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StateYearNameTypeTopicsDescriptionStatusYes Votes TotalNo Votes TotalMov
California1946Proposition 2CISSGambling policyPermit greyhound racing and pari-mutuel wagering, establish a board to license such racing, and coll...Defeated23.03% (570,688)76.97% (1,907,826)53.95%
California1946Proposition 3CICAPublic school teachers and staff, Public education fundingEstablish the minimum salary for teachers and increase state support per student per year.Approved74.37% (1,772,370)25.63% (610,967)48.73%
California1946Proposition 4LRCAVeterans policy, Administration of governmentAllow the state to loan money to veterans to buy a business, land, buildings, supplies, equipment, m...Approved50.95% (1,168,764)49.05% (1,125,123)1.90%
California1946Proposition 5LRCAState judiciary, TaxesCreate the Court of Tax Appeals to review appeals from the superior court regarding taxes and allow ...Defeated28.68% (586,412)71.32% (1,458,568)42.65%
California1946Proposition 6LRCAState legislatures measuresEstablish that the legislature shall meet annually, limit the discussion in even year to the budget ...Approved65.81% (1,312,683)34.19% (682,108)31.61%
California1946Proposition 7LRCACounty and municipal governance, Elections and campaigns, EducationAllow the election of members of the county board of educatio and allow the qualifications and term...Approved70.96% (1,468,519)29.04% (600,848)41.93%
California1946Proposition 8LRCASalaries of government officials, County and municipal governance, EducationRequire the qualifications and salary of county superintendents be set by the legislature and allow ...Approved61.12% (1,262,961)38.88% (803,363)22.24%
California1946Proposition 9LRCAAdministration of government, EducationCreate one office of Deputy Superintendent of Public Instruction and three offices of Associate Supe...Approved50.13% (1,003,451)49.87% (998,375)0.25%
Colorado1946Measure 1LRCAElection administration and governanceAdd a secret-ballot provision to the State Constitution.Approved56.23% (118,470)43.77% (92,203)12.47%
Colorado1946Measure 2LRCAPublic employee retirement funds, Public assistance programsAllocate the year-end balance in the state’s old-age pension fund to future pension payments and adm...Defeated36.38% (96,787)63.62% (169,243)27.24%
Connecticut1946Annual Sessions of General AssemblyLRCAState legislative processes and sessionsEstablish a timeline for General Assembly sessions each year from January to AprilDefeated45.87% (33,671)54.13% (39,733)8.26%
Connecticut1946Question 1LRCAState executive branch structure, State executive electionsEstablish succession procedures for the governor if the governor-elect cannot occupy the officeApproved75.32% (54,581)24.68% (17,880)50.65%
Connecticut1946Question 2LRCASalaries of government officialsSet the salary of members of the General Assembly at $600 per termApproved53.09% (39,316)46.91% (34,734)6.19%
Florida1946Amendment 1LRCAAdministrative organization, Local government organizationAmend various provisions relating to the administration of government in Orange CountyApproved51.49% (43,253)48.51% (40,746)2.98%
Florida1946Amendment 2LRCATax and revenue administration, Local government finance and taxesEstablish that the County Tax Assessor for Hillsborough County assesses for all tax districts in the...Defeated40.90% (32,659)59.10% (47,185)18.19%
Florida1946Amendment 3LRCATax and revenue administration, Local government finance and taxesEstablish that the County Tax Assessor for Bay County assesses for all tax districts in the countyDefeated45.81% (37,212)54.19% (44,022)8.38%
Florida1946Amendment 4LRCAAdministrative organization, Budget stabilization fundsAllow, by a concurrent resolution of the State and House of Representatives, for the appointment of ...Defeated23.00% (28,220)77.00% (94,481)54.00%
Florida1946Amendment 5LRCARestricted-use funds, Revenue allocationEstablish provisions relating to legislative appropriationsDefeated24.06% (29,198)75.94% (92,156)51.88%
Florida1946Amendment 6LRCAState judicial selection, Local government officials and elections, State judiciary structureEstablish Judge of the Court of Record for Escambia County and County Solicitor for Escambia County ...Defeated48.71% (39,804)51.29% (41,918)2.59%
Georgia1946Amendment 1LRCAAdministrative organization, Public assistance programs, Administrative powers and rulemakingCreate a State Board of Public Welfare, and outline its powers, duties, member appointments, and ter...Defeated32.91% (44,968)67.09% (91,658)34.17%
Idaho1946HJR 3LRCAState and local government budgets, spending, and finance, Administration of governmentApproved55.27% (68,114)44.73% (55,118)10.55%
