Utah 1988 ballot measures
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In 1988, voters decided on five statewide ballot measures in Utah on November 8.
- Two of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Three of the measures were initiated state statutes.
- Voters approved two (40%) and rejected three (60%) measures.
On the ballot
November 8, 1988
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initiative A | Local government; Property taxes; Revenue and spending limits | Create tax and spending limitations |
|
242,883 (39%) |
386,098 (61%) |
|
| Initiative B | Income taxes; Fuel taxes; Sales taxes; Tobacco tax | Reduce income, sales, fuel, and cigarette taxes |
|
239,284 (38%) |
390,627 (62%) |
|
| Initiative C | School choice; Income taxes | Create a refundable tax credit program for private and homeschool education expenses |
|
190,193 (30%) |
439,090 (70%) |
|
| Proposition 1 | Bail; Criminal trials | Allow judges to deny bail if the defendant is a danger to someone else, society, or is likely to flee |
|
470,519 (77%) |
140,296 (23%) |
|
| Proposition 2 | Constitutional wording; Redistricting; Eminent domain | Modify constitutional language around reapportioning congressional districts, among other topics |
|
355,842 (62%) |
216,354 (38%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Utah
- Types of ballot measures in Utah
- List of Utah ballot measures
- 1988 ballot measures
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