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    By state

    Alabama

    See also: Alabama 1990 ballot measures


    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Amendment 1 Taxes Concerning ad valorem taxes used for education
    Approveda

    Alaska

    See also: Alaska 1990 ballot measures


    August 28:

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    IndISS Measure 1 Transportation Amends the Alaska Railroad Act
    Defeatedd
    IndISS Measure 2 Gaming Creates an Alaska Gambling Board
    Defeatedd

    November 6:

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Measure 1 Gov't Finances Creates a budget reserve fund
    Approveda
    IndISS Measure 2 Marijuana Criminalizes the possession of marijuana
    Approveda

    Arizona

    See also: Arizona 1990 ballot measures


    November 6, 1990

    Type Title Subject Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    LRCA

    Proposition 100 Natural resources; Property Provide for the authorization of the state to exchange state trust land for public or private land of equal or greater value

    Defeated

    466,089 (45%)

    567,267 (55%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 101 Bonds; Local government Allow municipalities to issue bonds for streets, highways, and bridges

    Defeated

    401,165 (39%)

    622,210 (61%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 102 Judiciary Provide for the authorization of the justice of the peace and courts inferior to the superior court to hear civil cases involving amounts up to $10,000

    Approveda

    543,944 (53%)

    473,111 (47%)

    CICA

    Proposition 103 Education; Budgets Provide for the establishment of the Classroom Improvement Program

    Defeated

    354,733 (34%)

    687,977 (66%)

    CICA

    Proposition 104 Constitutional rights; Trials Provide constitutional rights to victims of criminal offenses

    Approveda

    589,870 (57%)

    443,930 (43%)

    CICA

    Proposition 105 Insurance; Tort law; Transportation Make an exception from the state constitutional provision prohibiting laws that limit the amount of damages someone can recover for a death or injury for those resulting from an automobile accident

    Defeated

    180,922 (17%)

    865,289 (83%)

    CISS

    Proposition 200 Environment; Gambling Provide for the establishment of Heritage Funds from state lottery revenues and the allocation of funds for the State Parks Board and Game and Fish Commission

    Approveda

    648,046 (62%)

    394,952 (38%)

    CISS

    Proposition 201 Business Provide for the establishment of an Insurance Consumer Office

    Defeated

    231,266 (22%)

    820,653 (78%)

    CISS

    Proposition 202 Environment Require Arizona to develop a statewide plan to reduce the amount of solid waste in Arizona by 20% by the year 2010

    Defeated

    346,926 (33%)

    691,580 (67%)

    CISS

    Proposition 203 Business Provide for the option of purchasing a fault based or personal protection insurance policy and establishing certain insurance requirements and limitations

    Defeated

    156,301 (15%)

    892,794 (85%)

    CR

    Proposition 300 Legislature; Salaries Provide for the increase of legislative salaries from $15,000 per year to $24,000

    Defeated

    337,868 (33%)

    699,589 (67%)

    VR

    Proposition 301 Administration Provide for the establishment of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day as a paid holiday and the removal of Columbus Day as a paid holiday

    Defeated

    251,308 (25%)

    768,763 (75%)

    VR

    Proposition 302 Administration Provide for the establishment of Martin Luther King, Jr./Civil Rights Day as a paid state holiday on the third Monday in January

    Defeated

    517,882 (49%)

    535,151 (51%)

    Arkansas

    See also: Arkansas 1990 ballot measures


    November 6

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Proposed Amendment 1 Admin of gov't Establishes the Arkansas Compensation Commission
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Proposed Amendment 2 Business reg Controls interest rates and sets the penalty for violations thereof
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Proposed Amendment 3 Con language Repeals Amendment 44 of the Arkansas Constitution
    Approveda
    CISS Proposed Initiated Act 1 Gov't acc Provides for standards of conduct and disclosure for candidates and political campaigns
    Approveda
    LRSS Proposed Question Act 683 Education Authorizes the Arkansas Development Finance Authority to issue college savings bonds
    Approveda
    LRSS Proposed Question Act 945 Development Authorizes the issuance of Economic Development Credit Enhancement General Obligation Bonds
    Defeatedd

    California

    See also: California 1990 ballot propositions


    June 5, 1990

    Type Title Subject Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    BI

    Proposition 107 Housing; Bonds Issue $150 million in bonds for housing projects and purchasing assistance for first-time homebuyers.

    Approveda

    2,613,414 (52%)

    2,396,377 (48%)

    BI

    Proposition 108 Transportation; Bonds Issue $1 billion in bonds for passenger rail transportation projects.

    Approveda

    2,795,092 (56%)

    2,170,876 (44%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 109 Legislature; Executive officials Extend time from 12 days to 29 days for the Governor to review bills after adjournment in the first year of the legislative session.

    Approveda

    2,627,505 (55%)

    2,116,438 (45%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 110 Taxes Authorize the California State Legislature to allow severely disabled homeowners to transfer the value of their existing home to a replacement home.

    Approveda

    3,931,937 (80%)

    972,850 (20%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 111 Taxes; Transportation Enact a 55% increase in truck weight fees and increase the tax by $0.01 on January 1 for the next four years.

    Approveda

    2,621,022 (52%)

    2,378,028 (48%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 112 Legislature; Salaries Establish the Citizens Compensation Commission and limiting the ability of the state legislature to close sessions of the Legislature.

    Approveda

    2,994,561 (62%)

    1,799,517 (38%)

    LRSS

    Proposition 113 Business Amend the laws regulating licenses for chiropractors.