Idaho1946HJR 8LRCASalaries of government officials, Administration of governmentApproved52.12% (66,135)47.88% (60,763)4.23%
Idaho1946Initiative 1CISSGambling policyDefeated44.63% (69,144)55.37% (85,797)10.75%
Idaho1946Initiative 2CISSCounty and municipal governance, Alcohol lawsDefeated35.02% (54,402)64.98% (100,951)29.96%
Idaho1946Initiative 3CISSAlcohol lawsDefeated38.28% (59,199)61.72% (95,450)23.44%
Idaho1946SJR 3LRCAState executive official measures, Administration of governmentApproved56.21% (66,696)43.79% (51,957)12.42%
Idaho1946SJR 4LRCAState and local government budgets, spending, and financeApproved59.56% (69,549)40.44% (47,222)19.12%
Illinois1946Gateway AmendmentLRCAState legislatures measuresIt proposed that the legislature should be able to submit amendments to up to three constitutional a...Defeated77.58% (1,273,653)22.42% (368,108)55.16%
Illinois1946Veteran's CompensationBIVeterans policyIt proposed a bond issue to compensate veterans of World War II.Approved68.92% (2,173,425)31.08% (980,346)37.83%
Maryland1946Amendment 1LRCACounty and municipal governance, Eminent domain policyApproved71.55% (100,687)28.45% (40,035)43.10%
Maryland1946Amendment 2LRCAState judiciaryApproved75.42% (109,786)24.58% (35,781)50.84%
Maryland1946Amendment 3LRCALaw enforcement, Salaries of government officialsApproved72.19% (104,576)27.81% (40,292)44.37%
Maryland1946Amendment 4LRCAState executive powers and duties, State judicial selectionApproved73.50% (104,343)26.50% (37,628)46.99%
Massachusetts1946Question 1IndISSRestricted-use funds, Administrative organization, Public assistance programsProvide guaranteed minimum pensions to eligible Massachusetts residents age 65 and older who are in ...Defeated48.56% (536,175)51.44% (568,026)2.88%
Massachusetts1946Question 2IndISSCollective bargainingProvide the procedures and requirements for establishing and maintaining a labor unionApproved68.63% (789,317)31.37% (360,771)37.26%
Michigan1946Proposal No. 1LRCAAirport infrastructure, Forestry and timber, Flood infrastructure and management, Highways and bridges, Ports and harborsEstablish limits on what internal improvements the state can assist withApproved68.36% (921,144)31.64% (426,430)36.71%
Michigan1946Proposal No. 2CICARevenue allocation, Sales taxes, Public education fundingReturn one cent of every dollar of sales tax revenue to political subdivisions and provide for annua...Approved59.65% (864,530)40.35% (584,689)19.31%
Michigan1946Proposal No. 3LRCAVeterans policy, Bond issuesAuthorize the issuance of bonds for payments to World War II veteransApproved61.34% (871,296)38.66% (549,242)22.67%
Missouri1946Amendment 1LRCASalaries of government officialsProvide a payment of $5 per day in attendance for Senators and Representatives' expensesDefeated41.70% (312,941)58.30% (437,487)16.60%
Montana1946R-50LRSSHealthcare facility funding, Bond issuesApproved82.42% (90,360)17.58% (19,268)64.85%
Nebraska1946Amendment 1CICARight-to-work lawsProhibit employment discrimination based on labor organization membership.Approved59.82% (212,443)40.18% (142,702)19.64%
Nebraska1946Amendment 2CICAState legislative authority, Public education fundingRequire the legislature to raise funds for public schools from sources other than property taxes, en...Defeated28.13% (101,881)71.87% (260,345)43.75%
Nevada1946Question 1LRCACounty and municipal governanceAllow municipal charters to govern officer tenure and dismissal, exempt from the state’s four-year t...Approved78.85% (21,938)21.15% (5,886)57.69%
New Hampshire1946Question 1ACCQState constitutional conventionsIt proposed that a convention be held to amend the constitution.Approved62.66% (49,230)37.34% (29,336)25.32%
New Jersey1946Public Question No. 1BIBond issuesAn act authorized $35 million in housing assistance, particularly for veterans of World War II.Approved67.67% (478,623)32.33% (228,667)35.34%
North Carolina1946Gender-Neutral Constitutional Language and Rights AmendmentLRCAConstitutional wording changes, Constitutional rightsChange constitutional language from men to persons, extend certain provisions, including those relat...Approved58.31% (186,540)41.69% (133,396)16.61%
North Carolina1946Legislative Compensation AmendmentLRCASalaries of government officials, State legislatures measuresProvide compensation for travel expenses for legislators.Defeated49.84% (143,021)50.16% (143,918)0.31%
North Dakota1946Gasoline Tax Refunds InitiativeCISSTaxesApproved53.58% (88,102)46.42% (76,337)7.15%
North Dakota1946Legislative Pay AmendmentLRCASalaries of government officialsDefeated45.01% (66,265)54.99% (80,970)9.99%
North Dakota1946Liquor Sale Restriction MeasureLRSSAlcohol lawsApproved51.12% (86,114)48.88% (82,332)2.25%