| Ballot Measures | |
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Measures officially on the ballot for the indicated upcoming election
are listed below. Measures that are still being considered for the ballot will be included as they are officially approved. Information in parentheses represents StateNet Database tracking ID. | |
| AK BOND PROPOSITION; CHAPTER 30-2008 | |
| (AK V 8) | TITLE: State Transportation Project Bonds SUMMARY: Provides for and relates to the issuance of general obligation bonds for the purpose of paying the costs of specified state transportation projects. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 06/06/2008 Ballot Measure: BOND PROPOSITION. 06/06/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| AL AMENDMENT 1; ACT 2008-508 | |
| (AL V 1) | TITLE: Education Trust Fund Rain Day SUMMARY: Proposes an amendment to the Constitution to reestablish the Education Trust Fund Rain Day Account within the state trust fund; establishes the General Fund Rainy Day Account within the state trust fund. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 09/22/2008 Ballot Measure: Proposed State Amendment No. 1 09/22/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| AL AMENDMENT 2; ACT 2007-225 | |
| (AL V 2) | TITLE: Shelby County Judicial Commission SUMMARY: Proposes an amendment to the Constitution; establishes the Shelby County Judicial Commission; provides for the filling of vacancies in the offices of circuit and district judge of the 18th Judicial Court. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 09/22/2008 Ballot Measure: Proposed State Amendment No. 2 09/22/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| AL AMENDMENT 3; ACT 2007-360 | |
| (AL V 3) | TITLE: Valorem Tax for Public School Purposes SUMMARY: Proposes an amendment to the Constitution; provides for the levy of ad valorem tax for public school purposes in the portion of the City of Madison located in Limestone County for the purpose of equalizing the rate of ad valorem taxation in those portions of the City located in Limestone County with those portions of the City located in Madison County; provides for the manner of conducting elections with respect to the tax. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 09/22/2008 Ballot Measure: Proposed State Amendment No. 3 09/22/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| AL AMENDMENT 4; ACT 2008-285 | |
| (AL V 4) | TITLE: Territory Annexation SUMMARY: Proposes an amendment to the Constitution; prohibits any municipality that is not located wholly or in part within the boundaries of Blount County from annexing any territory within without the approval of the electorate of county expressed in a vote on the issue of the annexation. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 09/22/2008 Ballot Measure: Proposed State Amendment No. 4 09/22/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| AL AMENDMENT 5; ACT 2008-288 | |
| (AL V 5) | TITLE: Russell County SUMMARY: Proposes an amendment to the Constitution relating the Russell County; authorizes the Legislature, by local or general act, to fix, regulate, and alter the costs and charges of court; ratifies and confirms any local law authorizing any additional court costs enacted prior to the adoption of this amendment. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 09/22/2008 Ballot Measure: Proposed State Amendment No. 5 09/22/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| AL AMENDMENT 6; ACT 2008-293 | |
| (AL V 6) | TITLE: Macon County SUMMARY: Proposes an amendment to the Constitution relating the Macon County; provides for the election of two person to the utilities board and the term of office and the procedure for the filling of vacancies in, and compensation of, the positions; provides for who may vote in the election. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 09/22/2008 Ballot Measure: Proposed State Amendment No. 6 09/22/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| AR REFERRED QUESTION 1; ACT 631-2007 | |
| (AR V 4) | TITLE: Water, Waste Disposal and Pollution Abatement SUMMARY: Proposes that the State Natural Resources Commission be authorized to issue General Obligation bonds under the authority of the State Water, Waste Disposal and Pollution Abatement Facilities Financing Act of 2007, for the financing and refinancing of the development of water, waste disposal, water pollution control, abatement, and prevention, drainage, irrigation, flood control, and wetlands and aquatic resources projects to serve the citizens of the State. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 04/18/2008 Ballot Measure: REFERRED QUESTION 1. 04/18/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| AR PROPOSED REFERRED AMENDMENT 1; SJR 4-2007 | |
| (AR V 5) | TITLE: Voting and Voter Qualifications SUMMARY: Proposes an amendment to the State Constitution; provides that all persons may vote who are citizens of the United States, residents of the State, at least 18 years of age, and lawfully registered to vote; repeals the requirement that the right to vote shall not be made to depend on any previous registration or an elector's name; provides that certain persons shall not be entitled to the privileges of an elector; relates to election dates and times. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 04/18/2008 Ballot Measure: PROPOSED REFERRED AMENDMENT 1. 04/18/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| AR PROPOSED REFERRED AMENDMENT 2; HJR 1004-2007 | |
| (AR V 6) | TITLE: Legislative Sessions SUMMARY: Proposes an amendment to the State Constitution to provide that appropriation bills are valid for one fiscal year; requires General Assembly to meet in fiscal session during even-numbered years; sets length of sessions. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 04/18/2008 Ballot Measure: PROPOSED REFERRED AMENDMENT 2. 04/18/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| AR PROPOSED INITIATIVE ACT NO. 1; AG OPINION 2007-293 | |
| (AR V 8) | TITLE: Foster Parenting and Marriage SUMMARY: Provides that an individual who is cohabitating outside of a valid marriage may not adopt or be a foster parent of a child less than eighteen years old. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 04/18/2008 Ballot Measure: PROPOSED INITIATIVE ACT NO. 1. 04/18/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| AR PROPOSED AMENDMENT 3; AG OPINION 2007-288 | |