    Approveda

    3,897,974 (82%)

    864,835 (18%)

    LRSS

    Proposition 114 Death penalty; Law enforcement; Judiciary Amend the law to expand the types of peace officers whose murder is a special circumstance potentially warranting the death penalty.

    Approveda

    3,435,095 (71%)

    1,395,087 (29%)

    CICA/SS

    Proposition 115 Law enforcement; Judiciary; Trials Create laws and constitutional amendments relating to criminal prosecution, crimes, and trials.

    Approveda

    2,690,115 (57%)

    2,026,599 (43%)

    CISS

    Proposition 116 Transportation; Bonds Issue nearly $2 billion in bonds for passenger and commuter rail transportation projects.

    Approveda

    2,579,810 (53%)

    2,263,573 (47%)

    CISS

    Proposition 117 Environment; Animals Create the Habitat Conservation Fund and appropriate $30 million annually to the fund until 2020.

    Approveda

    2,572,470 (52%)

    2,334,899 (48%)

    CICA/SS

    Proposition 118 Legislature; Redistricting Establish provisions for approving redistricting maps and establish the Joint Legislative Ethics Committee in the state constitution.

    Defeated

    1,615,163 (33%)

    3,281,177 (67%)

    CICA/SS

    Proposition 119 Legislature; Redistricting Amend the state constitution and state law to authorize a 12-person citizens commission to redistrict the boundaries of districts after each census.

    Defeated

    1,761,510 (36%)

    3,105,501 (64%)

    BI

    Proposition 120 Prisons; Bonds Authorize the issuance of $450 million in bonds to fund prison construction.

    Approveda

    2,714,145 (56%)

    2,133,995 (44%)

    BI

    Proposition 121 Education; Bonds Authorize the issuance of $450 million in bonds for the construction of higher education facilities.

    Approveda

    2,687,831 (55%)

    2,195,888 (45%)

    BI

    Proposition 122 Earthquakes; Bonds Authorize the state to issue $300 million in bonds for seismic retrofitting of government facilities against earthquakes.

    Approveda

    2,679,875 (55%)

    2,190,057 (45%)

    BI

    Proposition 123 Education; Bonds Authorize the state to issue $800 million in bonds to fund the construction of public school facilities.

    Approveda

    2,781,973 (58%)

    2,054,385 (42%)


    November 6, 1990

    Type Title Subject Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    LRCA

    Proposition 124 Healthcare; Business Allow local hospital districts to own stock of corporations engaging in any health-related business.

    Defeated

    3,225,340 (46%)

    3,815,030 (54%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 125 Taxes; Transportation Authorize a portion of the revenue from motor vehicle gas taxes to be allocated to the purchase of rail transit vehicles and equipment.

    Defeated

    3,229,081 (46%)

    3,859,304 (54%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 126 Alcohol; Taxes Amend the state constitution to increase the taxes on alcohol.

    Defeated

    3,001,351 (41%)

    4,332,827 (59%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 127 Earthquakes; Taxes Amend the constitution to exclude earthquake safety modifications from property tax assessments until the property is sold.

    Approveda

    4,431,687 (62%)

    2,750,765 (38%)

    CISS

    Proposition 128 Environment; Forests and parks; Natural resources; Property; Bonds Regulate pesticides on food, establish water quality standards, and appropriate $340 million for environmental research and redwoods forestry projects.

    Defeated

    2,636,663 (36%)

    4,760,022 (64%)

    CICA/SS

    Proposition 129 Law enforcement; Bonds Appropriate $1.9 billion over eight years for drug enforcement and issue $740 million in bonds for treatment and confinement facilities.

    Defeated

    1,982,372 (28%)

    5,192,742 (72%)

    CISS

    Proposition 130 Forests and parks; Natural resources; Property; Bonds Impose restrictions on logging operations on nonfederal lands and authorize $742 million in bonds to acquire old-growth forestlands.

    Defeated

    3,528,887 (48%)

    3,842,733 (52%)

    CICA/SS

    Proposition 131 Term limits; Elections Establish provisions relating to term lengths and campaign finance contributions.

    Defeated

    2,723,763 (38%)

    4,490,973 (62%)

    CICA

    Proposition 132 Hunting and fishing; Environment Establish the Marine Protection Zone, prohibit gill and trammel, and establish four new ocean water reserves for research purposes.

    Approveda

    3,959,238 (56%)

    3,140,733 (44%)

    CISS

    Proposition 133 Law enforcement; Taxes Increase the state's sales tax, create the Safe Streets Fund, and prohibit the early release of certain convicted individuals.

    Defeated

    2,281,937 (32%)

    4,877,808 (68%)

    CICA/SS

    Proposition 134 Alcohol; Taxes Establish the Alcohol Surtax Fund and add an increased surtax of $0.05 on alcohol.

    Defeated

    2,285,256 (31%)

    5,076,822 (69%)

    CISS

    Proposition 135 Food and agriculture; Environment; Business Appropriate $5 million annually to fund pesticide-related research, change the monitoring and regulation of pesticides on foods, and establish state training for pesticide users.

    Defeated

    2,191,301 (30%)

    5,015,928 (70%)

    CICA

    Proposition 136 Taxes; Direct democracy; Elections; Supermajority Require certain taxes be voted on by citizens.

    Defeated

    3,439,621 (48%)

    3,744,620 (52%)

    CICA

    Proposition 137 Direct democracy; Elections Require voter approval for changes to the rules governing initiative petition circulators and how the initiative is presented to voters.

