Utah 1996 ballot measures
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In 1996, voters decided on six statewide ballot measures in Utah on November 5.
- All of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved six (100%) measures.
On the ballot
November 5, 1996
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposition 1 | Homestead tax; Tax exemptions; Veterans | Expand the eligibility of the veteran's property tax exemption |
|
429,981 (71%) |
176,228 (29%) |
|
| Proposition 2 | Constitutional wording; Mineral resources; Property taxes | Amend wording in the Revenue and Taxation Article |
|
402,823 (70%) |
175,813 (30%) |
|
| Proposition 3 | Jury rules | Change the size of juries |
|
489,040 (81%) |
118,060 (19%) |
|
| Proposition 4 | Bonds; Public education funding; Revenue and spending limits; Debt limits | Allow the state to guarantee the debt of school districts |
|
365,095 (62%) |
227,203 (38%) |
|
| Proposition 5 | Public education funding | Expand the revenue sources of the State School Fund |
|
483,570 (80%) |
121,994 (20%) |
|
| Proposition 6 | Higher education funding; Public education funding | Allow tax revenue and the State School Fund to benefit the higher education system |
|
375,810 (63%) |
220,312 (37%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Utah
- Types of ballot measures in Utah
- List of Utah ballot measures
- 1996 ballot measures
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