| (AR V 9) | TITLE: State Lotteries and Scholarships and Grants SUMMARY: Proposes an amendment to the State Constitution; authorizes the General Assembly to establish, operate, and regulate State lotteries to fund scholarships and grants for state citizens enrolled in certified two-year and four-year colleges and universities. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 04/18/2008 Ballot Measure: PROPOSED AMENDMENT 3. 04/18/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| AZ PROPOSITION 102; SCR 1042-2008 | |
| (AZ V 1) | TITLE: Marriage Amendment SUMMARY: Proposes an amendment to the Constitution to add an article to state that marriage is only a union between one man and one woman and specifies any other union will not be recognized or considered valid in the State. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 07/02/2008 Ballot Measure: PROPOSITION 102. 07/02/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| AZ PROPOSITION 300; COMMISSION MEASURE | |
| (AZ V 2) | TITLE: Legislative Salary SUMMARY: Proposes to change the salary rate for legislators to $30,000 as recommended by the Commission on Salaries for Elective State Officers. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 07/23/2008 Ballot Measure: PROPOSITION 300. 07/23/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| AZ PROPOSITION 200; I-16-2008 | |
| (AZ V 3) | TITLE: Payday Loan Reform Act SUMMARY: Creates the Payday Loan Reform Act; relates to an initiated measure; reduces the cost of small dollar, short-term consumer loans; promotes responsible consumer lending practices; provides consumers with borrowing options on fair terms that allow a reasonable amount of time to repay a loan; regulates covered products; clarifies that Internet providers are subject to state law; reduces the number of store-front locations. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 08/04/2008 Ballot Measure: PROPOSITION 200. 08/04/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| AZ PROPOSITION 202; I-12-2008 | |
| (AZ V 4) | TITLE: Stop Illegal Hiring Act SUMMARY: Creates the Stop Illegal Hiring Act; concerns intentional or knowing employment of aliens unauthorized to work in the U.S.; requires employability verification method by state, county and local officials to rely solely on processes and procedures in federal law; allows written complaints by any person against employers; provides penalty for frivolous complaint; limits county attorney action against an employer to violation that occurs starting January, 2009. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 08/08/2008 Ballot Measure: PROPOSITION 202. 08/08/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| AZ PROPOSITION 201; I-14-2008 | |
| (AZ V 5) | TITLE: Homeowners Bill of Rights SUMMARY: Creates the Homeowners' Bill of Rights; requires a 10 year warranty on new home's materials and workmanship; extends statute of limitations for bringing a related court action; gives aggrieved homeowner right to choose among 3 contractors with complaint-free records to fix repairs needed to the home; rewrites rules on attorney fees. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 08/11/2008 Ballot Measure: PROPOSITION 201. 08/11/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| AZ PROPOSITION 100; C-18-2008 | |
| (AZ V 6) | TITLE: Real Property Sale or Transfer Tax Prohibition SUMMARY: Proposes an amendment to the State Constitution to add a new section that prohibits any new real property sale or transfer tax by the State, any county, city, town, municipality, district or other political subdivision of the State. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 08/11/2008 Ballot Measure: PROPOSITION 100. 08/11/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| AZ PROPOSITION 101; C-15-2008 | |
| (AZ V 7) | TITLE: Medical Choice Amendment SUMMARY: Proposes an amendment to the State Constitution to add a new section; prohibits any law that restricts a person's freedom to choose a private health care plan or system; prohibits any law that interferes with a person's or entity's right to pay directly for lawful medical services; prohibits any law that imposes a penalty or fine, of any type, for choosing to obtain or decline health care coverage or for participation in any particular health care system or plan. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 08/19/2008 Ballot Measure: PROPOSITION 101. 08/19/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| AZ PROPOSITION 105; C-19-2008 | |
| (AZ V 8) | TITLE: Initiated Tax or Spending Increase Voting SUMMARY: Proposes an amendment to the State Constitution to add a new section that relates to initiative measures that require any mandatory tax, fee, or spending increase; requires such initiative to be enacted by a majority of qualified electors; provides for a short title to be known as Majority Rule - Let the People Decide Act. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 08/25/2008 Ballot Measure: PROPOSITION 105. 08/25/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| CA PROPOSITION 98 | |
| (CA V 9) | TITLE: Government Acquisition, Regulation of Private SUMMARY: GOVERNMENT ACQUISITION, REGULATION OF PRIVATE PROPERTY. CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Bars state and local governments from condemning or damaging private property for private uses. Prohibits rent control and similar measures. Prohibits deference to government in property rights cases. Defines just compensation. Requires an award of attorneys fees and costs if a property owner obtains a judgment for more than the amount offered by the Government. Provides for repurchase of such property. STATUS: Rejected by Voters. Election Date: Jun 3, 2008 |
| CA PROPOSITION 99 | |
| (CA V 10) | TITLE: Constitutional Amendment: Eminent Domain: SUMMARY: EMINENT DOMAIN. ACQUISITION OF OWNER-OCCUPIED RESIDENCE. CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Bars state and local governments from using eminent domain to acquire an owner-occupied residence for conveyance to a private person or business entity. Creates exception for public work or improvement, public health and safety protection, and crime prevention. STATUS: Approved by Voters. Election Date: Jun 3, 2008 |
| CA PROPOSITION 2; PETITION 1274 | |
| (CA V 11) | TITLE: Statute: Treatment of Farm Animals SUMMARY: TREATMENT OF FARM ANIMALS. STATUTE. Requires that an enclosure or tether confining farm animals allow the animals for the majority of every day to fully extend their bodies to lie down, stand up and turn around. Includes calves raised for veal, egg-laying hens, and pregnant pigs. Provides for exceptions for rodeos, fairs, 4-H programs, lawful slaughter, research and veterinary purposes. Provides for misdemeanor penalties. STATUS: On November 4, 2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| CA PROPOSITION 3; PETITION 1271 | |