    Defeated

    3,157,383 (45%)

    3,860,756 (55%)

    CISS

    Proposition 138 Forests and parks; Natural resources; Bonds Establish provisions relating to logging, forests, greenhouse gases, and private land.

    Defeated

    2,108,389 (29%)

    5,201,891 (71%)

    CICA/SS

    Proposition 139 Prisons Establish provisions relating to inmate labor.

    Approveda

    3,867,147 (54%)

    3,288,144 (46%)

    CICA

    Proposition 140 Term limits; Legislature Create term limits and provisions relating to the legislature.

    Approveda

    3,744,447 (52%)

    3,432,666 (48%)

    LRSS

    Proposition 141 Water; Business Extend to public agencies the prohibition on discharging or releasing into water chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity.

    Defeated

    3,332,755 (48%)

    3,542,894 (52%)

    BI

    Proposition 142 Veterans; Housing; Bonds Issue $400 million in bonds for home loans for veterans through the Cal-Vet program.

    Approveda

    4,153,879 (59%)

    2,884,851 (41%)

    BI

    Proposition 143 Education; Bonds Authorize the state to issue $450 million in bonds to fund the improvement of public higher education facilities in the state.

    Defeated

    3,449,401 (49%)

    3,619,457 (51%)

    BI

    Proposition 144 Prisons; Bonds Authorize $450 million in bonds to fund the construction of new prisons and Youth Authority facilities to address overcrowding.

    Defeated

    2,871,183 (40%)

    4,239,091 (60%)

    BI

    Proposition 145 Housing; Bonds Issue $125 million in bonds to fund a housing and earthquake safety program.

    Defeated

    3,113,975 (44%)

    3,904,145 (56%)

    BI

    Proposition 146 Education; Bonds Authorize $800 million in bonds for improvements to public school buildings under the State School Building Lease-Purchase Program.

    Approveda

    3,679,099 (53%)

    3,324,276 (47%)

    BI

    Proposition 147 Prisons; Bonds Authorize the state to issue $225 million in bonds to construct and renovate county correctional facilities and county juvenile facilities.

    Defeated

    2,574,002 (37%)

    4,329,678 (63%)

    BI

    Proposition 148 Water; Bonds Authorize the state to issue $380 million for a water resources program and change provisions of the Water Conservation Bond Law.

    Defeated

    3,024,141 (44%)

    3,886,587 (56%)

    BI

    Proposition 149 Forests and parks; Natural resources; Property; Bonds Authorize the state to issue $437 million in bonds for developing and restoring state and local nature, historical, or museum properties.

    Defeated

    3,330,877 (47%)

    3,743,765 (53%)

    BI

    Proposition 150 Judiciary; Bonds Authorize the state to issue $200 million in bonds for the construction and renovation of county courthouse facilities.

    Defeated

    1,830,612 (26%)

    5,100,520 (74%)

    BI

    Proposition 151 Education; Bonds Authorize the state to issue $30 million in bonds for the construction of childcare facilities.

    Defeated

    3,360,443 (47%)

    3,719,971 (53%)

    Colorado

    See also: Colorado 1990 ballot measures


    November 6, 1990

    Type Title Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    CICA

    Amendment No. 1 Require voter approval for new and increased taxes and debts and establish new property assessment procedures.

    Defeated

    494,934 (49%)

    516,534 (51%)

    LRSS

    Amendment No. 2 Establish a presidential primary to select delegates to the national party convention.

    Approveda

    582,835 (61%)

    370,166 (39%)

    LRCA

    Amendment No. 3 Repeal obsolete constitutional provisions.

    Approveda

    717,544 (78%)

    204,294 (22%)

    CICA

    Amendment No. 4 Legalize limited gambling in certain cities and create the Limited Gambling Control Commission.

    Approveda

    574,620 (57%)

    428,096 (43%)

    CICA

    Amendment No. 5 Impose term limits for the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, Treasurer, members of the General Assembly, and United States Senators and Representatives for Colorado.

    Approveda

    708,975 (71%)

    289,664 (29%)

    Connecticut

    See also: Connecticut 1990 ballot measures


    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Amendment 1 Redistricting Extends the timetable for reapportionment
    Approveda

    Florida

    See also: Florida 1990 ballot measures


    November 6, 1990

    Type Title Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    LRCA

    Amendment 1 Establish the timing of meetings of the legislature

    Approveda

    2,615,449 (84%)

    513,970 (16%)

    LRCA

    Amendment 2 Require a three-day waiting period between the purchase and delivery of any handgun

    Approveda

    2,840,912 (84%)

    522,248 (16%)

    LRCA

    Amendment 3 Excuse municipalities from general laws requiring them to spend funds under certain circumstances

    Approveda

    2,031,557 (64%)

    1,140,745 (36%)

    LRCA

    Amendment 4 Provide for the recording of certain legislative votes and open and noticed committee and other legislative meetings

    Approveda

    2,795,784 (88%)

    392,323 (12%)

