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StateYearNameTypeTopicsDescriptionStatusYes Votes TotalNo Votes TotalMov
Michigan1930Apportionment of the State Legislature InitiativeCICARedistricting policy, State legislative structure, State legislative electionsEstablish provisions relating to the apportionment of members of the state legislatureDefeated41.59% (292,659)58.41% (411,043)16.82%
Michigan1930Cigarette Tax ReferendumVRTax and revenue administration, Tobacco laws, Tobacco and cigarette taxesEstablish a tax on cigarettesDefeated30.50% (198,515)69.50% (452,375)39.00%
Michigan1930Funding for Waterway Improvements AmendmentLRCAFlood infrastructure and managementAuthorize the state to aid in the improvement of waterwaysDefeated45.62% (300,990)54.38% (358,734)8.75%
Michigan1930Increase Exemption Amount for Primary Residence from Forced Sale AmendmentLRCABanking policyIncrease the amount of a primary residence, including land and a dwelling, that is exempt from force...Defeated45.58% (298,909)54.42% (356,938)8.85%
Michigan1930Township Officer Elections AmendmentLRCALocal government officials and electionsEstablish procedures relative to the election of township officersDefeated42.71% (275,781)57.29% (369,906)14.58%
Minnesota1930Amendment 1LRCAState judiciary structure, State judicial selectionApproved76.59% (428,013)23.41% (130,833)53.18%
Minnesota1930Amendment 2LRCAProperty, State legislative authorityDefeated68.49% (378,716)31.51% (174,231)36.98%
Minnesota1930Amendment 3LRCABusiness regulations, State legislative authorityApproved78.25% (486,818)21.75% (135,345)56.49%
Missouri1930Proposition 1LRCASalaries of government officialsIncrease General Assembly members' compensation for limited session days, regulate committee expense...Defeated36.77% (218,812)63.23% (376,233)26.46%
Missouri1930Proposition 2LRCAProperty tax exemptionsExempt from taxation all debt accrued for real estate loans where the borrower's total cost does not...Defeated36.32% (211,858)63.68% (371,473)27.36%
Missouri1930Proposition 3LRCABond issue requirements, Local government finance and taxesAuthorize the payment of public utility bonds and other general bonds to be complete within fifty ye...Defeated32.08% (178,835)67.92% (378,680)35.85%
Missouri1930Proposition 4CISSWorkers' compensation lawsAmend the Workmen's Compensation Act of 1927 by removing a section regarding employers' liability in...Defeated25.03% (155,909)74.97% (466,982)49.94%
Missouri1930Proposition 5CICALocal government organizationAllow by vote the adoption of a new charter for the city of St. Louis and St. Louis county to create...Defeated36.76% (218,381)63.24% (375,718)26.48%
Missouri1930Proposition 6CICAEminent domain policyAllow for the taking of private lands to be utilized for public purposesDefeated30.79% (176,268)69.21% (396,176)38.42%
Missouri1930Proposition 7CICALaw enforcement officers and departments, Local government officials and electionsAllow county sheriffs and coroners to succeed themselvesDefeated42.74% (254,385)57.26% (340,836)14.52%
Montana1930R-33LRSSPublic education funding, Bond issuesApproved57.15% (77,761)42.85% (58,312)14.29%
Montana1930R-34LRSSAgriculture policy, TaxesApproved53.54% (70,548)46.46% (61,207)7.09%
Nebraska1930Amendment 1LRCABanking policy, Business regulationsProvide that stockholders are personally liable in the event of banking institution failure, with im...Approved66.35% (182,536)33.65% (92,593)32.69%
Nebraska1930Amendment 2LRCABanking policy, Tax and revenue administration, State legislative authorityAllow the state to use up to $8 million in treasury funds to pay any deficit of the Depositors Guara...Defeated45.42% (120,554)54.58% (144,882)9.17%
Nebraska1930Initiative 1CISSUtility policyAllow cities and public electric utilities to extend power systems to serve rural areas and finance ...Defeated47.93% (144,595)52.07% (157,107)4.15%
Nebraska1930Initiative 2CISSUtility policy, Local government organizationAllow cities to extend power lines to rural areas, fund the project with earnings, and impose restri...Approved72.95% (240,579)27.05% (89,205)45.90%
Nebraska1930Initiative 3CISSLocal government officials and elections, Utility policyProhibit the sale of public utilities without voter approval.Defeated42.26% (118,617)57.74% (162,050)15.47%
Nevada1930Question 1LRCAState legislative processes and sessionsSet the start of the fiscal year on July 1 each year.Approved67.55% (14,179)32.45% (6,811)35.10%
Nevada1930Question 2VRAnimal treatment lawsCreate a state rabies commission to control rabies and predatory animals.Defeated49.96% (11,567)50.04% (11,586)0.08%
New Hampshire1930Question 1CCRCAAbsentee and mail votingIt proposed to provide for absentee voting in the biennial election.Note: Although this measure gath...Defeated54.96% (30,046)45.04% (24,623)9.92%
