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StateYearNameTypeTopicsDescriptionStatusYes Votes TotalNo Votes TotalMov
Idaho1906SJR 5LRCATransportation, TaxesDefeated21.43% (8,641)78.57% (31,687)57.15%
Idaho1906SJR 6LRCATaxesApproved51.18% (20,973)48.82% (20,005)2.36%
Illinois1906Sell Canal Lands PropositionLRSSPublic land policyThis measure proposed to sell the Illinois and Michigan canal lands to the highest bidder.Note: Alth...Defeated52.54% (313,297)47.46% (282,980)5.08%
Minnesota1906Amendment 1LRCATaxesApproved76.86% (156,051)23.14% (46,982)53.72%
Minnesota1906Amendment 2LRCATaxes, TransportationApproved74.24% (141,870)25.76% (49,232)48.48%
Minnesota1906Amendment 3LRCAFood policy, Constitutional rights, Agriculture policyCreates a state constitutional right to sell produce from one’s garden or farm without a licenseApproved84.85% (190,897)15.15% (34,094)69.69%
Montana1906Amendment 1LRCAInitiative and referendum processEstablish the initiative and referendum process in the stateApproved84.61% (36,374)15.39% (6,616)69.22%
Nebraska1906Amendment 1LRCAAdministration of governmentThe measure created the Board of Railway Commissioners and provided for the duties and six year term...Approved94.31% (147,472)5.69% (8,896)88.62%
Nevada1906Question 1LRCATaxesRequire patented mines be taxed at a minimum of $500, with exemptions for mines with $100 in labor, ...Approved80.04% (5,450)19.96% (1,359)60.08%
South Dakota1906Assessments for Agricultural Drainage AmendmentLRCAWater irrigation policy, Agriculture policyRecognize agricultural land drainage as a public purpose, and allow the legislature to fund and orga...Approved62.36% (31,151)37.64% (18,799)24.73%
South Dakota1906Municipal Courts in Larger Cities AmendmentLRCALocal government organization, State judiciary structureAllow the Legislature to establish municipal courts, as an alternative to police magistrates, in cit...Approved61.07% (29,417)38.93% (18,755)22.13%
South Dakota1906Superintendent of Schools Qualifications AmendmentLRCAPublic education governance, State legislative authorityAllow the legislature to set extra qualifications for superintendents of schoolsApproved69.15% (35,806)30.85% (15,971)38.31%
South Dakota1906Twine Plant at Penitentiary AmendmentLRCAProperty taxes, Prison work regulations, Prison and jail fundingAllow the Legislature to levy a tax to establish and maintain a hard fiber twine and forage plant at...Approved62.59% (33,285)37.41% (19,895)25.18%
Texas1906Proposition 1LRCAState judiciary, TaxesAuthorize a property tax of up to $0.15 per $100 valuation to provide for the compensation of jurorsApproved51.60% (44,936)48.40% (42,144)3.21%
Texas1906Proposition 2LRCAEducation, TaxesProvide for property tax exemptions for endowment funds of institutions of higher learning and relig...Approved64.73% (58,125)35.27% (31,674)29.46%
Texas1906Proposition 3LRCASalaries of government officialsSet maximum legislator salary at $1,000 for odd-numbered years, per diem at $5 for special sessions ...Defeated32.89% (27,354)67.11% (55,808)34.22%
Utah1906Amendment 1LRCAPublic education fundingPermit the use of state revenue to fund public high schoolsApproved66.71% (19,402)33.29% (9,684)33.41%
Utah1906Amendment 2LRCAProperty tax exemptionsMake mortgages exempt from property taxesApproved74.20% (19,713)25.80% (6,853)48.41%
Washington1906Allow Eminent Domain for Right-of-Ways in Timber, Lumbering, and Mining Operations AmendmentLRCAForestry and timber, Mineral resources, Eminent domain policyExpand the power of eminent domain for right-of-ways for logging, timber, milling, mining, manufactu...Defeated42.10% (15,257)57.90% (20,984)15.80%
Washington1906Water Deemed Public Use for Irrigation, Mining, Manufacturing, and Timber Removal AmendmentLRCAEminent domain policy, Water irrigation policy, Forestry and timberDeclare the use of state waters for irrigation, mining, manufacturing, and timber removal as a publi...Defeated47.68% (18,462)52.32% (20,258)4.64%
Arkansas1906LRCATaxes, Public education fundingThe measure increased the state school tax from two to three mils and increased the maximum school d...Approved
Oregon1906Measure Nos. 300-301VRHigher education funding, Public education funding, School choice policy, Prison and jail funding, State and local government budgets, spending, and financeUphold an act that appropriated funds to maintain psychiatric hospitals; deaf, mute, and blind schoo...Approved62.14% (43,918)37.86% (26,758)24.28%