    Georgia

    See also: Georgia 1990 ballot measures


    November 6

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Amendment 1 Tort Authorizes lawsuits against the state and its departments, agencies, officers and employees
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 2 Gov't Finances Provides for an education trust fund to assist in financing post-secondary education
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 3 Environment Encourages the conservation and protection of conservation use property
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 4 Insurance Provides for the indemnification of emergency management specialists who are killed or permanently disabled
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 5 Taxes Allows political subdivisions to impose a local sales tax
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 6 Admin of Gov't Requires a person to be a registered voter to hold public office
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 7 Judiciary Authorizes the general assembly to confer jurisdiction upon municipal courts to try state offenses
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 8 Divorce & Custody Provides that divorce cases can be tried in the county where the plaintiff resides if the defendant moves counties
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 9 Gov't Finances Provides for an emerging crops loan fund to assist farmers
    Approveda
    LRSS Referendum 1 Taxes Raises the threshold below which intangible property tax liability is not incurred
    Approveda

    Hawaii

    See also: Hawaii 1990 ballot measures


    November 6

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Amendment 1 Legislature Increases the minimum number of days for legislative recesses and alters the permissible start dates for recesses
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 2 Judiciary Increases the minimum number of years of holding a license for district court judges
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 3 Legislature Proposes to change the status for reappointment qualifications
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 4 Constitutional Rights Repeals the use of fractional voting for island unit representation
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 5 Legislature Changes the reappointment boundaries and applies changes as much as possible
    Approveda

    Idaho

    See also: Idaho 1990 ballot measures


    November 6

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA HJR 14 Legislature Authorizes the legislature to impose a fee on fish and game land
    Approveda

    Illinois

    See also: Illinois 1990 ballot measures


    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Amendment 1 Taxes Changes redemption periods for property sold for non-payment of taxes
    Approveda

    Indiana

    See also: Indiana 1990 ballot measures


    November 6

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Proposition 1 Admin of Gov't Proposes that the General Assembly act on a governor's veto prior to a session's termination
    Approveda
    LRCA Proposition 2 Pension Civil Service Proposes to allow the General Assembly to decided whether public employee retirement funding ought to be invested
    Defeatedd

    Iowa

    See also: Iowa 1990 ballot measures


    November 6

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    ABR Constitutional Convention Question Con convention Calls for a constitutional convention to amend the constitution
    Defeatedd

    Kansas

    See also: Kansas 1990 ballot measures


    November 6

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Amendment 1 Education Proposes to amend the state constitution regarding education, specifically in administration, governance and finance
    Defeatedd

    Kentucky

    See also: Kentucky 1990 ballot measures


    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Amendment 1 Admin of gov't Allowing the General Assembly to call itself into special legislative session upon petition by two-thirds of the membership of the General Assembly
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 2 Admin of gov't General Assembly having the authority to establish a process which allows it, or an agency or a committee it designates, to review, approve, or reject any administrative regulation of an officer or agency of the executive department during or between regular sessions of the General Assembly
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 3 Admin of gov't Removing from the Kentucky Constitution various detailed limitations related to the General Assembly authority to classify and regulate cities; grant cities "home rule" powers; set limits on local government tax rates and debt capacity; regulate city elections and the terms in office of city council and commission members; and regulate local government taxing powers; including the power to grant limited tax exemptions to businesses and industries
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 4 Taxes Providing a tax exemption for the real property owned and occupied by, and personal property, both tangible and intangible, owned by, institutions of religion
    Approveda

    Louisiana

    See also: Louisiana 1990 ballot measures


    October 6:

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Amendment 1 Legislature Concerning the start date of the legislaive session
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 2 Gov't Finances Concerning the state budget
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 3 Education Concerning administrative spending in education
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 4 Gambling Concerning the creation of a state lottery
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 5 Admin of gov't Concerning administrative decisions in workers compensation claims
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 6 Civil Service Concerning creation of a civil service system solely for state police
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 7 Civil Service Concerning supplemenal civil service pay
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 8 Education Concerning the ability of colleges to acquire stock as payment for research
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 9 Taxes Concerning the prohibition of a local inheritance tax
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 10 Taxes Concerning local ad valorem tax exemption for inventory held in distribution centers
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 11 Taxes Concerning a tax break for property improvement in certain areas
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 12 Taxes Concerning property tax exemption for leasing property to nonprofit groups
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 13 Taxes Concerning New Orleans property tax to suppot police and fire services
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 14 Taxes Concerning donating taxes to private entities for job creation
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 15 Taxes Concerning allocation of lignite taxes
    Approveda

    Maine

    See also: Maine 1990 ballot measures


    November 6

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    IndISS Question No. 1 Sunday Allows certain sized stores to open on Sundays and certain holidays
    Approveda
    BI Question No. 2 Transportation Issues $4.5 million in bonds for the acquisition of certain rail lines
    Approveda
    BI Question No. 3 Education Issues $5 million in bonds for the correction of major emergency maintenance problems in public schools
    Approveda
    BI Question No. 4 Environment Issues $3 million in bonds for the investigation, abatement, clean up and mitigation of uncontrolled hazardous substance sites
    Approveda
    BI Question No. 5 Forests & Parks Issues $19 million in bonds to purchase of public lands and for construction to replace Churchill Dam
    Defeatedd
    BI Question No. 6 Prisons Issues $20,250,000 in bonds to build, purchase, plan and renovate correction facilities and to study future operation needs
    Defeatedd
    BI Question No. 7 Water Issues $9 million in bonds for the construction of water pollution control facilities
    Approveda
    BI Question No. 8 History Issues $5 million in bonds for historic buildings preservation, improvements at state parks and access for persons with disabilities
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Question No. 9 Housing Uses state credit to insure the payment of mortgage loans
    Defeatedd

