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2024 Ballot Measures

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Year

Issue Category

Animals and Wildlife

Election Date State Title Outcome
Aug. 26, 2008 Alaska Ballot Measure 2: An Act prohibiting the shooting of wolves and grizzly bears with the use of aircraft Failed
Aug. 26, 2008 Alaska Ballot Measure 4: An Act to protect Alaska's clean water Failed
Aug. 28, 2012 Alaska Ballot Measure 2: An Act Establishing the Alaska Coastal Management Program Failed
Nov. 4, 2014 Alaska Ballot Measure No. 4 - 12BBAY: An Act Providing for Protection of Bristol Bay Wild Salmon and Waters Within or Flowing into the Existing 1972 Bristol Bay Fisheries Reserve Passed
Nov. 6, 2018 Alaska 17FSH2: An act providing for the protection of wild salmon and fish and wildlife habitat Failed
Nov. 4, 2014 Alabama : Statewide Amendment 5 Passed
Nov. 2, 2010 Arkansas Proposed Constitutional Amendment 1: Amending The Arkansas Constitution To Create a Constitutional Right To Hunt, Fish, Trap, And Harvest Wildlife. Passed
Nov. 2, 2010 Arizona Proposition 109: Proposed Amendment to the Constitution by the Legislature Relating to Hunting and Fishing Failed
Nov. 4, 2008 California Proposition 2: Treatment of Farm Animals Passed
Nov. 2, 2010 California Proposition 21: Establishes $18 Annual Vehicle License Surcharge to Help Fund State Parks and Wildlife Programs. Grants Surcharged Vehicles Free Admission to All State Parks. Initiative Statute. Failed
Nov. 6, 2018 California Proposition 3: Authorizes Bonds to Fund Projects for Water Supply and Quality, Watershed, Fish, Wildlife, Water Conveyance, and Groundwater Sustainability and Storage Failed
Nov. 4, 2008 Colorado Amendment 58: Severance Taxes on the Oil and Natural Gas Industry Failed
Nov. 3, 2020 Colorado Proposition 114: Reintroduction and Management of Gray Wolves Passed
Nov. 6, 2018 Florida Ballot Number 13: Ends Dog Racing Passed
Nov. 2, 2010 Iowa Measure 1: Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation Trust Fund Passed
Nov. 6, 2012 Idaho House Joint Resolution 2: Proposing a New Section to the Constitution of the State of Idaho to Provide That the Rights to Hunt, Fish and Trap, Including by the Use of Traditional Methods, Are a Valued Part of the Heritage of the State of Idaho and Shall Forever be Preserved for the People and Managed Through the Laws, Rules Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Indiana Public Question 1: A Joint Resolution Proposing an Amendment to Article 1 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana Concerning Natural and Cultural Resources. Passed
Nov. 2, 2010 Kansas Constitutional Amendment Question No. 1: A Proposition to Amend Section 4 of the Bill of Rights of the Constitution of the State of Kansas, Relating to the Right to Bear Arms Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Kansas HCR 5008: Right of Public to Hunt, Fish and Trap Passed
Nov. 6, 2012 Kentucky Constitutional Amendment: An Act Proposing to Amend the Constitution of Kentucky Relating to Hunting, Fishing, and Harvesting Wildlife Passed
Nov. 4, 2008 Louisiana Amendment 4: Increase in Severance Tax on Natural Resources to Certain Parishes Failed
Nov. 4, 2014 Louisiana Act No. 437: Proposed Amendment No. 12 Failed
Nov. 4, 2008 Massachusetts Question 3: Act to Protect Greyhounds Passed
Nov. 4, 2014 Massachusetts Question 3: Expanding Prohibitions on Gaming Failed
Nov. 8, 2016 Massachusetts Question 3: An Act to Prevent Cruelty to Farm Animals Passed
Nov. 1, 2007 Maine Question 4 - Bond Issue: Land Conservation Bonds Passed
Nov. 6, 2012 Maine Question 3: Bond Issue - Land and Conservation Easements Passed
Nov. 4, 2014 Maine IB 1/LD 1745: Question 1: Citizen Initiative Failed
Nov. 4, 2014 Maine Public Law 572 and Public Law 608: Question 2: Bond Issue Passed
Nov. 4, 2014 Maine Public Law 592: Question 7: Bond Issue Passed
Nov. 4, 2014 Michigan Referendum of Public Act 520 of 2012: State Proposal 14-1 Failed
Nov. 4, 2014 Michigan Referendum of Public Act 21 of 2013: Proposal 14-2 Failed
Nov. 4, 2008 Minnesota HF 2285: Dedicated Funding for Natural Resources and Arts Passed
Nov. 2, 2010 Missouri Proposition B: Dog Breeding Regulations Passed
Nov. 4, 2014 Mississippi HCR 30: Statewide Initiative Measure No. 1 Passed
Nov. 2, 2010 Montana Initiative No. 161: Hunter Access Program Funding Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Montana Initiative Number 177: Prohibit the Use of Traps and Snares for Animals by the Public on Any Public Lands within Montana Failed
Nov. 6, 2018 North Carolina SB 677: An Act to Amend the North Carolina Constitution to Protect the Right to Hunt, Fish, and Harvest Wildlife Passed
Nov. 2, 2010 North Dakota Initiated Statutory Measure No. 2: Fee Killing of Certain Captive Game Animals Prohibited - Penalty - Exception Failed
Nov. 6, 2012 North Dakota Initiated Constitutional Measure No. 3: Relating to Practices of Farming and Ranching Passed
Nov. 6, 2012 North Dakota Initiated Statutory Measure No. 5: Relating to the Prevention of Animal Cruelty Failed
Nov. 6, 2012 Nebraska Proposed Amendment 2: Constitutional Amendment to Establish the Right to Hunt, to Fish, and to Harvest Wildlife and That Public Hunting, Fishing, and Harvesting of Wildlife is a Preferred Means of Managing and Controlling Wildlife Passed
Nov. 3, 2009 Ohio Issue 2: Proposed Constitutional Amendment to Create the Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board Passed
Nov. 4, 2008 Oklahoma State Question 742: Right to Hunt, Trap, Fish and Take Game and Fish Passed
Nov. 2, 2010 Oregon Measure 76: Amends Constitution: Continues Lottery Funding for Parks, Beaches, Wildlife Habitat, Watershed Protection Beyond 2014; Modifies Funding Process Passed
Nov. 6, 2012 Oregon Measure 81: Prohibits Commercial Non-tribal Fishing with Gillnets in Oregon "Inland Waters," Allows use of Seine Nets Failed
Nov. 8, 2016 Oregon Measure Number 100: Wildlife Trafficking Prevention Act Passed
Nov. 2, 2010 South Carolina Amendment 1: Right to Hunt and Fish Passed
Nov. 2, 2010 Tennessee Constitutional Amendment #1: Hunting and Fishing Passed
Nov. 1, 2007 Texas Proposition 10: Office of Inspector of Hides and Animals Passed
Nov. 3, 2015 Texas SJR 22: Proposition 6 Passed
Nov. 5, 2019 Texas SJR 24: Proposition 5 Passed
Nov. 5, 2019 Texas SJR 32: Proposition 10 Passed
Nov. 3, 2020 Utah Amendment E: Right to Hunt and Fish Amendment Passed
Nov. 3, 2015 Washington : Initiative Measure No. 1401 Passed
Nov. 6, 2012 Wyoming Constitutional Amendment B: Right to Hunt, Fish and Trap Passed