| (CA V 12) | TITLE: Childrens' Hospital Bond Act: Grant Program SUMMARY: CHILDRENS' HOSPITAL BOND ACT. GRANT PROGRAM. STATUTE. Authorizes a specified amount in bonds to fund the construction, expansion and equipping of children's hospitals. Designates a specified percentage to go to hospitals that focus on childrens' heart defects, diabetes, sickle cell anemia and cystic fibrosis. Provides that such hospitals meet certain requirements. Designates a certain percentage to general acute care hospitals. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 05/12/2008 Ballot Measure: Proposition 3 05/12/2008 On November 4, 2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| CA PROPOSITION 4; PETITION 1287 | |
| (CA V 13) | TITLE: Waiting Period/Parental Notification: Abortion SUMMARY: Proposes an amendment to the Constitution to prohibit an abortion for an unemancipated minor until 48 hours after a physician notifies a parent or legal guardian or notification has been made and the physician has made a report of known or suspected child abuse. Provides exceptions for medical emergency or parental waiver. Permits the minor to petition the Juvenile Court to waive notice based on clear and convincing evidence of minor's maturity or best interests. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 05/30/2008 Ballot Measure: Proposition 4 05/30/2008 On November 4, 2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| CA PROPOSITION 5; PETITION 1310 | |
| (CA V 14) | TITLE: Nonviolent Offenders: Sentencing, Parole SUMMARY: Requires the state to increase funding and oversight for individualized treatment and rehabilitation programs for nonviolent drug offenders and parolees. Mandates three-tiered probation with treatment providing for case dismissal and/or sealing of records after probation. Limits court's authority to incarcerate offenders who violate probation or parole. Shortens parole for most drug offenses, and for nonviolent property crimes. Changes certain marijuana misdemeanor. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 06/02/2008 Ballot Measure: Proposition 5 06/02/2008 On November 4, 2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| CA PROPOSITION 6; PETITION 1326 | |
| (CA V 15) | TITLE: Criminal Penalties and Laws: Public Safety SUMMARY: Requires new spending on programs to combat crime and gangs, and to operate prison and parole systems. Increases penalties for several crimes including violating gang injunctions, using or possessing to sell methamphetamine, or carrying loaded or concealed firearms by certain felons. Eliminates bail for illegal immigrants charged with violent or gang-related felonies. Establishes crime for removing a monitoring device affixed as part of a sentence. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 06/02/2008 Ballot Measure: Proposition 6 06/02/2008 On November 4, 2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| CA PROPOSITION 7; PETITION 1304 | |
| (CA V 16) | TITLE: Renewable Energy SUMMARY: Requires all utilities, including government-owned utilities, to generate 20% of their power from renewable energy by 2010. Raises requirement for all utilities to 40% by 2020 and 50% by 2025. Imposes penalties for noncompliance. Fast tracks approval for new renewable energy plants. Requires utilities to sign longer contracts to procure renewable energy. Creates the Clean Energy Transmission Account to purchase or rights of way for renewable energy. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 06/02/2008 Ballot Measure: Proposition 7 06/02/2008 On November 4, 2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| CA PROPOSITION 8; PETITION 1298 | |
| (CA V 17) | TITLE: Limit On Marriage: Constitutional Amendment SUMMARY: Amends the State Constitution to provide that only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in California. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 06/02/2008 Ballot Measure: Proposition 8 06/02/2008 On November 4, 2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| CA PROPOSITION 9; PETITION 1325 | |
| (CA V 18) | TITLE: Victims' Bill of Rights Act of 2008: Marsy's Law SUMMARY: Proposes an amendment to the Constitution to require notification to certain victims of crimes and an opportunity for input during phases of criminal justice process, including bail, sentencing and parole. Relates to victim safety as consideration in determining bail or release on parole. Increases the number of people permitted to attend and testify in parole hearings. Reduces number of parole hearings for which certain prisoners are entitled. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 06/06/2008 Ballot Measure: Proposition 9 06/06/2008 On November 4, 2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| CA PROPOSITION 10; PETITION 1332 | |
| (CA V 19) | TITLE: Bonds. Alternative Fuel Vehicles and Renewable SUMMARY: Creates the Renewable Energy and Clean Alternative Fuel Act. Authorizes the issuance of a specified amount of bonds to provide cash payments to purchasers of certain high fuel economy and alternative fuel vehicles, incentives for research, development and production of renewable energy technology, incentives for research and development of alternative fuel vehicle technology, incentives for purchase of renewable energy technology, and grants to cities for related education. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 06/10/2008 Ballot Measure: Proposition 10 06/10/2008 On November 4, 2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| CA PROPOSITION 11; PETITION 1307 | |
| (CA V 20) | TITLE: Redistricting. Constitutional Amendment and SUMMARY: Creates 14-member redistricting commission responsible for drawing district lines for State Senate, Assembly, and Board of Equalization districts. Requires State Auditor to randomly select commission members from voter applicant pool for a commission with five members from each of the two largest political parties, and four members unaffiliated with either political party. Requires nine votes to approve final district maps. Establishes standards for drawing new lines. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 06/17/2008 Ballot Measure: Proposition 11 06/17/2008 On November 4, 2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| CA PROPOSITION 12; SB 1572, CHAPTER 122, 2008 | |