    Maryland

    See also: Maryland 1990 ballot measures


    November 6

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Question 1 Admin of gov't Allows state and local officials to serve at the same time as members of a reserve component of the military
    Approveda
    LRCA Question 2 Judiciary Provides that circuit court clerks are governed by rules adopted by the state's highest court
    Approveda
    ABR Question 3 ConCon Asks voters if a convention should be called to revise the Constitution
    Defeatedd

    Massachusetts

    See also: Massachusetts 1990 ballot measures


    November 6, 1990

    Type Title Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    LRCA

    Question 1 Provide that the federal census be used for redistricting

    Approveda

    1,731,341 (78%)

    479,999 (22%)

    IndISS

    Question 2 Place limits on the state's use of consultants

    Defeated

    1,038,174 (45%)

    1,246,739 (55%)

    IndISS

    Question 3 Revise laws relating to the state income tax and the setting of fees by state agencies

    Defeated

    935,337 (40%)

    1,397,542 (60%)

    IndISS

    Question 4 Establish requirements for establishing a political party

    Approveda

    1,134,535 (52%)

    1,027,966 (48%)

    IndISS

    Question 5 Provide for the distribution of the Local Aid Fund

    Approveda

    1,242,270 (57%)

    949,561 (43%)

    AQ

    Question 6 Require all radio and television broadcast outlets give equal time to all certified candidates for public office

    Approveda

    1,141,706 (54%)

    973,933 (46%)

    Minnesota

    See also: Minnesota 1990 ballot measures


    November 6

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Amendment 1 Lottery Dedicates state lottery proceeds to the environment and natural resources trust fund
    Approveda

    Mississippi

    See also: Mississippi 1990 ballot measures


    November 6

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Amendment 1 Redistricting Local Gov't Proposes that counties be divided and the board members need not live in the district they represent
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 2 Prisons Proposes to establish a state-run nonprofit to operate prisons
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 3 Admin of Gov't Proposes state congressional leaders read and sign bills in open sessions
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 4 Pension Proposes to end pensions for Confederate soldiers and their widows
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 5 Statehood Proposes to repeal the part of the constitution pertaining to state boundaries
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 6 Admin of Gov't Proposes to remove the provision that authorizes the state legislature to elect U.S. Senators and to appoint presidential electors
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 7 Admin of Gov't Proposes to repeal the provision that requires the governor and the state treasurer to publish the treasury balance
    Approveda

    Missouri

    See also: Missouri 1990 ballot measures


    August 7

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Amendment 1 Gambling Removes various regulations on bingo operations
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 2 Bonds Creates neighborhood improvement districts and the ability to take on debt by vote for funding the improvements
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 3 Taxes Requires a four-sevenths majority of those voting to approve certain operating levies
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 4 Admin of Gov't Creates Department of Insurance and Office of Consumer Affairs
    Approveda

    November 6

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    CISS Proposition A Environment Creates a Natural Streams Commission to adopt management plans and regulations
    Defeatedd

    Montana

    See also: Montana 1990 ballot measures


    November 6

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    ABR CC-1 Con Convention Asks whether there should be a Constitutional Convention
    Defeatedd
    LRCA C-21 Elections Requires a valid election to be held on qualified ballot issues
    Approveda
    CICA CI-55 Taxes Repeals existing taxes and requires state funding through trade charge
    Defeatedd
    CISS I-115 Tobacco Increases sales tax on cigarettes and tobacco
    Defeatedd

    Nebraska

    See also: Nebraska 1990 ballot measures


    November 6

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Amendment 1 Taxes Defines agricultural and horticultural land as distinct property class for tax purposes
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 2 Judiciary Provides the right to appeal and appellate courts
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 3 Local gov't Allows municipalities to use local revenue sources for economic and industrial development with voter approval
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 4 Education Creates the Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education
    Approveda
    CICA Amendment 5 Lottery Establishes a state lottery system operated by nonprofit organizations
    Defeatedd
    CICA Amendment 6 Gov't Finances Limits the annual increase of state and local budgets to 2%
    Defeatedd
    VR Referendum 1 Education Retains an increase sales and income taxes to support schools
    Approveda

    Nevada

    See also: Nevada 1990 ballot measures


    November 6, 1990

    Type Title Subject Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    LRCA

    Question 1 Judiciary Authorize the legislature to establish family courts as divisions of district courts to handle domestic matters.

    Approveda

    204,981 (66%)

    105,338 (34%)

    LRCA

    Question 2 Gambling Allow charitable and nonprofit organizations to operate raffles and drawings for fundraising.

    Approveda

    183,795 (59%)

    128,707 (41%)

    LRSS

    Question 3 Taxes Exempt textbook sales from sales taxes throughout the University of Nevada System.

    Approveda

    172,662 (55%)

    139,660 (45%)

    LRSS

    Question 4 Taxes Exempt certain gold, silver, and platinum medallions and bars from sales and use taxes.

    Defeated

    87,922 (28%)

    220,851 (72%)

    BI

    Question 5 Environment; Bonds Issue up to $47.2 million in bonds for park improvements, new parks, and the protection of wetlands and wildlife resources.

    Approveda

    206,790 (66%)

    106,720 (34%)

    IndISS

    Question 6 Education; Taxes Establish a net profit tax on corporations and a $500 franchise fee, with revenues going toward education.

