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Voters have decided on public economic investment policy ballot measures across the U.S. As a state ballot measure topic, this includes measures involving public funding, investment, and incentives related to economic matters. Examples include tax abatements, tax increment financing (TIF), state grants, and loans. The topic is grouped within the budget and tax policy area.

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The following is a list of state ballot measures related to this topic that are certified or potential for this year and future elections:

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2026

  1. Arkansas Authorize Legislature to Create Programs for Economic Development Including Economic Development Districts Amendment (2026) - On the ballot

2024

  1. Maine Question 2, Science and Technology Research and Commercialization Bond Issue (2024) Approved

2022

  1. Alabama Amendment 7, Local Economic and Industrial Development Bonds and Financing Amendment (2022) Approved

2012

  1. Arkansas Redevelopment Project Question, Issue 2 (2012) Defeated
  2. South Dakota Tax Revenues for Grants Referendum, Referred Law 14 (2012) Defeated

2010

  1. Arkansas Criteria for Economic Development Bonds, Proposed Amendment 3 (2010) Approved
  2. Maine Question 4, Economic Development and Job Creation Bond Measure (June 2010) Approved
  3. Ohio Issue 1, Third Frontier Program Economic Development Bond Amendment (May 2010) Approved

2007

  1. Maine Question 2, Technology and Economic Development Bond Measure (2007) Approved

2005

  1. Texas Proposition 3, Economic Development Program Loans Amendment (2005) Approved

2004

  1. Alabama Economic and Industrial Development, Amendment 3 (2004) Approved
  2. Alabama Industrial Development, Amendment 1 (2004) Approved
  3. Alabama Shrimp and Seafood Promotion, Amendment 4 (2004) Approved
  4. Arizona Proposition 102, State Licensing of Technology Amendment (2004) Defeated
  5. Arkansas Economic Development Bonds, Proposed Amendment 2 (2004) Approved
  6. North Carolina Public Improvement Financing Amendment (2004) Approved
  7. Oklahoma State Question 707, Taxes for Economic Development Amendment (2004) Approved
  8. Wyoming Local Economic and Industrial Development, Question B (2004) Approved

2003

  1. Louisiana Local Government Act, Ballot Measure 13 (October 2003) Defeated
  2. Louisiana Public Funds for Infrastructure Projects Act, Ballot Measure 7 (October 2003) Defeated
  3. Maine Question 1, Bond Issue to Fund Job Creation, Research, and Housing Measure (June 2003) Approved
  4. Ohio Issue 1, Bonds for Science and Technology Research and Development Amendment (2003) Defeated
  5. Texas Proposition 20, Bonds for Defense-Related Communities Amendment (September 2003) Approved

2002

  1. Alabama Sheep and Goat Industry Promotion, Amendment 3 (2002) Approved
  2. Maine Question 2, Bond Issue to Fund Loans and Grants, Medical Research, and Develop Buildings Measure (June 2002) Approved
  3. Nevada Question 7, State Debt Limit School Exemption Amendment (2002) Defeated
  4. Oklahoma State Question 693, Economic Development Bonds Amendment (2002) Approved
  5. Rhode Island Question 4, Quonset PointDavisville Bonds (2002) Defeated

2000

  1. Louisiana Authorization by Local Governments to Donate Revenue, Amendment 4 (2000) Defeated
  2. Nevada Question 1, Economic Development Investment Amendment (2000) Defeated

1998

  1. Alabama Marengo County Economic and Industrial Development, Amendment 10 (1998) Approved
  2. Maine Question 1, Science and Technology Research and Development Bond Measure (1998) Approved

1997

  1. Washington Referendum 48, Public Stadium Authority and Seattle Seahawks Stadium Funding Measure (June 1997) Approved

1996

  1. Georgia Amendment 3, Enterprise Zones Amendment (1996) Approved
  2. Maine Question 6, Job Growth in Agriculture and Small Businesses Bond Measure (1996) Approved
  3. Michigan Proposal E, Casino Gambling Initiative (1996) Approved
  4. Nevada Question 7, Economic Development Investment Amendment (1996) Defeated
  5. Rhode Island Question 4, Bonds for the Quonset PointDavisville Development (1996) Approved

1995

  1. Maine Question 2, Highway, Bridge, Airport and Cargo Port Improvements for Economic Development Bond Measure (1995) Approved

1994

  1. Alabama Calhoun County Economic Development Amendment (1994) Approved
  2. Georgia Amendment 1, Regional Facilities Development Amendment (1994) Approved
  3. Maine Question 5, Business Financing Programs Bond Measure (1994) Approved