| (CA V 21) | TITLE: Veterans' Bond Act of 2008 SUMMARY: , Wyland. Enacts the Veterans' Bond Act of 2008 which would authorize, for purposes of financing a specified program for farm, home and mobilehome purchase assistance for veterans, the issuance, pursuant to the State General Obligation Bond Law, of bonds in a specified amount. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 07/16/2008 Ballot Measure: Proposition 12. 07/16/2008 On November 4, 2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| CA PROPOSITION 1A; AB 3034, CHAPTER 267, 2008 | |
| (CA V 22) | TITLE: High Speed Rail System Bonds SUMMARY: Provides for a high-speed passenger train system and for capital projects on other passenger rail lines to provide connectivity to the high-speed train system by providing the funds necessary therefor through the issuance and sale of bonds in a specified amount and by providing for the handling and disposition of those funds. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 09/02/2008 Ballot Measure: Proposition 1A. 09/02/2008 On November 4, 2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| CO AMENDMENT 46; FORMERLY PROPOSED INITIATIVE 2007-2008 NO. 31 | |
| (CO V 1) | TITLE: Discrimination and Preferential Treatment SUMMARY: Proposes and amendment to the Constitution to prohibit the state from discriminating against or granting preferential treatment to any individual or group on the basis of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin in the operation of public employment, public education, or public contracting; allows exceptions to the prohibition when reasonably necessary or when action is necessary to establish or maintain eligibility for federal funds. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 07/22/2008 Ballot Measure: Amendment 46; Formerly Proposed Initiative 2007-2008 No. 31. 07/22/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| CO AMENDMENT 47; FORMERLY PROPOSED INITIATIVE 2007-2008 NO. 41 | |
| (CO V 2) | TITLE: Conditions of Employment SUMMARY: Proposes and amendment to the Constitution prohibiting an employer from requiring that a person be a member and pay any moneys to a labor organization or to any other third party in lieu of a payment to a labor organization; creates a misdemeanor criminal penalty for violations. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 07/22/2008 Ballot Measure: Amendment 47; Proposed Initiative 2007-2008 No. 41. 07/22/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| CO AMENDMENT 48; FORMERLY PROPOSED INITIATIVE NO. 36 | |
| (CO V 3) | TITLE: Definition of Person SUMMARY: Proposes an amendment to the Constitution defining the term person to include any human being from the moment of fertilization as person is used in those provisions of the Constitution relating to inalienable rights, equality of justice, and due process of law. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 07/22/2008 Ballot Measure: Amendment 48; Formerly Proposed Initiative No. 36. 07/22/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| CO REFERENDUM L; HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 07-1002 | |
| (CO V 4) | TITLE: Age Qualification for Serving in General Assembly SUMMARY: Proposes an amendment to the Constitution requiring an elector of the state to be at least the age of twenty-one years to serve as a member of the Colorado General Assembly. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 07/22/2008 Ballot Measure: Referendum L; House Concurrent Resolution 07-1002. 07/22/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| CO REFERENDUM M; HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 08-1009 | |
| (CO V 5) | TITLE: Land Value Increase SUMMARY: Proposes an amendment to the Constitution to repeal specified obsolete provisions regarding land value increase for assessment purposes. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 07/22/2008 Ballot Measure: Referendum M; House Concurrent Resolution 08-1009. 07/22/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| CO REFERENDUM N; HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 08-1008 | |
| (CO V 6) | TITLE: Intoxicating Liquor SUMMARY: Proposes an amendment to the Constitution to repeal outdated obsolete provisions of the Constitution concerning the sale of spurious, drugged or intoxicating liquors. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 07/22/2008 Ballot Measure: Refrendum N; House Concurrent Resolution 08-1008. 07/22/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| CO REFERENDUM 0; SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 08-003 | |
| (CO V 7) | TITLE: Petition Requirements SUMMARY: Proposes an amendment to the Constitution to revise existing procedures regarding ballot initiatives. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 07/22/2008 Ballot Measure: Referendum O; Senate Concurrent Resolution 08-003. 07/22/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| CO AMENDMENT 49; FORMERLY PROPOSED INITIATIVE 53 | |
| (CO V 8) | TITLE: Limitation on Public Payroll Deductions SUMMARY: Proposes an amendment to the Constitution prohibiting a governmental payroll system from taking a payroll deduction from any employee except deductions required by federal law, tax withholdings, judicial liens and garnishments, deductions for health benefits or other insurance, deductions for retirement plans or other savings programs, and charitable deductions. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 07/24/2008 Ballot Measure: Amendment 49. 07/24/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| CO AMENDMENT 50; FORMERLY PROPOSED INITIATIVE 121 | |
| (CO V 9) | TITLE: Limited Gaming SUMMARY: Proposes an amendment to the Constitution concerning limited gaming; allows voters in Central City, Black Hawk, and Cripple Creek to vote on extending casino hours of operation, approved games and maximum single bets; provides for distributions from the Limited Gaming Fund for administrative expenses, student financial aid and classroom instruction at community colleges; requires any increase in gaming taxes to be approved at a statewide election. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 08/08/2008 Ballot Measure: Amendment 50. 08/08/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| CO AMENDMENT 51; FORMERLY PROPOSED INITIATIVE 128 | |