    Defeated

    72,427 (23%)

    241,949 (77%)

    VR

    Question 7 Abortion Affirm the statute to allow for abortions up to 24 weeks gestation

    Approveda

    200,645 (63%)

    115,495 (37%)

    CICA

    Question 9 Taxes Prohibit a state personal income tax while allowing business taxes to continue.

    Approveda

    225,651 (72%)

    86,361 (28%)

    New Hampshire

    See also: New Hampshire 1990 ballot measures


    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Lottery Money for Education Lottery Shall all lottery moneys be used for edcation?
    Approveda

    New Jersey

    See also: New Jersey 1990 ballot measures


    Type Title Subject Description Result
    BI Question 1 Bond issues Allows for $135 million in bonds for housing assistance.
    Approveda
    LRSS Question 2 Gambling Allows Sunday horse racing at tracks on the condition that they remain closed on another day of the week.
    Approveda
    LRCA Question 2 Gambling Allows Atlantic City gambling establishments to show live video of horse races and to accept wagers on them.
    Approveda

    New York

    See also: New York 1990 ballot measures


    Type Title Subject Description Result
    BI Proposal 1 Bond issues Authorizes the creation of state debt to provide moneys for the preservation, enhancement, restoration, improvement and stewardship of this state's environment
    Defeatedd

    North Carolina

    See also: North Carolina 1990 ballot measures


    November 6

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    BI Referendum 1 Bonds Issues bonds to provide funds for prison and youth facilities
    Approveda

    North Dakota

    See also: North Dakota 1990 ballot measures


    June 12

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Measure 1 Legislatures Removes the lieutenant governor as the presiding officer of the state senate
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Measure 2 Gov't Finances Provides that resources trust fund is a constitutional trust fund and for transfer of funds to resources trust fund
    Approveda
    LRCA Measure 3 Gov't Finances Allows up to 50 percent of coal severance tax moneys to be used for lignite research, development and marketing
    Approveda
    CISS Measure 4 Education Provides for an increase in several taxes to support elementary, secondary, adult and vocational education
    Defeatedd

    November 6

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Measure 1 Legislatures Provides that bills passed by the Legislative Assembly become effective on August 1 after passage
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Measure 2 Judiciary Provides term limits for appointed Supreme Court justices or district court judges
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Measure 3 Admin of Gov't Defines "graduate" relating to membership requirements of the State Board of Higher Education
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Measure 4 State Exec Moves the State Auditor from the executive to the legislative branch after 1992
    Defeatedd
    CICA Measure 5 Gambling Allows private citizens and for-profit organizations to conduct games of chance in Roland Township
    Defeatedd
    CICA Measure 6 Gambling Authorizes electronic video gaming by private citizens, for-profit entities, and nonprofit organizations
    Defeatedd
    CISS Measure 7 Business Allows an insurance agent to offer a rebate of all or any portion of the insurance agents commission to the insured party
    Defeatedd
    CISS Measure 8 Gambling Regulates private games of chance conducted by use of video gaming devices
    Defeatedd

    Ohio

    See also: Ohio 1990 ballot measures


    November 6, 1990

    Type Title Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    LRCA

    Funding for Housing Assistance Amendment Allow the state and political subdivisions to provide funds for housing assistance.

    Approveda

    1,705,528 (53%)

    1,517,466 (47%)

    CICA

    Licensing of a Casino in Lorain Initiative Authorize the licensing of a casino resort hotel in the city of Lorain.

    Defeated

    1,270,387 (38%)

    2,098,725 (62%)

    LRCA

    Spousal Continuance for the Homestead Tax Exemption Amendment Allow spouses of persons receiving a homestead tax exemption to continue receiving it after their spouse's death if certain criteria are met.

    Approveda

    2,967,935 (89%)

    372,950 (11%)

    Oklahoma

    See also: Oklahoma 1990 ballot measures


    June 26, 1990

    Type Title Subject Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    LRCA

    State Question 633 Education; Administration Create a seven-member State Board of Education, with six appointees serving six-year terms, and the State Superintendent as president.

    Defeated

    119,218 (49%)

    124,457 (51%)

    LRCA

    State Question 634 Education; Taxes Consolidate school levies into a 44-mill cap, redirect high-value property taxes to a statewide fund, and permit levy adjustments within the cap.

    Defeated

    110,669 (45%)

    132,907 (55%)

    LRCA

    State Question 635 Education; Budgets Create the Oklahoma School Land Fund and allow the legislature allocate income from public land leases to schools.

    Defeated

    112,971 (46%)

    130,083 (54%)

    LRCA

    State Question 636 Education; Administration Allow the legislature to determine the ages at which children are required to attend school.

    Defeated

    110,925 (46%)

    132,019 (54%)


    August 28, 1990

    Type Title Subject Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    LRCA

    State Question 623 Trials Raise the jury trial threshold to $1,500, require 12-person juries for major cases, and mandate unanimous verdicts for serious crimes.

    Approveda

    436,904 (63%)

    260,266 (37%)

    LRCA

    State Question 624 Eminent domain Redefine compensation for land taken, considering value, injury, and benefits, ensuring owners are not charged more than the injury.

    Approveda

    423,866 (61%)

    270,013 (39%)

    LRCA

    State Question 625 Bonds Allow counties to issue bonds for industrial development, set procedures by law, and restrict voting to registered voters.

    Approveda

    430,947 (63%)

    257,092 (37%)

    LRCA

    State Question 626 Local government; Utilities Allow cities and towns to borrow money for public utilities without additional taxes, repayable through pledged funds or revenues.

