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In [[1996 ballot measures|1996]], voters decided on five statewide ballot measures in [[North Carolina]] on November 5. | |||
* Three of the measures were | |||
* Two of the measures were | * Three of the measures were [[legislatively referred constitutional amendment]]s. | ||
* | * Two of the measures were [[bond issue]]s. | ||
* Voters approved five (100%) and rejected zero (0%) measures. | |||
==On the ballot== | ==On the ballot== | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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* [[Types of ballot measures in North Carolina]] | |||
* [[List of North Carolina ballot measures]] | * [[List of North Carolina ballot measures]] | ||
* [[1996 ballot measures]] | * [[1996 ballot measures]] | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [ | *[https://webservices.ncleg.gov/ViewDocSiteFile/56192 Amendments to the constitution of North Carolina, 1776-1996] | ||
{{1996 ballot measures}} | {{1996 ballot measures}} | ||
Latest revision as of 20:05, 22 August 2024
1998 →
← 1993
In 1996, voters decided on five statewide ballot measures in North Carolina on November 5.
- Three of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Two of the measures were bond issues.
- Voters approved five (100%) and rejected zero (0%) measures.
On the ballot
November 5, 1996
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establish the Governor's Veto Power Amendment | State executive powers; Legislature; Legislative processes | Establish the governor's veto power |
|
1,652,294 (75%) |
544,335 (25%) |
|
| Highway Projects Bond Measure | Highways; Bonds | Issue $950 million in bonds for the construction of highways |
|
1,323,776 (60%) |
881,510 (40%) |
|
| Public School Buildings Bond Measure | Public education funding; Bonds | Issue $1.8 billion in bonds to fund public school capital projects |
|
1,624,022 (72%) |
624,797 (28%) |
|
| Types of Alternative Punishment Amendment | Criminal sentencing | Expand punishment types for convicted criminals, including probation and community service. |
|
1,889,620 (86%) |
303,596 (14%) |
|
| Victims' Rights Amendment | Crime victims | Assure crime victims the right to be informed and attend court proceedings. |
|
1,714,872 (78%) |
488,805 (22%) |
See also
- Types of ballot measures in North Carolina
- List of North Carolina ballot measures
- 1996 ballot measures
External links
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