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As a state ballot measure topic, state legislative authority refers to measures regarding the legislature's powers, including control over appropriations, power to review and annual regulations, and confirmation and appointments. The topic is grouped within the governance policy area.

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Upcoming ballot measures

See also: 2026 ballot measures and 2027 ballot measures

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2027

  1. Maine Create a Publicly Funded Healthcare System Initiative (2027) - Potential

2026

  1. Arkansas Initiative and Referendum Process Amendment (2026) - Potential
  2. Idaho HJR 4, Grant Legislature Exclusive Authority and Prohibit Citizen-Initiated Measures on Marijuana, Narcotics, and Psychoactive Substances Amendment (2026) - On the ballot
  3. Kansas Legislative Revision or Suspension of Administrative Rules and Regulation Amendment (August 2026) - Potential
  4. Louisiana Legislative Authority to Add or Remove Unclassified Civil Service Positions Amendment (May 2026) - On the ballot
  5. Tennessee Prohibit State Property Taxes Amendment (2026) - On the ballot

2025

  1. Louisiana Amendment 1, Allow Legislature to Create Trial Courts of Specialized Jurisdiction and Provide Supreme Court Original Jurisdiction to Discipline Out-of-State Lawyers Amendment (March 2025) Defeated
  2. Louisiana Amendment 3, Legislative Authority to Determine Crimes for Trying Juveniles as Adults Amendment (March 2025) Defeated

2024

  1. Arizona Proposition 135, Emergency Declarations Amendment (2024) Defeated
  2. Arizona Proposition 315, Legislative Ratification of State Agency Rules that Increase Regulatory Costs Measure (2024) Defeated
  3. Kentucky Constitutional Amendment 2, Allow State Funding for Non-Public Education Amendment (2024) Defeated
  4. Louisiana Amendment 3, Allow Legislature to Extend Regular Sessions to Pass Appropriations Bills Amendment (December 2024) Approved
  5. Missouri Amendment 4, Allow Legislature to Require a City to Increase Funding without State Reimbursement for a Police Force Established by State Board Measure (August 2024) Approved
  6. Nevada Question 1, Remove Constitutional Status of Board of Regents Amendment (2024) Defeated
  7. Oregon Measure 115, Impeachment of Elected State Executives Amendment (2024) Approved
  8. Wisconsin Question 1, Prohibit Legislature from Delegating Appropriations Power Amendment (August 2024) Defeated
  9. Wisconsin Question 2, Require Legislative Approval for State Expenditure of Federal Funds Amendment (August 2024) Defeated

2023

  1. Louisiana Amendment 1, Gubernatorial Deadlines on Bills and Legislative Veto Sessions Amendment (2023) Approved

2022

  1. American Samoa, Amendment 3, Remove Secretary of Interior's Power on Veto Overrides Measure (2022) Defeated
  2. American Samoa, Amendment 8, Governor Impeachment Measure (2022) Approved
  3. Kansas Constitutional Amendment 1, Legislative Veto or Suspension of Executive Agency Regulations Amendment (2022) Defeated
  4. Missouri Amendment 4, Allow Legislature to Require a City to Increase Funding without State Reimbursement for a Police Force Established by State Board Amendment (2022) Overturned
  5. West Virginia Amendment 1, No Court Authority over Impeachment Measure (2022) Defeated
  6. West Virginia Amendment 4, Legislative Approval of the State Board of Education Rules Measure (2022) Defeated

2021

  1. Pennsylvania Question 1, Legislative Resolution to Extend or Terminate Emergency Declaration Amendment (May 2021) Approved
  2. Pennsylvania Question 2, Emergency Declarations Amendment (May 2021) Approved

2020

  1. Nevada Question 1, Remove Constitutional Status of Board of Regents Amendment (2020) Defeated
  2. Washington Senate Joint Resolution 8212, Authorize Fund Investment of Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Account Amendment (2020) Defeated

2019

  1. Washington Senate Joint Resolution 8200, Government Continuation Legislation for Catastrophic Incidents Amendment (2019) Approved

2018

  1. North Carolina Legislative Appointments to Elections Board Amendment (2018) Defeated

2016

  1. Idaho Veto-Proof State Legislative Oversight of Administrative Rules and Regulations, HJR 5 (2016) Approved
  2. Louisiana Authority of College Boards to Establish Tuition and Fees without Legislative Approval, Amendment 2 (2016) Defeated

2014

  1. Idaho Legislative Delegation of Rulemaking Amendment, HJR 2 (2014) Defeated

2012

  1. South Dakota Constitutional Amendment M, Remove Legislative Restrictions for Corporations Amendment (2012) Defeated

2011

  1. Ohio Issue 1, Increase Judicial Retirement Age and Eliminate Governor's Power to Appoint Supreme Court Commission Amendment (2011) Defeated

2010

  1. Nevada Question 2, Appellate Court Amendment (2010) Defeated
  2. Oklahoma State Question 754, Legislative Expenditures Amendment (2010) Defeated

2007

  1. Washington Substitute HJR 4215, Investment of Public University Funds Amendment (2007) Approved

2006

  1. Florida Amendment 8, Transfer of Property Taken Through Eminent Domain Amendment (2006) Approved
  2. Louisiana Family and Juvenile Courts Act, Amendment 6 (2006) Approved
  3. Washington HJR 4223, Property Tax Exemption Increase Amendment (2006) Approved