    Approveda

    425,405 (62%)

    261,676 (38%)


    September 18, 1990

    Type Title Subject Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    CICA

    State Question 627 Administration; Government accountability Create a five-member Ethics Commission, appointed by state officials, to set campaign rules and investigate violations.

    Approveda

    409,100 (64%)

    231,899 (36%)

    CICA

    State Question 632 Term limits; Legislature Limit future legislators to 12 years total, while allowing current members an additional 12 years.

    Approveda

    437,806 (67%)

    213,158 (33%)

    LRCA

    State Question 638 Alcohol Restrict state agencies, except certain lodges, from the alcohol business and let the legislature limit employee involvement.

    Approveda

    337,991 (53%)

    302,772 (47%)


    November 6, 1990

    Type Title Subject Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    LRCA

    State Question 637 Alcohol Allow liquor stores to remain open during city franchise elections while keeping them closed during other elections.

    Defeated

    359,746 (41%)

    525,608 (59%)

    LRCA

    State Question 641 Taxes Allow the legislature to permit cities and counties to provide tax exemptions and other tax relief for economically declining areas.

    Approveda

    451,497 (53%)

    402,767 (47%)

    Oregon

    See also: Oregon 1990 ballot measures


    May 15, 1990

    Type Title Subject Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    LRCA

    Measure 1 Taxes; Transportation Authorize allocation of local vehicle taxes for mass transit with voter approval.

    Defeated

    294,099 (48%)

    324,458 (52%)

    LRCA

    Measure 2 Environment; Bonds Allows state general obligation bond funds for pollution and waste control facilities and related activities.

    Approveda

    352,922 (59%)

    248,123 (41%)

    LRCA

    Measure 3 Legislature Require annual legislative sessions with a maximum of 135 calendar days in odd-numbered years and 45 days in even-numbered years.

    Defeated

    294,664 (50%)

    299,831 (50%)

    AQ

    Measure 5A Education; Budgets Change the K-12 schools financing system in Oregon.

    Approveda

    462,090 (77%)

    140,747 (23%)

    AQ

    Measure 5B Property; Taxes Increase the income tax from 5% to 5.8%, from 7% to 8%, and from 9% to 10.4% to reduce homeowner school property taxes.

    Defeated

    177,964 (30%)

    408,842 (70%)

    AQ

    Measure 5C Property; Taxes Increase the 9% top personal income tax rate to eliminate school property taxes on homes.

    Defeated

    128,642 (22%)

    449,725 (78%)

    AQ

    Measure 5D Property; Taxes Implement a 4% sales tax on most goods to reduce K-12 school operating property taxes.

    Defeated

    202,367 (34%)

    385,820 (66%)

    AQ

    Measure 5E Property; Taxes Implement a 5% sales tax on goods and services to eliminate K-12 school operating property taxes.

    Defeated

    222,611 (37%)

    374,466 (63%)


    November 6, 1990

    Type Title Subject Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    CISS

    Measure 10 Abortion Requires doctors to give a two day notice to the guardian of a minor seeking an abortion

    Defeated

    530,851 (48%)

    577,806 (52%)

    CICA

    Measure 11 Education; School choice; Taxes Require open enrollment for students to attend public schools outside their districts and offer state income tax credit for non-public school education expenses

    Defeated

    351,977 (32%)

    741,863 (68%)

    LRCA

    Measure 1 Local government Allow metropolitan service districts to self-govern metropolitan matters by forming home rule district charters.

    Approveda

    510,947 (51%)

    491,170 (49%)

    LRCA

    Measure 2 Education; Taxes Allow the new tax base of the newly created district would be equal to the sums of merged school districts.

    Approveda

    680,463 (66%)

    354,288 (34%)

    VR

    Measure 3 Pension; Taxes Eliminate state income tax exemption on Public Employes Retirement System (PERS) benefits and provide extra benefits to PERS retirees.

    Defeated

    406,372 (40%)

    617,586 (60%)

    CISS

    Measure 4 Nuclear issues Prohibit the Trojan Nuclear Power Plant from operating until nuclear waste, cost, and earthquake standards are met.

    Defeated

    446,795 (40%)

    660,992 (60%)

    CICA

    Measure 5 Property; Taxes Set a constitutional limit on property tax allocation for schools and government operations tied to the property's real market value.

    Approveda

    574,833 (52%)

    522,022 (48%)

    CISS

    Measure 6 Environment; Business Require packaging materials to be reusable or recyclable by 1993.

    Defeated

    467,418 (42%)

    636,804 (58%)

    CISS

    Measure 7 Public works; Welfare Establish a three-year pilot public work program, substituting government-funded wages for welfare benefits for public assistance recipients.

    Approveda

    624,744 (58%)

    452,853 (42%)

    CICA

    Measure 8 Abortion Prohibit abortion in Oregon

    Defeated

    355,963 (32%)

    747,599 (68%)

    CISS

    Measure 9 Transportation Require motor vehicle drivers and passengers to wear safety belts on all public roads in Oregon.

