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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: 2025 ballot measures and 2026 ballot measures

The following is a list of state ballot measures related to state legislative authority certified for this year and future elections:

2026

1. Idaho HJR 4, Grant Legislature Exclusive Authority and Prohibit Citizen-Initiated Measures on Marijuana, Narcotics, and Psychoactive Substances Amendment (2026) - On the ballot
2. Louisiana Legislative Authority to Add or Remove Unclassified Civil Service Positions Amendment (April 2026) - On the ballot
3. 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)
2. Louisiana Amendment 3, Legislative Authority to Determine Crimes for Trying Juveniles as Adults Amendment (March 2025)

List of ballot measures

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Year

State

2026

1. Idaho HJR 4, Grant Legislature Exclusive Authority and Prohibit Citizen-Initiated Measures on Marijuana, Narcotics, and Psychoactive Substances Amendment (2026) - On the ballot
2. Louisiana Legislative Authority to Add or Remove Unclassified Civil Service Positions Amendment (April 2026) - On the ballot
3. 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)
2. Louisiana Amendment 3, Legislative Authority to Determine Crimes for Trying Juveniles as Adults Amendment (March 2025)

2024

1. Arizona Proposition 135, Emergency Declarations Amendment (2024)
2. Arizona Proposition 315, Legislative Ratification of State Agency Rules that Increase Regulatory Costs Measure (2024)
3. Kentucky Constitutional Amendment 2, Allow State Funding for Non-Public Education Amendment (2024)
4. Louisiana Amendment 3, Allow Legislature to Extend Regular Sessions to Pass Appropriations Bills Amendment (December 2024)
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)
6. Nevada Question 1, Remove Constitutional Status of Board of Regents Amendment (2024)
7. Oregon Measure 115, Impeachment of Elected State Executives Amendment (2024)
8. Wisconsin Question 1, Prohibit Legislature from Delegating Appropriations Power Amendment (August 2024)
9. Wisconsin Question 2, Require Legislative Approval for State Expenditure of Federal Funds Amendment (August 2024)

2023

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

2022

1. American Samoa, Amendment 3, Remove Secretary of Interior's Power on Veto Overrides Measure (2022)
2. American Samoa, Amendment 8, Governor Impeachment Measure (2022)
3. Kansas Constitutional Amendment 1, Legislative Veto or Suspension of Executive Agency Regulations Amendment (2022)
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)
5. West Virginia Amendment 4, Legislative Approval of the State Board of Education Rules Measure (2022)

2021

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

2020

1. Nevada Question 1, Remove Constitutional Status of Board of Regents Amendment (2020)

2019

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

2018

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

2016

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

2014

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

2012

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

2010

1. Oklahoma State Question 754, Legislative Expenditures Amendment (2010)

2006

1. Florida Amendment 8, Transfer of Property Taken Through Eminent Domain Amendment (2006)

2004

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

2002

1. Maryland General Assembly Emergency Legislation Authority, Question 2 (2002)

2000

1. Missouri Amendment 3, Elected Official Salaries Measure (2000)
2. Oregon Measure 96, Prohibit Legislature from Making Initiative Process Harder Initiative (2000)
3. Rhode Island Co-Equal Branches of Government Act, Question 6 (2000)
4. South Dakota Amendment A, Establishment of Multiple Agricultural Tax Classes Measure (2000)

1998

1. Oregon Measure 65, Legislative Review of Administrative Rules Initiative (1998)
2. South Dakota Amendment C, Remove Legislative Conflict of Interest Rules Measure (1998)
3. South Dakota Amendment F, Establishment of Multiple Agricultural Tax Classes Measure (1998)
4. Utah Proposition 6, Permit the Legislature to Authorize State Courts to Review State Tax Commission Decisions Amendment (1998)

1995

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

1994

1. Colorado Amendment 12, Election and Legislative Measure Reform Initiative (1994)
2. Oklahoma State Question 664, Legislative Mandate for Minimum Prison Sentence for Parole Amendment (August 1994)

1992

1. Maine Question 7, Treasurer and Secretary of State Vacancies Amendment (1992)

1991

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

1990

1. South Dakota Amendment B, Legislator Contracting Exception Measure (1990)
2. Utah Proposition 2, Grant Legislature Emergency Powers Amendment (1990)

