons and Paroles Amendment (1972) Approved

1968

  1. Nebraska Amendment 9, Board of Parole Amendment (1968) Approved

1967

  1. Oklahoma State 446, Authorization for Legislatively Established Pardon and Parole Board Amendment (May 1967) Defeated

1960

  1. South Dakota Amendment C, Board of Pardons and Paroles Measure (1960) Approved

1955

  1. Maine Constitutional Amendment 1, Gubernatorial Pardon Power for Juvenile Delinquency Amendment (September 1955) Approved

1944

  1. Oklahoma State Question 309, Pardon and Parole Board Amendment (July 1944) Approved

1940

  1. Florida Parole Commission Amendment (1940) Approved

1902

  1. Michigan Indeterminate Sentences Amendment (1902) Approved

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