Arts, Entertainment, and History

Election Date State Title Outcome
Nov. 8, 2016 California Proposition 60: The California Safer Sex in the Adult Film Industry Act Failed
Nov. 8, 2016 Georgia Amendment 4: Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution so as to Provide the Proceeds of Excise Taxes on the Sale of Fireworks or Consumer Fireworks in this State be Dedicated to the Funding of Trauma Care Passed
Nov. 6, 2018 Idaho Proposition One: An initiative authorizing historical horse racing at certain locations where live or simulcast horse racing occurs and allocating revenue therefrom Failed
Oct. 1, 2007 Louisiana Ballot Measure 4: Exempt Jewelry from Property Taxes Failed
Nov. 8, 2016 Massachusetts Question 1: An Act Relative to Expanded Gaming Failed
Nov. 1, 2007 Maine Question 3 - Bond Issue: Education Facility Bonds Passed
Nov. 4, 2014 Maine IB 1/LD 1745: Question 1: Citizen Initiative Failed
Nov. 4, 2014 Michigan Referendum of Public Act 520 of 2012: State Proposal 14-1 Failed
Nov. 4, 2014 Michigan Referendum of Public Act 21 of 2013: Proposal 14-2 Failed
Nov. 4, 2008 Minnesota HF 2285: Dedicated Funding for Natural Resources and Arts Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Missouri SJR 1: Constitutional Amendment 1 Passed
Nov. 4, 2014 Mississippi HCR 30: Statewide Initiative Measure No. 1 Passed
Nov. 3, 2020 Mississippi Statewide Measure 3: State Flag Referendum Passed
Nov. 2, 2010 Montana Initiative No. 161: Hunter Access Program Funding Passed
June 12, 2012 North Dakota Referendum Measure No. 4: Relates to the University of North Dakota Athletic Nickname and Logo Passed
May 13, 2008 Nebraska Proposed Amendment 1: Allow Investment of Public Endowment Funds by Cities Passed
Nov. 1, 2007 New Jersey Public Question 3: Green Acres, Farmland, Blue Acres, and Historic Preservation Bond Act of 2007 Passed
Nov. 7, 2017 New Jersey Public Question No.1: New Jersey Library Construction Bond Act Passed
Nov. 2, 2021 New Jersey Constitutional Amendment SCR133: Constitutional Amendment To Permit Wagering On All College Sport Or Athletic Events Failed
Nov. 8, 2016 New Mexico Measure: Bond Question B Passed
Nov. 6, 2018 New Mexico measure: Bond Question B Passed
Nov. 4, 2008 Oklahoma State Question 742: Right to Hunt, Trap, Fish and Take Game and Fish Passed
Nov. 4, 2014 Rhode Island Question 5: Creative and Cultural Economy Bonds Passed
March 2, 2021 Rhode Island Question 6: Cultural Arts and the Economy Grant Program and State Preservation Grants Program - $7,000,000 Passed
Nov. 2, 2010 South Carolina Amendment 1: Right to Hunt and Fish Passed
Nov. 2, 2010 Tennessee Constitutional Amendment #1: Hunting and Fishing Passed
Nov. 3, 2015 Texas HJR 73: Proposition 4 Passed
Nov. 3, 2015 Texas SJR 22: Proposition 6 Passed
Nov. 7, 2017 Texas HJR 100: Proposition 5 Passed
Nov. 7, 2017 Texas HJR 37: Proposition 7 Passed
Nov. 5, 2019 Texas SJR 24: Proposition 5 Passed
Nov. 7, 2023 Texas SJR - 74: Proposition 14, Texas Creation of the Centennial Parks Conservation Fund Amendment (2023) Passed
Nov. 5, 2019 Washington Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 1873: Advisory Vote No. 23 Failed
Nov. 5, 2019 Washington Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 6004: Advisory Vote No. 30 Passed
Nov. 6, 2012 Wyoming Constitutional Amendment B: Right to Hunt, Fish and Trap Passed

