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StateYearNameTypeTopicsDescriptionStatusYes Votes TotalNo Votes TotalMov
North Dakota1982Measure 3LRCAConstitutional wording changesApproved68.06% (150,236)31.94% (70,491)36.13%
North Dakota1982Measure 4LRCAState executive electionsDefeated36.37% (85,510)63.63% (149,627)27.27%
North Dakota1982Measure 5LRCAHigher education governance, Administrative powers and rulemakingDefeated42.58% (94,228)57.42% (127,087)14.85%
North Dakota1982Measure 6CICAGambling policyDefeated36.97% (96,677)63.03% (164,816)26.06%
North Dakota1982Measure 7CISSNuclear weapons and missiles policyApproved58.45% (139,089)41.55% (98,882)16.90%
Ohio1982Bonds for Low-Cost Housing AmendmentLRCABond issues, HousingAuthorize the state to issue revenue bonds to make financing available for low-cost housingApproved57.40% (1,827,453)42.60% (1,356,336)14.80%
Ohio1982Election of Members of the Public Utilities Commission InitiativeCICACampaign financeProvide elections for members of the Public Utilities Commission and provide public financing of the...Defeated32.62% (1,053,274)67.38% (2,175,893)34.76%
Ohio1982Sales Tax Increase to Fund High-Speed Rail AmendmentLRCATaxes, TransportationAuthorize the construction of a high-speed rail system and levy a 1% sales tax to fund itDefeated22.64% (708,605)77.36% (2,420,593)54.71%
Oklahoma1982State Question 556CISSRedistricting policyEstablish new boundaries for Congressional districts and repeal prior legislation setting those boun...Defeated48.87% (379,545)51.13% (397,142)2.27%
Oklahoma1982State Question 557LRCALocal government finance and taxesAllow cities, towns, and counties to borrow money for public buildings, streets, and roads with up t...Defeated44.86% (343,376)55.14% (422,068)10.28%
Oklahoma1982State Question 558LRCAWater, State and local government budgets, spending, and financeAllow the legislature to use state funds and incur debt for water and sewage projects, bypassing con...Approved65.61% (738,759)34.39% (387,160)31.23%
Oregon1982Measure 1LRCAProperty, TaxesIncrease a taxing district’s tax base when new property construction causes the district’s true cash...Defeated22.19% (219,034)77.81% (768,150)55.62%
Oregon1982Measure 2LRCAState executive official measuresExtend the governor's period to approve or veto bills after the adjournment of a legislative session...Defeated38.94% (385,672)61.06% (604,864)22.13%
Oregon1982Measure 3CICAProperty, TaxesLimit the annual real property tax to 1.5% of 1979 true cash value of property and prohibit special ...Defeated49.47% (504,836)50.53% (515,626)1.06%
Oregon1982Measure 4CISSTransportation, Business regulationsPermit individuals other than owners, operators, or employees to dispense gasoline at retail locatio...Defeated42.44% (440,824)57.56% (597,970)15.13%
Oregon1982Measure 5CISSNuclear weapons and missiles policy, Federal government issuesSend a message from the “People of Oregon” urge the U.S. President to propose a joint halt to nucle...Approved61.63% (623,089)38.37% (387,907)23.26%
Oregon1982Measure 6CISSLand use and development policyRemove the requirement for local land use plans to align with statewide planning goals.Defeated44.94% (461,271)55.06% (565,056)10.11%
Pennsylvania1982Question 1LRSSState and local government budgets, spending, and financeuse funds to repair, reconstruct and rehabilitate personal care boarding homesApproved63.93% (1,371,930)36.07% (774,178)27.85%
Rhode Island1982Proposal 1BIBond issuesThe measure authorized $25 million in bonds for mass transit, airports and highways.Approved62.36% (177,429)37.64% (107,088)24.72%
Rhode Island1982Proposal 10LRAQNuclear weapons and missiles policy, Military-related advisory questionsVoters chose in favor of recommending a nuclear freeze between the United States and the Soviet Unio...Approved58.68% (169,660)41.32% (119,453)17.37%
Rhode Island1982Proposal 2BIBond issuesThe measure authorized $2 million in bonds for financial aid to the Agricultural Lands Preservation ...Approved64.96% (181,465)35.04% (97,873)29.93%
Rhode Island1982Proposal 3BIBond issuesThe measure authorized $3.1 million in bonds for rehabilitation of facilities and financial aid rela...Approved62.01% (170,812)37.99% (104,660)24.01%
Rhode Island1982Proposal 4LRCAExecutive official term limits, State legislative term limitsThe amendment would have set the terms of the governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, tre...Defeated48.80% (129,459)51.20% (135,832)2.40%
Rhode Island1982Proposal 5BIAdministrative organization, Corrections governanceThe measure authorized $8.5 million in bonds for the renovation of and upgrades to medium and maximu...Defeated45.24% (123,438)54.76% (149,439)9.53%
