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StateYearNameTypeTopicsDescriptionStatusYes Votes TotalNo Votes TotalMov
Washington2003HJR 4206LRCAState executive elections, State legislative elections, State judicial selectionPermit new officers to assume office early when a vacancy occurs after the general election if they ...Approved82.92% (1,008,710)17.08% (207,720)65.85%
Washington2003Initiative 841CISSAdministrative organizationRepeal ergonomics regulations and prohibit the department of labor and industries not to adopt new e...Approved53.49% (656,737)46.51% (570,980)6.99%
California2003Proposition 53LRCAState and local government budgets, spending, and financeDedicate upwards of 3% of General Fund revenues each year to fund state and local infrastructure pro...Defeated36.22% (3,020,577)63.78% (5,318,065)27.55%
California2003Proposition 54CICAAffirmative actionProhibit government from classifying people based on race, ethnicity, color, or national origin in p...Defeated36.20% (3,144,145)63.80% (5,541,314)27.60%
Louisiana2003Measure 1LRCAEnvironmentThis measure authorized the annual deposit of $35 million from mineral revenue settlement funds into...Approved67.13% (731,662)32.87% (358,177)34.27%
Louisiana2003Measure 10LRCAAdministration of governmentIt proposed to authorize the legislature to establish a system of administrative law.Defeated40.18% (414,603)59.82% (617,185)19.63%
Louisiana2003Measure 11LRCAState and local government budgets, spending, and financeIt proposed that mineral revenues could not be counted twice in the state budget.Approved58.49% (599,147)41.51% (425,246)16.98%
Louisiana2003Measure 12LRCAProperty, Law enforcementThis measure proposed that property related to illegal activities could be seized.Approved55.16% (574,307)44.84% (466,914)10.31%
Louisiana2003Measure 13LRCAPublic economic investment policyIt proposed that a local government could lease property at below market rates to a local company to...Defeated41.07% (425,615)58.93% (610,608)17.85%
Louisiana2003Measure 14LRCAAdministration of governmentThis measure proposed to limit the political activities of the legislative auditor and members of th...Defeated48.01% (498,205)51.99% (539,499)3.98%
Louisiana2003Measure 15LRCAState judiciaryThis measure proposed that a judge who reached mandatory retirement age while in office could comple...Approved53.30% (572,690)46.70% (501,829)6.59%
Louisiana2003Measure 2LRCAEnvironmentThis amendment proposed to establish the Louisiana Coastal Restoration Fund. This fund would be supp...Approved67.87% (737,543)32.13% (349,088)35.75%
Louisiana2003Measure 3LRCAPropertyThis measure proposed to limit the state's liability for damages to private property that were incur...Approved60.54% (626,935)39.46% (408,691)21.07%
Louisiana2003Measure 4LRCAPublic education governanceThis measure proposed that failing schools could be taken over by the state.Approved59.79% (647,950)40.21% (435,826)19.57%
Louisiana2003Measure 5LRCAAdministrative organization, Workers' compensation lawsThis measure proposed a change in the manner in which some of the members of the Louisiana Workers' ...Approved56.32% (594,979)43.68% (461,483)12.64%
Louisiana2003Measure 6LRCATransportationThis measure proposed modifications to the highway widening program.Approved60.96% (636,973)39.04% (407,981)21.91%
Louisiana2003Measure 7LRCAAdministrative powers and rulemaking, Public economic investment policyIt proposed that a state infrastructure bank could issue loans to state and local governments to fun...Defeated43.12% (449,005)56.88% (592,315)13.76%
Louisiana2003Measure 8LRCATaxesIt proposed that an ad valorem tax exemption should be given for drilling rigs that would be used ou...Approved55.92% (589,355)44.08% (464,487)11.85%
Louisiana2003Measure 9LRCAPublic education funding, Gambling policyIt proposed that proceeds from the state lottery be dedicated to funding education.Approved63.97% (689,025)36.03% (388,076)27.94%
New Mexico2003Amendment 1LRCAAdministration of government, EducationApproved54.98% (101,542)45.02% (83,155)9.96%
New Mexico2003Amendment 2LRCAState and local government budgets, spending, and finance, EducationApproved50.05% (92,198)49.95% (92,003)0.11%
Oregon2003Measure 29LRCAState and local government budgets, spending, and financeAuthorize the state to incur debt for savings on pension liabilitiesApproved55.25% (360,209)44.75% (291,778)10.50%
Texas2003Proposition 1LRCAHousing, Veterans policyAuthorize the Veterans' Land Board to use excess funds for revenue bond payments to provide housing ...Approved81.46% (1,127,888)18.54% (256,735)62.92%
Texas2003Proposition 10LRCALocal government organizationAllow municipalities to donate surplus firefighting equipment to the Texas Forest Service for distri...Approved91.67% (1,284,004)8.33% (116,677)83.34%
Texas2003Proposition 11LRCAAlcohol laws, Business regulationsAllow statewide winery regulation, regardless of local option election outcomes on wine sales.Approved62.41% (851,809)37.59% (513,053)24.82%
