1993 ballot measures

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    Sixty-two ballot measures were on statewide ballots in 1993 in 15 states.

    Number of measures

    1993 was a year with a somewhat higher-than-average number of measures on the ballot for an odd-numbered election year. Going back to 1989, the average number of measures on the ballot in an odd-numbered year is 45.

    Year States Measures
    2021 9 39
    2019 8 36
    2017 9 27
    2015 9 28
    2013 6 31
    2011 9 34
    2009 7 32
    2007 10 45
    2005 13 47
    2003 15 68
    2001 9 39
    1999 16 72
    1997 8 44
    1995 11 61
    1993 15 62
    1991 9 48
    1989 13 77
    1987 13 78
    Averages: 11 48

    By state

    California

    See also: California 1993 ballot propositions


    November 2, 1993

    Type Title Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    LRCA

    Proposition 168 Amend the constitutional definition of low-rent housing projects.

    Defeated

    1,946,559 (40%)

    2,898,211 (60%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 169 Authorize a law relating to changes to appropriations in the budget.

    Defeated

    1,811,118 (39%)

    2,868,591 (61%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 170 Establish provisions relating to repaying school bonds, approval of bonds for schools, and levying fees for schools.

    Defeated

    1,512,163 (31%)

    3,421,342 (69%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 171 Authorize the legislature to extend special valuation provisions to replacement structures located in different counties.

    Approveda

    2,449,504 (52%)

    2,288,046 (48%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 172 Establish a revenue source from taxes for public safety purposes.

    Approveda

    2,893,680 (58%)

    2,113,094 (42%)

    BI

    Proposition 173 Allow for the issuance of bonds up to $200,000,000 for mortgage guaranty insurance and establish the terms of such bonds.

    Defeated

    2,037,804 (42%)

    2,791,573 (58%)

    CICA

    Proposition 174 Amend the state Constitution to require the state to establish a voucher program for schools.

    Defeated

    1,561,514 (30%)

    3,567,833 (70%)

    Colorado

    See also: Colorado 1993 ballot measures


    November 2, 1993

    Type Title Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    LRSS

    Referendum A Reinstate the 0.2% sales tax for tourism-related services and goods.

    Defeated

    274,989 (45%)

    338,546 (55%)

    Louisiana

    See also: Louisiana 1993 ballot measures


    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Amendment 1 Legislature Concerning rules for legislative sessions
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 2 Gov't Finances Concerning a state debt limit
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 3 Gov't Finances Concerning projects requiring capital expenditure
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 4 Gov't Finances Concerning the use of nonrecurring funds
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 5 Gov't Finances Concerning the reporting of debt service payments
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 6 Judiciary Concerning the jurisdiction of family courts
    Approveda

    Maine

    See also: Maine 1993 ballot measures


    November 2

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    IndISS Question 1 Term Limits Creates consecutive term limits for several state offices, including state legislators
    Approveda
    BI Question 2 Environment Issues $5 million in bonds to fund the closure and remediation of municipal solid waste landfills
    Approveda
    BI Question 3 Transportation Issues $39.5 million in bonds for improvements to highways, state and local bridges, airports, cargo ports and ferry service
    Approveda
    BI Question 4 Water Issues $15.15 million in bonds for the construction of water pollution control facilities
    Approveda
    LRCA Question 5 Forests & Parks Requires two-thirds vote by the legislature to reduce or change the purpose of state park, conservation or recreation land
    Approveda
    LRSS Question 6 Nuclear Approves low-level radioactive waste disposal agreement with Texas and Vermont
    Approveda

    Michigan

    See also: Michigan 1993 ballot measures


    June 2, 1993

    Type Title Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    LRCA

    Proposal A Change laws relating to taxation amounts and school funding

    Defeated

    1,008,425 (46%)

    1,164,468 (54%)

    Montana

    See also: Montana 1993 ballot measures


    June 8

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRSS LR-111 Taxes Increases the sales tax
    Defeatedd

    New Jersey

    See also: New Jersey 1993 ballot measures


    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Public Question 1 Elections Provide for the recall election of elected officials
    Approveda