Rhode Island1982Proposal 6BIBond issuesThe measure authorized $4.6 million in bonds for community mental health facilities and group homes.Approved64.55% (181,643)35.45% (99,736)29.11%
Rhode Island1982Proposal 7BIBond issuesThe measure authorized $2.6 million in bonds for renovations to secondary technical and vocational c...Approved52.59% (142,364)47.41% (128,330)5.18%
Rhode Island1982Proposal 8BIBond issuesThe measure authorized $4.6 million in bonds for improvements at the University of Rhode Island's Ki...Approved56.14% (151,741)43.86% (118,537)12.29%
Rhode Island1982Proposal 9BIEnvironment, Administrative organizationThe measure authorized $600,000 in bonds for improvements to ports and commercial fishing facilities...Approved58.32% (155,802)41.68% (111,337)16.64%
South Carolina1982Amendment 1LRCAState executive official measures, Administration of governmentApproved69.93% (342,511)30.07% (147,313)39.85%
South Carolina1982Amendment 2LRCAProperty tax exemptionsDefeated48.97% (233,992)51.03% (243,832)2.06%
South Dakota1982Amendment ACICAState legislative authority, Redistricting policyEnact a new apportionment process with single or dual member districtApproved52.24% (122,704)47.76% (112,184)4.48%
South Dakota1982Amendment BLRCAPublic land policy, State legislative authority, Public education fundingRevise the finds and establishment of interest rates for school land salesApproved55.57% (130,637)44.43% (104,435)11.15%
South Dakota1982Amendment CLRCAState legislative processes and sessionsChange the first day of the Legislative session to the second Tuesday of JanuaryApproved58.10% (137,262)41.90% (99,001)16.19%
South Dakota1982Amendment DLRCAGambling policyAllow certain games of chance in the stateDefeated42.23% (107,552)57.77% (147,146)15.55%
Tennessee1982Amendment 1LRCAConstitutional wording changes, TaxesThe amendment proposed that the constitution be amended: Article II, Section 28. The amendment propo...Approved86.11% (696,978)13.89% (112,451)72.21%
Texas1982Proposition 1LRCATaxesRepeal the state property taxApproved72.00% (1,609,998)28.00% (626,123)44.00%
Texas1982Proposition 2LRCAPublic assistance programsAuthorize legislature to aid needy children and caretakers, annually adjusting assistance within one...Approved66.01% (1,512,180)33.99% (778,606)32.02%
Texas1982Proposition 3LRCATaxes, Agriculture policyExempt agricultural equipment from ad valorem property taxationApproved66.89% (1,491,651)33.11% (738,317)33.78%
Texas1982Proposition 4LRCALocal official term limitsIncrease the maximum term of office length of members of governing boards of water districts from tw...Approved80.92% (1,784,103)19.08% (420,555)61.85%
Texas1982Proposition 5LRCALocal government officials and electionsAbolish the office of county treasurer in Tarrant and Bee countiesApproved67.29% (1,290,673)32.71% (627,418)34.58%
Texas1982Proposition 6LRCABond issue requirementsIncrease the maximum interest rate on state general obligation bonds to a weighted 12%Approved60.32% (1,263,986)39.68% (831,382)20.65%
Utah1982Proposition 1LRCAProperty tax exemptions, Public education funding, Tax and revenue administrationRevise the Revenue and Taxation Article of the constitutionApproved62.54% (311,816)37.46% (186,796)25.07%
Utah1982Proposition 2LRCAAdministrative organization, Salaries of government officialsCreate a citizens' commission that would set legislative salaries and expense reimbursement provisio...Approved64.25% (312,331)35.75% (173,772)28.50%
Utah1982Proposition 3LRCAState legislative electionsRequire legislators to reside in their districts for their term of officeApproved82.92% (404,954)17.08% (83,411)65.84%
Utah1982Proposition 4LRCABusiness regulations, Local government officials and electionsPermit corporate officers and employees to hold officeApproved62.37% (293,693)37.63% (177,167)24.75%
Virginia1982Question 1LRCAVoter registrationRevise what information is required for registering to voteApproved58.13% (634,533)41.87% (456,975)16.27%
Virginia1982Question 2LRCAConstitutional rightsAuthorize the restoration of the civil rights to felonsDefeated36.63% (396,322)63.37% (685,753)26.75%
Virginia1982Question 3LRCAState legislative processes and sessions, State legislative authorityAllow the General Assembly to limit the amount of legislation introduced during the odd-year short s...Defeated34.97% (370,563)65.03% (689,085)30.06%
Washington1982Initiative 412CISSBusiness regulationsProvide a maximum annual interest rate of 12% for retail installment contracts.Defeated33.97% (452,710)66.03% (880,135)32.07%
Washington1982Initiative 414CISSFood and beverage taxes, Alcohol laws, Pollution, waste, and recycling policyProvide for a minimum five cent recycling refund on soft drinks and alcohol salesDefeated29.29% (400,156)70.71% (965,951)41.42%