1988

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

1986

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

1984

1. Alaska Ballot Measure 1, Legislative Power to Annul Executive Regulations Amendment (1984)
2. Idaho Legislative Authority to Amend State Water Plan, SJR 117 (1984)
3. Michigan Proposal A, Implementation of Administrative Agencies' Rules Amendment (1984)
4. Utah Proposition 5, Permit the Legislature to Define the Lawful Use of Firearms Amendment (1984)

1982

1. Connecticut Question 2, Legislature's Authority to Regulate State Executive Agencies Amendment (1982)
2. Michigan Proposal A, Legislative Immunity Amendment (1982)
3. Missouri Amendment 2, Administrative Regulations Measure (1982)
4. Missouri Amendment 6, Medical Benefits for Dependents Measure (1982)
5. South Dakota Amendment A, Legislative Redistricting Reform Measure (1982)
6. South Dakota Amendment B, Fines and Interest Rates on School Land Sales Measure (1982)

1980

1. Alaska Ballot Proposition 1, Legislative Power to Annul Administrative Regulations Amendment (1980)
2. Alaska Ballot Proposition 4, Legislative Appointment Authority for State Boards and Commissions Amendment (1980)
3. Maine Proposed Constitutional Amendment No. 3, Probate Judges and Justices of the Peace Selection Measure (1980)
4. Michigan Proposal G, Legislative Immunity Amendment (1980)
5. South Dakota Amendment C, Prohibit Legislature from Changing Initiated Laws Measure (1980)

1979

1. Kentucky Four Amendments Referendum (1979)

1978

1. Alaska Ballot Proposition 2, Legislative Interim Committee Powers Amendment (1978)
2. Idaho Mandatory Minimum Sentences, HJR 6 (1978)
3. Missouri Amendment 22, Reduce Local Town Rates of Levy for Taxes Measure (1978)
4. Montana Legislative Disapproval of Bar Admission Rules, C-7 (1978)
5. North Dakota Legislative Deadlines and Tax Authority Referendum, Amendment 1 (1978)
6. South Dakota Amendment A, Legislative Sessions Measure (1978)

1976

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

1975

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

1974

1. Nebraska Amendment 2, Presiding Officer of the Legislature Amendment (May 1974)
2. South Dakota Amendment A, Restructure of Legislative Department Measure (1974)
3. South Dakota Amendment B, Voting Rights Expansion Measure (1974)

1972

1. Connecticut Question 1, Jury Makeup and Attorneys' Rights to Peremptory Challenges Amendment (1972)
2. Maine Question 6, House of Representatives Age Qualification Amendment (1972)
3. Michigan Proposal B, Acceptance of New Office Amendment (May 1972)
4. Nebraska Amendment 15, Standards for Conflicts of Interest Amendment (1972)
5. Nebraska Amendment 5, Certification of Executive Officer Elections Amendment (May 1972)
6. Nebraska Amendment 8, State Retirement for Legislators Amendment (1972)
7. North Dakota Legislative Authority on Lotteries, Alternate Proposition 4 (1972)
8. Utah Proposition 1, Revise the Legislative Article Amendment (1972)

1970

1. Montana Extra Amendments to Reorganize the Executive Department, Amendment 1 (1970)
2. South Dakota Amendment I, Constitutional Revision Measure (1970)
3. Utah Proposition 3, Grant Legislature Power to Determine Income Tax Calculations Amendment (1970)

1968

1. Michigan Proposal No. 5, Election of State Legislators to New Offices Amendment (1968)
2. Missouri Amendment 2, Allow State Income Tax Definition by Reference to Federal Law Measure (1968)

1966

1. Massachusetts Question 2, Allow Executive Reorganization Unless Legislature Disapproves Amendment (1966)
2. North Dakota Constitutional Revision Referendum, Number 4 (1966)
3. Utah Proposition 6, Permit the Legislature to Call a Special Session Amendment (1966)