2004

  1. New Hampshire Court Practices and Procedure Amendment (2004) Defeated

2002

  1. Maryland General Assembly Emergency Legislation Authority, Question 2 (2002) Approved
  2. Nevada Question 5, Perpetuities Rules Amendment (2002) Defeated
  3. Nevada Question 7, State Debt Limit School Exemption Amendment (2002) Defeated
  4. Nevada Question 8, Single Family Property Tax Reduction Amendment (2002) Approved
  5. Tennessee Fine Limits, Amendment 2 (2002) Defeated

2001

  1. Washington HJR 4202, Investment of State Funds Amendment (2001) Defeated

2000

  1. Alabama Greene County Court Costs, Amendment 9 (2000) Approved
  2. Missouri Amendment 3, Elected Official Salaries Measure (2000) Defeated
  3. Nevada Question 1, Economic Development Investment Amendment (2000) Defeated
  4. Oregon Measure 96, Prohibit Legislature from Making Initiative Process Harder Initiative (2000) Defeated
  5. Rhode Island Co-Equal Branches of Government Act, Question 6 (2000) Approved
  6. South Dakota Amendment A, Establishment of Multiple Agricultural Tax Classes Measure (2000) Approved

1999

  1. Washington SJR 8208, Investment of Emergency Reserve Fund Amendment (1999) Defeated

1998

  1. Idaho Salaries for Judges and Justices, SJR 101 (1998) Approved
  2. Nebraska Amendment 2B, Local Government Consolidation Measure (1998) Approved
  3. Nevada Question 2, Commission on Judicial Discipline Revision Amendment (1998) Approved
  4. Nevada Question 3, Designation of District Court Location Amendment (1998) Approved
  5. Nevada Question 6, Property Tax Exemption for Water Conservation Amendment (1998) Defeated
  6. Oregon Measure 65, Legislative Review of Administrative Rules Initiative (1998) Defeated
  7. South Dakota Amendment C, Remove Legislative Conflict of Interest Rules Measure (1998) Defeated
  8. South Dakota Amendment F, Establishment of Multiple Agricultural Tax Classes Measure (1998) Defeated
  9. Utah Proposition 6, Permit the Legislature to Authorize State Courts to Review State Tax Commission Decisions Amendment (1998) Approved
  10. Virginia Question 2, Confidentiality of Judicial Inquiry and Review Commission Proceedings Amendment (1998) Approved
  11. Virginia Question 5, Local Elimination of Certain Taxes Amendment (1998) Approved
  12. West Virginia Amendment 2 (1998) Defeated

1996

  1. Nebraska Amendment 1, Authorize Legislature to Enforce Dispute Resolution Measure (May 1996) Approved
  2. Nevada Question 7, Economic Development Investment Amendment (1996) Defeated
  3. Virginia Question 3, Right of Appeal Amendment (1996) Approved

1995

  1. Louisiana Hunting and Fishing Laws Amendment (October 1995) Defeated

1994

  1. Colorado Amendment 12, Election and Legislative Measure Reform Initiative (1994) Defeated
  2. Hawaii Approve Chief Justice and Senate, Ballot Measure 5 (1994) Approved
  3. Nevada Question 3, Judge Salary Increase Amendment (1994) Defeated
  4. Nevada Question 5, Installment and Lease Purchase Agreements Amendment (1994) Defeated
  5. Nevada Question 6, Property Tax Reduction for Hazardous Operation Relocation Amendment (1994) Defeated
  6. Oklahoma State Question 664, Legislative Mandate for Minimum Prison Sentence for Parole Amendment (August 1994) Approved
  7. Virginia Question 3, Revise Veto Procedure Amendment (1994) Approved

1992

  1. Maine Question 7, Treasurer and Secretary of State Vacancies Amendment (1992) Approved
  2. Nevada Question 4, Legislative Expenses and Allowances Amendment (1992) Defeated
  3. Nevada Question 5, Money Lending and Stock Holding Amendment (1992) Defeated

1991

  1. Texas Proposition 8, State Debt Ballot Questions Amendment (1991) Approved

1990

  1. Nevada Question 1, Establishment of Family Court Amendment (1990) Approved
  2. South Dakota Amendment B, Legislator Contracting Exception Measure (1990) Defeated
  3. Utah Proposition 2, Grant Legislature Emergency Powers Amendment (1990) Approved

1989

  1. Nevada Question 1, Taxation of Minerals Amendment (May 1989) Approved

1988

  1. Idaho Authorization of a Lottery or Gift Enterprise, HJR 3 (1988) Approved
  2. Minnesota Amendment 2, Creating a State Lottery Amendment (1988) Approved
  3. Montana Determination of Economic Assistance, C-18 (1988) Approved
  4. Montana Residency Requirements for Judges, C-19 (1988) Approved
  5. Nevada Question 3, Legislative Review of Administrative Regulations Amendment (1988) Defeated

