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StateYearNameTypeTopicsDescriptionStatusYes Votes TotalNo Votes TotalMov
New York1979Amendment 2LRCAParks, land, and natural area conservation, Public land policyAllow land exchanges in the state forest preserve for equal acreage in Hamilton County.Approved50.71% (1,203,753)49.29% (1,170,181)1.41%
New York1979Amendment 3LRCATax and revenue administration, State legislative processes and sessionsAllow the legislature to incorporate federal tax laws into state tax law by reference without restat...Defeated43.20% (1,009,232)56.80% (1,327,008)13.60%
New York1979Proposal 1BIBond issues, Public transportation, Energy conservation and efficiencyAuthorize $500 million in state bonds for transportation improvements to promote energy conservation...Approved55.39% (1,491,964)44.61% (1,201,530)10.78%
Ohio1979Beverage Container Deposit and Pull-Tab Ban InitiativeIndISSEnvironment, Business regulationsRequire a $0.10 refundable deposit on beverage containersDefeated27.57% (768,898)72.43% (2,019,834)44.86%
Oklahoma1979State Question 539CISSTaxesAllow individual taxpayers to deduct federal income tax paid from their state gross income over thre...Defeated48.87% (202,380)51.13% (211,768)2.27%
Pennsylvania1979Question 1LRCAState judiciaryauthorize an increase to the number of judges of the Superior Court, make changes to judges' initial...Approved53.00% (793,474)47.00% (703,736)5.99%
Pennsylvania1979Question 2LRCAState judiciaryprovide that the procedures for retention elections applied to justices and judges also apply to jus...Defeated49.17% (730,122)50.83% (754,755)1.66%
Rhode Island1979Proposal 1BIBond issuesThe measure would have authorized $25 million in bonds for the purchase and development of sites to ...Approved62.35% (30,366)37.65% (18,334)24.71%
Rhode Island1979Proposal 2BIBond issues, Sewage and stormwaterThe measure authorized $15 million in bonds for state assistance of the construction of sewage treat...Approved73.32% (36,148)26.68% (13,155)46.64%
Rhode Island1979Proposal 3LRSSAdministration of governmentThe measure authorized the Rhode Island Industrial Building Authority to insure mortgage loans conti...Approved63.74% (31,024)36.26% (17,645)27.49%
Texas1979Proposition 1LRCAAdministration of governmentProvide for the appointment of notaries public for terms between two and four yearsApproved65.49% (291,006)34.51% (153,371)30.97%
Texas1979Proposition 2LRCAAdministration of governmentintroduce legislative review of rules made by executive agenciesDefeated47.80% (208,169)52.20% (227,290)4.39%
Texas1979Proposition 3LRCABond issues, PropertyGuarantee loans to purchase farm and ranch real estate and authorize a sale of $10 million in bonds ...Approved54.46% (240,605)45.54% (201,212)8.92%
Washington1979Initiative 61IndISSPollution, waste, and recycling policyProvide a requirement of a minimum five cent recycling deposit on soft drinks and alcohol containers...Defeated42.37% (380,247)57.63% (517,177)15.26%
Washington1979Initiative 62IndISSTax and revenue administration, Revenue and spending limitsProvide limitations on the growth of general state tax revenues to the growth rate of state personal...Approved68.34% (588,724)31.66% (272,761)36.68%
Washington1979Referendum 37BIHealthcare facility funding, Bond issuesProvide $25 million in state general obligation bonds to fund facilities aiding mentally and physica...Approved66.83% (576,882)33.17% (286,365)33.65%
Washington1979SJR 110LRCAState legislative processes and sessionsRequire a regular legislative session every year and provide for special sessions to be called upon ...Approved60.52% (508,063)39.48% (331,391)21.05%
Washington1979SJR 112LRCAState legislative elections, Salaries of government officialsPermit legislators to assume civil offices without receiving increases in compensation for that offi...Approved56.91% (469,049)43.09% (355,088)13.83%
Washington1979SJR 120LRCAUtility policy, Energy conservation and efficiencyPermit municipal utilities to assist resident owners in financing energy conservation measuresApproved62.80% (526,349)37.20% (311,768)25.60%
Nevada1979Question 1LRSSFood and beverage taxes, Tax and revenue administration, Sales taxesExempt certain foods from the sales tax and restore legislative control over tax administration.Approved78.19% (62,618)21.81% (17,470)56.37%
Wisconsin1979Question 1LRCAState executive official measuresDefine that a vacancy in the office of Governor should be filled by the Lieutenant Governor, followe...Approved74.20% (538,959)25.80% (187,440)48.39%
Wisconsin1979Question 2LRCAState executive official measures, State legislatures measuresProvide that the state legislature must approve governor-appointed successors to vacancies in the Li...Approved74.85% (540,186)25.15% (181,497)49.70%
Wisconsin1979Question 3LRCAState legislatures measuresEliminate the Lieutenant Governor's role as presiding officer of the Wisconsin State SenateApproved53.27% (372,734)46.73% (327,008)6.53%
Wisconsin1979Question 4LRCAState executive elections, Constitutional wording changes, State legislative electionsClarify wording about constitutional officers' four-year termsApproved76.41% (533,620)23.59% (164,768)52.81%
Alabama1978Amendment 1LRCATaxesThis measure proposed to divide all taxable property into four classes and detailed property tax rat...Approved60.38% (313,577)39.62% (205,782)20.76%