1964

1. Maine Question 1, Elimination of Pardon Communication Amendment (1964)
2. Maine Question 2, State Legislator Oaths in Absence of Governor Amendment (1964)
3. Nebraska Amendment 7, Loan Definition and Regulation Amendment (1964)
4. Utah Amendment 2, Permit Legislature to Provide Governance in Case of an Enemy Attack Measure (1964)

1963

1. Maine Question 6, House of Representatives Elections, Powers and Apportionment Amendment (1963)

1962

1. California Proposition 7, Allow Legislature to Propose Constitutional Revisions Amendment (1962)
2. Missouri Amendment 2, Legislative Review and Suspension of Executive Regulations Measure (1962)
3. North Dakota Continuity of State and Local Government Operations, Referendum 1 (1962)

1960

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

1958

1. Connecticut Question 2, Special Commission for Claims Against the State Amendment (1958)
2. Minnesota Provisions for Home Rule, Amendment 1 (1958)
3. Nebraska Amendment 4, State Charitable and Penal Institutions Amendment (1958)

1956

1. Minnesota Reorganization of Judicial Power, Amendment 1 (1956)

1954

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

1952

1. Georgia Amendment 5, Time Period for Gubernatorial Approval of Bills Measure (1952)
2. Minnesota Extend Probate Jurisdiction, Amendment 4 (1952)
3. Montana Election of Local Officers, Amendment 1 (1952)

1948

1. Connecticut Legislature to Prescribe Laws on Voting Rights Forfeiture and Restoration Amendment (1948)
2. Maryland Gifts and Bequests for Religious Purposes, Amendment 7 (1948)
3. Massachusetts Question 3, Vacancy Procedures for Certain Executive Offices Amendment (1948)
4. South Dakota Amendment B, Legislative Vacancies Measure (1948)
5. Utah Grant Legislature Power to Form the Grand Jury Amendment (1948)

1946

1. California Proposition 12, Legislative Alteration of Voter-Approved Initiatives Amendment (1946)
2. South Dakota Amendment A, State Employee Salaries Measure (1946)
3. Utah Amendment 8, Allow the Legislature to Determine Public Institution Locations Measure (1946)

1944

1. Florida Amendment 2, Legislative Districts Amendment (1944)
2. Florida Amendment 7, Terms of Those Elected or Appointed to Fill Vacancies Amendment (1944)
3. Massachusetts Question 2, Allow Legislature to Set Terms for Felony Pardons Amendment (1944)

1942

1. Florida Amendment 6, Senate Districts and Redistricting Amendment (1942)

1940

1. Nebraska Amendment 2, Optional County Government Amendment (1940)
2. North Dakota County Government Organizing Referendum (1940)
3. South Dakota Amendment B, Legislative Vacancies Measure (1940)
4. Utah Amendment 1, Permit the Legislature to Determine Banking Liability Levels Measure (1940)

1939

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

1938

1. Arkansas Worker's Compensation, Proposed Amendment 27 (1938)
2. Colorado Measure 3, Repeal Old Age Pensions Initiative (1938)
3. Maryland Authorization of State Lotteries, Amendment 1 (1938)
4. Minnesota Exchange State Public Lands, Amendment 1 (1938)

1936

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

1934

1. Florida Amendment 2, Homestead Tax Exemption Amendment (1934)
2. Florida Amendment 7, City of Jacksonville Municipal Corporation Amendment (1934)

1932

1. Illinois Gateway Amendment (1932)
2. South Dakota Amendment B, State Salaries Measure (1932)

1930

1. California Proposition 13, Repayment for Animals to Prevent the Spread of Disease Amendment (1930)
2. Nebraska Amendment 2, Depositors Guaranty Fund Amendment (1930)
3. South Dakota Amendment E, State Salaries Measure (1930)
4. Utah Amendment 1, Permit Legislation to Regulate Legislative Vacancies Measure (1930)

1928

1. Colorado Measure 1, General Assembly to Fix Executive and Judicial Salaries Amendment (1928)
2. Minnesota Liability of Stockholders, Amendment 2 (1928)

1926

1. Arkansas Prohibit Local Acts by Legislature, Amendment 2 (1926)
2. Colorado Measure 1, Legislature to Fix Executive and Judicial Salaries Amendment (1926)
3. Colorado Measure 2, Legislature to Fix County Officers' Salaries Amendment (1926)
4. Colorado Measure 5, Legislative Authority Over Interstate Liquor Amendment (1926)