1993

  1. North Carolina Tax Increment Bonds Amendment (1993) Defeated
  2. Oregon Measure 1, Voter Authorization of Taxes to Repay Urban Renewal Bonds Amendment (June 1993) Defeated
  3. Texas Proposition 1, Bonds for Economic Recovery Amendment (1993) Defeated

1990

  1. Arkansas Economic Development Credit Enhancement, Proposed Question Act 945 (1990) Defeated
  2. Maine Question 9, Allow the Legislature to Ensure Mortgage Loans Amendment (1990) Defeated
  3. Missouri Amendment 2, Neighborhood Improvement Districts Measure (August 1990) Approved

1989

  1. Maine Question 12, Allow the Legislature to Ensure Mortgage Loans Amendment (1989) Defeated
  2. Texas Proposition 3, State Financing of Products and Businesses Amendment (1989) Approved

1988

  1. Georgia Amendment 8, Seed-Capital Fund Measure (1988) Approved
  2. Missouri Amendment 4, Required Majority Vote for Bond Approval Measure (August 1988) Approved
  3. Oklahoma State Question 611, Business Development Grants and Loans Amendment (September 1988) Approved

1987

  1. Maine Question 4, Create and Issue Bonds to Fund a Job Development Program (1987) Defeated
  2. Texas Proposition 4, Assistance for Economic Development Amendment (1987) Approved

1986

  1. Georgia Amendment 7, Development Districts Tax Incentives Measure (1986) Defeated
  2. Kansas Economic Development, Amendment 2 (1986) Approved
  3. Wyoming Economic Development Loan Fund, Amendment 4 (1986)

1985

  1. Maine Question 3, Bond Issue to Fund Centers for Advanced Technology Measure (1985) Defeated
  2. New York Amendment 1, Bonds Issued by a Public Corporation Amendment (1985) Approved
  3. Washington HJR 23, Tax Increment Financing Districts Amendment (1985) Defeated

1984

  1. Maine Question 7, Extend Veterans Loan Guarantee Program to Businesses Amendment (1984) Approved
  2. Nevada Question 6, Exemption of State Debts Amendment (1984) Defeated
  3. Oregon Measure 4, State Lottery Profits for Economic Development Initiative (1984) Approved

1982

  1. Alabama Poultry Industry Promotion Amendment (1982) Approved
  2. Alabama Soy Promotion Amendment (March 1982) Approved
  3. Alabama Swine Promotion Amendment (March 1982) Approved
  4. Arizona Proposition 103, Urban Property Tax Exemption Amendment (1982) Defeated
  5. Washington SJR 143, Tax Increment Financing Districts Amendment (1982) Defeated

1981

  1. Maine Referendum Question No. 1, Agricultural and Economic Development Bond Measure (1981) Approved
  2. New York Amendment 1, Bonds Issued by a Public Corporation Amendment (1981) Approved
  3. Washington HJR 7, Industrial Development Bonds Amendment (1981) Approved

1980

  1. Alaska Ballot Proposition 5, General Stock Ownership Corporation Amendment (1980) Defeated
  2. Nevada Question 4, Investment of Revenue for Educational Purposes Amendment (1980) Approved

1979

  1. New York Amendment 1, Job Development Authority Loan Capacity Amendment (1979) Defeated

1978

  1. Missouri Amendment 6, County Utility and Airport Bonds Measure (1978) Approved
  2. Missouri Amendment 7, Municipal Revenue Bonds Measure (1978) Approved
  3. Nebraska Amendment 2, Industrial Development Bonds Amendment (1978) Defeated

1977

  1. New York Amendment 7, Bonds Issued on behalf of the Job Development Authority Amendment (1977) Defeated
  2. New York Amendment 8, Loans by a Public Corporation for Employment Opportunities Amendment (1977) Approved
  3. New York Proposition 1, State Debt for Economic Development Bond Measure (1977) Defeated

1976

  1. Alaska Ballot Proposition 2, Permanent Fund Amendment (1976) Approved
  2. Georgia Amendment 28, East Point Business and Industrial Development Authority Measure (1976) Approved
  3. Georgia Amendment 4, Renaming of Department and Board of Community Development Measure (1976) Approved
  4. Missouri Amendment 3, County Bonds Measure (August 1976) Defeated

1975

  1. Ohio Industrial Plant Tax Incentives for Jobs Initiative (1975) Defeated

1974

  1. Missouri Amendment 2, Voter Approval Requirements for Local Government Bonds for Industrial Projects Measure (1974) Approved
  2. North Dakota New Programs to Increase Employment Opportunities Initiative, Measure 1 (1974) Defeated
  3. Ohio Authorization of Industrial Development Revenue Bonds for Preservation Amendment (1974) Approved
  4. Oregon Measure 12, Bonds for Community Development Amendment (1974) Defeated
  5. Utah Proposition 2, Permit the State to Lend Public Credit Amendment (1974) Defeated

