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StateYearNameTypeTopicsDescriptionStatusYes Votes TotalNo Votes TotalMov
Maine1917Question 4LRCAState National Guard and militiaRequire that all commissioned officers of the militia be appointed and commissioned by the Governor ...Defeated46.26% (20,585)53.74% (23,912)7.48%
Maine1917Question 5LRCARedistricting policy, State legislative electionsAllow representation in the Maine House of Representatives to remain as formerly in the event of the...Approved50.34% (22,013)49.66% (21,719)0.67%
Texas1917Proposition 1LRCAConstitutional rights, County and municipal governance, Administration of government, Environment, Parks, land, and natural area conservationAllow for the formation of conservation and reclamation districtsApproved57.15% (49,116)42.85% (36,827)14.30%
Oregon1917Measure Nos. 300-301LRCAState and local government budgets, spending, and financeAuthorize municipalities to incur debt to develop water transportation lines between ports and estab...Approved55.14% (67,445)44.86% (54,864)10.29%
Oregon1917Measure Nos. 304-305LRCAState legislatures measures, Salaries of government officialsLimit the number of bills introduced in the legislature and increase the pay of members of the legis...Defeated17.75% (22,276)82.25% (103,238)64.50%
Oregon1917Measure Nos. 306-307LRCAAdministration of governmentProhibit constitutional amendments from implying the repeal of any part of the constitution without ...Defeated33.92% (37,187)66.08% (72,445)32.16%
Oregon1917Measure Nos. 308-309LRCAProperty, TaxesClassify all property for uniform taxation of the same class, adopt uniform assessment and taxation ...Approved53.85% (62,118)46.15% (53,245)7.69%
Oregon1917Measure Nos. 310-311LRCACounty and municipal governance, Elections and campaignsRequire municipalities to synchronize their elections with state election cycles and adjust elected ...Approved66.41% (83,630)33.59% (42,296)32.82%
Oregon1917Measure Nos. 312-313LRSSPrison and jail funding, Tax and revenue administrationAuthorize the Oregon Board of Control to construct a new State Penitentiary, funded by a state tax l...Defeated35.13% (46,666)64.87% (86,165)29.74%
Oregon1917Measure Nos. 314-315BITransportation, Bond issuesAuthorize the State Highway Commission to raise money for building roads by selling bonds of the sta...Approved54.79% (77,316)45.21% (63,803)9.58%
Michigan1917Absentee Voter Qualifications AmendmentLRCAAbsentee and mail votingAllow those who are part of the military, who work on the railroads, or who are sailors and thus are...Approved65.37% (216,270)34.63% (114,594)30.73%
Michigan1917Drainage District Bonds AmendmentLRCABond issuesAllow drainage districts to issue bonds for drainage purposesApproved58.86% (198,918)41.14% (139,027)17.72%
Michigan1917Improvement of Transportation Routes AmendmentLRCAHighways and bridgesExpand the State's ability to improve transportation routesApproved62.29% (209,559)37.71% (126,871)24.58%
Michigan1917Salaries of Certain State Officers AmendmentLRCASalaries of government officialsIncrease the salaries of the Secretary of State, State Treasurer, and Auditor GeneralDefeated43.49% (148,625)56.51% (193,119)13.02%
Michigan1917State Control of Railroad Property AmendmentLRCARailwaysAllow the state to control railroads and railroad property belong to any railroad company under a sp...Approved70.69% (242,969)29.31% (100,722)41.39%
Arizona1916Measure Nos. 100-101LRCABallot measure supermajority requirements, Initiative and referendum processRequire that a citizen-initiated ballot measure receive a majority of all votes cast in an electionDefeated49.19% (18,356)50.81% (18,961)1.62%
Arizona1916Measure Nos. 102-103LRCATaxesProvide for the exemption of taxes on property of educational, charitable, religious associations an...Defeated45.85% (14,296)54.15% (16,882)8.29%
Arizona1916Measure Nos. 104-105CICAAlcohol lawsProhibit the possession and transportation of alcohol within the State of Arizona and provide for th...Approved62.10% (28,473)37.90% (17,379)24.20%
Arizona1916Measure Nos. 106-107CICARedistricting policy, State legislatures measuresProvide for the election of state representatives by legislative districts and allow for an increase...Defeated46.75% (15,731)53.25% (17,921)6.51%
Arizona1916Measure Nos. 108-109CICAAlcohol laws, County and municipal governanceAllow a minimum of fifteen percent of qualified voters to propose and hold an election on a county e...Defeated30.89% (13,377)69.11% (29,934)38.23%
Arizona1916Measure Nos. 110-111CICABusiness regulations, Workers' compensation lawsProvide for the regulation of hazardous workplace environments and establish schedule of compensatio...Defeated45.94% (18,061)54.06% (21,255)8.12%