1924

1. Colorado Measure 3, State Office Salaries Amendment (1924)
2. Florida Apportionment of the Legislature Amendment (1924)
3. Florida Duval County Government Amendment (1924)
4. Illinois Gateway Amendment (1924)
5. Missouri Amendment 13, Authorize Property Tax Classification System and Expand Motor Vehicle Taxation Authority Measure (February 1924)
6. Missouri Amendment 7, Judicial Council and Court Reorganization Measure (February 1924)

1922

1. Florida Additional Circuit Court Judges Amendment (1922)
2. South Dakota Amendment A, State Salaries Set by Legislature Measure (1922)

1920

1. Michigan Hours and Conditions for Work Amendment (1920)

1918

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

1917

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

1916

1. Florida Reapportionment of the Legislature Amendment (1916)
2. Michigan Allow Legislative Repeal of Local or Special Acts Without Local Approval Amendment (1916)

1915

1. Massachusetts Legislative Authority to Take Land for Housing Amendment (October 1915)

1914

1. North Carolina Amendment 8, Special Charters to Corporations Amendment (1914)

1913

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

1908

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

1906

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

1904

1. Illinois Chicago Charter Amendment (1904)

1901

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

1900

1. Florida Representation of New Counties Amendment (1900)

1896

1. Illinois Gateway Amendment (1896)
2. Nebraska Jury Verdict Guidelines, Amendment 6 (1896)

1894

1. Illinois Labor Law Amendment (1894)

1892

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

1890

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

1889

1. Nevada State Question 9, County Officer Powers and Duties Amendment (February 1889)
2. Ohio Taxing Power of the General Assembly, Amendment 2 (1889)

1877

1. Connecticut Question 2, Prohibiting Municipalities from Providing Funds to Railroad Companies Amendment (1877)

1857

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

1856

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

Alaska

1. Alaska Ballot Measure 1, Legislative Power to Annul Executive Regulations Amendment (1984)
2. Alaska Ballot Proposition 1, Legislative Power to Annul Administrative Regulations Amendment (1980)
3. Alaska Ballot Proposition 2, Legislative Interim Committee Powers Amendment (1978)
4. Alaska Ballot Proposition 4, Legislative Appointment Authority for State Boards and Commissions Amendment (1980)
5. Alaska Measure 2, Legislative Power to Annul Executive Regulations Amendment (1986)

American Samoa

1. American Samoa, Amendment 3, Remove Secretary of Interior's Power on Veto Overrides Measure (2022)
2. American Samoa, Amendment 8, Governor Impeachment Measure (2022)

Arizona

1. Arizona Proposition 135, Emergency Declarations Amendment (2024)
2. Arizona Proposition 315, Legislative Ratification of State Agency Rules that Increase Regulatory Costs Measure (2024)

Arkansas

1. Arkansas Prohibit Local Acts by Legislature, Amendment 2 (1926)
2. Arkansas Worker's Compensation, Proposed Amendment 27 (1938)

California

1. California Proposition 12, Legislative Alteration of Voter-Approved Initiatives Amendment (1946)
2. California Proposition 13, Repayment for Animals to Prevent the Spread of Disease Amendment (1930)
3. California Proposition 7, Allow Legislature to Propose Constitutional Revisions Amendment (1962)

Colorado

1. Colorado Amendment 12, Election and Legislative Measure Reform Initiative (1994)
2. Colorado Amendment No. 10, Voter Approval for Taxes Initiative (1976)
3. Colorado General Assembly Empowered to Provide for Income Tax, Measure 4 (1936)
4. Colorado Measure 1, General Assembly to Fix Executive and Judicial Salaries Amendment (1928)
5. Colorado Measure 1, Legislature to Fix Executive and Judicial Salaries Amendment (1926)
6. Colorado Measure 2, Legislature to Fix County Officers' Salaries Amendment (1926)
7. Colorado Measure 3, Repeal Old Age Pensions Initiative (1938)
8. Colorado Measure 3, Salaries of County, Precinct and Other Officers Amendment (1908)
9. Colorado Measure 3, State Office Salaries Amendment (1924)
10. Colorado Measure 5, Legislative Authority Over Interstate Liquor Amendment (1926)