Civil Liberties and Civil Rights

Election Date State Title Outcome
Nov. 6, 2012 Alabama Statewide Amendment 4: Proposed Statewide Amendment Number 4 Failed
Nov. 3, 2020 Alabama Amendment 1: Alabama Citizen Requirement for Voting Amendment Passed
Nov. 4, 2008 Arkansas Amendment 1: An Amendment Concerning Voting, Qualifications of Voters and Election Officers, and the Time of Holding General Elections Passed
Nov. 2, 2010 Arizona Proposition 107: Proposed Amendment to the Constitution by the Legislature Relating to Preferential Treatment or Discrimination Prohibition Passed
Nov. 8, 2022 Arizona SCR 1034 - Proposition 128: Legislative Changes to Ballot Initiatives with Invalid Provisions Amendment Failed
Nov. 3, 2020 California Proposition 24: Consumer Personal Information Law and Agency Initiative Passed
Nov. 3, 2020 California Proposition 17: Restores Right to Vote After Completion of Prison Term. Legislative Constitutional Amendment. Passed
Nov. 4, 2008 Colorado Amendment 46: Discrimination and Preferential Treatment by the State Failed
Nov. 8, 2016 Colorado Amendment T: No Exception to Involuntary Servitude Prohibition Failed
Nov. 6, 2018 Colorado Amendment A: Prohibit Slavery and Involuntary Servitude in All Circumstances Passed
Nov. 3, 2020 Colorado Amendment 76: Citizenship Qualification of Electors Passed
Nov. 4, 2008 Connecticut HJ 21: Voting Age Passed
Nov. 3, 2020 Florida Amendment 1: Citizenship Requirement to Vote in Florida Elections Passed
Nov. 6, 2018 Georgia Amendment 4: Provides and allows assertion of certain rights for victims of crime in the judicial process Passed
Nov. 4, 2008 Iowa Constitutional Amendment Question: Qualifications of Electors Passed
Nov. 4, 2014 Illinois HJRCA 52: Proposed Addition of Section 8 to Article III of the Illinois Constitution Passed
Nov. 4, 2014 Illinois HJRCA 1: Proposed Amendment of Section 8.1 of Article I of the Illinois Constitution Passed
Nov. 2, 2010 Kansas Constitutional Amendment Question No. 2: A Proposition to Amend Section 2 of Article 5 of the Constitution of the State of Kansas, Relating to Qualification of Voters Passed
Nov. 2, 2010 Louisiana Proposed Amendment No. 10: Act No. 1053 - Criminal Defendants Trial by Jury Waiver Passed
Nov. 2, 2010 Maryland Question 2: Trial by Jury Passed
Nov. 3, 2020 Michigan Proposal 2: Search Warrant for Electronic Data Amendment Passed
Nov. 6, 2012 Minnesota Proposed Amendment 2: Photo Identification Required for Voting Failed
Aug. 5, 2014 Missouri SJR 27: Constitutional Amendment 9 Passed
Nov. 8, 2011 Mississippi Initiative #27: Voter Identification Passed
May 8, 2012 North Carolina Amendment 1: Defense of Marriage Passed
Nov. 6, 2012 North Dakota Initiated Statutory Measure No. 4: Relating to Prohibiting Smoking in Public Places and Worksites Passed
Nov. 3, 2020 Nebraska Amendment 1: Remove Slavery as Punishment for Crime from Constitution Amendment Passed
Nov. 6, 2018 New Hampshire Constitutional Amendment Question 1: Relating to legal actions. Providing that taxpayers have standing to bring actions against the government Passed
Nov. 6, 2018 New Hampshire Constitutional Amendment Question 2: Relating to Privacy Passed
Nov. 1, 2007 New Jersey Public Question 4: Constitutional Amendment Concerning the Right to Vote for Certain Persons Passed
Nov. 2, 2010 New Mexico Constitutional Amendment No. 3: Modernize Language Regarding Qualified Electors Passed
Nov. 4, 2008 Nevada Question 1: Amend Nevada Constitution (Voter Eligibility) Failed
Nov. 3, 2020 Nevada Question 4: Voter Rights Passed
Nov. 8, 2022 Nevada SJR 8 - Question 1: Equal Rights Amendment Passed
Nov. 2, 2021 New York Proposal 4: Allow for No-Excuse Absentee Voting Amendment Failed
Nov. 7, 2017 Ohio Issue 1: Rights for Crime Victims Passed
Nov. 2, 2010 Oklahoma State Question No. 746: Voter Identification, Proof of Identity Passed
Nov. 6, 2012 Oklahoma State Question No. 759: Constitutional Amendment Prohibiting Discrimination Based on Race or Sex in Public Employment, Education or Contracts Passed
May 20, 2008 Oregon Measure 52: Amends Constitution: Enables Crime Victims to Enforce Existing Constitutional Rights in Prosections, Delinquency Proceedings Passed
Nov. 4, 2008 Oregon Measure 54: Amends Constitution: Standardizes Voting Eligibility For School Board Elections With Other State And Local Elections Passed
Nov. 4, 2014 Oregon Ballot Measure Number 89: Amends Constitution: State/Political Subdivision Shall Not Deny or Abridge Equality of Rights on Account of Sex Passed
May 18, 2021 Pennsylvania Proposed Constitutional Amendment - Article I: Prohibition Against Denial or Abridgement of Equality of Rights Because of Race or Ethnicity Passed
Nov. 2, 2010 South Carolina Amendment 2: Secret Union Voting Passed
Nov. 8, 2022 Tennessee SJR 648: Amendment 1 - Right to Work Amendment Passed
Nov. 2, 2010 Vermont State Constitutional Amendment: Voter's Qualifications and Oath Passed
Nov. 4, 2008 Washington Initiative 1000: Initiative Measure No. 1000 concerns allowing certain terminally ill competent adults to obtain lethal prescriptions. Passed
Nov. 3, 2009 Washington Referendum 71: Referendum Measure No. 71 concerning rights and responsibilities of state-registered domestic partners Passed
Nov. 6, 2012 Washington Referendum 74: Concerning Marriage for Same Sex Couples Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Washington Initiative Measure 735: An Act Relating to the Influence of Corporations and Money in Our Political System Passed
Nov. 5, 2019 Washington Initiative Measure No. 1000: Referendum Measure No. 88 Failed