Oregon1906Measure Nos. 302-303CICAWomen's suffrage, Sex and gender issuesProvides for women's suffrage in state constitutionDefeated43.94% (36,902)56.06% (47,075)12.11%
Oregon1906Measure Nos. 304-305CISSCounty and municipal governance, Alcohol lawsAllow voters in dry counties to vote on the legality of liquor in their local municipalities.Defeated43.88% (35,297)56.12% (45,144)12.24%
Oregon1906Measure Nos. 306-307CISSTransportationAllow the state to purchase the Mount Hood and Barlow Road Tolls and abolish the tolls upon purchase...Defeated41.45% (31,525)58.55% (44,527)17.10%
Oregon1906Measure Nos. 308-309CICABallot measure processProvide rules for amending the state constitution.Approved71.77% (47,661)28.23% (18,751)43.53%
Oregon1906Measure Nos. 310-311CICACounty and municipal governanceEmpower voters of every city and town to enact and amend their municipal charters.Approved72.59% (52,567)27.41% (19,852)45.17%
Oregon1906Measure Nos. 312-313CICASalaries of government officialsAllow the state legislature to regulate the compensation of the State Printer.Approved86.95% (63,749)13.05% (9,571)73.89%
Oregon1906Measure Nos. 314-315CICACounty and municipal governance, Initiative and referendum processCreate a referendum and initiative process for local and municipal laws.Approved74.02% (47,678)25.98% (16,735)48.04%
Oregon1906Measure Nos. 316-317CISSBusiness regulations, Ethics rules and commissionsProhibit public firms from issuing any free or discounted pass, ticket, or service that is not also ...Approved77.34% (57,281)22.66% (16,779)54.69%
Oregon1906Measure Nos. 318-319CISSTaxes, TransportationProvide a three percent license fee on the gross earnings of sleeping car, refrigerator car, and oil...Approved91.53% (69,635)8.47% (6,441)83.07%
Oregon1906Measure Nos. 320-321CISSTaxesProvide a three percent tax and a two percent tax on the gross earnings of express companies and tel...Approved91.77% (70,872)8.23% (6,360)83.53%
Wisconsin1906Question 1LRSSElection administration and governanceAllow pocket ballot and coupon voting systemsDefeated29.25% (45,958)70.75% (111,139)41.49%
Michigan1906Constitutional Convention QuestionLRCCQState constitutional conventionsCall a state constitutional conventionApproved60.74% (196,780)39.26% (127,189)21.48%
Maryland1905Amendment 1LRCASuffrageDefeated40.24% (70,227)59.76% (104,286)19.52%
Maryland1905Amendment 2LRCATransportationDefeated39.43% (60,607)60.57% (93,107)21.14%
New York1905Proposed Amendment No. 1LRCAState and local government budgets, spending, and financeApproved73.72% (363,117)26.28% (129,424)47.45%
New York1905Proposed Amendment No. 2LRCAState and local government budgets, spending, and financeApproved69.55% (307,768)30.45% (134,773)39.09%
New York1905Proposed Amendment No. 3LRCAState judiciaryApproved68.97% (297,893)31.03% (133,999)37.95%
New York1905Proposed Amendment No. 4LRCAAdministration of governmentApproved71.70% (338,570)28.30% (133,606)43.41%
New York1905Proposed Amendment No. 5LRCATransportationApproved76.58% (383,188)23.42% (117,181)53.16%
New York1905Proposed Amendment No. 6LRCAState and local government budgets, spending, and financeApproved69.74% (293,552)30.26% (127,364)39.48%
New York1905Proposed Amendment No. 7LRCAState judiciaryApproved69.64% (288,227)30.36% (125,649)39.28%
Ohio1905Amendment 1LRCAElections and campaignsApproved88.56% (702,699)11.44% (90,762)77.12%
Ohio1905Amendment 2LRCATaxes, Bond issuesApproved82.50% (655,508)17.50% (139,062)65.00%
Michigan1905Board of County Auditors for Genesee County AmendmentLRCALocal government organization, Administrative organizationEstablish a board of county auditors for Genesee CountyApproved59.40% (94,860)40.60% (64,825)18.81%
Michigan1905Compensation of Circuit Court Judges in Genesee County AmendmentLRCASalaries of government officialsAmend constitutional provisions relating to the compensation of circuit court judges in Genesee Coun...Approved59.13% (91,994)40.87% (63,590)18.26%
Michigan1905State Aid in Improving Public Wagon Roads AmendmentLRCAHighways and bridgesAllow the state to aid in the improvement of public wagon roadsApproved76.41% (205,750)23.59% (63,506)52.83%
Arkansas1904LRCAState judiciaryThe measure would have increased the number of justices serving on the Arkansas Supreme Court from f...Defeated
Arkansas1904LRCABond issues, County and municipal governanceThe measure would have required municipalities to acquire popular approval through a public vote in ...Defeated