Connecticut

1. Connecticut Legislature to Prescribe Laws on Voting Rights Forfeiture and Restoration Amendment (1948)
2. Connecticut Question 1, Judicial Term Limits and Impeachment Procedures Amendment (1856)
3. Connecticut Question 1, Jury Makeup and Attorneys' Rights to Peremptory Challenges Amendment (1972)
4. Connecticut Question 2, Legislature's Authority to Regulate State Executive Agencies Amendment (1982)
5. Connecticut Question 2, Prohibiting Municipalities from Providing Funds to Railroad Companies Amendment (1877)
6. Connecticut Question 2, Special Commission for Claims Against the State Amendment (1958)

Florida

1. Florida Additional Circuit Court Judges Amendment (1922)
2. Florida Amendment 2, Homestead Tax Exemption Amendment (1934)
3. Florida Amendment 2, Legislative Districts Amendment (1944)
4. Florida Amendment 6, Senate Districts and Redistricting Amendment (1942)
5. Florida Amendment 7, City of Jacksonville Municipal Corporation Amendment (1934)
6. Florida Amendment 7, Legislative Nullification of Executive Rules and Regulations Amendment (1976)
7. Florida Amendment 7, Terms of Those Elected or Appointed to Fill Vacancies Amendment (1944)
8. Florida Amendment 8, Transfer of Property Taken Through Eminent Domain Amendment (2006)
9. Florida Apportionment of the Legislature Amendment (1924)
10. Florida City of Key West Municipal Corporation Amendment (1936)
11. Florida Duval County Government Amendment (1924)
12. Florida Judicial Salaries Amendment (1908)
13. Florida Reapportionment of the Legislature Amendment (1916)
14. Florida Representation of New Counties Amendment (1900)

Georgia

1. Georgia Amendment 31, Fulton County Officers Term Limits and Appointments Measure (June 1939)
2. Georgia Amendment 4, Authorize Public Education Grants to Citizens Measure (1954)
3. Georgia Amendment 5, Time Period for Gubernatorial Approval of Bills Measure (1952)

Idaho

1. Idaho Authorization of a Lottery or Gift Enterprise, HJR 3 (1988)
2. Idaho Continuity of Government, SJR 4 (1960)
3. Idaho HJR 4, Grant Legislature Exclusive Authority and Prohibit Citizen-Initiated Measures on Marijuana, Narcotics, and Psychoactive Substances Amendment (2026) - On the ballot
4. Idaho Legislative Authority to Amend State Water Plan, SJR 117 (1984)
5. Idaho Legislative Delegation of Rulemaking Amendment, HJR 2 (2014)
6. Idaho Mandatory Minimum Sentences, HJR 6 (1978)
7. Idaho Veto-Proof State Legislative Oversight of Administrative Rules and Regulations, HJR 5 (2016)

Illinois

1. Illinois Chicago Charter Amendment (1904)
2. Illinois Gateway Amendment (1892)
3. Illinois Gateway Amendment (1896)
4. Illinois Gateway Amendment (1924)
5. Illinois Gateway Amendment (1932)
6. Illinois Labor Law Amendment (1894)

Kansas

1. Kansas Constitutional Amendment 1, Legislative Veto or Suspension of Executive Agency Regulations Amendment (2022)

Kentucky

1. Kentucky Constitutional Amendment 2, Allow State Funding for Non-Public Education Amendment (2024)
2. Kentucky Four Amendments Referendum (1979)

Louisiana

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)
2. Louisiana Amendment 1, Gubernatorial Deadlines on Bills and Legislative Veto Sessions Amendment (2023)
3. Louisiana Amendment 3, Allow Legislature to Extend Regular Sessions to Pass Appropriations Bills Amendment (December 2024)
4. Louisiana Amendment 3, Legislative Authority to Determine Crimes for Trying Juveniles as Adults Amendment (March 2025)
5. Louisiana Authority of College Boards to Establish Tuition and Fees without Legislative Approval, Amendment 2 (2016)
6. Louisiana Hunting and Fishing Laws Amendment (October 1995)
7. Louisiana Legislative Authority to Add or Remove Unclassified Civil Service Positions Amendment (April 2026) - On the ballot