1973

  1. Alabama Swine Industry Amendment (December 1973) Approved
  2. New York Amendment 3, Public Corporations Amendment (1973) Approved
  3. Washington HJR 22, Tax Increment Financing Districts Amendment (1973) Defeated

1972

  1. Florida Amendment 2, Bonds for Student Loans Amendment (March 1972) Approved
  2. Georgia Amendment 3, Department of Industry and Trade Amendment (1972) Approved

1970

  1. South Carolina Amendment for Slum Clearance and Redevelopment in Charleston County, Local Amendment 1 (1970) Approved
  2. South Carolina Amendment for Slum Clearance and Redevelopment in Richland County, Local Amendment 2 (1970) Approved

1969

  1. Alabama Agriculture Economic Funding, Amendment 5 (1969) Approved
  2. Alabama County Economic Development, Amendment 23 (1969) Approved
  3. Alabama County Economic Development, Amendment 29 (1969) Approved
  4. Alabama Municipal Economic Development, Amendment 24 (1969) Approved

1968

  1. Georgia Amendment 16, Business Expense Authorization for Economic Development Measure (1968) Approved
  2. Georgia Amendment 20, Development Authorities Measure (1968) Approved

1967

  1. Alabama Municipal Economic Development, Amendment 12 (1967) Approved
  2. Alabama State Economic Development, Amendment 9 (1967) Approved
  3. Maine Proposed Constitutional Amendment No. 5, Temporary State Loans Measure (1967) Approved

1966

  1. Alabama County Economic Development, Amendment 3 (1966) Defeated
  2. Alabama Municipal Economic Development, Amendment 2 (1966) Approved
  3. Alabama Municipal Economic Development, Amendment 4 (1966) Approved
  4. Alabama Municipal Economic Development, Amendment 6 (1966) Approved
  5. Georgia Amendment 11, Tourism Promotion Amendment (1966) Approved
  6. Georgia Amendment 2, Revenue Obligations for Industrial Development Amendment (1966) Defeated
  7. Massachusetts Question 3, Authorize State and Local Municipal Industrial Development Amendment (1966) Approved

1965

  1. Alabama County Economic Development, Amendment 24 (1965) Approved
  2. Alabama County Economic Development, Amendment 30 (1965) Approved
  3. Alabama County and Municipal Economic Development, Amendment 25 (1965) Approved
  4. Alabama Economic Development Bonds, Amendment 8 (1965) Approved
  5. Alabama Economic Development Indebtedness, Amendment 18 (1965) Approved
  6. Alabama Municipal Economic Development, Amendment 31 (1965) Approved
  7. Alabama Municipal Economic Development, Amendment 37 (1965) Approved
  8. Alabama Municipal Economic Development, Amendment 7 (1965) Defeated
  9. Maine Question 8, State Guaranteed Loans on Personal Property for Industrial Purposes Amendment (1965) Approved
  10. Ohio Funds for Industrial Development Amendment (May 1965) Approved
  11. Ohio Issuance of Development Bonds Amendment (May 1965) Approved

1964

  1. Maine Question 9, State Guaranteed Loans for Industrial Purposes Increase Amendment (1964) Approved

1963

  1. Alabama County Economic Development, Amendment 8 (1963) Approved
  2. Alabama Municipal Economic Development, Amendment 12 (1963) Approved
  3. Alabama Municipal Economic Development, Amendment 13 (1963) Approved

1962

  1. Georgia Amendment 14, County Redevelopment Amendment (1962) Approved
  2. Georgia Amendment 4, Department of Industry and Trade Amendment (1962) Approved
  3. Oklahoma State Question 404, Bonds for Developing Industry Amendment (May 1962) Approved

1961

  1. Alabama County Economic Development, Amendment 29 (1961) Approved
  2. Alabama County Economic Development, Amendment 32 (1961) Approved
  3. Alabama County Economic Development, Amendment 34 (1961) Approved
  4. Alabama County Economic Development, Amendment 35 (1961) Approved
  5. Alabama County Economic Development, Amendment 36 (1961) Approved
  6. Alabama County Economic Development, Amendment 37 (1961) Approved
  7. Alabama County Economic Development, Amendment 43 (1961) Approved
  8. Michigan Aid for Development Amendment (April 1961) Defeated
  9. New York Amendment 4, Loan to Non-Profit Corporations Amendment (1961) Approved

