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StateYearNameTypeTopicsDescriptionStatusYes Votes TotalNo Votes TotalMov
Oregon2002Measure 16LRCAEarthquake infrastructure, Bond issuesAuthorize the issuance and sale of general obligation bonds for seismic rehabilitation of emergency ...Approved55.79% (669,451)44.21% (530,587)11.57%
Oregon2002Measure 17LRCAAge limits for officialsReduce minimum age to serve as a state legislator from 21 to 18 years.Defeated27.29% (341,717)72.71% (910,331)45.41%
Oregon2002Measure 18LRCAProperty, TaxesAllow certain taxing districts to establish permanent tax rate limits and to divide into tax zones.Defeated39.01% (450,444)60.99% (704,116)21.97%
Oregon2002Measure 21CICAState judicial selectionRequire filling judicial vacancies through elections within 90 days, adding "None of the Above" as a...Defeated44.07% (526,450)55.93% (668,256)11.87%
Oregon2002Measure 22CICAState judicial selection, Redistricting policyCreate judicial districts based on population and require Oregon Supreme Court judges and appellate ...Defeated49.41% (595,936)50.59% (610,063)1.17%
Oregon2002Measure 23CISSPublic health insurance, Income taxesCreate the Oregon Comprehensive Health Care Finance Plan, funded by new individual progressive incom...Defeated21.49% (265,310)78.51% (969,537)57.03%
Oregon2002Measure 24CISSHealthcare governance, Business regulationsAuthorize dentist-denturist joint cooperative businesses and allow licensed denturists to install pa...Approved76.02% (907,979)23.98% (286,492)52.03%
Oregon2002Measure 25CISSMinimum wage lawsIncrease the minimum wage to $6.90 and require annual increases for inflation in future years, based...Approved51.33% (645,016)48.67% (611,658)2.65%
Oregon2002Measure 26CISSInitiative and referendum processProhibit payment based on number of signatures collected on initiative and referendum petitions.Approved75.35% (921,606)24.65% (301,415)50.71%
Oregon2002Measure 27CISSBusiness regulations, Food policyRequire "Genetically-Engineered" label on sold or distributed foods derived from or processed using ...Defeated29.54% (371,851)70.46% (886,806)40.91%
Pennsylvania2002Volunteer Fire and Emergency Services Bond MeasureBIBond issuesissue $100 million in bonds for a volunteer fire and volunteer emergency services programApproved72.62% (1,833,795)27.38% (691,319)45.24%
Rhode Island2002Question 5LRAQAdministration of governmentApproved
South Dakota2002Amendment ALRCACriminal trialsAllow a criminal defendant to challenge the merits, validity, and applicability of the lawDefeated21.81% (68,659)78.19% (246,097)56.37%
South Dakota2002Amendment BLRCARedistricting policyRequire the Legislature to adopt a new district apportionment plan if a court finds the current plan...Defeated38.35% (116,495)61.65% (187,242)23.29%
South Dakota2002Amendment CLRCAState executive powers and dutiesRevise the Governor's veto deadlines by excluding weekends and holidays from the five-day period and...Approved54.16% (166,969)45.84% (141,326)8.32%
South Dakota2002Initiative 1CISSAgriculture policy, Marijuana lawsLegalize the cultivation, possession, processing, and sale of industrial hempDefeated37.97% (119,990)62.03% (196,060)24.07%
Tennessee2002Amendment 1LRCAGambling policyApproved57.54% (894,232)42.46% (659,979)15.07%
Tennessee2002Amendment 2LRCAJury rules, State legislative authority, State judicial authorityDefeated52.98% (702,434)47.02% (623,535)5.95%
Texas2002Proposition 1LRCALocal government officials and elections, Law enforcement officers and departmentsAuthorize county commissioners to declare vacant constable offices dormant after seven years, with p...Approved79.18% (2,431,757)20.82% (639,414)58.36%
Utah2002Amendment 1LRCAPublic education funding, Restricted-use fundsEnd fund retainment requirement and allow spending dividend revenue for education systemApproved62.79% (294,811)37.21% (174,737)25.57%
Utah2002Amendment 2LRCALocal government organizationChange the process to adjust county boundary linesApproved72.79% (371,151)27.21% (138,714)45.59%
Utah2002Amendment 3LRCALocal government organization, Tax and revenue administrationClarify state tax code and update county boards of equalizationApproved70.13% (349,418)29.87% (148,860)40.25%
Utah2002Amendment 4LRCAState legislative processes and sessions, State executive powers and duties, Open meetings and public informationRequire public notice from the governor for special legislative sessionsApproved77.44% (392,491)22.56% (114,309)54.89%
Utah2002Amendment 5LRCADebt limits, Local government finance and taxesChange debt limits for small citiesApproved66.24% (326,341)33.76% (166,349)32.47%
Utah2002Amendment 6LRCAProperty tax exemptionsAllow the legislature to create property tax exemptions for property used and not owned by the gover...Defeated42.50% (211,838)57.50% (286,654)15.01%