    New York

    See also: New York 1993 ballot measures


    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Proposal 1 Local debts Amends the manner of contracting, paying and refunding debts of any county, city, town, village or school district
    Approveda
    LRCA Proposal 2 State debts Extends authority of counties, cities, town and villages to exclude from their constitutional debt limits indebtedness contracted for the construction or reconstruction of sewage facilities
    Approveda
    LRCA Proposal 3 State debts Amends the manner of contracting, paying and refunding State debts
    Approveda

    North Carolina

    See also: North Carolina 1993 ballot measures


    November 2

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Amendment 1 Bonds Allows cities and counties to issue tax increment Bonds
    Defeatedd

    Ohio

    See also: Ohio 1993 ballot measures


    November 2, 1993

    Type Title Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    LRCA

    Bonds for Enhancement of Natural Resources Amendment Authorize the issuance of bonds to improve parks and recreation areas and enhance Ohio's natural resources

    Approveda

    1,547,841 (61%)

    1,008,172 (39%)

    Oregon

    See also: Oregon 1993 ballot measures


    June 29, 1993

    Type Title Subject Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    LRCA

    Measure 1 Economic development; Taxes; Bonds Allow local voters to authorize taxes outside constitutional limitations to repay urban renewal bonds.

    Defeated

    180,070 (27%)

    482,714 (73%)


    November 9, 1993

    Type Title Subject Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    LRCA

    Measure 1 Education; Taxes Implement a five percent sales tax to provide additional funding to public education.

    Defeated

    240,991 (25%)

    721,930 (75%)

    Pennsylvania

    See also: Pennsylvania 1993 ballot measures


    May 18, 1993:

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Question 1 Judiciary Creates a judicial conduct board and misconduct rules Approveda
    BI Question 2 Bonds Issues $25 million in bonds for compensating service members involved in the Persian Gulf Conflict and for designing a veterans memorial Defeatedd

    November 2, 1993:

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    BI Parks and Libraries Bond Measure Bonds Issues $50 million in bonds for parks, wildlife habitat projects, public facilities, and public libraries Approveda

    South Dakota

    See also: South Dakota 1993 ballot measures


    November 2

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    VR Referendum 1 Gambling Increases the limits on maximum bets and number of machines for gaming in Deadwood
    Defeatedd

    Texas

    See also: Texas 1993 ballot measures


    May 1, 1993

    Type Title Subject Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    LRCA

    Proposition 1 Taxes Allow controlled ad valorem tax redistribution for schools, set minimum tax rates for local districts, and limit ad valorem taxes in county education districts

    Defeated

    755,417 (37%)

    1,293,224 (63%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 2 Education Allow school districts to opt out of unfunded state educational mandates

    Defeated

    956,056 (49%)

    1,007,084 (51%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 3 Education; Bonds Authorize $750 million in state bonds for school district facilities and allow loan forgiveness for school facility financing

    Defeated

    869,014 (44%)

    1,099,828 (56%)


    November 2, 1993

    Type Title Subject Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    LRCA

    Proposition 10 Veterans; Bonds Authorize $750 million in general obligation bonds to support the Veterans' Land Fund and the Veterans' Housing Assistance fund.

    Approveda

    579,840 (53%)

    514,561 (47%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 11 Administration; Pension Require trustees of local public pension systems to administer the system for the benefit of its participants and beneficiaries.

    Approveda

    823,370 (76%)

    254,094 (24%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 12 Law enforcement; Judiciary Allow bail denial for those charged with certain violent or sexual offenses committed while under state or political subdivision supervision.

    Approveda

    997,890 (89%)

    122,547 (11%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 13 Budgets Expand funding for public higher education institutions, including the Texas State Technical College system.

    Approveda

    610,714 (58%)

    438,756 (42%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 14 Prisons; Bonds Authorize up to $1 billion in general obligation bonds for corrections and mental health facilities.

    Approveda

    684,001 (62%)

    411,694 (38%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 15 Elections; Local government Allow county voters to decide whether to abolish the office of county surveyor through an election.