| (CO V 10) | TITLE: Persons With Developmental Disabilities Sales Tax SUMMARY: Increases the state sales and use tax to provide funding for long-term services for persons with developmental disabilities; requires revenues from the new tax to be deposited in the newly created developmental disabilities long-term services cash fund; requires funds to be used to provide home and community based services for the developmentally disabled; prohibits reductions in the level of state appropriations in the annual General Appropriations Bill. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 08/11/2008 Ballot Measure: Amendment 51. 08/11/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| CO AMENDMENT 52; FORMERLY PROPOSED INITIATIVE 120 | |
| (CO V 11) | TITLE: Severance Tax for Transportation SUMMARY: Proposes an amendment to the Constitution concerning the allocation of revenues from the state severance tax imposed on minerals and mineral fuels other than oil shale requiring half of the revenues to be credited to the local government severance tax fund and the remaining revenues to be credited first to the severance tax trust fund until an annually calculated limit is reached and then to a new transportation fund for funding public highways. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 08/15/2008 Ballot Measure: Amendment 52. 08/15/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| CO AMENDMENT 54; FORMERLY PROPOSED INITIATIVE 59 | |
| (CO V 13) | TITLE: Campaign Contributions Restrictions SUMMARY: Proposes an amendment to the Constitution; prohibits the holder of specified state and local government contracts made without competitive bidding from making a contribution for the benefit of a political party or candidate during the term of the contracts and for 2 years thereafter; disqualifies a contributor in a ballot issue election from entering into a sole-source government contract related to that ballot issue; imposes civil liability and penalties. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 08/21/2008 Ballot Measure: Amendment 54. 08/21/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| CO AMENDMENT 58; FORMERLY PROPOSED INITIATIVE 113 | |
| (CO V 17) | TITLE: Severance Tax SUMMARY: Eliminates a credit against the severance tax on oil and gas for property taxes paid by oil and gas producers and interest owners; reduces the level of production that qualifies wells for an exemption from the tax; requires the tax revenues to be credited to the severance tax trust fund, the local government severance tax fund, and a new trust fund for college scholarships, native wildlife habitat preservation, renewable energy and energy efficiency programs. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 08/29/2008 Ballot Measure: Amendment 58. 08/29/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| CO AMENDMENT 59; FORMERLY PROPOSED INITIATIVE 126 | |
| (CO V 18) | TITLE: Education Funding SUMMARY: Proposes an amendment to the Constitution concerning the manner in which the state funds public education from preschool to 12th grade; requires that any revenue that the state would otherwise be required to refund pursuant to the constitutional limit on state fiscal year spending be transferred instead to the state education fund; creates an education fund savings account; requires that a portion of income tax revenues be deposited into the savings account. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 09/02/2008 Ballot Measure: Amendment 59. 09/02/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| CT CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION QUESTION | |
| (CT V 1) | TITLE: Constitutional Convention Question SUMMARY: Authorizes the state to have a Constitutional Convention to amend or revise the Constitution of the State. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 07/22/2008 Ballot Measure: Constitutional Convention Question. 07/22/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| CT CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT HJR 21 - 2008 | |
| (CT V 2) | TITLE: Seventeen Year Old Persons Allowed to Vote SUMMARY: Proposes an amendment to the Constitution to allow seventeen year old persons who will be eighteen years of age at the next regular election to vote in primaries related to such election. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 07/22/2008 Ballot Measure: HJR 21 - 2008 07/22/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| FL BALLOT MEASURE NO. 3 | |
| (FL V 3) | TITLE: Assessed Value of Residential Real Property SUMMARY: Authorizes the Legislature, by general law, to prohibit consideration of changes or improvements to residential real property which increase resistance to wind damage and installation of renewable energy source devices as factors in assessing the property's value for ad valorem taxation purposes. Repeals, effective upon adoption, the existing renewable energy source device exemption no longer in effect. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 04/28/2008 Ballot Measure: 3. 04/28/2008 On November 4, 2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| FL BALLOT MEASURE NO. 4 | |
| (FL V 4) | TITLE: Property Tax Exemption of Perpetually Conserved SUMMARY: Requires the Legislature to provide a property tax exemption for real property encumbered by perpetual conservation easements or other perpetual conservation protections, defined by general law. Requires Legislature to provide for classification and assessment of land used for conservation purposes, and not perpetually encumbered, solely on the basis of character or use. Subjects assessment benefit to conditions, limitations, and reasonable definitions established by general law. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 04/28/2008 Ballot Measure: 4. 04/28/2008 On November 4, 2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| FL BALLOT MEASURE NO. 6 | |
| (FL V 6) | TITLE: Assessment of Working Waterfront Property SUMMARY: Provides for assessment based upon use of land used predominantly for commercial fishing purposes, land used for vessel launches into waters that are navigable and accessible to the public, marinas and drystacks that are open to the public, and water-dependent marine manufacturing facilities, commercial fishing facilities, and marine vessel construction and repair facilities and their support activities, subject to conditions, limitations, and reasonable definitions. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 04/28/2008 Ballot Measure: 6. 04/28/2008 On November 4, 2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| FL BALLOT MEASURE NO. 8 | |
