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Local business regulation on the ballot

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Local business regulation on the ballot: This topic refers to local ballot measures regarding rules restricting or concerning the operation of local businesses. This includes such issues as business tax exemptions, fracking bans and paid sick leave.


Ballot measures lists

By state

Alaska

  1. Anchorage, Alaska, Repeal of Ao 2016-124(S) (as Amended), Regarding Taxicab Permits and Services, Proposition 8, (April 2017)

Arizona

  1. Flagstaff, Arizona, Proposition 418, Initiative to Decrease the Minimum Wage (November 2018)

California

  1. Nevada City, California, Short-Term Home Rental Ordinance, Measure Y (June 2016)
  2. Palm Springs, California, Measure C, Short-Term Rental Restrictions Initiative (June 2018)
  3. San Francisco, California, Proposition E, Ban on the Sale of Flavored Tobacco (June 2018)
  4. Rolling Hills Estates, California, Measure A, Business License Tax Adjustment (June 2018)
  5. Anaheim, California, Measure L, Hospitality Industry Minimum Wage Initiative (November 2018)
  6. San Francisco, California, Proposition B, Personal Information Protection Policy Charter Amendment (November 2018)
  7. Sausalito, California, Measure M, Business License Tax Updates (November 2018)
  8. Mountain View, California, Measure P, Per-Employee Business Tax (November 2018)
  9. Livermore, California, Measure U, Healthcare Cost Limitations (November 2018)
  10. Oakland, California, Measure Z, Hotel Employee Minimum Wage Charter Amendment (November 2018)
  11. Pacific Grove, California, Measure M, Limitations on Short-Term Rentals (November 2018)
  12. San Diego, California, Measure J, Business Interests Disclosure Charter Amendment (November 2018)
  13. San Bernardino, California, Measure X, Marijuana Business Regulation (November 2018)
  14. Cudahy, California, Measure U, Casino Tax Increase (November 2018)
  15. Long Beach, California, Measure WW, Emergency Contact Devices for Hotel Employees (November 2018)
  16. Daly City, California, Measure BB, Business License Tax Increase (November 2018)
  17. Grover Beach, California, Measure M-18, Business Tax Certificate Rate Increase (November 2018)
  18. San Francisco, California, Proposition C, Authorize and Regulate Sale of Electronic Cigarettes and Vapor Products Initiative (November 2019)
  19. National City, California, Measure J, Animal Retail Regulations (March 2020)
  20. Marina, California, Measure Z, Marijuana Business Regulation Ordinance (November 2020)
  21. San Francisco, California, Proposition H, Planning Code Amendment (November 2020)
  22. San Francisco, California, Proposition F, Business and Tax Regulations Code Charter Amendment (November 2020)
  23. Mount Shasta, California, Measure L, Marijuana Business Regulations (November 2020)
  24. Weed, California, Measure B, Marijuana Business Regulations (November 2020)
  25. Pomona, California, Measure PO, Marijuana Business Regulation Ordinance (November 2020)
  26. Commerce, California, Measure AE, Marijuana Business Agreement Ordinance (November 2020)
  27. Commerce, California, Measure SC, Marijuana Business Agreement Ordinance (November 2020)
  28. Commerce, California, Measure CO, Marijuana Business Agreement Ordinance (November 2020)
  29. Yountville, California, Measure T, Marijuana Business Regulations (November 2020)
  30. Cathedral City, California, Measure B, Additional Short-Term Vacation Rental Regulations and Limitations (March 2021)

Colorado

  1. Aurora, Colorado, Measure 3K, Restoring Local Control over Broadband Services (November 2018)

Florida

  1. Miami, Florida, Jungle Island Hotel Lease Extension (August 2018)

Illinois

  1. Chicago, Illinois, Plastic Straws Ban Referendum (November 2018)

New Jersey

  1. Jersey City, New Jersey, Municipal Question 1, Short-Term Rental Property Regulations and Permit Requirements Measure (November 2019)

Texas

  1. Austin, Texas, Proposition 1, Transportation Network (Rideshare) Requirements Initiative (May 2016)

By year

2021

  1. Cathedral City, California, Measure B, Additional Short-Term Vacation Rental Regulations and Limitations (March 2021)

2020

  1. National City, California, Measure J, Animal Retail Regulations (March 2020)
  2. Pomona, California, Measure PO, Marijuana Business Regulation Ordinance (November 2020)
  3. San Francisco, California, Proposition H, Planning Code Amendment (November 2020)
  4. San Francisco, California, Proposition F, Business and Tax Regulations Code Charter Amendment (November 2020)
  5. Austin, Texas, Proposition 1, Transportation Network (Rideshare) Requirements Initiative (May 2016)
  6. Marina, California, Measure Z, Marijuana Business Regulation Ordinance (November 2020)
  7. Mount Shasta, California, Measure L, Marijuana Business Regulations (November 2020)
  8. Weed, California, Measure B, Marijuana Business Regulations (November 2020)
  9. Commerce, California, Measure AE, Marijuana Business Agreement Ordinance (November 2020)
  10. Commerce, California, Measure SC, Marijuana Business Agreement Ordinance (November 2020)
  11. Commerce, California, Measure CO, Marijuana Business Agreement Ordinance (November 2020)
  12. Yountville, California, Measure T, Marijuana Business Regulations (November 2020)

