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StateYearNameTypeTopicsDescriptionStatusYes Votes TotalNo Votes TotalMov
California1936Proposition 4CISSFossil fuel energyEstablish procedures for the leasing of tide, submerged, or overflowed lands.Defeated47.33% (971,569)52.67% (1,081,346)5.35%
California1936Proposition 5BIBond issues, County and municipal governanceAllow for the issuance of bonds up to $5,000,000 for a celebration of the completion of the Boulder ...Defeated38.90% (645,279)61.10% (1,013,332)22.19%
California1936Proposition 6LRCACounty and municipal governance, PropertyEstablish procedures for the city of Los Angeles to celebrate the completion of the Boulder Dam.Defeated42.39% (670,587)57.61% (911,223)15.21%
California1936Proposition 7CICACounty and municipal governance, Labor and unions, Civil serviceRequire that appointments be based on fitness and prohibit dismissals except for with cause after a ...Defeated36.34% (670,407)63.66% (1,174,612)27.33%
California1936Proposition 8LRCAVoter registrationAllow the legislature to provide for the registration of electors' conduct of elections.Defeated28.31% (471,478)71.69% (1,193,690)43.37%
California1936Proposition 9CICAAlcohol laws, County and municipal governance, Business regulationsAllow all cities, towns, counties, cities and counties, and territories to regulate the sale of alco...Defeated32.78% (719,185)67.22% (1,474,571)34.43%
Colorado1936Measure 1LRCASex and gender issues, Jury rulesAllow women to serve on juries.Defeated41.35% (129,872)58.65% (184,204)17.30%
Colorado1936Measure 2LRCAIncome taxesProvide for an income tax.Approved51.24% (167,268)48.76% (159,143)2.49%
Colorado1936Measure 3LRCAProperty tax exemptions, Religion-related policyProvide property tax exemptions for real and personal property used exclusively for religious, educa...Approved67.16% (227,254)32.84% (111,123)34.32%
Colorado1936Measure 4CICAPublic assistance programs, Public employee retirement fundsEstablish old-age pension funds and allocate funding for their payment.Approved64.04% (239,289)35.96% (134,377)28.08%
Colorado1936Measure 5CICAProperty taxesLimit ad valorem property tax rates for county, school, municipal, and other purposes to 20 mills in...Defeated17.52% (60,228)82.48% (283,583)64.96%
Colorado1936Measure 6CISSWorkers' compensation lawsProvide a definition of “wages” and how to calculate injured or killed workers’ average weekly wage ...Approved63.91% (203,195)36.09% (114,733)27.82%
Colorado1936Measure 7CICAVehicle and driver regulations, Taxes, TransportationEstablish a graduated ownership tax on motor vehicles instead of ad valorem property tax.Approved66.90% (218,795)33.10% (108,270)33.79%
Colorado1936Measure 8CISSPublic assistance programsProvide public assistance to residents afflicted with tuberculosis.Approved56.98% (176,872)43.02% (133,516)13.97%
Colorado1936Measure 9CICAState legislative authority, Transportation taxes and fees, Income taxesEstablish a uniform revenue system by instituting graduated income taxes, change property and vehicl...Defeated20.40% (67,155)79.60% (262,022)59.20%
Florida1936Allow for State Public Assistance System AmendmentLRCAAdministrative organization, Public assistance programsAllow the state to create and fund a uniform statewide public assistance system for residents who, "...Approved92.03% (197,927)7.97% (17,149)84.05%
Florida1936City of Key West Municipal Corporation AmendmentLRCALocal government organization, State legislative authorityAllow the Legislature the power to establish, alter or abolish, a municipal corporation known as the...Approved84.36% (114,460)15.64% (21,226)68.71%
Georgia1936Amendment 1LRCAProperty taxesClassify property and limit taxes for state and local governmentsDefeated30.28% (65,093)69.72% (149,898)39.45%
Georgia1936Amendment 2LRCAState executive powers and duties, Administrative powers and rulemakingEstablish the office of Lieutenant Governor as President of the Senate, and outlines succession to t...Defeated13.35% (19,162)86.65% (124,409)73.31%
Georgia1936Amendment 3LRCAPublic education governanceCreate the office of State School Superintendent to replace the office of State School CommissionerDefeated45.86% (81,996)54.14% (96,804)8.28%
Georgia1936Amendment 4LRCAExecutive official term limits, State executive official measuresEstablish four-year terms for the governor and other constitutional officers, and prohibit the gover...Defeated39.34% (76,164)60.66% (117,434)21.32%