Utah2002Initiative 1CISSNuclear energyRegulate radioactive waste storage and disposalDefeated32.08% (172,307)67.92% (364,729)35.83%
Vermont2002Retirement Age for Judges AmendmentLRCAState judiciary oversight, Age limits for officialsApproved
Virginia2002Proposed Bond 1BIBond issues, EducationAllow for the issuance of up to $900,488,645 in bonds for educational facility projectsApproved72.83% (1,114,402)27.17% (415,668)45.67%
Virginia2002Proposed Bond 2BIParks, land, and natural area conservation, Bond issuesAllow for the issuance of up to $119,040,000 in bonds for parks and recreational facility projectsApproved68.77% (1,039,975)31.23% (472,300)37.54%
Virginia2002Question 1LRCAState judiciaryGive the state Supreme Court original jurisdiction over claims from felons of actual innocence (when...Approved72.71% (1,091,828)27.29% (409,807)45.42%
Virginia2002Question 2LRCATaxesAllow localities to exempt from taxation property used for charity and certain other purposesApproved64.32% (964,441)35.68% (534,956)28.64%
Washington2002HJR 4220LRCAProperty, TaxesSubmit property tax for fire protection districts for up to four years or six years for fire facilit...Approved70.20% (1,173,499)29.80% (498,145)40.40%
Washington2002Initiative 776CISSTransportation, Transportation taxes and feesRequire an annual $30 license tab fees for motor vehicles.Approved51.47% (901,478)48.53% (849,986)2.94%
Washington2002Initiative 790CISSAdministrative organization, Public employee retirement fundsEstablish a board of trustees to oversee the police and firemen's retirement system.Approved53.02% (903,113)46.98% (800,105)6.05%
Washington2002Referendum 51LRSSTransportation, TaxesIncrease fuel taxes, vehicle sales tax, and large vehicle weight fees to fund transportation improve...Defeated38.44% (674,724)61.56% (1,080,580)23.12%
Washington2002Referendum 53VRBusiness regulations, Taxes, Labor and unions, Public assistance programsEstablish new employer rate classes, raise taxable wage bases, and implement surcharges in specific ...Defeated40.78% (665,760)59.22% (966,901)18.44%
West Virginia2002Amendment 1LRCAAdministration of government, TaxesApproved56.93% (217,589)43.07% (164,621)13.86%
West Virginia2002Amendment 2LRCATaxes, Administration of governmentApproved51.88% (196,928)48.12% (182,656)3.76%
Wyoming2002Amendment BLRCAPresidential electoral vote, State legislative processes and sessionsApproved65.78% (110,906)34.22% (57,708)31.55%
Wyoming2002Amendment CLRCAAdministration of governmentDefeated44.22% (73,240)55.78% (92,396)11.57%
Wyoming2002Amendment DLRCABallot measure processDefeated52.74% (87,786)47.26% (78,679)5.47%
Wyoming2002Constitutional Amendment ALRCAAdministration of governmentApproved66.29% (112,438)33.71% (57,187)32.57%
Oregon2002Measure 19LRCAState and local government budgets, spending, and financeConvert the education endowment fund into a stability fund and transfer $150 million from stability ...Approved61.85% (496,815)38.15% (306,440)23.70%
Oregon2002Measure 20LRSSTobacco and cigarette taxes, Public health insurance, Tobacco lawsIncrease cigarette taxes by 60 cents per 20-cigarette pack, allocating revenues to the Oregon Health...Approved64.38% (522,613)35.62% (289,119)28.76%
Alaska2002Ballot Measure 1IndISSRanked-choice votingEstablish ranked-choice voting elections for state legislative, congressional, and presidential elec...Defeated36.27% (39,666)63.73% (69,683)27.45%
Michigan2002Proposal 02-1LRCASalaries of government officials, State legislative vote requirementsAmend provisions relating to the operation of the State Officers Compensation CommissionApproved72.32% (1,057,503)27.68% (404,682)44.65%
Michigan2002Proposal 02-2LRCAParks, land, and natural area conservation, Restricted-use fundsAllow for the investment of certain funds and increase the allowed amount of spending for outdoor re...Approved62.05% (925,475)37.95% (565,971)24.10%
Missouri2002Proposition ALRSSTelecommunications infrastructure, Fees, licenses, and chargesEstablish a fee of up to $0.50 for every wireless telephone number to fund a wireless enhanced 911 s...Defeated34.69% (318,875)65.31% (600,274)30.62%
Missouri2002Proposition BLRSSHighways and bridges, Fuel taxes, Sales taxes, Administrative organization, Revenue allocationIncrease the sales and use taxes by 0.5% and fuel taxes to $0.04 per gallon to fund highways and tra...Defeated27.47% (255,575)72.53% (674,779)45.06%
Maine2002Question 1BIPublic education funding, Housing assistance programs, Bond issuesIssue $28.5 million in bonds to fund infrastructure improvements in the state's higher education fac...Approved58.02% (104,918)41.98% (75,902)16.05%