Pennsylvania 1961 ballot measures
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Five statewide ballot measures were on the ballot in Pennsylvania for November 7, 1961.
- All five of the ballot measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved three ballot measures and rejected two ballot measures.
On the ballot
| Type | Name | Subject | Description | Result |
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| LRCA | Question 1 | State government finance | Provides that refunds of taxes and fees can be paid out of a fund without appropriation | 
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| LRCA | Question 2 | State executive official measures and Term limits | Provides that the state's governor can succeed themselves (serve a second consecutive term) | 
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| LRCA | Question 3 | State executive official measures | Provides that the Secretary of Internal Affairs assumes office in January |
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| LRCA | Question 4 | Taxes and Veterans | Concerns a tax exemption for certain disabled veterans |
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| LRCA | Question 5 | Local term limits | Provides that a county treasurer can succeed themselves (serve a second consecutive term) |
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