Maine

1. Maine Proposed Constitutional Amendment No. 3, Probate Judges and Justices of the Peace Selection Measure (1980)
2. Maine Question 1, Elimination of Pardon Communication Amendment (1964)
3. Maine Question 10, Reapportionment Commission Amendment (1986)
4. Maine Question 2, State Legislator Oaths in Absence of Governor Amendment (1964)
5. Maine Question 3, Single-Member Legislative Districts and Apportionment Commission Amendment (1975)
6. Maine Question 6, House of Representatives Age Qualification Amendment (1972)
7. Maine Question 6, House of Representatives Elections, Powers and Apportionment Amendment (1963)
8. Maine Question 7, Treasurer and Secretary of State Vacancies Amendment (1992)

Maryland

1. Maryland Add a Section to Article 4 of the Constitution, Amendment 1 (1892)
2. Maryland Amend Article 3, Section 2 of the Constitution, Amendment 3 (1901)
3. Maryland Amend Article 3, Section 48 of the Constitution, Amendment 2 (1890)
4. Maryland Amend Article 3, Section 51 of the Constitution, Amendment 5 (1890)
5. Maryland Authorization of State Lotteries, Amendment 1 (1938)
6. Maryland General Assembly Emergency Legislation Authority, Question 2 (2002)
7. Maryland Gifts and Bequests for Religious Purposes, Amendment 7 (1948)
8. Maryland Land Assessment and Classification, Amendment 13 (1960)
9. Maryland Municipal Urban Renewal Projects, Amendment 5 (1960)
10. Maryland Prohibit Laws Authorizing Taking Private Property, Amendment 1 (1913)

Massachusetts

1. Massachusetts Authorize Public Acquisition of Necessaries of Life During Emergency Amendment (1917)
2. Massachusetts Legislative Authority to Take Land for Housing Amendment (October 1915)
3. Massachusetts Question 1, No State Constitutional Right to Abortion and Legislative Power to Regulate Abortion Amendment (1986)
4. Massachusetts Question 12, Revocation and Amendment of Franchises, Grants, Privileges, and Immunities Amendment (1918)
5. Massachusetts Question 15, Limits on Lending the State's Credit and Making Loans Amendment (1918)
6. Massachusetts Question 2, Allow Executive Reorganization Unless Legislature Disapproves Amendment (1966)
7. Massachusetts Question 2, Allow Legislature to Set Terms for Felony Pardons Amendment (1944)
8. Massachusetts Question 3, Vacancy Procedures for Certain Executive Offices Amendment (1948)
9. Massachusetts Question 6, Authorize Legislature to Set Rules for Military and Naval Officer Appointments Amendment (1918)
10. Massachusetts Question 7, Powers and Duties of Government Regarding Armed Forces Amendment (1918)

Michigan

1. Michigan Allow Legislative Repeal of Local or Special Acts Without Local Approval Amendment (1916)
2. Michigan Hours and Conditions for Work Amendment (1920)
3. Michigan Proposal A, Implementation of Administrative Agencies' Rules Amendment (1984)
4. Michigan Proposal A, Legislative Immunity Amendment (1982)
5. Michigan Proposal B, Acceptance of New Office Amendment (May 1972)
6. Michigan Proposal B, Decisions on State Agency Rules Amendment (1986)
7. Michigan Proposal G, Legislative Immunity Amendment (1980)
8. Michigan Proposal No. 5, Election of State Legislators to New Offices Amendment (1968)

Minnesota

1. Minnesota Exchange State Public Lands, Amendment 1 (1936)
2. Minnesota Exchange State Public Lands, Amendment 1 (1938)
3. Minnesota Extend Probate Jurisdiction, Amendment 4 (1952)
4. Minnesota Liability of Stockholders, Amendment 2 (1928)
5. Minnesota Prohibition on Special Legislation, Amendment 1 (1892)
6. Minnesota Provisions for Home Rule, Amendment 1 (1958)
7. Minnesota Reorganization of Judicial Power, Amendment 1 (1956)
8. Minnesota State Lottery, Amendment 2 (1988)