1960

  1. Alabama Economic Development in Franklin County, Amendment 9 (1960) Defeated
  2. Alabama Municipal Economic Development, Amendment 2 (1960) Approved
  3. Georgia Amendment 7, Industrial Development Commission Amendment (1960) Approved
  4. Georgia Amendment 8, Promotion of Agricultural Products Amendment (1960) Approved
  5. Missouri Amendment 4, Municipal Indebtedness Measure (1960) Approved
  6. Oklahoma State Question 391, Industrial Finance Authority Amendment (July 1960) Approved
  7. Oregon Measure 3, Urban Redevelopment Taxes Amendment (1960) Approved

1958

  1. Arkansas Industrial Development Bonds, Proposed Amendment 49 (1958) Approved
  2. Oregon Measure 5, Urban Redevelopment Taxes Amendment (1958) Defeated

1957

  1. Alabama Bullock County Economic Development, Amendment 14 (1957) Approved

1956

  1. Alabama County Economic Development, Amendment 5 (August 1956) Defeated
  2. Alabama County Economic Development, Amendment 6 (August 1956) Defeated

1955

  1. Alabama County Economic Development, Amendment 15 (1955) Defeated
  2. Alabama County Economic Development, Amendment 23 (1955) Defeated
  3. Alabama County Economic Development, Amendment 28 (1955) Defeated
  4. Alabama County Economic Development, Amendment 30 (1955) Defeated
  5. Alabama County Economic Development, Amendment 8 (1955) Defeated
  6. Alabama County Economic Development, Amendment 9 (1955) Defeated
  7. New York Amendment 6, Powers of Corporations to Contract Indebtedness Amendment (1955) Approved

1954

  1. Alabama Economic Development, Amendment 1 (1954) Approved
  2. Georgia Amendment 6, Slum Clearance and Redevelopment Measure (1954) Approved

1953

  1. Alabama Municipal Economic Development, Amendment 3 (1953) Defeated

1951

  1. Alabama County Economic Development, Amendment 14 (1951) Defeated
  2. Alabama County Economic Development, Amendment 15 (1951) Defeated
  3. Alabama County Economic Development, Amendment 16 (1951) Defeated
  4. Alabama County Economic Development, Amendment 17 (1951) Defeated
  5. Alabama County Economic Development, Amendment 9 (1951) Defeated
  6. Maine Question 12, State's Borrowing Power Amendment (September 1951) Approved

1950

  1. Alabama County Economic Investment, Amendment 4 (1950) Approved

1944

  1. South Dakota Amendment A, Educational Fund Loans Measure (1944) Defeated

1943

  1. Georgia Amendment 26, Fulton County and City of Atlanta Promotion Measure (August 1943) Approved

1942

  1. Florida Amendment 9, Corporate Property Tax Exemption Amendment (1942) Defeated

1936

  1. Washington Initiative 119, Production for Use Districts Measure (1936) Defeated

1934

  1. Florida Amendment 6, Movie Studio Tax Exemption Amendment (1934) Approved
  2. Nevada State Question 1, Contracts and Taxation for Resource Protection Amendment (1934) Approved

1932

  1. Oklahoma State Question 171, Unemployed Relief Commission Initiative (July 1932) Defeated

1930

  1. Florida Industrial Plant Tax Exemption Amendment (1930) Approved

1926

  1. Ohio Special Property Tax Assessments for Public Improvement Projects Amendment (August 1926) Defeated

1924

  1. Minnesota Establish Grain Elevators, Amendment 3 (1924) Defeated

1922

  1. Oregon Measure Nos. 308-309, Tax for 1925 Exposition Amendment (1922) Defeated

1914

  1. Arizona Measure Nos. 316-317, Panama-Pacific International Exposition Participation Initiative (1914) Defeated
  2. Arizona Measure Nos. 324-325, State Development Projects Initiative (1914) Approved

1912

  1. Arizona Measure No. 103-104, Industrial Pursuits Amendment (1912) Approved

1890

  1. Maryland Amend Article 12, Section 3 of the Constitution, Amendment 4 (1890) Approved

1888

  1. Nevada State Question 23, School Funds Apportionment and Bonds Amendment (1888) Approved

1886

  1. Nevada State Question 3, State School Funds Bonds Investment Amendment (1886) Approved

1874

  1. New York Amendment 7, Prohibtion of Public Money to Private Enterprises Amendment (1874) Approved

1872

  1. Minnesota Amendment 1, Authorizing Loans to Construct Asylum Facilities Measure (1872) Approved

1871

  1. Minnesota Amendment 2, Authorizing Loans to Construct Asylum Facilities Measure (1871) Defeated

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