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StateYearNameTypeTopicsDescriptionStatusYes Votes TotalNo Votes TotalMov
South Dakota1968Amendment DLRCARestricted-use funds, Public education funding, Revenue allocationAllow the Legislature to sell U.S. bonds purchased with school and educational funds at a lossApproved53.37% (116,403)46.63% (101,684)6.75%
South Dakota1968Amendment ELRCAPublic education governance, Administrative organization, State executive elections, State executive branch structureEstablish the State Board of Education and State Superintendent of Public Instruction as appointed o...Defeated32.79% (72,514)67.21% (148,618)34.42%
South Dakota1968Referred Law 1VRTime standardsDisregard the observance of Daylight Savings Time in the stateDefeated40.66% (108,712)59.34% (158,637)18.67%
South Dakota1968Referred Law 2VRPublic education governanceEstablish a State Commission on Elementary and Secondary Education, and require statewide independen...Approved50.36% (120,336)49.64% (118,631)0.71%
Tennessee1968Amendment 1LRCAState judiciary, State constitutional conventionsThe amendment proposed that the constitution be amended: Article I, Section 14; Articles V and VI; A...Defeated46.31% (260,270)53.69% (301,798)7.39%
Tennessee1968Amendment 2LRCAState constitutional conventions, State and local government budgets, spending, and financeThe amendment proposed that the constitution be amended: Article VI, Section 15; Articles VII, Secti...Defeated43.70% (234,613)56.30% (302,220)12.59%
Tennessee1968Amendment 3LRCAState constitutional conventions, TaxesThe amendment proposed that the constitution be amended: Article II, Section 28. The amendment propo...Approved58.35% (422,812)41.65% (301,863)16.69%
Tennessee1968Amendment 4LRCAAdministration of government, State constitutional conventionsThe amendment proposed that the constitution be amended: Article I, Section 28; Article II, Sections...Defeated43.42% (211,925)56.58% (276,104)13.15%
Tennessee1968Amendment 5LRCAConstitutional rights, State constitutional conventionsThe amendment proposed that the constitution be amended: Article IV, Section 1. The amendment propos...Defeated44.81% (236,214)55.19% (290,922)10.38%
Texas1968Proposition 1LRCAPublic employee retirement funds, Administration of governmentCreate a fund for state officers' retirement, disability, and death compensation, forming the Employ...Approved60.39% (1,199,843)39.61% (787,072)20.77%
Texas1968Proposition 10LRCATobacco laws, TaxesProvide for the refund of tobacco product taxes sold within Texarkana or any adjacent incorporated c...Defeated35.83% (679,950)64.17% (1,217,625)28.33%
Texas1968Proposition 11LRCACounty and municipal governanceConsolidate government offices and functions and allow certain functions to be contracted between El...Approved50.26% (916,191)49.74% (906,826)0.51%
Texas1968Proposition 12LRCABond issues, County and municipal governanceGive the legislature the power to authorize localities to issue bonds for the purpose of industrial ...Defeated49.01% (939,023)50.99% (976,943)1.98%
Texas1968Proposition 13LRCATaxesExempt certain property that is in the temporary custody of a public warehouseman from ad valorem ta...Defeated44.60% (828,194)55.40% (1,028,641)10.80%
Texas1968Proposition 14LRCAAdministration of government, State legislatures measuresSet the legislative members' ineligibility for other offices to end at the conclusion of their elect...Approved63.18% (1,216,265)36.82% (708,952)26.35%
Texas1968Proposition 2LRCAPublic assistance programs, State and local government budgets, spending, and financeIncrease the annual limit for state-funded public assistance payments to 75 million dollars.Defeated43.51% (858,911)56.49% (1,114,971)12.97%
Texas1968Proposition 3LRCAState and local government budgets, spending, and financeAuthorized investment of the Permanent University Fund in federally issued, insured, or guaranteed s...Approved59.80% (1,175,644)40.20% (790,192)19.61%
Texas1968Proposition 4LRCABond issues, County and municipal governanceAllow Dallas County to issue road bondsApproved50.67% (941,575)49.33% (916,727)1.34%
Texas1968Proposition 5LRCASalaries of government officialsSet the salary of members of the legislature to not exceed $8,400 a yearDefeated48.98% (980,793)51.02% (1,021,672)2.04%
Texas1968Proposition 6LRCAEnvironment, TaxesGive the legislature the authority to exempt certain equipment that reduces environmental damage fro...Defeated48.81% (949,922)51.19% (996,044)2.37%
Texas1968Proposition 7LRCATaxesProvide for the gradual abolition of certain property taxesApproved64.13% (1,251,528)35.87% (700,078)28.26%
Texas1968Proposition 8LRCAAdministration of governmentRemove the requirement for governor, secretary of state, and comptroller approval on certain purchas...Defeated49.59% (933,950)50.41% (949,565)0.83%
Texas1968Proposition 9LRCAPublic employee retirement funds, Administration of governmentRepeal individual contribution limitApproved71.60% (1,509,841)28.40% (598,927)43.20%