Georgia1936Amendment 5LRCAState judicial authorityAllow the Supreme Court to dispose cases with delayed filings due to the illness or death of a trial...Approved56.00% (95,591)44.00% (75,114)12.00%
Georgia1936Amendment 6LRCALand use and development policyAuthorize the City of Moultrie to pass zoning lawsApproved61.60% (100,242)38.40% (62,487)23.20%
Georgia1936Amendment 7LRCAState executive powers and duties, State executive branch structureEstablish the Lieutenant Governor to be the President of the Senate, and allow for the election of a...Defeated38.40% (66,784)61.60% (107,137)23.20%
Idaho1936HJR 1LRCAState judicial authorityApproved61.21% (76,567)38.79% (48,530)22.41%
Idaho1936Referendum 1VRTaxesDefeated47.66% (68,728)52.34% (75,468)4.67%
Idaho1936SJR 1LRCAProperty, Administration of governmentApproved55.33% (69,254)44.67% (55,906)10.66%
Iowa1936Amendment 1LRCACensus policyThe measure repealed the section of the Iowa Constitution, which required the taking of a state cens...Approved57.75% (364,536)42.25% (266,713)15.50%
Maryland1936Amendment 1LRCAState judiciary structureApproved75.70% (163,087)24.30% (52,361)51.39%
Maryland1936Amendment 2LRCAState legislative processes and sessionsApproved75.80% (161,790)24.20% (51,642)51.61%
Maryland1936Amendment 3LRCAState legislative authority, Business regulationsApproved68.81% (161,085)31.19% (73,012)37.62%
Michigan1936Proposal No. 1LRCACriminal trialsAllow dangerous weapons to be introduced as evidence in criminal proceedingsApproved58.67% (815,221)41.33% (574,324)17.34%
Michigan1936Proposal No. 2LRCALocal government finance and taxes, Local government organizationEstablish provisions for the incorporation of countiesDefeated43.63% (583,057)56.37% (753,315)12.74%
Michigan1936Proposal No. 3CICAFood policy, Food and beverage taxesExempt certain food products from taxationDefeated38.10% (581,485)61.90% (944,573)23.79%
Michigan1936Proposal No. 4CICAIncome taxes, Property taxesProhibit certain property taxes and establish an income taxDefeated27.02% (382,262)72.98% (1,032,384)45.96%
Minnesota1936Amendment 1LRCAProperty, State legislative authorityDefeated53.06% (448,917)46.94% (397,106)6.12%
Minnesota1936Amendment 2LRCATaxesDefeated39.53% (355,588)60.47% (543,847)20.93%
Missouri1936Amendment 1LRCASalaries of government officialsAuthorize a salary of $125 per month and $1 per 10 miles traveled for General Assembly membersDefeated42.43% (482,169)57.57% (654,224)15.14%
Missouri1936Amendment 2LRCAPublic employee retirement fundsAuthorize pensions for firemen and for their familiesApproved55.76% (642,458)44.24% (509,699)11.52%
Missouri1936Amendment 3CICAPublic school teachers and staff, Public employee retirement fundsAuthorize public funds to be used for retirement, disability, or death benefits for individuals empl...Approved56.13% (659,034)43.87% (515,046)12.26%
Missouri1936Amendment 4CICAAdministrative organization, Game and fish commissions, Forestry and timber, Administrative powers and rulemakingEstablish the Missouri Conservation CommissionApproved71.41% (879,213)28.59% (351,962)42.83%
Montana1936Amendment 1LRCACounty and municipal governanceApproved57.07% (78,893)42.93% (59,337)14.15%
Montana1936Amendment 2LRCAWorking hours regulationsApproved50.96% (105,407)49.04% (101,438)1.92%
Montana1936IR-36VRFamily-related policyDefeated36.00% (54,368)64.00% (96,647)28.00%
Montana1936IR-37VRInsurance policyDefeated44.32% (67,067)55.68% (84,245)11.35%
Nebraska1936Amendment 1LRCAAdministrative organizationEliminate the office of Commissioner of Public Lands and Buildings in Nebraska.Approved54.00% (246,682)46.00% (210,143)8.00%
Nebraska1936Amendment 2LRCABanking policy, Business regulationsRepeal the provision fixing individual liability of stockholders in banking corporations or institut...Defeated46.59% (204,904)53.41% (234,908)6.82%
Nevada1936Question 1LRCACriminal trials, Criminal sentencingAllow certain convicted individuals to have sentences suspended and be released under court-imposed ...Defeated33.32% (9,602)66.68% (19,212)33.35%
Nevada1936Question 2LRCACriminal trials, Jury rulesAllow jury trial waivers in criminal cases by consent and permit smaller juries in civil and misdeme...Defeated43.20% (12,520)56.80% (16,460)13.60%
Nevada1936Question 3CICATaxesLimit the total tax levy for all public purposes in Nevada to five cents per dollar of assessed valu...Approved64.49% (18,764)35.51% (10,332)28.98%