Mississippi

1. Mississippi Allow Legislature to Abolish Public Schools and Provide Funds for Non-Public Education Amendment (December 1954)

Missouri

1. Missouri Amendment 13, Authorize Property Tax Classification System and Expand Motor Vehicle Taxation Authority Measure (February 1924)
2. Missouri Amendment 2, Administrative Regulations Measure (1982)
3. Missouri Amendment 2, Allow State Income Tax Definition by Reference to Federal Law Measure (1968)
4. Missouri Amendment 2, Legislative Review and Suspension of Executive Regulations Measure (1962)
5. Missouri Amendment 22, Reduce Local Town Rates of Levy for Taxes Measure (1978)
6. Missouri Amendment 3, Elected Official Salaries Measure (2000)
7. 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)
8. 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)
9. Missouri Amendment 4, Rescind Administrative Rules of Agencies Measure (August 1976)
10. Missouri Amendment 6, Medical Benefits for Dependents Measure (1982)
11. Missouri Amendment 7, Judicial Council and Court Reorganization Measure (February 1924)

Montana

1. Montana Determination of Economic Assistance, C-18 (1988)
2. Montana Election of Local Officers, Amendment 1 (1952)
3. Montana Extra Amendments to Reorganize the Executive Department, Amendment 1 (1970)
4. Montana Legislative Approval for Nuclear Facilities, I-71 (1976)
5. Montana Legislative Disapproval of Bar Admission Rules, C-7 (1978)
6. Montana Residency Requirements for Judges, C-19 (1988)
7. Montana Rights and Remedies for Injury or Damage, CI-30 (1986)

Nebraska

1. Nebraska Amendment 15, Standards for Conflicts of Interest Amendment (1972)
2. Nebraska Amendment 2, Board of Educational Lands and Funds Members Amendment (1954)
3. Nebraska Amendment 2, Depositors Guaranty Fund Amendment (1930)
4. Nebraska Amendment 2, Optional County Government Amendment (1940)
5. Nebraska Amendment 2, Presiding Officer of the Legislature Amendment (May 1974)
6. Nebraska Amendment 4, Presiding Officer of Legislature Amendment (1976)
7. Nebraska Amendment 4, State Charitable and Penal Institutions Amendment (1958)
8. Nebraska Amendment 5, Certification of Executive Officer Elections Amendment (May 1972)
9. Nebraska Amendment 7, Loan Definition and Regulation Amendment (1964)
10. Nebraska Amendment 8, State Retirement for Legislators Amendment (1972)
11. Nebraska Jury Verdict Guidelines, Amendment 6 (1896)

Nevada

1. Nevada Question 1, Remove Constitutional Status of Board of Regents Amendment (2020)
2. Nevada Question 1, Remove Constitutional Status of Board of Regents Amendment (2024)
3. Nevada Question 3, Legislative Review of Administrative Regulations Amendment (1988)
4. Nevada State Question 9, County Officer Powers and Duties Amendment (February 1889)

New Hampshire

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

North Carolina

1. North Carolina Amendment 8, Special Charters to Corporations Amendment (1914)
2. North Carolina Legislative Appointments to Elections Board Amendment (2018)

North Dakota

1. North Dakota Constitutional Revision Referendum, Number 4 (1966)
2. North Dakota Continuity of State and Local Government Operations, Referendum 1 (1962)
3. North Dakota County Government Organizing Referendum (1940)
4. North Dakota Legislative Authority on Lotteries, Alternate Proposition 4 (1972)
5. North Dakota Legislative Deadlines and Tax Authority Referendum, Amendment 1 (1978)

Ohio

1. Ohio Control of Corporations, Amendment 4 (October 1857)
2. Ohio Prohibit Taxes on Food Initiative (1936)
3. Ohio Taxing Power of the General Assembly, Amendment 2 (1889)

Oklahoma

1. Oklahoma State Question 664, Legislative Mandate for Minimum Prison Sentence for Parole Amendment (August 1994)
2. Oklahoma State Question 754, Legislative Expenditures Amendment (2010)