Criminal Justice

Election Date State Title Outcome
Sept. 18, 2012 Alabama Act No. 2012-490: To Propose an Amendment to the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, to Provide a New Procedure for Distributions Made from the Alabama Trust Fund Beginning with the 2012-2013 Fiscal Year; to Provide Further for Distributions Made from the County and Municipal Government Capital Improvement Trust Fund... Passed
Nov. 6, 2012 Alabama Statewide Amendment 11: Proposed Statewide Amendment Number 11 Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Alabama HB459: Statewide Amendment 7 Passed
Nov. 8, 2022 Alabama HB 131: Amendment 1 - Alabama Allow Denial of Bail for Offenses Enumerated by State Legislature Amendment Passed
Nov. 6, 2012 Arizona Proposition 114: Proposed Amendment to the Constitution by the Legislature Relating to Crime Victim Protection from Liability for Damages Passed
June 3, 2008 California Proposition 99: Eminent Domain. Acquisition of Owner-Occupied Residence. Constitutional Amendment. Passed
Nov. 4, 2008 California Proposition 9: Criminal Justice System. Victims' Rights. Parole. Constitutional Amendment and Statute. Passed
Nov. 4, 2008 California Proposition 6: Criminal Penalties and Laws. Public Safety Funding. Statute. Failed
Nov. 4, 2008 California Proposition 5: Nonviolent Offenders. Sentencing, Parole and Rehabilitation. Statute. Failed
Nov. 6, 2012 California Proposition 36: Three Strikes Law. Repeat Felony Offenders. Penalties. Initiative Statute. Passed
Nov. 6, 2012 California Proposition 35: Human Trafficking. Penalties. Initiative Statute. Passed
Nov. 4, 2014 California Proposition 47: Criminal Sentences. Misdemeanor Penalties. Initiative Status. Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 California Proposition 62: The Justice That Works Act of 2016 Failed
Nov. 8, 2016 California Proposition 66: Death Penalty Reform and Savings Act of 2016 Passed
Nov. 3, 2020 California Proposition 20: California Criminal Sentencing, Parole, and DNA Collection Initiative Failed
Nov. 3, 2020 California Proposition 25: California Replace Cash Bail with Risk Assessments Referendum Failed
Nov. 3, 2020 California Proposition 17: Restores Right to Vote After Completion of Prison Term. Legislative Constitutional Amendment. Passed
Nov. 4, 2008 Colorado Amendment 53: Criminal Accountability of Business Executives Failed
Nov. 2, 2010 Colorado Proposition 102: Criteria for Release to Pretrial Services Programs Failed
Nov. 4, 2014 Colorado Amendment 67: An Amendment to the Colorado Constitution Protecting Pregnant Women and Unborn Children by Defining "Person" and "Child" in the Colorado Criminal Code and the Colorado Wrongful Death Act to Include Unborn Human Beings Failed
Nov. 6, 2018 Colorado Amendment A: Prohibit Slavery and Involuntary Servitude in All Circumstances Passed
Nov. 6, 2018 Florida Ballot Number 4: Voting Restoration Amendment Passed
Nov. 6, 2018 Florida Ballot Number 6: Rights of Crime Victims; Judges Passed
Nov. 6, 2018 Florida Ballot Number 10: State and Local Government Structure and Operation Passed
Nov. 6, 2018 Florida Ballot Number 11: Property Rights; Removal of Obsolete Provision; Criminal Statutes Passed
Nov. 6, 2018 Florida Ballot Number 12: Lobbying and Abuse of Office by Public Officers Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Georgia Amendment 2: Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund; Provide that General Assembly by Law May Impose Additional Penalties or Fees for the Offenses Passed
Nov. 6, 2018 Georgia Amendment 4: Provides and allows assertion of certain rights for victims of crime in the judicial process Passed
Nov. 6, 2012 Idaho Senate Joint Resolution 102: Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of the State of Idaho, Relating to the Control Over State Prisons; to Provide that the State Board of Correction Shall Have the Control, Direction and Management of Adult Felony Probation and Parole Passed
Nov. 4, 2014 Illinois HJRCA 1: Proposed Amendment of Section 8.1 of Article I of the Illinois Constitution Passed
Nov. 2, 2010 Kansas Constitutional Amendment Question No. 2: A Proposition to Amend Section 2 of Article 5 of the Constitution of the State of Kansas, Relating to Qualification of Voters Passed
Nov. 8, 2022 Kansas HCR 5022 - Question 2: County Sheriff Election and Recall Amendment Passed
Nov. 6, 2018 Kentucky SB3: An act proposing to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to crime victims' rights Passed
Nov. 3, 2020 Kentucky Senate Bill 15: Marsy's Law Crime Victims Rights Amendment Passed
Oct. 1, 2007 Louisiana Ballot Measure 2: Supplement Police Officer Pay Passed
Nov. 2, 2010 Louisiana Proposed Amendment No. 10: Act No. 1053 - Criminal Defendants Trial by Jury Waiver Passed
Nov. 6, 2012 Louisiana CA NO. 9 (Act 876 - SB 410): Providing Notice for Laws Creating Special Security Districts Passed
Nov. 6, 2012 Louisiana CA NO. 5 (Act 868 - HB 9): Forfeiture Retirement Benefit Pubic Officials/Convicted Felon Passed
Nov. 4, 2014 Louisiana Act No. 870: Proposed Amendment No. 6 Passed
Nov. 6, 2018 Louisiana Act 719: Proposed Amendment No. 1 Passed
Nov. 6, 2018 Louisiana Act 722: Proposed Amendment No. 2 Passed
Nov. 8, 2022 Louisiana HB298 Amendment 7: Louisiana Remove Involuntary Servitude as Punishment for a Crime from Constitution Amendment Failed
Nov. 2, 2010 Maryland Question 2: Trial by Jury Passed
Nov. 6, 2012 Maryland Question 3: Suspension and Removal of Elected Officials Passed
Nov. 2, 2010 Michigan Proposal 10-2: A Proposal to Amend the State Constitution to Prohibit Certain Felons from Holding Elective Office and Specified Types of Public Employment Positions Passed
Nov. 3, 2020 Michigan Proposal 2: Search Warrant for Electronic Data Amendment Passed
Nov. 2, 2010 Missouri Proposition B: Dog Breeding Regulations Passed
Nov. 6, 2012 Missouri Proposition A: Relating to Control of Law Enforcement Passed
Aug. 5, 2014 Missouri SJR 27: Constitutional Amendment 9 Passed
Nov. 4, 2014 Missouri HJR 16: Constitutional Amendment 2 Passed
Nov. 6, 2018 Missouri measure: Proposition D Failed
Nov. 8, 2022 Missouri SJR38: Amendment 4 - Missouri Allow Legislature to Require a City to Increase Funding without State Reimbursement for a Police Force Established by State Board Amendment Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Montana Initiative Number 116: Ensure that Crime Victims' Right and Interests are Respected and Protected by Law Passed
