Utah 1980 ballot measures
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In 1980, voters decided on six statewide ballot measures in Utah on November 4.
- Four of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Two of the measures were initiated state statutes.
- Voters approved two (33%) and rejected four (67%) measures.
On the ballot
November 4, 1980
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initiative A | Food; Food and beverage taxes; Sales taxes | Exempt food from the 4% sales tax |
|
256,075 (44%) |
324,555 (56%) |
|
| Initiative B | Ballot measures; Local government; Property taxes; Revenue and spending limits; Legislature | Set a limit on property tax of 1% of the fair market value |
|
258,749 (45%) |
313,320 (55%) |
|
| Proposition 1 | Term limits; State executive; State executive structure; Legislative processes | Revise the Executive Article of the constitution |
|
295,729 (56%) |
232,368 (44%) |
|
| Proposition 2 | Public education funding; Tax exemptions | Revise the Revenue and Taxation Article |
|
270,069 (49%) |
280,667 (51%) |
|
| Proposition 3 | Sex and gender; Gender-based labor; Prison work | Permit women to work in underground mines and allow the legislature to create prison work release programs |
|
287,987 (52%) |
262,881 (48%) |
|
| Proposition 4 | Salaries | Change the salaries of legislators |
|
236,304 (43%) |
311,313 (57%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Utah
- Types of ballot measures in Utah
- List of Utah ballot measures
- 1980 ballot measures
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