1987

  1. Texas Proposition 17, Functions of a Municipality Amendment (1987) Approved

1986

  1. Alaska Measure 2, Legislative Power to Annul Executive Regulations Amendment (1986) Defeated
  2. Maine Question 10, Reapportionment Commission Amendment (1986) Approved
  3. Massachusetts Question 1, No State Constitutional Right to Abortion and Legislative Power to Regulate Abortion Amendment (1986) Defeated
  4. Michigan Proposal B, Decisions on State Agency Rules Amendment (1986) Defeated
  5. Montana Rights and Remedies for Injury or Damage, CI-30 (1986) Approved
  6. Nevada Question 2, Referees in District Courts Amendment (1986) Approved
  7. Rhode Island Libraries, Constitutional Amendment 11 (1986) Approved

1984

  1. Alaska Ballot Measure 1, Legislative Power to Annul Executive Regulations Amendment (1984) Defeated
  2. Arizona Proposition 109, Hospital Revenue Limits Amendment (1984) Defeated
  3. Arizona Proposition 110, Authorize Legislative Regulation of Healthcare Amendment (1984) Defeated
  4. Idaho Legislative Authority to Amend State Water Plan, SJR 117 (1984) Approved
  5. Michigan Proposal A, Implementation of Administrative Agencies' Rules Amendment (1984) Defeated
  6. Nevada Question 2, Taxation of Mines Amendment (1984) Defeated
  7. Nevada Question 3, Number of District Judges Amendment (1984) Defeated
  8. Nevada Question 5, Reconciliation of Separate Bills Amendment (1984) Defeated
  9. Nevada Question 6, Exemption of State Debts Amendment (1984) Defeated
  10. Nevada Question 7, Legislature Committee Procedures Amendment (1984) Defeated
  11. Utah Proposition 5, Permit the Legislature to Define the Lawful Use of Firearms Amendment (1984) Approved

1982

  1. Alabama Baldwin County Courts Amendment (March 1982) Defeated
  2. Alabama Calhoun County Courts Amendment (September 1982) Approved
  3. Alabama Clarke County Courts Amendment (September 1982) Approved
  4. Alabama Henry County Probate Court Amendment (March 1982) Approved
  5. Alabama Macon County Amendment (March 1982) Approved
  6. Alabama St. Clair County Amendment (September 1982) Approved
  7. Alabama Wilcox County Amendment (1982) Approved
  8. Alabama Winston County Courts Amendment (September 1982) Approved
  9. Arizona Proposition 100, Regulation of Ambulance Services Amendment (1982) Approved
  10. Connecticut Question 2, Legislature's Authority to Regulate State Executive Agencies Amendment (1982) Approved
  11. Michigan Proposal A, Legislative Immunity Amendment (1982) Approved
  12. Missouri Amendment 2, Administrative Regulations Measure (1982) Defeated
  13. Missouri Amendment 6, Medical Benefits for Dependents Measure (1982) Defeated
  14. Nevada Question 1, Property Tax Exemption Amendment (1982) Approved
  15. Nevada Question 3, Sentencing in Lower Trial Courts Amendment (1982) Defeated
  16. Nevada Question 4, Prevention of Granting Parole Amendment (1982) Approved
  17. Nevada Question 6, Estate Tax Amendment (1982) Defeated
  18. North Carolina Bonds for Higher Education Facilities Amendment (June 1982) Defeated
  19. South Dakota Amendment A, Legislative Redistricting Reform Measure (1982) Approved
  20. South Dakota Amendment B, Fines and Interest Rates on School Land Sales Measure (1982) Approved
  21. Virginia Question 3, Limitation of Legislation Introduced in a Odd-Year Short Session Amendment (1982) Defeated

1980

  1. Alabama Sumter County Courts Amendment (1980) Defeated
  2. Alaska Ballot Proposition 1, Legislative Power to Annul Administrative Regulations Amendment (1980) Defeated
  3. Alaska Ballot Proposition 4, Legislative Appointment Authority for State Boards and Commissions Amendment (1980) Defeated
  4. Maine Proposed Constitutional Amendment No. 3, Probate Judges and Justices of the Peace Selection Measure (1980) Approved
  5. Michigan Proposal G, Legislative Immunity Amendment (1980) Defeated
  6. Minnesota Amendment 3, Requiring Senate Approval for Notaries Public Amendment (1980) Defeated
  7. Nevada Question 4, Investment of Revenue for Educational Purposes Amendment (1980) Approved
  8. South Dakota Amendment C, Prohibit Legislature from Changing Initiated Laws Measure (1980) Defeated
  9. Virginia Question 1, Ability for General Assembly to Convene to Discuss Vetoed Legislation Amendment (1980) Approved
  10. Virginia Question 3, Property Tax Exemptions for Those Who Are Over 65 andor Disabled Amendment (1980) Approved
  11. Virginia Question 4, Tax Exemptions for Property Replacing Natural Gas Equipment Amendment (1980) Approved

1979

  1. Kentucky Four Amendments Referendum (1979) Approved

1978

  1. Alaska Ballot Proposition 2, Legislative Interim Committee Powers Amendment (1978) Defeated
  2. Idaho Mandatory Minimum Sentences, HJR 6 (1978) Approved
  3. Missouri Amendment 22, Reduce Local Town Rates of Levy for Taxes Measure (1978) Approved
  4. Montana Legislative Disapproval of Bar Admission Rules, C-7 (1978) Defeated
  5. Nevada Question 2, Jurisdiction Limit for Justice Courts Amendment (1978) Approved
  6. Nevada Question 3, Property Rights of Married Couples Amendment (1978) Approved
  7. North Dakota Legislative Deadlines and Tax Authority Referendum, Amendment 1 (1978) Defeated
  8. South Dakota Amendment A, Legislative Sessions Measure (1978) Defeated
  9. Virginia Tax Exemptions for Renovated Properties Amendment (1978) Approved