Texas2003Proposition 12LRCATort lawAuthorize the legislature to set limits on non-economic damages in civil lawsuits against doctors an...Approved51.13% (751,896)48.87% (718,547)2.27%
Texas2003Proposition 13LRCATaxesAllow property tax freezes on residential homesteads for people who are disabled or aged 65 or olderApproved81.00% (1,125,947)19.00% (264,069)62.00%
Texas2003Proposition 14LRCAState and local government budgets, spending, and finance, TransportationAuthorize short-term borrowing by the Texas Department of Transportation for highway improvements, w...Approved61.04% (810,855)38.96% (517,606)22.07%
Texas2003Proposition 15LRCAPublic employee retirement fundsProhibit local retirement systems and their funding political subdivision from reducing certain accr...Approved71.54% (964,515)28.46% (383,710)43.08%
Texas2003Proposition 16LRCAHousing, Banking policyAuthorize home equity lines of credit and clarify related provisions in home equity lending law.Approved65.42% (862,009)34.58% (455,707)30.83%
Texas2003Proposition 17LRCATaxesProhibit school property tax increases on residence homesteads of disabled persons.Approved77.73% (1,063,917)22.27% (304,860)55.46%
Texas2003Proposition 18LRCAElection administration and governanceAllow a candidate to assume local office without an election if they are the only qualifying candida...Approved53.08% (720,479)46.92% (636,863)6.16%
Texas2003Proposition 19LRCAAdministration of governmentRepeal the legislature's authority to create rural fire prevention districts.Approved58.74% (759,336)41.26% (533,264)17.49%
Texas2003Proposition 2LRCAProperty taxes, Mineral resourcesIncrease redemption period for a mineral interest sold for unpaid ad valorem taxes at a tax sale fro...Approved62.42% (830,009)37.58% (499,696)24.84%
Texas2003Proposition 20LRCABond issues, Public economic investment policyAuthorize up to $250 million in general bonds to provide loans to defense-related communities for ec...Approved56.86% (743,048)43.14% (563,848)13.71%
Texas2003Proposition 21LRCAAdministration of governmentAllow current or retired faculty members of public universities to be compensated for serving on wat...Approved52.33% (692,937)47.67% (631,328)4.65%
Texas2003Proposition 22LRCAMilitary service policyAllow the appointment of a temporary acting officer to perform the duties of a public official who e...Approved78.49% (1,069,328)21.51% (293,083)56.98%
Texas2003Proposition 3LRCAReligion-related policy, TaxesExempt religious organization land used for school or worship from taxation.Approved52.88% (730,127)47.12% (650,563)5.76%
Texas2003Proposition 4LRCAParks, land, and natural area conservation, State and local government budgets, spending, and financeAllow conservation districts to tax for parks and recreation facilities and Tarrant Regional Water D...Approved56.44% (746,523)43.56% (576,164)12.88%
Texas2003Proposition 5LRCATaxes, PropertyAllow tax exemptions for travel trailers not held or used for income production.Approved62.32% (846,005)37.68% (511,507)24.64%
Texas2003Proposition 6LRCABanking policy, HousingAllow homeowners to refinance home equity loans with reverse mortgage loans.Approved70.90% (958,293)29.10% (393,239)41.81%
Texas2003Proposition 7LRCAJury rulesReduce the number of persons in a jury in a district court criminal misdemeanor case from twelve to ...Approved74.67% (1,033,199)25.33% (350,491)49.34%
Texas2003Proposition 8LRCAElection administration and governanceAllow a candidate to assume state or local office without an election if they are the only qualifyin...Approved56.38% (781,330)43.62% (604,385)12.77%
Texas2003Proposition 9LRCAState and local government budgets, spending, and financeAdjust school funds annually based on investment growth for the next two years.Approved50.30% (655,983)49.70% (648,167)0.60%
Alabama2003Amendment 1CICAState and local government budgets, spending, and finance, EducationDefeated32.02% (417,721)67.98% (886,860)35.96%
Alabama2003Amendment 1LRCAState and local government budgets, spending, and financeThis measure contained a number of "tax and accountability" proposals.Defeated32.52% (417,721)67.48% (866,860)34.96%
Maine2003Question 1BIBond issues, Public economic investment policyIssue $60 million in bonds to fund grants and loans to municipalities, research and development at t...Approved60.90% (69,340)39.10% (44,520)21.80%
Wisconsin2003Question 1LRCARight to hunt and fish, Constitutional rightsProvide for a state constitutional right to hunt, fish, trap, and take gameApproved82.06% (668,459)17.94% (146,182)64.11%
Oregon2003Measure 28LRSSTaxesIncrease state income tax rates for three years.Defeated45.99% (575,846)54.01% (676,312)8.02%
Alabama2002Amendment 1LRCAConstitutional wording changesThis measure proposed that any constitution that would replace the current state constitution must b...Approved80.76% (882,066)19.24% (210,122)61.52%