| (FL V 8) | TITLE: Local Option Community College Funding SUMMARY: Proposes an amendment to the Constitution to require that the Legislature authorize counties to levy a local option sales tax to supplement community college funding. Requires voter approval to levy the tax. Provides that approved taxes will sunset after 5 years and may be reauthorized by the voters. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 04/28/2008 Ballot Measure: 8. 04/28/2008 On November 4, 2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| FL BALLOT MEASURE NO. 1 | |
| (FL V 10) | TITLE: Relating to Property Rights and Ineligible Aliens SUMMARY: Proposes an amendment to the Constitution to delete provisions authorizing the Legislature to regulate or prohibit the ownership, inheritance, disposition, and possession of real property by aliens ineligible for citizenship. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 04/28/2008 Ballot Measure: 1. 04/28/2008 On November 4, 2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| FL BALLOT MEASURE NO. 2 | |
| (FL V 11) | TITLE: Marriage Protection Amendment SUMMARY: Proposes an amendment to the Constitution to protect marriage as the legal union of only one man and one woman as husband and wife and provides that no other legal union that is treated as marriage or the substantial equivalent thereof shall be valid or recognized. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 04/28/2008 Ballot Measure: 2. 04/28/2008 On November 4, 2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| GA BALLOT MEASURE HR 1276 | |
| (GA V 1) | TITLE: Forest Land Conservation SUMMARY: Proposes an amendment to the Constitution to provide for the special assessment and taxation of forest land conservation use property and to provide for local government assistance grants. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 07/22/2008 Ballot Measure: HR 1276. 07/22/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| GA BALLOT MEASURE SR 309 | |
| (GA V 2) | TITLE: Infrastructure Development Districts SUMMARY: Proposes an amendment to the Constitution to authorize the General Assembly to provide by general law for the creation and comprehensive regulation of infrastructure development districts. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 07/22/2008 Ballot Measure: SR 309. 07/22/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| GA BALLOT MEASURE SR 996 | |
| (GA V 3) | TITLE: Community Redevelopment SUMMARY: Proposes an amendment to the Constitution to authorize community redevelopment and authorize counties, municipalities, local boards of education to use tax funds for redevelopment purposes and programs, including the payment of debt service on tax allocation bonds. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 07/22/2008 Ballot Measure: SR 996. 07/22/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| HI CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION QUESTION | |
| (HI V 1) | TITLE: Constitutional Convention Question SUMMARY: Proposes a ballot measure to determine if there shall be a convention to propose a revision of or amendments to the Constitution. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 07/22/2008 Ballot Measure: Constitutional Convention Question. 07/22/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| HI CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT;SB 966 | |
| (HI V 2) | TITLE: Age Qualification for Executive Officers SUMMARY: Proposes an amendment to the Constitution to change the age qualification for the Offices of Governor and Lieutenant Governor from the age of thirty years to the age of twenty-five years. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 07/22/2008 Ballot Measure: 2008 Constitutional Amendment. 07/22/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| IA BALLOT MEASURE HJR 3 | |
| (IA V 1) | TITLE: Elector Qualification SUMMARY: Proposes an amendment to the Constitution provide that a person adjudged mentally incompetent to vote or a person convicted of any infamous crime shall not be entitled to the privilege of an elector. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 05/16/2008 Ballot Measure: HJR -3 05/16/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| IL HJR 137; 2007 - Constitutional Convention Question | |
| (IL V 1) | TITLE: Constitutional Convention SUMMARY: Proposes a call for a state Constitutional Convention to review the current Constitution and to decide whether the Constitution should be revised or rewritten. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 09/17/2008 Ballot Measure: HJR 137 - 2007 General Session. 09/17/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| LA PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. 7; ACT 934 H584-2008 | |
| (LA V 1) | TITLE: Post Employment Benefit Investment SUMMARY: Proposes an amendment to the Constitution to authorize certain investments for the State and political subdivisions with respect to monies reserved for post-employment benefits. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 06/17/2008 Ballot Measure: PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. 7. 06/17/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| LA PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. 3; ACT 931 H183-2008 | |
| (LA V 2) | TITLE: Legislator Temporary Succession SUMMARY: Proposes an amendment to the Constitution to require the Legislature to provide by law for the temporary succession to the powers and duties of a member of the Legislature when the incumbent member becomes unavailable for certain reasons. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 07/07/2008 Ballot Measure: PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. 3. 07/07/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| LA PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. 4; ACT 932 H420-2008 | |
| (LA V 3) | TITLE: Severance Tax Local Remittance SUMMARY: Proposes an amendment to the Constitution to increase the amount of the severance tax on certain natural resources which is remitted to parish governing authorities and to a certain special fund; provides for use of remitted funds. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 07/07/2008 Ballot Measure: PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. 4. 07/07/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| LA PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. 5; ACT 933 H461-2008 | |
