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StateYearNameTypeTopicsDescriptionStatusYes Votes TotalNo Votes TotalMov
North Dakota1928Legislative Compensation AmendmentLRCASalaries of government officialsDefeated38.25% (41,446)61.75% (66,904)23.50%
New Jersey1927Public Question No. 1BIBond issuesBonds were authorized for state highways.Approved61.38% (290,924)38.62% (183,033)22.76%
New York1927Amendment 1LRCAConstitutional wording changes, Balanced budget requirementsSubmit a new article, Article 4-A, on the executive budgetApproved74.33% (1,291,990)25.67% (446,107)48.67%
New York1927Amendment 2LRCADebt limits, RailwaysPermit the City of New York to incur a debt of no more than 300 million for the construction of and ...Approved54.59% (961,632)45.41% (799,867)9.18%
New York1927Amendment 3LRCALocal government finance and taxes, RailwaysEliminate railroad grade crossings and ensure counties cover a proportion of the costApproved77.13% (1,339,332)22.87% (397,205)54.25%
New York1927Amendment 4LRCASalaries of government officialsIncrease the salaries of legislators, the governor and lieutenant-governorApproved61.09% (1,073,802)38.91% (683,999)22.18%
New York1927Amendment 5LRCAState executive branch structure, State executive powers and dutiesMake the governor the head of the executive departmentApproved71.05% (1,197,931)28.95% (488,095)42.10%
New York1927Amendment 6LRCAState legislative term limits, Executive official term limitsChange the term of senators to four-years, assemblyman to two-years and the governor, lieutenant gov...Defeated31.55% (578,863)68.45% (1,256,157)36.91%
New York1927Amendment 7LRCAHighways and bridges, Public land policyPermit the construction of a state highway on forest preserve landApproved64.26% (1,082,864)35.74% (602,395)28.51%
New York1927Amendment 8LRCAPublic land policyAuthorize counties to condemn, sell or lease land for constructing parks, public places, highways or...Approved67.04% (1,085,441)32.96% (533,705)34.08%
New York1927Amendment 9LRCALand use and development policyPrevent annexation of a territory to a city without the consent of the majority of people residing i...Approved68.46% (1,144,872)31.54% (527,388)36.93%
Ohio1927Compensation for Justices of the Peace and Mayors ReferendumVRSalaries of government officialsEstablish fees of Justices of the Peace and ConstablesDefeated32.37% (438,458)67.63% (916,016)35.26%
Ohio1927State Board of Chiropractic Examiners InitiativeIndISSHealthcare governance, Complementary and alternative healthcareEstablish a State Board of Chiropractic Examiners.Defeated40.58% (522,612)59.42% (765,093)18.83%
Virginia1927Appropriation Year Aligning with Fiscal Year AmendmentLRCAState and local government budgets, spending, and financeAlign the state appropriation year to coincide with the state fiscal yearApproved69.07% (44,214)30.93% (19,799)38.14%
Virginia1927Authorize Counties to Tax Abutting Landowners for Local Public Improvements AmendmentLRCATaxes, County and municipal governance, PropertyAllow counties with a population above 500 residents per square mile to enact taxes or assessments o...Approved56.05% (36,235)43.95% (28,418)12.09%
Virginia1927Exempt Wives and Widows of Civil War Veterans from Poll Tax to Vote AmendmentLRCAVeterans policy, Literacy, poll tax, and property voting requirementsExempt wives and widows of U.S. Civil War veterans from paying the state poll taxApproved74.74% (53,046)25.26% (17,930)49.48%
Maine1927Direct Primary Repeal InitiativeIndISSLocal government officials and electionsRepeal the direct primary sections of Chapter 6 of the Revised StatutesDefeated35.05% (20,027)64.95% (37,114)29.90%
Texas1927Proposition 1LRCAState judiciaryModify the state judiciary system to include one Court of Criminal Appeals and a Texas Supreme Court...Defeated14.56% (27,949)85.44% (164,036)70.88%
Texas1927Proposition 2LRCATaxesChange the state taxation system to allow the state to derive income from sources other than the ad ...Defeated8.71% (16,739)91.29% (175,484)82.58%
Texas1927Proposition 3LRCASalaries of government officialsProvide district attorneys and other county officials with compensation through salaries instead of ...Defeated11.76% (22,617)88.24% (169,630)76.47%
Texas1927Proposition 4LRCASalaries of government officialsRepeal state officials compensation provisions but retain existing salaries until otherwise provided...Defeated11.21% (21,632)88.79% (171,372)77.58%
Oregon1927Measure Nos. 300-301LRCARace and suffrage, Race and ethnicity issuesRepeal language from the Oregon Constitution that said, "No negro, Chinaman or mulatto shall have th...Approved62.35% (69,373)37.65% (41,887)24.70%
Oregon1927Measure Nos. 302-303LRCATaxes, EducationAuthorize school districts with over 100,000 people to levy taxes to support and maintain the school...Defeated45.60% (46,784)54.40% (55,817)8.80%
Oregon1927Measure Nos. 304-305LRCACivil and criminal trialsCharge a person who waives indictment for a crime or misdemeanor before any circuit court judge.Approved62.62% (64,956)37.38% (38,774)25.24%