Utah1968Initiative ACISSAlcohol lawsLimit and control the sale and consumption of alcoholDefeated34.72% (144,383)65.28% (271,484)30.56%
Utah1968Proposition 1LRCAState legislative processes and sessionsProvide the schedule for legislative sessionsApproved73.42% (281,125)26.58% (101,793)46.83%
Utah1968Proposition 2LRCASalaries of government officialsSet the salaries of state legislatorsApproved54.66% (212,231)45.34% (176,058)9.32%
Utah1968Proposition 3LRCAProperty tax exemptionsExempt business inventory from property taxesApproved71.79% (282,483)28.21% (111,000)43.58%
Utah1968Proposition 4LRCAProperty taxes, Agriculture policyAllow the legislature to mandate that land be assessed in terms of its agricultural valueApproved65.45% (260,668)34.55% (137,577)30.91%
Utah1968Proposition 5LRCAAge limits for officials, Judicial term limitsPermit the legislature to provide for mandatory retirement of judgesApproved81.25% (314,819)18.75% (72,652)62.50%
Virginia1968Higher Educational Institutions Bond MeasureBIBond issues, Higher education fundingAllow for the issuance of up to $67,230,000 in bonds for higher education institutionsApproved66.48% (772,929)33.52% (389,721)32.96%
Virginia1968Mental Hospitals and Institutions Bond MeasureBIBond issues, Healthcare facility fundingAllow for the issuance of up to $13,770,000 in bonds for mental health hospitals and institutionsApproved70.84% (784,724)29.16% (323,070)41.67%
Washington1968HJR 1LRCAProperty taxes, Forestry and timber, State legislative authorityAuthorize the legislature to assess farms, timberlands, and open space by current use, not potential...Approved67.79% (705,978)32.21% (335,496)35.57%
Washington1968HJR 13LRCASalaries of government officialsIncrease compensation for government officials during their terms of office for those who do not fix...Approved53.09% (541,002)46.91% (478,119)6.17%
Washington1968Initiative 242CISSAlcohol lawsConsider anyone driving on the road to consent to an alcohol test when arrested for driving under th...Approved66.75% (792,242)33.25% (394,644)33.50%
Washington1968Initiative 245CISSBusiness regulationsReduce maximum service charge for retail sales and eliminate two alternative methods of computing se...Approved53.83% (642,902)46.17% (551,394)7.66%
Washington1968Inititative 32IndISSForestry and timber, Business regulationsEstablish the Full Employment Commission and require timber from state-owned lands to be processed i...Defeated38.61% (450,559)61.39% (716,291)22.77%
Washington1968Referendum 17LRSSBond issues, Pollution, waste, and recycling policyAuthorize $25 million in bonds for the construction and improvement of water pollution control facil...Approved75.38% (845,372)24.62% (276,161)50.75%
Washington1968Referendum 18LRSSParks, land, and natural area conservation, Bond issuesAuthorize $40 million in bonds for the acquisition and development of outdoor recreation areas and f...Approved68.29% (763,806)31.71% (354,646)36.58%
Washington1968Referendum 19LRSSBond issuesAuthorize $63,059,000 in bonds to finance building projects, general administration, and higher educ...Approved56.95% (606,236)43.05% (458,358)13.89%
Washington1968Referendum 35VRRace and ethnicity issues, Business regulationsAdd discrimination based on race, creed, color or national origin as a cause suspension or revocatio...Approved53.57% (580,578)46.43% (503,226)7.14%
Washington1968SJR 17LRCABond issue requirements, Administrative organizationAuthorize the legislature to create the state building authority agency to construct buildings and i...Approved51.07% (521,162)48.93% (499,344)2.14%
Washington1968SJR 23LRCAProperty taxesPermit propositions of property tax levies exceeding forty mills to be presented to voters 24 months...Defeated39.45% (407,248)60.55% (625,016)21.10%
Washington1968SJR 24LRCALocal government organization, Local government officials and electionsDefine qualifications for appointees to fill vacancies in offices, requiring a person from the same ...Approved74.33% (744,656)25.67% (257,168)48.66%
Washington1968SJR 5LRCAPublic employee retirement fundsPermit the investment of public pension and retirement funds as authorized by law.Approved72.05% (770,325)27.95% (298,788)44.11%
Washington1968SJR 6LRCAState judiciary structureCreate a state appeals court with jurisdiction, appointments, and administration determined by law a...Approved63.72% (650,025)36.28% (370,059)27.45%
West Virginia1968Amendment 1LRCAState and local government budgets, spending, and financeApproved67.02% (323,560)32.98% (159,255)34.03%
West Virginia1968Amendment 2LRCABond issuesApproved69.64% (366,958)30.36% (159,971)39.28%
Wyoming1968Amendment 2LRCAInitiative and referendum processApproved74.77% (72,009)25.23% (24,299)49.54%
Oklahoma1968State Question 441CICAState judiciaryRepeal Article 7 and adopt a new article to create a judicial department.Defeated40.13% (115,771)59.87% (172,711)19.74%
Oklahoma1968State Question 443LRCATaxesExempt personal tangible property from taxes when moving through Oklahoma or used in manufacturing a...Approved66.32% (182,326)33.68% (92,601)32.64%