Alabama1978Amendment 2LRCAPrison and jail funding, Bond issuesThis measure proposed to authorize a $15 million bond issue to support the building and improvement ...Approved67.30% (244,877)32.70% (119,007)34.59%
Alabama1978Amendment 3LRCAState legislatures measuresIt proposed that after January 1, 1979, no general law may be enacted by the legislature if it appli...Approved61.64% (183,951)38.36% (114,491)23.27%
Alabama1978Amendment 4LRCACounty and municipal governanceThis measure proposed that the City of Anniston should be authorized to buy land for the development...Approved51.81% (128,083)48.19% (119,156)3.61%
Alabama1978Amendment 5LRCACounty and municipal governanceIt proposed that, in Coffee County, the offices of tax collector and tax assessor be abolished and b...Approved57.83% (134,224)42.17% (97,879)15.66%
Alabama1978Amendment 6LRCACounty and municipal governanceIt proposed that firefighting districts could be created in Madison County and that taxes could be l...Approved54.07% (125,176)45.93% (106,323)8.14%
Alabama1978Amendment 7LRCACounty and municipal governanceIt proposed that firefighting districts could be created in Montgomery County and that fees could be...Approved55.66% (128,827)44.34% (102,639)11.31%
Alabama1978Amendment 8LRCACounty and municipal governanceThis measure proposed that costs and charges of the probate court as well as fees and commissions ch...Approved55.25% (128,547)44.75% (104,127)10.50%
Alabama1978Amendment 9LRCACounty and municipal governanceIt proposed that firefighting districts could be created in Russell County and that public funds cou...Approved55.73% (128,053)44.27% (101,713)11.46%
Alaska1978Ballot Proposition 1LRAQState legislative processes and sessionsProvide a 120-day maximum length for regular legislative sessions, extendable in 10-day increments.Approved74.96% (87,100)25.04% (29,093)49.92%
Alaska1978Ballot Proposition 2LRCAState legislative authorityAllow the legislature to provide one of its interim committees with authority to share budget revisi...Defeated41.28% (48,078)58.72% (68,403)17.45%
Alaska1978Ballot Proposition 3IndISSState capitals, Ballot measure processRequire all costs of capital relocation, including personnel and infrastructure, to be determined an...Approved55.68% (69,414)44.32% (55,253)11.36%
Alaska1978Ballot Proposition 4IndISSPublic land policyProvide vacant state land for homesteading, with eligibility based on residency and grant up to four...Approved55.92% (70,409)44.08% (55,511)11.83%
Alaska1978Ballot Proposition 5IndISSPollution, waste, and recycling policy, Fees, licenses, and chargesRequire a 10-cent refund for beer and carbonated beverage containers sold in certain areas of Alaska...Defeated39.84% (49,882)60.16% (75,337)20.33%
Alaska1978Bonding Proposition 1BIPorts and harbors, Bond issues, Flood infrastructure and managementAuthorize $33,290,000 in bonds for erosion and flood control, port facilities development, and small...Approved58.33% (70,207)41.67% (50,156)16.66%
Alaska1978Bonding Proposition 10BIState capitals, Bond issuesIssue up to $966 million in bonds to fund the construction of a new state capitalDefeated26.18% (31,491)73.82% (88,783)47.63%
Alaska1978Bonding Proposition 2BIBond issues, Parks, land, and natural area conservationAuthorize $5,850,000 in bonds for capital improvements to parks, waysides, trails, footpaths, and ot...Approved52.66% (63,455)47.34% (57,034)5.33%
Alaska1978Bonding Proposition 3BIPublic assistance programs, Healthcare facility funding, Bond issuesAuthorize $25 million in bonds for capital improvements for health facilities, senior citizen center...Approved71.07% (86,099)28.93% (35,054)42.13%
Alaska1978Bonding Proposition 4BIHigher education funding, Bond issuesAuthorize $33,656,000 in bonds for capital improvements for vocational education and the University ...Approved52.97% (65,211)47.03% (57,896)5.94%
Alaska1978Bonding Proposition 5BIAirport infrastructure, Bond issues, Ports and harbors, Highways and bridgesAuthorize $88,450,000 in bonds for transportation and infrastructure projects, including roads, ferr...Approved61.32% (75,454)38.68% (47,600)22.64%
Alaska1978Bonding Proposition 6BIPrison and jail funding, Bond issuesAuthorize $30,504,000 in bonds for improvements to correctional and public safety facilities.Approved50.21% (61,071)49.79% (60,561)0.42%
Alaska1978Bonding Proposition 7BIBond issues, Fisheries and fishing regulationsAuthorize $26,965,000 in bonds for fisheries management and development facilities.Approved55.68% (68,128)44.32% (54,229)11.36%
Alaska1978Bonding Proposition 8BIDefense-related funding, State National Guard and militia, Bond issuesAuthorize $3,645,000 in bonds for constructing armories and National Guard facilities.Defeated34.52% (41,001)65.48% (77,789)30.97%
Alaska1978Bonding Proposition 9BIBond issues, Sewage and stormwater, Drinking water systemsAuthorize $27,640,000 in bonds for water supply and sewerage system improvements.Approved57.64% (68,746)42.36% (50,525)15.28%
Arizona1978Proposition 100LRCAState and local government budgets, spending, and finance, EducationPermit an increase in existing school district debt limits subject to voter approvalApproved78.17% (382,174)21.83% (106,746)56.33%
Arizona1978Proposition 101LRCAState and local government budgets, spending, and financeProvide for the limitation of state revenues available for appropriation and the establishment of th...Defeated46.43% (229,535)53.57% (264,833)7.14%