1977

  1. Washington SJR 113, Expand District Court Jurisdiction Amendment (1977) Approved

1976

  1. Colorado Amendment No. 10, Voter Approval for Taxes Initiative (1976) Defeated
  2. Florida Amendment 7, Legislative Nullification of Executive Rules and Regulations Amendment (1976) Defeated
  3. Missouri Amendment 4, Rescind Administrative Rules of Agencies Measure (August 1976) Defeated
  4. Montana Legislative Approval for Nuclear Facilities, I-71 (1976) Defeated
  5. Nebraska Amendment 4, Presiding Officer of Legislature Amendment (1976) Defeated
  6. Nevada Question 7, Expansion of Supreme Court Membership Amendment (1976) Approved
  7. South Dakota Amendment D, Legislative Power Delegation Measure (1976) Defeated
  8. South Dakota Amendment F, Arrangement of Constitution Measure (1976) Defeated

1975

  1. Maine Question 3, Single-Member Legislative Districts and Apportionment Commission Amendment (1975) Approved

1974

  1. Nebraska Amendment 2, Presiding Officer of the Legislature Amendment (May 1974) Defeated
  2. North Dakota Retirement, Discipline and Removal of Judges Referendum, Amendment 2 (1974) Approved
  3. North Dakota Trial Juries Referendum, Amendment 1 (1974) Approved
  4. South Dakota Amendment A, Restructure of Legislative Department Measure (1974) Defeated
  5. South Dakota Amendment B, Voting Rights Expansion Measure (1974) Approved
  6. Wisconsin Question 2, Legislative Removal of Judges Amendment (April 1974) Approved

1972

  1. Connecticut Question 1, Jury Makeup and Attorneys' Rights to Peremptory Challenges Amendment (1972) Approved
  2. Maine Question 6, House of Representatives Age Qualification Amendment (1972) Defeated
  3. Michigan Proposal B, Acceptance of New Office Amendment (May 1972) Defeated
  4. Nebraska Amendment 15, Standards for Conflicts of Interest Amendment (1972) Approved
  5. Nebraska Amendment 5, Certification of Executive Officer Elections Amendment (May 1972) Approved
  6. Nebraska Amendment 8, State Retirement for Legislators Amendment (1972) Defeated
  7. Nevada Question 2, Authority Over County Officers Amendment (1972) Approved
  8. Nevada Question 5, Appropriation Initiatives Amendment (1972) Approved
  9. New York Amendment 1, Changing the Term Lengths for District Attorneys Amendment (1972) Approved
  10. New York Amendment 2, Replacing Article XIX of the State Constitution Amendment (1972) Defeated
  11. North Carolina Censure and Removal of Justices and Judges of the General Court of Justice Amendment (1972) Approved
  12. North Dakota Legislative Authority on Lotteries, Alternate Proposition 4 (1972) Defeated
  13. Utah Proposition 1, Revise the Legislative Article Amendment (1972) Approved
  14. Washington HJR 1, Periodic Review of Tax Exemptions Amendment (1972) Defeated
  15. Washington HJR 52, Constitutional Debt Limitation Formula Amendment (1972) Approved
  16. Washington Referendum 24, Lobbyists Regulation Measure (1972) Approved

1971

  1. New York Amendment 1, Community Development Funding Amendment (1971) Defeated

1970

  1. Minnesota Amendment 2, Authorizing the Legislature to Limit Categories of Tax-Exempt Property Amendment (1970) Approved
  2. Montana Extra Amendments to Reorganize the Executive Department, Amendment 1 (1970) Approved
  3. Nebraska Amendment 11, Educational Trust Funds Amendment (1970) Approved
  4. Nebraska Amendment 6, Mill Levy Limitations Amendment (1970) Defeated
  5. North Carolina Allow Legislators to Convene Special Sessions Amendment (1970) Approved
  6. South Carolina Amendment on Corporations and the General Assembly, Amendment 3 (1970) Approved
  7. South Dakota Amendment I, Constitutional Revision Measure (1970) Defeated
  8. Utah Proposition 3, Grant Legislature Power to Determine Income Tax Calculations Amendment (1970) Approved
  9. Virginia Question 1, Constitutional Revision Amendment (1970) Approved
  10. Virginia Question 3, Authorization of Bonds by the General Assembly Amendment (1970) Approved
  11. Virginia Question 4, Approval for Bonds for Revenue-Generating Capital Projects Amendment (1970) Approved
  12. Washington HJR 42, State Property and Income Taxes Amendment (1970) Defeated

1968

  1. Georgia Amendment 23, Creation of Courts for Large Cities Measure (1968) Approved
  2. Michigan Proposal No. 5, Election of State Legislators to New Offices Amendment (1968) Defeated
  3. Missouri Amendment 2, Allow State Income Tax Definition by Reference to Federal Law Measure (1968) Approved
  4. Nevada Question 2, Public Debt Limit Amendment (1968) Defeated
  5. Washington HJR 1, Use-Based Valuation Tax for Agricultural and Recreational Lands Amendment (1968) Approved