Oregon

1. Oregon Measure 115, Impeachment of Elected State Executives Amendment (2024)
2. Oregon Measure 65, Legislative Review of Administrative Rules Initiative (1998)
3. Oregon Measure 96, Prohibit Legislature from Making Initiative Process Harder Initiative (2000)
4. Oregon Measure Nos. 326-327, Require Legislature to Elect U.S. Senate Candidate Receiving Most Votes in Election Initiative (June 1908)

Pennsylvania

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

Rhode Island

1. Rhode Island Co-Equal Branches of Government Act, Question 6 (2000)
2. Rhode Island Libraries, Constitutional Amendment 11 (1986)

South Dakota

1. South Dakota Amendment A, Establishment of Multiple Agricultural Tax Classes Measure (2000)
2. South Dakota Amendment A, Legislative Redistricting Reform Measure (1982)
3. South Dakota Amendment A, Legislative Sessions Measure (1978)
4. South Dakota Amendment A, Restructure of Legislative Department Measure (1974)
5. South Dakota Amendment A, State Employee Salaries Measure (1946)
6. South Dakota Amendment A, State Salaries Set by Legislature Measure (1922)
7. South Dakota Amendment B, Fines and Interest Rates on School Land Sales Measure (1982)
8. South Dakota Amendment B, Legislative Vacancies Measure (1940)
9. South Dakota Amendment B, Legislative Vacancies Measure (1948)
10. South Dakota Amendment B, Legislator Contracting Exception Measure (1990)
11. South Dakota Amendment B, State Salaries Measure (1932)
12. South Dakota Amendment B, Voting Rights Expansion Measure (1974)
13. South Dakota Amendment C, Prohibit Legislature from Changing Initiated Laws Measure (1980)
14. South Dakota Amendment C, Remove Legislative Conflict of Interest Rules Measure (1998)
15. South Dakota Amendment D, Legislative Power Delegation Measure (1976)
16. South Dakota Amendment E, State Salaries Measure (1930)
17. South Dakota Amendment F, Arrangement of Constitution Measure (1976)
18. South Dakota Amendment F, Establishment of Multiple Agricultural Tax Classes Measure (1998)
19. South Dakota Amendment I, Constitutional Revision Measure (1970)
20. South Dakota Constitutional Amendment M, Remove Legislative Restrictions for Corporations Amendment (2012)
21. South Dakota Superintendent of Schools Qualifications Amendment (1906)

Tennessee

1. Tennessee Prohibit State Property Taxes Amendment (2026) - On the ballot

Texas

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

Utah

1. Utah Amendment 1, Grant Emergency Powers to the Legislature Measure (1960)
2. Utah Amendment 1, Permit Legislation to Regulate Legislative Vacancies Measure (1930)
3. Utah Amendment 1, Permit the Legislature to Determine Banking Liability Levels Measure (1940)
4. Utah Amendment 2, Permit Legislature to Provide Governance in Case of an Enemy Attack Measure (1964)
5. Utah Amendment 8, Allow the Legislature to Determine Public Institution Locations Measure (1946)
6. Utah Grant Legislature Power to Form the Grand Jury Amendment (1948)
7. Utah Proposition 1, Revise the Legislative Article Amendment (1972)
8. Utah Proposition 2, Grant Legislature Emergency Powers Amendment (1990)
9. Utah Proposition 3, Grant Legislature Power to Determine Income Tax Calculations Amendment (1970)
10. Utah Proposition 5, Permit the Legislature to Define the Lawful Use of Firearms Amendment (1984)
11. Utah Proposition 6, Permit the Legislature to Authorize State Courts to Review State Tax Commission Decisions Amendment (1998)
12. Utah Proposition 6, Permit the Legislature to Call a Special Session Amendment (1966)

Washington

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

West Virginia

1. West Virginia Amendment 4, Legislative Approval of the State Board of Education Rules Measure (2022)

Wisconsin

1. Wisconsin Question 1, Prohibit Legislature from Delegating Appropriations Power Amendment (August 2024)
2. Wisconsin Question 2, Require Legislative Approval for State Expenditure of Federal Funds Amendment (August 2024)

See also

• List of ballot measures by topic