Nov. 8, 2022 Montana C-48: Search Warrant for Electronic Data Amendment Passed
Nov. 2, 2010 North Carolina Constitutional Amendment: Constitutional Amendment Providing that No Person Convicted of a Felony May Serve as Sheriff Passed
Nov. 4, 2014 North Carolina SB 399: An Act to Amend the Constitution to Provide that a Person Accused of Any Criminal Offense in Superior Court for Which the State is Not Seeking a Sentence of Death May Waive the Right to Trial by Jury and Instead be Tried by a Judge Passed
Nov. 6, 2018 North Carolina HB 551: An Act to Amend The Constitution of North Carolina to Provide Protections and Safeguards to Victims of Crime. Passed
Nov. 6, 2012 North Dakota Initiated Statutory Measure No. 5: Relating to the Prevention of Animal Cruelty Failed
Nov. 8, 2016 North Dakota Initiated Constitutional Measure Number 3: Initiated Constitutional Measure to Preserve and Protect the Right of Crime Victims to Justice Passed
Nov. 6, 2018 North Dakota Initiated Statutory Measure No. 3: Pertaining to the Legalization of Marijuana Failed
Nov. 3, 2020 Nebraska Amendment 1: Remove Slavery as Punishment for Crime from Constitution Amendment Passed
Nov. 4, 2014 New Jersey Public Question No. 1: Constitutional Amendment to Allow a Court to Order Pretrial Detention of a Person in a Criminal Case Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 New Mexico Constitutional Amendment 1: A Joint Resolution Proposing an Amendment to Article 2, Section 13 of the Constitution of New Mexico to Protect Community Safety by Granting Courts New Authority to Deny Release on Bail Pending Trial for Dangerous Defendants in Felony Cases While Retaining the Right to Pretrial Release for Non-Dang Passed
Nov. 6, 2018 Nevada Question 1: Marsy's Law Passed
Nov. 3, 2020 Nevada Question 3: Pardons Board Passed
Nov. 3, 2009 New York Proposal 2 - Constitutional Amendment: Allowing Prisoners to Voluntarily Perform Work for Nonprofit Organizations Passed
Nov. 7, 2017 Ohio Issue 1: Rights for Crime Victims Passed
Nov. 6, 2018 Ohio Issue 1: To Reduce Penalties for Crimes of Obtaining, Possessing, and Using Illegal Drugs Failed
Nov. 8, 2022 Ohio HJR 2: Ohio Determining Bail Amount Based on Public Safety Amendment Passed
Nov. 6, 2012 Oklahoma State Question No. 762: Measure Amends Section 10 of Article 6 of the Oklahoma Constitution. It Changes Current Law, Decreasing the Power and Authority of the Governor by Removing the Governor from the Parole Process for Persons Convicted of Certain Offenses Defined as Nonviolent Offenses Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Oklahoma Initiative Petition 404: State Question 780 Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Oklahoma Initiative Petition 405: State Question 781 Passed
Nov. 6, 2018 Oklahoma State Question No. 794: Crime victim's rights Passed
Nov. 3, 2020 Oklahoma State Question 805: Criminal History in Sentencing and Sentence Modification Initiative Failed
May 20, 2008 Oregon Measure 53: Amends Constitution: Modifies Provisions Governing Civil Forfeitures Related To Crimes; Permits Use Of Proceeds By Law Enforcement Passed
May 20, 2008 Oregon Measure 52: Amends Constitution: Enables Crime Victims to Enforce Existing Constitutional Rights in Prosections, Delinquency Proceedings Passed
Nov. 4, 2008 Oregon Measure 61: Creates Mandatory Minimum Prison Sentences for Certain Theft, Identity Theft, Forgery, Drug, and Burglary Crimes Passed
Nov. 4, 2008 Oregon Measure 57: Increases Sentences for Drug Trafficking, Theft Against Elderly and Specified Repeat Property and Identity Theft Crimes; Requires Addiction Treatment for Certain Offenders Passed
Nov. 2, 2010 Oregon Measure 73: Requires Increased Minimum Sentences for Certain Repeated Sex Crimes, Incarceration for Repeated Driving Under Influence Passed
Nov. 6, 2018 Oregon Measure 105: Repeals law limiting use of state/local law enforcement resources to enforce federal immigration laws Failed
Nov. 3, 2020 Oregon Initiative #44, Measure 110: Drug Addiction Treatment and Recovery Act Passed
Nov. 3, 2020 Oregon Initiative #34, Measure 109: Psilocybin Program Initiative Passed
Nov. 8, 2022 Oregon SJR 10 - Measure 112: Proposing amendment to Oregon Constitution relating to slavery and involuntary servitude. Passed
Nov. 5, 2019 Pennsylvania Joint Resolution 2019-1: Crime Victim Rights (Marsy's Law) Passed
Nov. 4, 2008 South Carolina Constitutional Amendment 1: Age of Consent Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 South Dakota Constitutional Amendment S: An Initiated Amendment to the South Dakota Constitution to Expand Rights for Crime Victims Passed
June 5, 2018 South Dakota Constitutional Amendment Y: An amendment to the South Dakota Constitution revising certain provisions relating to the rights of crime victims Passed
Nov. 8, 2022 Tennessee SJR 159: Amendment 3 - Remove Slavery as Punishment for Crime from Constitution Amendment Passed
Nov. 1, 2007 Texas Proposition 13: Denial of Bail in Felony and Family Violence Cases Passed
Nov. 8, 2011 Texas Proposition Number 9 (SJR 9): Authorizing the Governor to Grant a Pardon to a Person Who Successfully Completes a Term of Deferred Adjudication Community Supervision Passed
Nov. 7, 2017 Texas SJR 1: Proposition 6 Passed
Nov. 5, 2019 Texas SJR 32: Proposition 10 Passed
Nov. 3, 2020 Utah Amendment C: Remove Slavery Exception Passed
Nov. 8, 2022 Vermont Proposal 2: Prohibit Slavery and Indentured Servitude Amendment Passed
Nov. 1, 2007 Washington SJR 8212: Inmate Labor Passed
Nov. 2, 2010 Washington Engrossed Substitute House Joint Resolution 4220: Concerning Denying Bail for Persons Charged with Certain Criminal Offenses Passed
Nov. 3, 2015 Washington : Initiative Measure No. 1401 Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Washington Initiative Measure 1501: Seniors and Vulnerable Individuals' Safety and Financial Crimes Prevention Act Passed
Nov. 6, 2018 Washington measure: Initiative Measure No. 940 Passed
April 7, 2020 Wisconsin Question 1: Additional rights of crime victims Passed
Nov. 6, 2012 West Virginia No. 1: Repeal The Two Consecutive Term Limitation for Sheriffs Amendment Failed