1966

  1. Idaho Retired Justices Authority to Act, SJR 7 (1966) Approved
  2. Massachusetts Question 2, Allow Executive Reorganization Unless Legislature Disapproves Amendment (1966) Approved
  3. Nebraska Amendment 10, State Real Estate Taxes Amendment (1966) Approved
  4. Nebraska Amendment 12a, Educational Fund Investment Amendment (1966) Approved
  5. Nebraska Amendment 12b, Investment of State and Local Funds Amendment (1966) Approved
  6. New York Amendment 1, Increasing Maximum Amount of Bonds for Industrial and Manufacturing Plants Measure (1966) Defeated
  7. New York Amendment 2, Expanding Loans for Employment Opportunities Amendment (1966) Approved
  8. New York Amendment 4, Legislative Authority Over Mental Health Programs Amendment (1966) Approved
  9. North Dakota Constitutional Revision Referendum, Number 4 (1966) Defeated
  10. Utah Proposition 6, Permit the Legislature to Call a Special Session Amendment (1966) Defeated
  11. Washington HJR 7, Retirees Property Tax Exemption Amendment (1966) Approved
  12. Washington SJR 22 Part 2, Investment of Permanent School Fund Amendment (1966) Approved

1965

  1. New York Amendment 4, Nursing Home Accommodations Amendment (1965) Approved

1964

  1. Maine Question 1, Elimination of Pardon Communication Amendment (1964) Approved
  2. Maine Question 2, State Legislator Oaths in Absence of Governor Amendment (1964) Approved
  3. Nebraska Amendment 7, Loan Definition and Regulation Amendment (1964) Approved
  4. Nevada Question 1, Legislature Vacancies in an Emergency Situation Amendment (1964) Approved
  5. New York Amendment 2, Salaries of Legislature Members Amendment (1964) Approved
  6. North Dakota Police Magistrate Name Change, Referendum 3 (1964) Approved
  7. Utah Amendment 2, Permit Legislature to Provide Governance in Case of an Enemy Attack Measure (1964) Approved

1963

  1. Maine Question 6, House of Representatives Elections, Powers and Apportionment Amendment (1963) Defeated
  2. New York Amendment 3, Operation During Periods of Emergency Amendment (1963) Approved

1962

  1. California Proposition 7, Allow Legislature to Propose Constitutional Revisions Amendment (1962) Approved
  2. Minnesota Amendment 2, Authorizing the State to Contract Debts for Public Improvements Amendment (1962) Approved
  3. Missouri Amendment 2, Legislative Review and Suspension of Executive Regulations Measure (1962) Defeated
  4. Montana Establishment of Inferior Courts, Amendment 2 (1962) Defeated
  5. New York Amendment 1, Measure on Bribery of Public Officials Amendment (1962) Approved
  6. North Carolina Property Classification for Taxes Amendment (1962) Approved
  7. North Carolina Salaries of State Executive Officers Amendment (1962) Approved
  8. North Dakota Continuity of State and Local Government Operations, Referendum 1 (1962) Approved
  9. Virginia Question 2, Allowing Legislation to be Passed With Less Than A Majority in an Emergency (1962) Approved

1961

  1. New York Amendment 2, State Civil Departments Amendment (1961) Approved

1960

  1. Idaho Continuity of Government, SJR 4 (1960) Approved
  2. Maryland Land Assessment and Classification, Amendment 13 (1960) Approved
  3. Maryland Municipal Urban Renewal Projects, Amendment 5 (1960) Approved
  4. Nebraska Amendment 4, Elections of Executive Officers Amendment (1960) Approved
  5. Utah Amendment 1, Grant Emergency Powers to the Legislature Measure (1960) Approved

1959

  1. New York Amendment 6, Canal System and the Federal Government Amendment (1959) Approved
  2. New York Amendment 8, Definition of Income Amendment (1959) Approved

1958

  1. Connecticut Question 2, Special Commission for Claims Against the State Amendment (1958) Approved
  2. Minnesota Amendment 1, Consolidating Provisions on Local Government Home Rule Amendment (1958) Approved
  3. Nebraska Amendment 4, State Charitable and Penal Institutions Amendment (1958) Approved
  4. Washington SJR 18, Public Employees' Extra Compensation Amendment (1958) Approved
  5. Washington Substitute SJR 9 Part 1, Compensation of Elected Officials Amendment (1958) Defeated

1956

  1. Georgia Amendment 6, Presiding Judges Emeritus Amendment (1956) Approved
  2. Minnesota Amendment 1, Authorizing the State Legislature to Reorganize the Judiciary Amendment (1956) Approved
  3. Minnesota Amendment 3, Divert Mining Tax Proceeds Earmarked for Trust Funds to Current Educational Needs Amendment (1956) Approved
  4. North Dakota Publication Supreme Court Decisions, Referendum 2 (1956) Defeated

1954

  1. Georgia Amendment 4, Authorize Public Education Grants to Citizens Measure (1954) Approved
  2. Mississippi Allow Legislature to Abolish Public Schools and Provide Funds for Non-Public Education Amendment (December 1954) Approved
  3. Nebraska Amendment 2, Board of Educational Lands and Funds Members Amendment (1954) Approved
  4. Nebraska Amendment 4, Uniform Property Values Amendment (1954) Approved
  5. Nebraska Amendment 5, Appointment of County Assessors Amendment (1954) Defeated