| (LA V 4) | TITLE: Special Assessment Level and Homesteads SUMMARY: Proposes an amendment to the Constitution; concerns the special assessment level when a homestead has been sold or expropriated under certain circumstances; authorizes the transfer of the special assessment level to a new homestead in cases where a homestead has been sold or expropriated under certain circumstances. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 07/07/2008 Ballot Measure: PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. 5. 07/07/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| LA PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. 1; ACT 935 S232-2008 | |
| (LA V 5) | TITLE: Board and Commission Term Limits SUMMARY: Proposes an amendment to the Constitution regarding the term limits for members of boards and commissions; includes the Pubic Service Commission, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Board of Regents, Boards of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System, State Universities and Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges, and Community and Technical Colleges, Forestry Commission, State Civil Service Commission and State Police Commission. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 07/07/2008 Ballot Measure: PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. 1. 07/07/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| LA PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. 6; ACT 936 S295-2008 | |
| (LA V 6) | TITLE: Property Taken for Public Purpose SUMMARY: Proposes an amendment to the Constitution to provide that property taken pursuant to condemnation is not covered by provisions governing property taken by eminent domain for a public purpose. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 07/07/2008 Ballot Measure: PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. 6. 07/07/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| LA PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. 2; ACT 937 S296-2008 | |
| (LA V 7) | TITLE: Extraordinary Session Proclamation SUMMARY: Proposes an amendment to the Constitution relating to the calling of extraordinary sessions of the Legislature; requires proclamation to be issued at least 7 calendar days prior to convening the extraordinary session. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 07/07/2008 Ballot Measure: PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. 2. 07/07/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| MA BALLOT QUESTION 1; INITIATIVE | |
| (MA V 1) | TITLE: State Income Tax Repeal SUMMARY: Provides for the repeal of the state personal income tax; reduces the state personal income tax rate to 2.65 per cent for all categories of taxable income for the tax year beginning on or after January 1, 2009; eliminates the tax for all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2010. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 07/10/2008 Ballot Question: 1. 07/10/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| MA BALLOT QUESTION 2; INITIATIVE | |
| (MA V 2) | TITLE: Possession of Marijuana Decriminalization SUMMARY: Provides for the decriminalization of the possession of small amounts of marijuana; provides civil penalties in lieu of criminal penalties on adults possessing less than an ounce of marijuana. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 07/10/2008 Ballot Question: 2. 07/10/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| MA BALLOT QUESTION 3; INITIATIVE | |
| (MA V 3) | TITLE: Dog Racing Elimination SUMMARY: Provides for the graduated elimination of dog racing in the state; provides for shutting down of the state's two dog racing tracks; provides civil fines for violations. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 07/10/2008 Ballot Question: 3. 07/10/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| MD QUESTION 2; CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT | |
| (MD V 1) | TITLE: Video Lottery Terminals SUMMARY: Proposes an amendment to the Constitution to authorize video lottery terminal gaming in the State for the primary purpose of providing funds for public education; limits the number of licenses that the State may issue to operate video lottery terminals; limits the number of locations at which video lottery terminal facilities may be located; requires a facility to comply with applicable planning and zoning laws; raises revenue for k-12 education and facilities. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 07/23/2008 Ballot Measure: TBA. . 07/23/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| MD QUESTION 1 | |
| (MD V 2) | TITLE: Early Voting and Polling Places SUMMARY: Proposes an amendment to the Constitution to authorize the General Assembly to provide by suitable enactment a process to allow voters to vote at polling places in or outside their election districts or wards or, during the two weeks immediately proceeding an election, on no more than 10 other days prior to the dates specified in the Constitution. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 07/23/2008 Ballot Measure: TBA. 07/23/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| ME QUESTION 1; P.L. 39-2007 | |
| (ME V 8) | TITLE: Natural Resource and Transportation Bonds SUMMARY: Authorizes issuance of bonds for natural resources, agriculture and transportation purposes; includes dam repair, hatchery rehabilitation, small community grants, uncontrolled hazardous waste, municipal and industrial landfills, air quality monitoring and transportation infrastructure improvements. STATUS: Approved by Voters. Election Date: Jun 10, 2008 |
| ME QUESTION 2; I.B. 3-2007 | |
| (ME V 9) | TITLE: Oxford County Casino SUMMARY: Authorizes Evergreen Mountain Enterprises, LLC to operate a casino at a single site in Oxford County. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 04/24/2008 Ballot Measure: QUESTION 2. 04/24/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| ME QUESTION 3; P.L. 673-2007 | |
| (ME V 10) | TITLE: Drinking Water and Wastewater Treatment Bonds SUMMARY: Authorizes a General Fund bond issue not to exceed a specified amount for a drinking water revolving loan fund in the Department of Health and Human Services to be matched by a specific amount in other funds, and to provide funds for a wastewater treatment facility state revolving loan fund in the Department of Environmental Protection to be matched by a specific amount in other funds. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 08/19/2008 Ballot Measure: QUESTION 3. 08/19/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| ME QUESTION 1; P.L. 629-2007 | |