Drugs

Election Date State Title Outcome
Nov. 4, 2014 Arizona Proposition 303: A Concurrent Resolution Enacting and Ordering the Submission to the People of A Measure Relating to the Use of Investigational Drugs, Biological Products and Devices Passed
Nov. 4, 2008 California Proposition 5: Nonviolent Offenders. Sentencing, Parole and Rehabilitation. Statute. Failed
Nov. 4, 2014 California Proposition 46: Drug and Alcohol Testing of Doctors. Medical Negligence Lawsuits. Initiative Statute. Failed
Nov. 4, 2014 California Proposition 47: Criminal Sentences. Misdemeanor Penalties. Initiative Status. Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 California Proposition 61: The California Drug Price Relief Act Failed
Nov. 4, 2008 Colorado Referendum N: Elimination of Obsolete Constitutional Provisions Regarding Intoxicating Liquor Passed
Nov. 8, 2022 Colorado Initiative 58 - Proposition 122: Colorado Decriminalization and Regulated Access Program for Certain Psychedelic Plants and Fungi Initiative Passed
Nov. 6, 2012 Missouri Proposition B: Relating to Cigarette Taxes Failed
Nov. 4, 2008 North Dakota Statutory Measure 3: Tobacco Use Prevention and Control Program Passed
Nov. 3, 2015 Ohio Issue 2: Anti-Monopoly Amendment; Protects the Initiative Process from being Used for Personal Economic Benefit Passed
Nov. 7, 2017 Ohio Issue 2: To require state agencies to not pay more for prescription drugs than the federal Department of Veterans Affairs and require state payment of attorney fees and expenses to specific individuals for defense of the law Failed
Nov. 6, 2018 Ohio Issue 1: To Reduce Penalties for Crimes of Obtaining, Possessing, and Using Illegal Drugs Failed
Nov. 8, 2016 Oklahoma Initiative Petition 404: State Question 780 Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Oklahoma Initiative Petition 405: State Question 781 Passed
March 7, 2023 Oklahoma State Question 820: Marijuana Legalization Initiative Failed
Nov. 1, 2007 Oregon Measure 50: Amends Constitution: Dedicates Funds to Provide Health Care for Children, Fund Tobacco Prevention, through Increased Tobacco Tax Failed
Nov. 4, 2008 Oregon Measure 61: Creates Mandatory Minimum Prison Sentences for Certain Theft, Identity Theft, Forgery, Drug, and Burglary Crimes Passed
Nov. 4, 2008 Oregon Measure 57: Increases Sentences for Drug Trafficking, Theft Against Elderly and Specified Repeat Property and Identity Theft Crimes; Requires Addiction Treatment for Certain Offenders Passed
Nov. 3, 2020 Oregon Initiative #44, Measure 110: Drug Addiction Treatment and Recovery Act Passed
Nov. 3, 2020 Oregon Initiative #34, Measure 109: Psilocybin Program Initiative Passed