1953

  1. New York Amendment 9, Revoke Legislature Power to Use Forest Land for Reservoirs Amendment (1953) Approved

1952

  1. Georgia Amendment 40, Fulton County Services Measure (1952) Approved
  2. Georgia Amendment 5, Time Period for Gubernatorial Approval of Bills Measure (1952) Approved
  3. Minnesota Extend Probate Jurisdiction, Amendment 4 (1952) Defeated
  4. Montana Election of Local Officers, Amendment 1 (1952) Defeated
  5. Nebraska Amendment 2, Motor Vehicle Tax Amendment (1952) Approved
  6. Washington HJR 6, Judge Retirement Age Amendment (1952) Approved
  7. Washington Substitute SJR 7, Limits on Legislative Alteration of Voter-Approved Ballot Measures Amendment (1952) Approved

1950

  1. Nevada Question 2, Legislature Redistricting Amendment (1950) Approved
  2. Nevada Question 3, Criminal Sentencing Amendment (1950) Approved
  3. North Carolina Judicial Assignment and Special Court Jurisdiction Amendment (1950) Approved
  4. North Carolina Judicial Districts Amendment (1950) Approved
  5. Virginia Establishment of City Courts Amendment (1950) Approved
  6. Virginia School District Consolidation Amendment (1950) Approved

1948

  1. Connecticut Legislature to Prescribe Laws on Voting Rights Forfeiture and Restoration Amendment (1948) Approved
  2. Maryland City and County Boundaries, Amendment 3 (1948) Approved
  3. Maryland Gifts and Bequests for Religious Purposes, Amendment 7 (1948) Approved
  4. Massachusetts Question 3, Vacancy Procedures for Certain Executive Offices Amendment (1948) Approved
  5. Minnesota Calling a Constitutional Convention, Amendment 3 (1948) Defeated
  6. South Dakota Amendment B, Legislative Vacancies Measure (1948) Approved
  7. Utah Grant Legislature Power to Form the Grand Jury Amendment (1948) Approved
  8. Virginia Abolishing the Joint Committee on Special, Private, and Local Legislation Amendment (1948) Approved

1946

  1. California Proposition 12, Legislative Alteration of Voter-Approved Initiatives Amendment (1946) Approved
  2. Nebraska Amendment 2, State Aid for Schools Initiative (1946) Defeated
  3. South Dakota Amendment A, State Employee Salaries Measure (1946) Approved
  4. Utah Amendment 8, Allow the Legislature to Determine Public Institution Locations Measure (1946) Approved
  5. Washington HJR 9, Taxation of Federal Property Amendment (1946) Approved

1945

  1. Georgia Amendment 8, Circuit Court Judge Salary Measure (August 1945) Approved

1944

  1. Florida Amendment 2, Legislative Districts Amendment (1944) Defeated
  2. Florida Amendment 7, Terms of Those Elected or Appointed to Fill Vacancies Amendment (1944) Approved
  3. Massachusetts Question 2, Allow Legislature to Set Terms for Felony Pardons Amendment (1944) Approved
  4. North Carolina Lieutenant Governor Compensation Amendment (1944) Approved

1943

  1. Georgia Amendment 28, Glynn County Reorganization of Justice Courts Measure (August 1943) Approved

1942

  1. Florida Amendment 6, Senate Districts and Redistricting Amendment (1942) Defeated
  2. Nebraska Amendment 1, Optional County Government Amendment (1942) Defeated
  3. Nevada Question 1, Tax Exemption of Financial Property Amendment (1942) Approved

1940

  1. Nebraska Amendment 2, Optional County Government Amendment (1940) Defeated
  2. Nevada State Question 2, Legislative Canvass of Election Returns and Results Certification Amendment (1940) Approved
  3. Nevada State Question 3, County Abolishment Amendment (1940) Approved
  4. North Dakota County Government Organizing Referendum (1940) Approved
  5. South Dakota Amendment B, Legislative Vacancies Measure (1940) Defeated
  6. Utah Amendment 1, Permit the Legislature to Determine Banking Liability Levels Measure (1940) Approved

1939

  1. Georgia Amendment 31, Fulton County Officers Term Limits and Appointments Measure (June 1939) Approved

1938

  1. Arkansas Worker's Compensation, Proposed Amendment 27 (1938) Approved
  2. California Proposition 16, Retired Judicial Officers Amendment (1938) Defeated
  3. Colorado Measure 3, Repeal Old Age Pensions Initiative (1938) Defeated
  4. Maryland Authorization of State Lotteries, Amendment 1 (1938) Defeated
  5. Maryland State Income Tax, Amendment 3 (1938) Defeated
  6. Minnesota Exchange State Public Lands, Amendment 1 (1938) Approved

1936

  1. Colorado General Assembly Empowered to Provide for Income Tax, Measure 4 (1936) Defeated
  2. Florida City of Key West Municipal Corporation Amendment (1936) Approved
  3. Maryland Charters for Banking, Amendment 3 (1936) Approved
  4. Minnesota Exchange State Public Lands, Amendment 1 (1936) Defeated
  5. Ohio Prohibit Taxes on Food Initiative (1936) Approved