    Approveda

    598,460 (54%)

    512,872 (46%)

    Pennsylvania

    See also: Pennsylvania 1990 ballot measures


    Type Title Subject Description Result
    BI Question 1 Bond issues and Prisons Issues bonds to repair, expand, construct, reconstruct and rehabilitate county prisons Approveda
    BI Question 2 Bond issues Issues loans to volunteer fire companies Approveda

    Rhode Island

    See also: Rhode Island 1990 ballot measures


    November 6:

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Proposal 1 Bond issues Issues $41.85 million in general obligation bonds.
    Approveda
    LBM Proposal 2 Bond issues Issues $92.1 million in general obligation bonds.
    Approveda
    LRSS Proposal 3 Gambling
    Defeatedd
    LBM Proposal 4 Bond issues Issues $7 million in general obligation bonds.
    Approveda
    LBM Proposal 5 Bond issues Issues $2 million in general obligation bonds.
    Approveda
    LBM Proposal 6 Bond issues Issues $35 million in general obligation bonds.
    Approveda
    LBM Proposal 7 Bond issues Reallocates bond proceeds.
    Approveda
    LBM Proposal 8 Bond issues Issues $20 million in general obligation bonds.
    Approveda
    LBM Proposal 9 Bond issues Issues $19,445,540 in general obligation bonds.
    Approveda
    LBM Proposal 10 Bond issues Issues $3.5 million in general obligation bonds.
    Defeatedd
    LRSS Proposal 11 Gambling
    Defeatedd

    South Carolina

    See also: South Carolina 1990 ballot measures


    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Amendment 1A Judiciary Restricts the jurisdiction of the state grand jury to certain crimes
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 1B Judiciary Provides that the jurisdiction of the state grand jury must be as provided in Section 22 of Article V of the Constitution of this State
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Tax question Taxes One percent sales and use tax levy in state counties
    Defeatedd

    South Dakota

    See also: South Dakota 1990 ballot measures


    November 6

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Amendment A Property Relates to the disposition of private property taken for public use
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment B Legislature Changes aspects of legislative eligibility
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment C Taxes Prohibits an income tax unless revenue is dedicated to education
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment D Legislature Allows for special legislative sessions when requested
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment E Taxes Limits the growth of taxes on real property
    Defeatedd
    CISS Initiative 1 Utilities Approves construction and operation of a solid waste facility
    Approveda
    CISS Initiative 2 Natural resources Requires permits for large scale gold and silver mining
    Defeatedd

    Texas

    See also: Texas 1990 ballot measures


    November 6, 1990

    Type Title Subject Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    LRCA

    Proposition 1 Administration Clarify the authority of the Senate to review and approve nominees for particular state and district offices to fill vacancies in those positions.

    Approveda

    1,740,374 (66%)

    916,162 (34%)

    Utah

    See also: Utah 1990 ballot measures


    November 6, 1990

    Type Title Subject Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    CISS

    Initiative A Food and agriculture; Taxes Prohibit sales taxes on food

    Approveda

    194,448 (44%)

    245,045 (56%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 1 Healthcare; Local government Change the service counties can offer from "hospital" to "healthcare"

    Approveda

    299,267 (72%)

    118,856 (28%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 2 Administration; Legislature Grant legislature emergency powers

    Approveda

    323,463 (77%)

    94,123 (23%)

    Virginia

    See also: Virginia 1990 ballot measures


    November 6, 1990

    Type Title Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    LRCA

    Question 1 Allow for lower personal property taxes for those 65 and older and those who are disabled

    Approveda

    942,840 (82%)

    212,486 (18%)

    LRCA

    Question 2 Allow the proceeds of property seized for drug law violations to be used to promote law enforcement

    Approveda

    896,275 (79%)

    236,581 (21%)

    LRCA

    Question 3 Allow for a new local debt category for transportation purposes

    Defeated

    262,698 (24%)

    837,885 (76%)

    LRCA

    Question 4 Allow for a new state debt category for transportation purposes

    Defeated

    234,070 (21%)

    862,730 (79%)

    Washington

    See also: Washington 1990 ballot measures


    November 6, 1990

    Type Title Subject Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    LRCA

    HJR 4203 Administration; Local government Require new counties to have a minimum 10,000 population and prohibit removal of areas that reduces existing counties' population to below 10,000.

    Defeated

    403,377 (33%)

    810,098 (67%)

    LRCA

    HJR 4231 Taxes; Elections Provide authorization for voters to approve excess tax levies for six or fewer consecutive years.

    Defeated

    407,423 (32%)

    848,026 (68%)

    ITP

    Initiative 547 Administration; Environment; Local government Require land use planning by all counties and create two regional management councils to develop rules for local land use plans.

    Defeated

    327,339 (25%)

    968,505 (75%)

    LRCA

    SJR 8212 Taxes Permit basing the tax value of low-income housing upon the property's current use.

    Defeated

    606,683 (50%)

    608,223 (50%)

    Wisconsin

    See also: Wisconsin 1990 ballot measures


    April 3, 1990

    Type Title Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    LRCA

    Question 1 Prohibit the governor from vetoing individual letters to create new words in appropriation bills

    Approveda

    387,068 (61%)

    252,481 (39%)

    Wyoming

    See also: Wyoming 1990 ballot measures


    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Amendment 1 Judicial Reform Provides that sheriffs cannot keep fees collected for services in civil cases; such fees are credited to county general fund
    LRCA Amendment 2 Admin of gov't Deletes constitutional requirement -- governor appoints state examiner, state geologist and state inspector of mines, but still permits legislature to otherwise provide for performance of duties currently performed by these officers
    LRCA Amendment 3 Admin of gov't Deletes constitutional requirement for board of charities and reform, but still requires legislature to provide for performance and duties currently performed by board.
    LRCA Amendment 4 Admin of gov't Restricts use of public employee retirement funds to purposes benefitting members, retirees and beneficiaries of retirement systems

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