2019

  1. San Francisco, California, Proposition C, Authorize and Regulate Sale of Electronic Cigarettes and Vapor Products Initiative (November 2019)
  2. Jersey City, New Jersey, Municipal Question 1, Short-Term Rental Property Regulations and Permit Requirements Measure (November 2019)

2018

  1. Miami, Florida, Jungle Island Hotel Lease Extension (August 2018)
  2. San Diego, California, Measure J, Business Interests Disclosure Charter Amendment (November 2018)
  3. Chicago, Illinois, Plastic Straws Ban Referendum (November 2018)
  4. San Bernardino, California, Measure X, Marijuana Business Regulation (November 2018)
  5. Oakland, California, Measure Z, Hotel Employee Minimum Wage Charter Amendment (November 2018)
  6. Grover Beach, California, Measure M-18, Business Tax Certificate Rate Increase (November 2018)
  7. Long Beach, California, Measure WW, Emergency Contact Devices for Hotel Employees (November 2018)
  8. Flagstaff, Arizona, Proposition 418, Initiative to Decrease the Minimum Wage (November 2018)
  9. Palm Springs, California, Measure C, Short-Term Rental Restrictions Initiative (June 2018)
  10. San Francisco, California, Proposition E, Ban on the Sale of Flavored Tobacco (June 2018)
  11. Rolling Hills Estates, California, Measure A, Business License Tax Adjustment (June 2018)
  12. Anaheim, California, Measure L, Hospitality Industry Minimum Wage Initiative (November 2018)
  13. San Francisco, California, Proposition B, Personal Information Protection Policy Charter Amendment (November 2018)
  14. Sausalito, California, Measure M, Business License Tax Updates (November 2018)
  15. Mountain View, California, Measure P, Per-Employee Business Tax (November 2018)
  16. Livermore, California, Measure U, Healthcare Cost Limitations (November 2018)
  17. Pacific Grove, California, Measure M, Limitations on Short-Term Rentals (November 2018)
  18. Cudahy, California, Measure U, Casino Tax Increase (November 2018)
  19. Daly City, California, Measure BB, Business License Tax Increase (November 2018)
  20. Aurora, Colorado, Measure 3K, Restoring Local Control over Broadband Services (November 2018)
  21. Washington, D.C., Initiative 77, Minimum Wage Increase for Tipped Workers (June 2018)

2017

  1. Anchorage, Alaska, Repeal of Ao 2016-124(S) (as Amended), Regarding Taxicab Permits and Services, Proposition 8, (April 2017)

2016

  1. Austin, Texas, Proposition 1, Transportation Network (Rideshare) Requirements Initiative (May 2016)
  2. Nevada City, California, Short-Term Home Rental Ordinance, Measure Y (June 2016)

2014

  1. City of San Jose Styrofoam Re-Legalization Referendum (2014)
  2. Eureka, California, Measure R, Minimum Wage Initiative (November 2014)
  3. Eureka Fair Wage Act (2014), Full Text of Ordinance
  4. Humboldt County "Genetic Contamination Prevention Ordinance" GMO Ban Initiative, Measure P (November 2014)
  5. City of Huntington Beach Safe and Sane Fireworks Charter Amendment, Measure T (November 2014)
  6. City of Villa Park Safe and Sane Fireworks, Measure II (November 2014)
  7. Malibu City Commercial Property Regulations, Measure R (November 2014)
  8. City of Chicago $15 Per Hour Minimum Wage Referendum (March 2014)
  9. City of Philadelphia Sub-Contractor Minimum Wage and Benefits Ordinance Question, Proposition 1 (May 2014)

2013

  1. Cave Creek Town APS Electricity Franchise Question (March 2013)
  2. City of Scottsdale Water Utility Distribution Franchise Authorization, Question 5 (November 2013)
  3. City of Hermosa Beach Postmidnight Business Hours, Measure B (November 2013)
  4. Prescription Drug Purchasing, Proposition D (November 2013)
  5. City of Sonoma Hotel Limitation Ordinance, Measure B (November 2013)
  6. Pevely City Proposition A: Sales Tax & Business Fee Question (April 2013)
  7. Kansas City Question 2: Tourism & Hotel Tax Exemption Removal (April 2013)
  8. Kansas City Question 3: Nuclear Weapon Production Prohibition (April 2013)
  9. SeaTac, Washington, Proposition 1, Minimum Wage Increase Measure (November 2013)

2012

  1. Longmont City Fracking Ban, Question 300 (November 2012)
  2. Aspen City SourceGas Distribution LLC Franchise Question (November 2012)
  3. Longmont City Gas Franchise Question (November 2012)
  4. St. Lucie County Property Tax Exemption Question (November 2012)
  5. Fort Pierce City Property Tax Exemption Renewal Question (November 2012)
  6. Wakulla County Business Tax Exemption Question (November 2012)
  7. Oak Park Township Natural Gas Measure (November 2012)
  8. Blendon Township JEDZ Contract Question (November 2012)

2011

  1. Denver City Paid Sick Leave Measure (November 2011)

2010

  1. Yuma City Franchise Agreement Proposals (May 2010)

2009

  1. Kodiak Proposition 1, Employee Unionization (October 2009)
  2. Toms River Contract Awarding Referendum Repeal (2009)

2008

  1. Anchorage, Alaska Proposal 8 (2008)
  2. Milwaukee Paid Sick Leave Initiative (2008)
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