    Approveda

    925,408 (86%)

    150,081 (14%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 16 Food and agriculture; Bonds Authorize up to $100 million in bonds to fund the Texas Agricultural Fund for supporting agricultural businesses in the state.

    Defeated

    476,715 (44%)

    594,889 (56%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 1 Economic development; Bonds Authorize the legislature to issue $50 million in bonds for economic recovery, development, job opportunities, and historically underutilized businesses.

    Defeated

    332,248 (30%)

    767,543 (70%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 2 Environment; Taxes Exempt property used for pollution control from ad valorem taxation to promote pollution reduction and job preservation.

    Approveda

    626,586 (57%)

    475,384 (43%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 3 Administration; Property Clear land titles by releasing the state's fractional interest claim to property owners in Fort Bend and Austin counties.

    Approveda

    711,519 (67%)

    345,888 (33%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 4 Taxes Prohibit personal income tax without voter approval, directing revenue to education and limiting local school tax rates.

    Approveda

    775,822 (69%)

    343,638 (31%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 5 Law enforcement; Legislature Allow the legislature to set sheriff qualifications.

    Approveda

    646,484 (59%)

    449,333 (41%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 6 Local government Abolish the office of county surveyor in Jackson County.

    Approveda

    780,930 (76%)

    243,770 (24%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 7 Business Repeal limitations on the purposes for which a corporation can issue stocks and bonds, enhancing their ability to raise capital.

    Approveda

    558,487 (53%)

    497,299 (47%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 8 Local government Abolish the office of county surveyor in McLennan County.

    Approveda

    783,693 (77%)

    237,034 (23%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 9 Property; Taxes Modify the provisions for redeeming real property sold at a tax sale.

    Approveda

    628,156 (60%)

    416,450 (40%)

    Washington

    See also: Washington 1993 ballot measures


    November 2, 1993

    Type Title Subject Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    LRCA

    HJR 4200 Healthcare; Religion Permit counties to employ chaplains for hospitals, health care facilities, and hospices.

    Approveda

    851,333 (58%)

    608,252 (42%)

    LRCA

    HJR 4201 Judiciary Provide district courts jurisdiction over cases in equity.

    Approveda

    857,094 (67%)

    427,702 (33%)

    ITP

    Initiative 593 Law enforcement; Judiciary Require "persistent offenders," persons convicted three or more times for serious offenses, to serve a life sentence.

    Approveda

    1,135,521 (76%)

    364,567 (24%)

    ITP

    Initiative 601 Taxes; Budgets Limit expenditures by inflation rates and population growth and require referendums for taxes exceeding the limit.

    Overturned

    774,342 (51%)

    737,735 (49%)

    ITP

    Initiative 602 Taxes Limit state revenue collections and expenditures based on personal income.

    Defeated

    673,378 (45%)

    836,047 (55%)

    Wisconsin

    See also: Wisconsin 1993 ballot measures


    April 6, 1993

    Type Title Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    AQ

    Question 1 Allow gambling casinos on excursion vessels

    Defeated

    465,432 (44%)

    604,289 (56%)

    AQ

    Question 2 Restrict gambling casinos

    Approveda

    646,827 (61%)

    416,722 (39%)

    AQ

    Question 3 Allow video poker and other forms of video gambling

    Defeated

    358,045 (34%)

    702,864 (66%)

    AQ

    Question 4 Continue to allow pari-mutuel on-track betting

    Approveda

    548,580 (52%)

    507,403 (48%)

    AQ

    Question 5 Allow the state-operated lottery to continue

    Approveda

    773,306 (73%)

    287,585 (27%)

    LRCA

    Question 6 Ensure that the guaranteed privileges and protections of crime victims are protected

    Approveda

    861,405 (84%)

    163,087 (16%)

    LRCA

    Question 7 Clarify that all forms of gambling other than bingo, raffles, pari-mutuel ontrack betting and the current state-run lottery are prohibited

    Approveda

    623,987 (59%)

    435,180 (41%)


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