New Hampshire1930Question 2CCRCATaxesIt proposed that the legislature have the ability to impose an estate tax.Defeated48.47% (25,808)51.53% (27,435)3.06%
New Hampshire1930Question 3CCRCAState executive official measures, State and local government budgets, spending, and financeIt proposed that the governor be able to reduce or disapprove items in a legislative appropriations ...Defeated58.15% (33,255)41.85% (23,933)16.30%
New Hampshire1930Question 4CCRCAState legislatures measures, TaxesIt proposed that the legislature can exempt certain income from income tax as they see fit.Note: Alt...Defeated50.19% (23,507)49.81% (23,328)0.38%
New Hampshire1930Question 5CCRCAElections and campaignsIt proposed a proportional basis of representation in the House of Representatives according to a sp...Defeated56.15% (27,600)43.85% (21,554)12.30%
New Jersey1930Public Question No. 1BIBond issuesBonds were authorized for state institutions.Approved57.42% (327,565)42.58% (242,942)14.83%
New Jersey1930Public Question No. 2BIBond issuesBonds were authorized for water rights.Approved57.54% (324,294)42.46% (239,256)15.09%
New Jersey1930Public Question No. 3BIBond issuesBonds were authorized for state highways.Approved55.45% (318,568)44.55% (255,926)10.90%
New Mexico1930Two-Cent Tax on Cigarettes ReferendumVRTaxes, Tobacco lawsDefeated15.50% (9,847)84.50% (53,668)68.99%
North Carolina1930Classification of Property for Taxes AmendmentLRCATaxes, PropertyAuthorize the classification of real and personal property for tax purposes.Defeated44.05% (120,264)55.95% (152,760)11.90%
North Carolina1930Number of Supreme Court Justices AmendmentLRCAState judiciaryIncrease the number of supreme court justices from five to seven.Defeated34.68% (96,062)65.32% (180,950)30.64%
North Carolina1930Solicitorial Districts AmendmentLRCAAdministration of governmentDivide the state into 20 districts, elect a solicitor for each to prosecute criminal cases.Defeated40.11% (102,705)59.89% (153,332)19.77%
North Carolina1930Veterans' Loan Bonds ReferendumBIVeterans policy, Bond issuesIssue an additional two million dollars in bonds for loans to veterans to purchase homes.Approved60.50% (186,184)39.50% (121,546)21.00%
North Dakota1930Four Year Term Limit InitiativeCICAExecutive official term limits, Local official term limitsDefeated43.76% (84,849)56.24% (109,060)12.49%
Ohio1930Income and Inheritance Taxes to Local Jurisdictions AmendmentLRCACounty and municipal governance, TaxesRequire at least 50% of income and inheritance taxes be returned to the local jurisdiction where the...Approved61.86% (930,914)38.14% (574,017)23.72%
Oklahoma1930State Question 122LRCAState executive official measuresRequire candidates for state offices, including Governor and Lieutenant Governor, to be U.S. citizen...Defeated67.03% (242,656)32.97% (119,338)34.07%
Oklahoma1930State Question 158LRCAHigher education governanceRemove the State Board of Agriculture's duties for Agricultural Colleges and create a separate Board...Defeated51.76% (180,014)48.24% (167,763)3.52%
Oklahoma1930State Question 159LRCAEducationCreate a Board of Regents for the University of Oklahoma with procedures for appointing and removing...Defeated51.05% (171,906)48.95% (164,813)2.11%
Oregon1930Measure Nos. 300-301LRCABond issues, Water irrigation policyRepeal irrigation and drainage districts' authority to issue and sell bonds.Approved56.19% (96,061)43.81% (74,892)12.38%
Oregon1930Measure Nos. 302-303LRCAAdministration of government, State executive official measuresCreate an executive state cabinet appointed by the governor and approved by the senate.Defeated27.46% (51,248)72.54% (135,412)45.09%
Oregon1930Measure Nos. 304-305LRCAVeterans policyExpand eligibility for state loans under the soldiers' bonus law to include Spanish-American War, Ph...Defeated47.64% (92,602)52.36% (101,785)4.72%
Oregon1930Measure Nos. 306-307LRCATaxes, PropertyAmend Article I to allow the legislature to classify and subclassify property, including motor vehic...Defeated38.26% (71,557)61.74% (115,480)23.48%
Oregon1930Measure Nos. 308-309LRCATaxes, PropertyAmend Article IX to allow the legislature to classify and subclassify property, including motor vehi...Defeated36.36% (63,683)63.64% (111,441)27.27%
Oregon1930Measure Nos. 310-311LRCAState legislatures measuresAuthorize the process of filling vacancies in the state legislature to be determined by law.Approved52.89% (85,836)47.11% (76,455)5.78%
Oregon1930Measure Nos. 312-313LRCAState legislatures measures, Salaries of government officialsFix the compensation of legislators at $500 for a two-year term, with presiding officers receiving o...Defeated39.63% (70,937)60.37% (108,070)20.74%
Oregon1930Measure Nos. 314-315VRState judiciaryAdd two circuit court judges to the fourth judicial district in Multnomah County.Defeated22.43% (39,770)77.57% (137,549)55.14%