1934

  1. Florida Amendment 2, Homestead Tax Exemption Amendment (1934) Approved
  2. Florida Amendment 7, City of Jacksonville Municipal Corporation Amendment (1934) Approved
  3. Idaho Selection of Judicial Officers, SJR 2 (1934) Approved
  4. Nevada State Question 1, Contracts and Taxation for Resource Protection Amendment (1934) Approved
  5. Washington HJR 14, State Authority on Local Taxes Amendment (1934) Defeated

1932

  1. Illinois Gateway Amendment (1932) Defeated
  2. Minnesota Exchange State Public Lands, Amendment 3 (1932) Defeated
  3. South Dakota Amendment B, State Salaries Measure (1932) Defeated
  4. Washington SJR 11, Monetary Amount and Property Value Requirements for State Supreme Court Jurisdiction in Civil Cases Amendment (1932) Defeated

1931

  1. New York Amendment 2, Civil Appointment for Legislators Amendment (1931) Defeated
  2. New York Amendment 4, Split of the Second Judicial District Amendment (1931) Defeated

1930

  1. California Proposition 13, Repayment for Animals to Prevent the Spread of Disease Amendment (1930) Approved
  2. Minnesota Exchange State Public Lands, Amendment 2 (1930) Defeated
  3. Minnesota Liability of Stockholders, Amendment 3 (1930) Approved
  4. Nebraska Amendment 2, Depositors Guaranty Fund Amendment (1930) Defeated
  5. South Dakota Amendment E, State Salaries Measure (1930) Defeated
  6. Utah Amendment 1, Permit Legislation to Regulate Legislative Vacancies Measure (1930) Approved

1929

  1. New York Amendment 3, Local Adoption of Laws Affecting Westchester and Nassau Counties Amendment (1929) Approved

1928

  1. Colorado Measure 1, General Assembly to Fix Executive and Judicial Salaries Amendment (1928) Approved
  2. Minnesota Liability of Stockholders, Amendment 2 (1928) Defeated
  3. North Carolina Classification of Property for Taxes Amendment (1928) Defeated
  4. Virginia Question 4, Selection of the Superintendent of Public Instruction of Virginia Amendment (June 1928) Approved

1927

  1. Virginia Appropriation Year Aligning with Fiscal Year Amendment (1927) Approved

1926

  1. Arkansas Prohibit Local Acts by Legislature, Amendment 2 (1926) Approved
  2. Colorado Measure 1, Legislature to Fix Executive and Judicial Salaries Amendment (1926) Defeated
  3. Colorado Measure 2, Legislature to Fix County Officers' Salaries Amendment (1926) Defeated
  4. Colorado Measure 5, Legislative Authority Over Interstate Liquor Amendment (1926) Defeated
  5. Minnesota Liability of Stockholders, Amendment 3 (1926) Defeated
  6. Nevada State Question 1, Local and Special Laws Amendment (1926) Approved

1924

  1. Colorado Measure 3, State Office Salaries Amendment (1924) Defeated
  2. Florida Apportionment of the Legislature Amendment (1924) Approved
  3. Florida Duval County Government Amendment (1924) Defeated
  4. Illinois Gateway Amendment (1924) Defeated
  5. Missouri Amendment 13, Authorize Property Tax Classification System and Expand Motor Vehicle Taxation Authority Measure (February 1924) Defeated
  6. Missouri Amendment 7, Judicial Council and Court Reorganization Measure (February 1924) Defeated
  7. Washington Amendment to Article XI Sec. 5, Classification of Counties by Population for County Official Elections (1924) Approved

1922

  1. California Proposition 14, Property Tax Substitution Amendment (1922) Defeated
  2. California Proposition 21, District Creation Amendment (1922) Defeated
  3. Florida Additional Circuit Court Judges Amendment (1922) Approved
  4. Nevada State Question 1, Prohibition on Local or Special Laws Amendment Amendment (1922) Approved
  5. South Dakota Amendment A, State Salaries Set by Legislature Measure (1922) Defeated
  6. Washington Amendment to Article VIII Sec. 4, Timeline for Appropriations Payments (1922) Approved

1920

  1. California Proposition 19, Children's Aid Amendment (1920) Approved
  2. Michigan Hours and Conditions for Work Amendment (1920) Approved

1919

  1. Oregon Measure Nos. 302-303, Industrial and Reconstruction Hospital Outside County Seat Amendment (June 1919) Defeated

1918

  1. Massachusetts Question 12, Revocation and Amendment of Franchises, Grants, Privileges, and Immunities Amendment (1918) Approved
  2. Massachusetts Question 15, Limits on Lending the State's Credit and Making Loans Amendment (1918) Approved
  3. Massachusetts Question 6, Authorize Legislature to Set Rules for Military and Naval Officer Appointments Amendment (1918) Approved
  4. Massachusetts Question 7, Powers and Duties of Government Regarding Armed Forces Amendment (1918) Approved

1917

  1. Massachusetts Authorize Public Acquisition of Necessaries of Life During Emergency Amendment (1917) Approved

1916

  1. Florida Reapportionment of the Legislature Amendment (1916) Defeated
  2. Michigan Allow Legislative Repeal of Local or Special Acts Without Local Approval Amendment (1916) Approved
  3. North Carolina Amendment 1, Restrict State Legislation on Certain Local, Private, and Special Matters Amendment (1916) Approved
  4. North Carolina Amendment 3, Special Charters to Corporations Amendment (1916) Approved