Gambling and Gaming

Election Date State Title Outcome
Aug. 26, 2008 Alaska Ballot Measure 1: An Act relating to establishing the Alaska Gaming Commission Failed
Nov. 4, 2008 Arkansas Amendment 3: A Constitutional Amendment Authorizing the General Assembly to Establish, Operate and Regulate State Lotteries to Fund Scholarships and Grants for Arkansas Citizens Enrolled in Certified Two-Year and Four-Year Colleges and Universities in Arkansas Passed
Nov. 6, 2018 Arkansas Issue 4: An Amendment to Require Four Licenses to be Issued for Casino Gaming at Casinos, One Each in Crittenden (to Southland Racing Corporation), Garland (to Oaklawn Jockey Club, Inc.), Pope, and Jefferson Counties Passed
Feb. 5, 2008 California Proposition 97: Referendum Petition to Overturn Amendment to Indian Gaming Compact. Passed
May 19, 2009 California Proposition 1C: Lottery Modernization Act. Failed
Nov. 4, 2014 California Proposition 48: Indian Gaming Compacts. Referendum. Failed
Nov. 8, 2022 California Proposition 26: Authorizes New Types of Gambling. Failed
Nov. 8, 2022 California 21-0017A1 - Proposition 27: California Legalize Sports Betting and Revenue for Homelessness Prevention Fund Initiative Failed
Nov. 4, 2008 Colorado Amendment 50: Limited Gaming in Central City, Black Hawk and Cripple Creek Passed
Nov. 2, 2010 Colorado Amendment P: Regulation of Games of Chance Failed
Nov. 4, 2014 Colorado Amendment 68: Shall State Taxes be Increased $114,500,000 Annually in the First Full Fiscal Year, and by Such Amounts that are Raised Thereafter, by Imposing a New Tax on Authorized Horse Racetracks' Adjusted Gross Proceeds from Limited Gaming to Increase Statewide Funding for K-12 Education, and, in Connection T Failed
Nov. 5, 2019 Colorado Proposition DD: Authorize and tax sports betting Passed
Nov. 3, 2020 Colorado Amendment C: Colorado Charitable Bingo and Raffles Amendment Failed
Nov. 3, 2020 Colorado Amendment 77: Local Voter Approval of Casino Bet Limits and Games in Black Hawk, Central City, and Cripple Creek Passed
Nov. 8, 2022 Colorado 22-1006 Amendment F: Colorado Charitable Gaming Amendment Failed
Nov. 6, 2018 Florida Ballot Number 3: Voter Control of Gambling in Florida Passed
Nov. 6, 2018 Florida Ballot Number 13: Ends Dog Racing Passed
Nov. 6, 2018 Idaho Proposition One: An initiative authorizing historical horse racing at certain locations where live or simulcast horse racing occurs and allocating revenue therefrom Failed
Nov. 4, 2014 Kansas SCR 1618: Kansas Charitable Gaming Measure Passed
Nov. 3, 2020 Louisiana SB 130: Louisiana Sports Betting Parish Measures Pending
Nov. 4, 2008 Massachusetts Question 3: Act to Protect Greyhounds Passed
Nov. 4, 2014 Massachusetts Question 3: Expanding Prohibitions on Gaming Failed
Nov. 4, 2008 Maryland HB 4: Video Lottery Passed
Nov. 6, 2012 Maryland Question 7: Gaming Expansion Referendum Passed
Nov. 3, 2020 Maryland Question 2: Maryland Sports Betting Expansion Measure Passed
Nov. 1, 2007 Maine Question 1 - Citizen Initiative: Slot Machines Failed
Nov. 4, 2008 Maine Question 1: An Act to Allow a Casino in Oxford County Failed
Nov. 2, 2010 Maine Question 1: Citizen Initiative - Oxford County Casino Passed
Nov. 8, 2011 Maine Question 2: Citizen Initiative - Relating to Operating Slot Machines at Commercial Harness Racing Tracks Failed
Nov. 8, 2011 Maine Question 3: Citizen Initiative - Relating to the Establishment of a Slot Machine Facility in Lewiston Failed
Nov. 7, 2017 Maine Question 1: An Act To Allow Slot Machines or a Casino in York County Failed
Nov. 4, 2008 Missouri Proposition A: Casinos and Gambling Passed
Aug. 5, 2014 Missouri HJR 48: Constitutional Amendment 8 Failed
Nov. 6, 2018 Missouri measure: Amendment 4 Passed
Nov. 3, 2020 Nebraska Initiative 429: Authorize Laws for Gambling at Racetracks Amendment Passed
Nov. 3, 2020 Nebraska Initiative 430: Authorizing Gambling at Racetracks Initiative Passed
Nov. 3, 2020 Nebraska Initiative 431: Tax on Gambling at Racetracks Initiative Passed
Nov. 8, 2011 New Jersey Public Question Number 1: Constitutional Amendment Authorizing Legislature by Law to Allow Wagering on Sports Events at Atlantic City Casinos and at Horse Racetracks Passed
Nov. 5, 2013 New Jersey Public Question 1: Permits Veterans' Organizations to Use Net Proceeds from Games of Chance for Organizations' Support Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 New Jersey Public Question 1: Proposes Constitutional Amendment to Authorize Legislature to Permit by Law Establishment and Operation of Casinos in Certain Counties Failed
Nov. 2, 2021 New Jersey Constitutional Amendment SCR91: Constitutional Amendment To Allow Certain Organizations Authorized To Conduct Games Of Chance To Use Proceeds From Those Games To Support The Organization Passed
Nov. 2, 2021 New Jersey Constitutional Amendment SCR133: Constitutional Amendment To Permit Wagering On All College Sport Or Athletic Events Failed
Nov. 5, 2013 New York Proposal 1: Authorizing Casino Gaming Passed
Nov. 4, 2008 Ohio Issue 6: To Amend the Constitution by Initiative Petition for a Casino Near Wilmington in Southwest Ohio and Distribute to all Ohio a Tax on the Casino Failed
Nov. 3, 2009 Ohio Issue 3: Proposed Constitutional Amendment to Allow for One Casino Each in Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, and Toledo and Distribute to All Ohio Counties a Tax on the Casinos Passed
May 4, 2010 Ohio Issue 2: Proposed Constitutional Amendment: To Change The Location Of The Columbus Casino Facility Authorized By Previous Statewide Vote Passed
Nov. 4, 2008 Oregon Measure 62: Amends Constitution: Allocates 15% of Lottery Proceeds to Public Safety Fund for Crime Prevention, Investigation, Prosecution Failed
Nov. 2, 2010 Oregon Measure 76: Amends Constitution: Continues Lottery Funding for Parks, Beaches, Wildlife Habitat, Watershed Protection Beyond 2014; Modifies Funding Process Passed
Nov. 2, 2010 Oregon Measure 75: Authorizes Multnomah County Casino; Casino to Contribute Monthly Revenue Percentage to State for Specified Purposes Failed
Nov. 6, 2012 Oregon Measure 82: Amends Constitution: Authorizes Establishment of Privately-Owned Casinos; Mandates Percentage of Revenues Payable to Dedicated State Fund Failed
Nov. 6, 2012 Oregon Measure 83: Authorizes Privately-Owned Wood Village Casino; Mandates Percentage Of Revenues Payable to Dedicated State Fund Failed
Nov. 6, 2012 Rhode Island Question 1: Approval of an Act Authorizing State-Operated Casino Gaming at Twin River in the Town of Lincoln Passed
Nov. 6, 2012 Rhode Island Question 2: Approval of an Act Authorizing State-Operated Casino Gaming at Newport Grand in the City of Newport Passed
Nov. 4, 2014 Rhode Island Question 1: State Constitutional Approval Passed
Nov. 4, 2014 Rhode Island Question 2: Amendment to the Constitution of the State Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Rhode Island Question 1: Approval of an Act Authorizing State-Operated Casino Gaming at “Twin River-Tiverton” in the Town of Tiverton Passed
Nov. 4, 2014 South Carolina : Amendment 1 Passed
Nov. 4, 2014 South Dakota Constitutional Amendment Q: Authorization of Roulette, Keno, and Craps in the City of Deadwood Passed
Nov. 3, 2020 South Dakota Constitutional Amendment B: Deadwood Sports Betting Legalization Amendment Passed
Nov. 4, 2014 Tennessee Constitutional Amendment No. 4: Charitable Gaming Passed
Nov. 3, 2015 Texas HJR 73: Proposition 4 Passed
Nov. 2, 2021 Texas HJR 143: Proposition 1 Passed

