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StateYearNameTypeTopicsDescriptionStatusYes Votes TotalNo Votes TotalMov
Washington1997Referendum 48LRSSAthletics and sports, Public economic investment policyAuthorize the creation of a public stadium authority, in collaboration with a professional football ...Approved51.15% (820,364)48.85% (783,584)2.29%
Oregon1997Measure 49LRSSBusiness regulations, Civil trials, Prison work regulationsRestrict prison inmates from initiating lawsuits about work assignments and allow interstate shipmen...Approved90.80% (699,813)9.20% (70,940)81.59%
Oregon1997Measure 50LRSSProperty, TaxesReplace the tax limitations in Measure 47 with a reduced maximum assessed property value for the 199...Approved55.71% (429,943)44.29% (341,781)11.42%
Alabama1996Amendment 1LRCARight to hunt and fishProvide for a state constitutional right to hunt and fishApproved81.39% (955,149)18.61% (218,350)62.79%
Alabama1996Amendment 3LRCACriminal trialsApproved69.76% (716,711)30.24% (310,647)39.53%
Alaska1996Measure 1LRCAState legislative vote requirements, Federal government issues, Ballot measure processRequire that any changes to the Alaska Statehood Act proposed by Congress be approved either by a ma...Approved68.96% (157,936)31.04% (71,082)37.92%
Alaska1996Measure 3IndISSHunting regulationsProhibit hunting of wild wolves, wolverines, foxes, or lynx on the same day a person was airborne.Approved58.49% (137,635)41.51% (97,690)16.97%
Alaska1996Measure 4LRCACongressional term limitsExpress support for an amendment to limit U.S. Senators to two terms and Representatives to three te...Approved54.57% (123,167)45.43% (102,533)9.14%
Arizona1996Proposition 100LRCATax and revenue administration, State legislative processes and sessionsPermit the legislature to select dates for laws passed as an emergency that appropriate money for th...Defeated40.90% (520,450)59.10% (752,145)18.21%
Arizona1996Proposition 101LRCATaxes, PropertyProvide property tax exemptions for the first $50,000 of "full cash value" of a taxpayer's personal ...Approved51.51% (664,231)48.49% (625,314)3.02%
Arizona1996Proposition 102CICAJuvenile criminal justiceMandate adult prosecution at age 15 for murder and forcible sexual assault or armed robberyApproved62.98% (844,922)37.02% (496,720)25.95%
Arizona1996Proposition 200CISSHealthcare governance, Parole policy, Drug crime policyRequire full sentences for violent crimes committed under the influence of drugs, grant parole for p...Approved65.41% (872,235)34.59% (461,332)30.81%
Arizona1996Proposition 201CISSAmerican Indian issues, Gambling policyProvide for the state to enter into gaming compacts with any Indian tribes, at their request, that h...Approved63.93% (858,903)36.07% (484,554)27.86%
Arizona1996Proposition 203CISSPublic health insurance, Revenue allocation, Public assistance programsProvide for the allocation of $17 million of state lottery revenues for six specified health and nut...Approved72.01% (940,588)27.99% (365,548)44.03%
Arizona1996Proposition 300CRSSSalaries of government officialsProvide for the increase in legislative salaries from $15,000 per year to $19,750 per yearDefeated48.70% (650,241)51.30% (684,958)2.60%
Arkansas1996Proposed Amendment 1LRCATaxes, Public education fundingThe measure established a uniform property tax millage rate for the maintenance and operation of sch...Approved51.89% (407,719)48.11% (378,017)3.78%
Arkansas1996Proposed Amendment 2LRCAGame and fish commissions, TaxesThe measure imposed a sales tax of one-eighth of one percent to support the game and fish commission...Approved50.52% (405,216)49.48% (396,932)1.03%
Arkansas1996Proposed Amendment 3LRCAInitiative and referendum processThe measure would have modified procedures for the publication and legal review of statewide initiat...Defeated46.22% (320,387)53.78% (372,745)7.55%
Arkansas1996Proposed Amendment 4CICAGambling policyThe measure would have authorized casino gambling in the town of Hot Springs and established a state...Defeated38.88% (333,297)61.12% (523,986)22.24%
Arkansas1996Proposed Amendment 9CICACongressional term limitsThe initiative called on Congress members from Arkansas to support a Constitutional amendment limiti...Approved61.21% (448,938)38.79% (284,499)22.42%
Arkansas1996Proposed Initiated Act 1CISSCampaign financeThe measure would have provided regulations for campaign contribution limits and disclosures.Approved66.62% (487,432)33.38% (244,267)33.23%
California1996Proposition 204BIBond issues, WaterIssue $995 million for water-related infrastructure and conservation projectsApproved62.84% (6,019,951)37.16% (3,560,084)25.68%
California1996Proposition 205BIBond issues, Prison and jail fundingIssue $700 million bonds for county juvenile and adult correctional facilitiesDefeated40.62% (3,834,745)59.38% (5,606,214)18.76%
California1996Proposition 206BIHousing, Veterans policy, Bond issuesIssue $400 million in bonds for farm aid and home aid for veteransApproved53.56% (4,993,677)46.44% (4,330,354)7.11%
California1996Proposition 207CISSTort lawProhibit restrictions on negotiating attorneys' fees, prohibit lawsuits that are determined to be fr...Defeated34.22% (3,206,350)65.78% (6,163,645)31.56%
