Vermont 2022 ballot measures
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Two statewide ballot measures were certified for the 2022 ballot in the state of Vermont. They were both approved.
On the ballot
| Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal 2 | Prohibit slavery and indentured servitude in state constitution |
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238,466 (89%) |
30,335 (11%) |
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| Proposal 5 | Provide a state constitutional right to personal reproductive autonomy |
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212,323 (77%) |
64,239 (23%) |
Getting measures on the ballot
Citizens
In Vermont, citizens do not have the power to initiate statewide initiatives or referendums. As of 2022, voters of Vermont had never voted on a ballot measure to authorize a statewide initiative and referendum process.
Legislature
The Vermont State Legislature can refer statewide ballot measures, in the form of constitutional amendments, to the ballot for gubernatorial general elections. The Vermont Constitution requires the legislature to approve a constitutional amendment during two successive legislative sessions with an election in between. However, the constitution provides for different vote requirements depending on the chamber and session. During the first legislative session, the constitutional amendment needs to receive a two-thirds vote in the state Senate and a simple majority (50%+1) vote in the state House. During the second legislative session, the constitutional amendment needs to receive a simple majority vote in each legislative chamber.
| Requirements to refer Vermont constitutional amendments | ||||||
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| Session | Senate requirement | Senate votes | House requirement | House votes | ||
| First session | Two-thirds vote | 20 of 30 | Simple majority vote | 76 of 150 | ||
| Second session | Simple majority vote | 16 of 30 | Simple majority vote | 76 of 150 | ||
Historical facts
- See also: List of Vermont ballot measures
In Vermont, a total of 6 ballot measures appeared on statewide ballots between 1985 and 2018. Five ballot measures were approved, and 1 ballot measure was defeated.
| Vermont statewide ballot measures, 1985-2018 | |||||||
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| Total number | Annual average | Annual minimum | Annual maximum | Approved | Defeated | ||
| # | % | # | % | ||||
Local ballot measures
- See also: Vermont 2022 local ballot measures
Click here to read about the local ballot measures in Vermont in 2022 within Ballotpedia's coverage scope.
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