Oregon1927Measure Nos. 306-307LRCASalaries of government officialsSet legislator compensation at $10 per day for sessions, totaling $400 per session, with extra compe...Defeated25.90% (28,380)74.10% (81,215)48.21%
Oregon1927Measure Nos. 308-309LRCAVoter registrationRequire voters to be registered to vote.Approved52.90% (55,802)47.10% (49,682)5.80%
Oregon1927Measure Nos. 310-311LRCASalaries of government officialsDetermine compensation of state and county elected officials by law, rather than amendment, and proh...Defeated43.18% (46,999)56.82% (61,838)13.63%
Oregon1927Measure Nos. 312-313LRCALocal government organizationAllow cities with a population over 100,000 situated within a county to consolidate in that county.Defeated41.76% (41,309)58.24% (57,613)16.48%
Oregon1927Measure Nos. 314-315LRCABond issues, Veterans policyAuthorize counties with over 200,000 people to issue bonds to construct a veterans’ memorial and arm...Defeated23.83% (25,180)76.17% (80,476)52.34%
Oregon1927Measure Nos. 316-317LRCATaxesAuthorize property taxes not exceeding $3,500 plus 6% and limit annual tax increases to 6%.Defeated18.63% (19,393)81.37% (84,697)62.74%
Oregon1927Measure Nos. 318-319LRSSTaxesLevy an annual progressive net income tax on people and corporations in the state and provide for ta...Defeated42.10% (48,745)57.90% (67,039)15.80%
Oregon1927Measure Nos. 320-321VRAdministration of government, TaxesAuthorize the state tax commission to supervise assessment and enforce tax laws throughout the state...Defeated31.08% (31,957)68.92% (70,871)37.84%
Oregon1927Measure Nos. 322-323VRFisheries and fishing regulationsProhibit the taking of and fishing for salmon and other food fish in Nestucca Bay, except with hook ...Approved53.03% (53,684)46.97% (47,552)6.06%
Arizona1927Measure Nos. 100-101LRCATaxes, American Indian issues, PropertyRepeal the provision in the Arizona Constitution that exempts lands and property within Indian Reser...Approved74.61% (9,377)25.39% (3,191)49.22%
Arizona1927Measure Nos. 102-103LRCAElection administration and governance, Water irrigation policyProvide for a special election to consider the sale and disposal of public lands to the construction...Approved73.73% (9,202)26.27% (3,279)47.46%
Wisconsin1927Question 1LRCASalaries of government officialsSet legislators' pay at $1,000 per sessionDefeated43.24% (151,786)56.76% (199,260)13.52%
Wisconsin1927Question 2LRCAProperty, Property taxes, Forestry and timber, Mineral resourcesAllow the legislature to classify forests and minerals for taxation purposesApproved55.81% (179,217)44.19% (141,888)11.63%
Michigan1927Creation of Metropolitan Districts AmendmentLRCALocal government organizationCreate metropolitan districtsApproved51.26% (210,880)48.74% (200,490)2.53%
Arizona1926Measure Nos. 100-101CICAExecutive official term limitsEnact two-year consecutive term limits on state officials not including members of the judiciary or ...Defeated45.26% (23,401)54.74% (28,299)9.47%
Arizona1926Measure Nos. 300-301VRAgriculture policy, Business regulationsProvide for the modification of livestock and meat inspection codesDefeated20.49% (9,184)79.51% (35,642)59.02%
Arizona1926Measure Nos. 302-303LRSSHunting regulations, Fisheries and fishing regulationsRepeal the 1913 State Game and Fish LawDefeated43.79% (22,058)56.21% (28,317)12.42%
Arizona1926Measure Nos. 304-305CISSTransportation, TaxesProvide for the levy of taxes and issuance of bonds to finance the State Highway DepartmentDefeated17.17% (8,423)82.83% (40,622)65.65%
Arizona1926Measure Nos. 306-307CISSTransportation, Administration of governmentProvide for the creation of a Motor Vehicle Department and reduction of taxes on automobilesDefeated21.08% (11,081)78.92% (41,494)57.85%
California1926Proposition 1BIBond issues, Veterans policyAllow for the issuance of bonds up to $20,000,000 for helping veterans acquire farms or homes and es...Approved76.29% (705,398)23.71% (219,230)52.58%
California1926Proposition 10LRCABond issuesAllow for bonds of up to $8,500,000 for the completion and equipment of state buildings and establis...Approved67.60% (650,282)32.40% (311,619)35.21%
California1926Proposition 11LRCAEducation, TaxesExempt the property of any non-profit secondary educational institution that is accredited to the Un...Defeated35.85% (343,526)64.15% (614,659)28.30%
California1926Proposition 12LRCATaxes, Veterans policyExtend tax exemptions for veterans.Approved50.73% (482,525)49.27% (468,643)1.46%
California1926Proposition 13LRCACitizenship voting requirements, Absentee and mail votingAllow individuals who are absent from their precincts due to injury, necessary travel, or government...Approved64.13% (550,676)35.87% (308,061)28.25%
California1926Proposition 14LRCABusiness regulationsRequire that any increase in corporate indebtedness be approved by the holders of at least two-third...Approved55.27% (427,086)44.73% (345,694)10.53%
California1926Proposition 15LRCAEducation, Administration of governmentAllow the legislature to provide for the incorporation and organization of school districts, high sc...Approved56.94% (455,088)43.06% (344,103)13.89%