Guns

Election Date State Title Outcome
Aug. 26, 2008 Alaska Ballot Measure 2: An Act prohibiting the shooting of wolves and grizzly bears with the use of aircraft Failed
Nov. 4, 2014 Alabama : Statewide Amendment 3 Passed
Nov. 3, 2020 Alabama Amendment 5: "Stand Your Ground" Rights in Franklin County Churches Passed
Nov. 3, 2020 Alabama Amendment 6: "Stand Your Ground" Rights in Lauderdale County Churches Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 California Proposition 63: The Safety for All Act of 2016 Passed
Nov. 8, 2022 Iowa SJR 7: Amendment 1 - Iowa Right to Firearms Amendment Passed
Nov. 2, 2010 Kansas Constitutional Amendment Question No. 1: A Proposition to Amend Section 4 of the Bill of Rights of the Constitution of the State of Kansas, Relating to the Right to Bear Arms Passed
Nov. 6, 2012 Kentucky Constitutional Amendment: An Act Proposing to Amend the Constitution of Kentucky Relating to Hunting, Fishing, and Harvesting Wildlife Passed
Nov. 6, 2012 Louisiana CA NO. 2 (Act 874 - SB 303): Right of Each Citizen to Keep and Bear Arms Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Maine Question 3: An Act To Require Background Checks for Gun Sales Failed
Aug. 5, 2014 Missouri SJR 36: Constitutional Amendment 5 Passed
Nov. 3, 2020 Montana Legislative Referendum 130: Limit Local Government Authority to Regulate Firearms Measure Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Nevada Question 1: The Background Check Initiative Passed
Nov. 8, 2022 Oregon Measure 114: Oregon Changes to Firearm Ownership and Purchase Requirements Initiative Passed
Nov. 4, 2014 Washington Initiative Measure No. 591: Concerns Firearms Failed
Nov. 4, 2014 Washington Initiative Measure No. 594: Concerns Background Checks for Firearm Sales and Transfers Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Washington Initiative Measure 1491: An Act Relating to Extreme Risk Protection Orders Passed
Nov. 6, 2018 Washington measure: Initiative Measure No. 1639 Passed

Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

Election Date State Title Outcome
April 1, 2007 Alaska Advisory Vote: Prohibit Employment Benefits to Same-Sex Partners of Public Employees Passed
Nov. 4, 2008 Arkansas Proposed Initiative Act 1: An Act Providing that an Individual who is Cohabiting Outside of a Valid Marriage May Not Adopt or be a Foster Parent of a Child Less than Eighteen Years Old Passed
Nov. 4, 2008 Arizona Proposition 102: Marriage Passed
Nov. 4, 2008 California Proposition 8: Eliminates Right of Same-Sex Couples to Marry. Initiative Constitutional Amendment. Passed
Nov. 4, 2008 Colorado Amendment 46: Discrimination and Preferential Treatment by the State Failed
Nov. 4, 2008 Florida Constitutional Amendment 2: Florida Marriage Protection Amendment Passed
Nov. 6, 2018 Massachusetts measure: Question #3 Passed
Nov. 6, 2012 Maryland Question 6: Civil Marriage Protection Act Passed
Nov. 3, 2009 Maine Question 1: People's Veto: An Act To End Discrimination in Civil Marriage and Affirm Religious Freedom Passed
Nov. 6, 2012 Maine Question 1: Citizen Initiative - Same Sex Marriage Passed
Nov. 6, 2012 Minnesota Proposed Amendment 1: Recognition of Marriage Solely Between One Man and One Woman Failed
May 8, 2012 North Carolina Amendment 1: Defense of Marriage Passed
Nov. 3, 2020 Nevada Question 2: Same-Sex Marriage Passed
Nov. 3, 2020 Utah Constitutional Amendment A: Gender-Neutral Constitutional Language Amendment Passed
Nov. 3, 2009 Washington Referendum 71: Referendum Measure No. 71 concerning rights and responsibilities of state-registered domestic partners Passed
Nov. 6, 2012 Washington Referendum 74: Concerning Marriage for Same Sex Couples Passed
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