1915

  1. California Proposition 5, Agricultural Rural Credits Amendment (October 1915) Defeated
  2. California Proposition 9, Taxation Amendment (October 1915) Defeated
  3. Maryland General Assembly Power to Suspend Sentences, Amendment 3 (1915) Approved
  4. Massachusetts Legislative Authority to Take Land for Housing Amendment (October 1915) Approved

1914

  1. Arizona Measure Nos. 108-109, Prohibit Legislative Changes or Governor's Veto of Initiatives and Referendums Amendment (1914) Approved
  2. California Proposition 26, Irrigation, Reclamation, and Drainage District Regulation Amendment (1914) Approved
  3. California Proposition 44, Minimum Wage Amendment (1914) Approved
  4. North Carolina Amendment 3, Restrict State Legislation on Certain Local, Private, and Special Matters Amendment (1914) Defeated
  5. North Carolina Amendment 7, Taxation and Revenue Article Revision Amendment (1914) Defeated
  6. North Carolina Amendment 8, Special Charters to Corporations Amendment (1914) Defeated

1913

  1. Maryland Prohibit Laws Authorizing Taking Private Property, Amendment 1 (1913) Approved

1912

  1. Washington Repeal Provision on When Laws Take Effect Amendment (1912) Approved

1911

  1. California Proposition 1, State Laws Regarding Measurement, Weighing, and Inspection Amendment (October 1911) Approved

1908

  1. Colorado Measure 3, Salaries of County, Precinct and Other Officers Amendment (1908) Defeated
  2. Florida Judicial Salaries Amendment (1908) Defeated
  3. Oregon Measure Nos. 326-327, Require Legislature to Elect U.S. Senate Candidate Receiving Most Votes in Election Initiative (June 1908) Approved

1906

  1. South Dakota Superintendent of Schools Qualifications Amendment (1906) Approved

1904

  1. Illinois Chicago Charter Amendment (1904) Approved

1901

  1. Maryland Amend Article 3, Section 2 of the Constitution, Amendment 3 (1901) Approved
  2. Maryland Amend Article 3, Section 4 of the Constitution, Amendment 2 (1901) Approved

1900

  1. Florida Representation of New Counties Amendment (1900) Approved
  2. Washington Property Tax Exemption Amendment (1900) Approved

1899

  1. New York Amendment 1, Board of Supervisors Amendment (1899) Approved

1896

  1. Illinois Gateway Amendment (1896) Defeated
  2. Nebraska Amendment 5, Authority to Increase Number of Judges Measure (1896) Defeated
  3. Nebraska Amendment 6, Jury Verdict Guidelines Measure (1896) Defeated

1894

  1. Illinois Labor Law Amendment (1894) Defeated
  2. Nevada State Question 22, Legislative Authority Amendment (1894) Defeated

1892

  1. Illinois Gateway Amendment (1892) Defeated
  2. Maryland Add a Section to Article 4 of the Constitution, Amendment 1 (1892) Approved
  3. Minnesota Prohibition on Special Legislation, Amendment 1 (1892) Approved
  4. New York Amendment 1, Powers of the Legislature Amendment (1892) Defeated

1890

  1. Maryland Amend Article 3, Section 48 of the Constitution, Amendment 2 (1890) Approved
  2. Maryland Amend Article 3, Section 51 of the Constitution, Amendment 5 (1890) Approved

1889

  1. Nevada State Question 3, Special Legislation Amendment (February 1889) Approved
  2. Nevada State Question 8, Repeal of Section 17, Article V Amendment (February 1889) Defeated
  3. Nevada State Question 9, County Officer Powers and Duties Amendment (February 1889) Approved
  4. Nevada State Question 9, Succession of Executive Powers Amendment (February 1889) Defeated
  5. Ohio Taxing Power of the General Assembly, Amendment 2 (1889) Defeated

1888

  1. Nevada State Question 2, Senate President Election Amendment (1888) Approved
  2. Nevada State Question 23, School Funds Apportionment and Bonds Amendment (1888) Approved
  3. Nevada State Question 24, Education Tax Rate Increase Amendment (1888) Approved
  4. Nevada State Question 27, Amendment Enactment Time Amendment (1888) Defeated
  5. Nevada State Question 3, Legislative Power on Special Laws Amendment (1888) Approved

1886

  1. Nevada State Question 3, State School Funds Bonds Investment Amendment (1886) Approved

1882

  1. New York Amendment 2, Election of Additional Supreme Court Justices Amendment (1882) Approved

1877

  1. Connecticut Question 1, Prohibiting Extra Compensation for Public Officers and Employees Amendment (1877) Approved
  2. Connecticut Question 2, Prohibiting Municipalities from Providing Funds to Railroad Companies Amendment (1877) Approved

1876

  1. New York Amendment 2, Offices of State Prisons Amendment (1876) Approved

1874

  1. New York Amendment 3, Limits on Legislative Authority Amendment (1874) Approved

1857

  1. Ohio Control of Corporations, Amendment 4 (October 1857) Defeated

1856

  1. Connecticut Question 1, Judicial Term Limits and Impeachment Procedures Amendment (1856) Approved

See also

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