Arizona1916Measure Nos. 112-113CICAState legislative structureProvide for the abolishment of the Arizona State SenateDefeated34.29% (11,631)65.71% (22,286)31.41%
Arizona1916Measure Nos. 300-301CISSDeath penaltyProvide for the abolishment of the death penaltyApproved50.20% (18,936)49.80% (18,784)0.40%
Arizona1916Measure Nos. 302-303CISSAdministrative organizationProvide for the establishment of a Department of LaborDefeated39.10% (13,798)60.90% (21,492)21.80%
Arizona1916Measure Nos. 304-305CISSAdministration of governmentProvide for the establishment of an Office of State Architect and BuildingDefeated27.83% (10,010)72.17% (25,960)44.34%
Arizona1916Measure Nos. 306-307CISSFisheries and fishing regulations, Hunting regulationsRequire a valid license or permit for the possession of game or fishApproved50.97% (17,518)49.03% (16,849)1.95%
Arizona1916Measure Nos. 308-309CISSFamily-related policyProvide for the legalization and establishment of the requirements for divorceDefeated42.84% (13,564)57.16% (18,097)14.32%
Arkansas1916Act 1CISSElections and campaignsApproved
Arkansas1916Amendment 2CICATaxesApproved
California1916Proposition 1CICAAlcohol lawsProhibit the manufacture, sale, and possession of alcoholic liquor.Defeated44.79% (436,639)55.21% (538,200)10.42%
California1916Proposition 2CICAAlcohol lawsProhibit the possession, sale, or gift of alcoholic liquor in public places, define "alcoholic liquo...Defeated47.69% (461,039)52.31% (505,783)4.63%
California1916Proposition 3BIBond issues, TransportationAllow for the issuance of bonds up to $15 million to complete unfinished parts of the state highway ...Approved79.82% (542,239)20.18% (137,107)59.64%
California1916Proposition 4VRPrimary election participationAmend the Direct Primary Act of 1913 to allow electors to declare partisanship at the polls and esta...Defeated47.75% (319,559)52.25% (349,723)4.51%
California1916Proposition 5CICATaxes, PropertyEstablish that all public revenues be raised by taxation on land values only, and exclude the value ...Defeated31.11% (260,332)68.89% (576,533)37.78%
California1916Proposition 6CICAState legislatures measuresMake senators and members of the assembly ineligible for any other office or state employment during...Approved64.26% (414,208)35.74% (230,360)28.52%
California1916Proposition 7LRSSTransportation, Bond issuesAllow the state engineering department to determine if bond costs for state highway construction in ...Approved75.96% (483,151)24.04% (152,910)51.92%
Colorado1916Measure 1VRBusiness regulations, HealthcareApproved54.06% (96,879)45.94% (82,317)8.13%
Colorado1916Measure 2CICACivil serviceProvide a merit system to appointments in Colorado's civil service, creating a process for selecting...Defeated39.28% (62,458)60.72% (96,561)21.45%
Colorado1916Measure 3CICAAlcohol lawsProvide an exemption for beer under prohibition, legalizing the manufacture and sale of beer with a ...Defeated32.16% (77,345)67.84% (163,134)35.67%
Colorado1916Measure 4CISSHealthcare facility fundingProvide care and treatment for those deemed as insane, without limiting their number or denying them...Approved80.64% (164,220)19.36% (39,415)61.29%
Colorado1916Measure 5CISSAdministrative powers and rulemakingEliminate the Colorado Tax Commission and transfer its powers and duties to the State Board of Equal...Defeated48.89% (80,362)51.11% (84,011)2.22%
Colorado1916Measure 6CISSAgriculture policyProvide the owner of a domestic animal liable for damage caused by their animal, allow recovery for ...Defeated35.47% (85,279)64.53% (155,134)29.06%
Colorado1916Measure 7CISSPublic education fundingProvide the investment of school funds through state bonds, local bonds, and farm-land loans, overse...Approved60.92% (102,956)39.08% (66,058)21.83%
Colorado1916Measure 8LRCCQState constitutional conventionsDefeated43.48% (53,530)56.52% (69,579)13.04%
Florida1916Reapportionment of the Legislature AmendmentLRCAState legislative structure, State legislative authority, Redistricting policyProvide for a Senator from each county and a system for the number of representatives for each count...Defeated36.59% (10,258)63.41% (17,774)26.81%
Florida1916Voter Eligibility AmendmentLRCAVoter registrationAmend the eligibility rules for the right to voteDefeated34.82% (10,518)65.18% (19,688)30.36%
Florida1916Widows' Tax Exemption AmendmentLRCAProperty tax exemptions, Public assistance programs, Veterans policyCreate a tax exemption for widows and those disabled by war or misfortuneApproved62.27% (20,859)37.73% (12,641)24.53%
Idaho1916HJR 3LRCAPropertyApproved63.07% (64,973)36.93% (38,044)26.14%
Idaho1916SJR 1LRCAAlcohol lawsApproved71.87% (90,576)28.13% (35,456)43.73%
Illinois1916General Banking AmendmentLRSSBanking policyThis measure proposed amendments to the general banking law.Approved70.71% (421,259)29.29% (174,494)41.42%