California1996Proposition 208CISSCampaign financeChange California campaign finance laws to limit campaign contributions, prohibit contributions from...Approved61.27% (5,716,349)38.73% (3,612,813)22.55%
California1996Proposition 209CICAAffirmative actionAdd language to the California Constitution that says that the state cannot discriminate against or ...Approved54.55% (5,268,462)45.45% (4,388,733)9.11%
California1996Proposition 210CISSMinimum wage lawsIncrease the state minimum wage to $5.75 per hourApproved61.45% (5,937,569)38.55% (3,724,598)22.90%
California1996Proposition 211CISSCriminal sentencing, Criminal trials, Civil trialsChange laws concerning retirement savings securities fraud and prohibit limits on attorney-client ar...Defeated25.65% (2,414,216)74.35% (6,997,003)48.69%
California1996Proposition 212CISSCampaign financeEstablish limits on campaign contributions to state and local candidates, prohibit lobbyist contribu...Defeated49.16% (4,539,403)50.84% (4,694,166)1.68%
California1996Proposition 213CISSCriminal trialsProhibit uninsured or DUI drivers and felons injured during a crime or escape from suing the at-faul...Approved76.83% (7,278,167)23.17% (2,194,380)53.67%
California1996Proposition 214CISSTaxes, Healthcare, Business regulationsEnact new taxes on health care businesses for bed reductions, mergers, acquisitions, and restructuri...Defeated38.76% (3,540,845)61.24% (5,593,589)22.47%
California1996Proposition 215CISSMarijuana laws, Drug crime policyExempt patients and defined caregivers who possess or cultivate marijuana for medical treatment reco...Approved55.58% (5,382,915)44.42% (4,301,960)11.16%
California1996Proposition 216CISSHealthcare, Business regulationsProhibit healthcare businesses from denying recommended care without a physical examination, require...Defeated42.04% (3,886,699)57.96% (5,358,331)15.92%
California1996Proposition 217CISSIncome taxes, Local government finance and taxes, Public education fundingReinstate an income tax increase for individuals earning between $115,000 to $230,000 per year, whic...Defeated49.20% (4,575,550)50.80% (4,723,873)1.59%
California1996Proposition 218CICALocal government finance and taxes, Ballot measure supermajority requirements, Ballot measure process, Fees, licenses, and chargesRequire local governments to refer ordinances to impose taxes or property-related assessments, fees,...Approved56.55% (5,202,429)43.45% (3,996,702)13.11%
Colorado1996Amendment 11CICATaxes, PropertyAmend provisions relating to what property owned by religious, charitable, or school organizations i...Defeated16.68% (242,543)83.32% (1,211,637)66.64%
Colorado1996Amendment 12CICAState constitutional conventionsBegin the process to call a constitutional convention to add congressional term limits to the federa...Approved54.01% (768,257)45.99% (654,124)8.02%
Colorado1996Amendment 13CICAInitiative and referendum processAllow more political subdivisions to conduct initiatives and referendums and revise the provisions r...Defeated31.07% (435,995)68.93% (967,266)37.86%
Colorado1996Amendment 14CICAHunting regulationsProhibit the use of leghold and instant-kill, body-gripping design traps, snares, or poisons for hun...Approved52.10% (752,413)47.90% (691,733)4.20%
Colorado1996Amendment 15CISSCampaign financePlace limits on the amounts individuals, political committees, and political parties may contribute ...Approved65.79% (928,148)34.21% (482,551)31.59%
Colorado1996Amendment 16CICAPropertyEstablish provisions relating to the management of land trusts.Approved51.92% (708,502)48.08% (656,095)3.84%
Colorado1996Amendment 17CICAFamily-related policy, Constitutional rightsEstablish that parents have the right to control the way their children are raised.Defeated42.35% (615,202)57.65% (837,606)15.31%
Colorado1996Amendment 18CICAGambling policyAllow limited gambling in Trinidad if approved by local voters.Defeated31.46% (440,173)68.54% (958,991)37.08%
Colorado1996Referendum ALRCAConstitutional wording changesIncrease the percentage of votes needed to approve an amendment to the state constitution from 50% t...Defeated40.89% (544,543)59.11% (787,134)18.22%
Colorado1996Referendum BLRCAElection administration and governanceAllow more time for the mailing of ballot information to registered voters.Approved54.87% (739,435)45.13% (608,219)9.74%
Colorado1996Referendum CLRCALaw enforcement officers and departmentsAllow the General Assembly to establish qualifications for the position of county sheriff.Approved56.10% (754,339)43.90% (590,402)12.19%
Colorado1996Referendum DLRCATaxes, Public assistance programsAllow the increase in unemployment insurance taxes without voter approval and exclude unemployment c...Defeated29.32% (376,860)70.68% (908,476)41.36%
Connecticut1996Question 1LRCACrime victims' rightsGrant ten rights to victims of crimeApproved78.49% (656,223)21.51% (179,882)56.97%
Florida1996Amendment 1CICABallot measure supermajority requirements, Tax and revenue administration, Ballot measure processRequire a two-thirds vote of voters in an election to approve any new state tax or fee proposed thro...Approved69.25% (3,372,915)30.75% (1,497,485)38.51%