| (ME V 11) | TITLE: Dirigo Health Insurance Plan Funding Veto SUMMARY: Provides for a people's veto of specified parts of the Dirigo health law that contain the funding mechanisms for the Dirigo Health Insurance Plan; includes taxes on health insurers, beer, wine and soft drinks. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 08/19/2008 Ballot Measure: QUESTION 1. 08/19/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| MI BALLOT NO. 08-1; INITIATIVE PETITION | |
| (MI V 1) | TITLE: Medical Marijuana SUMMARY: Allows under State law the medical use of marijuana; provides protections for the medical use of marijuana; provides for a system of registry identification cards for qualifying patients and primary caregivers; imposes a fee for registry application and renewal; provides for the promulgation of rules. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 07/07/2008 Ballot Measure 08-1. 07/07/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| MI BALLOT NO. 08-2; INITIATIVE PETITION | |
| (MI V 2) | TITLE: Embryonic Stem Cell Research SUMMARY: Proposes a Constitutional amendment to address human embryo and human embryonic stem cell research; expands use of human embryos for any research permitted under federal law subject to specified limits; provides that stem cells cannot be taken from human embryos more than 14 days after cell division begins; prohibits selling or purchasing human embryos for stem cell research; prohibits state and local laws that prevent, restrict, or discourage stem cell research. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 08/21/2008 Ballot Measure 08-2. 08/21/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| MN AMENDMENT ; H 2285-2007 | |
| (MN V 1) | TITLE: Sales Tax Increase for Cultural and Natural SUMMARY: Proposes an amendment to the State Constitution; increases the sales tax rate by 3/8 of 1%; dedicates receipts for natural resources and cultural heritage purposes; creates an Outdoor Heritage Fund; creates a Parks and Trails Fund; creates a Clean Water Fund; creates an Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 02/15/2008 Ballot Measure: AMENDMENT . 02/15/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| MO CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT 1;HJR 7 - 2007 | |
| (MO V 1) | TITLE: Official State Language SUMMARY: Proposes an amendment to the Constitution relating to English as the Official State Language. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 05/29/2008 Ballot Measure: Constitutional Amendment 1 05/29/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| MO CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT 4;SJR 45 - 2008 | |
| (MO V 2) | TITLE: Stormwater Control Projects SUMMARY: Proposes an amendment to the Constitution to change provisions relating to the financing of stormwater control projects by limiting availability of grants and loans to public water and sewer districts only, removing the cap on available funding and existing restrictions on disbursements, and requiring loan repayments to be used only for stormwater control projects. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 08/15/2008 Ballot Measure: Constitutional Amendment 4. 08/15/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| MO PROPOSITION A; INITIATIVE PETITION | |
| (MO V 3) | TITLE: Casino and Gambling SUMMARY: Amends provisions relating to casinos and gambling; repeals the current individual maximum loss limit; prohibits any future loss limits; requires identification to enter the gambling area only if necessary to establish that an individual is at least 21 years old; restricts the number of casinos to those already built or being built; increases the casino gambling tax; creates from gambling tax proceeds the Schools First Elementary and Secondary Improvement Fund. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 08/15/2008 Ballot Measure: Proposition A. 08/15/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| MO PROPOSITION B; INITIATIVE PETITION | |
| (MO V 4) | TITLE: Quality Home Care Act SUMMARY: Creates the Quality Home Care Act to enable the elderly and residents with disabilities to continue living independently in their homes by creating the Quality Homecare Council to ensure the availability of quality home care services under the Medicaid program by recruiting, training, stabilizing the home care workforce. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 08/15/2008 Ballot Measure: Proposition B. 08/15/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| MO PROPOSITION C; INITIATIVE PETITION | |
| (MO V 5) | TITLE: Renewable Energy SUMMARY: Requires the Public Service Commission prescribe by rule a portfolio requirement for all electric utilities to generate or purchase electricity generated from renewable energy resources in specified percentages, to select a renewable energy credits trading program, and to make necessary related rules; requires each electric utility to make available a specified standard rebate offer to its retail customers. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 09/17/2008 Ballot Measure: Proposition C. 09/17/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| MT CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT NO. 44 | |
| (MT V 1) | TITLE: Public Funds SUMMARY: Proposes an amendment to the Constitution to allow up to 25% of certain Public Funds to be invested in Corporate Capital Stock. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 04/03/2008 Ballot Measure: C-44. 04/03/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| MT LEGISLATIVE REFERENDUM NO. 118 | |
| (MT V 2) | TITLE: Mill Levy for Montana University SUMMARY: Submits a 6 Mill Levy for support of the Montana University System. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 04/03/2008 Ballot Measure: LR-118. 04/03/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| MT INITIATIVE NO. 155 | |
| (MT V 3) | TITLE: Healthy Montana Kids Plan Act SUMMARY: Creates the Healthy Montana Kids Plan, which offers health coverage to uninsured children by increasing eligibility for the children's health insurance program and the Medicaid program and by helping families cover their children under employer sponsored plans by providing premium assistance to families who have access to one or more employer sponsored comprehensive group health insurance plans in order to provide coverage for eligible children; provides a related fee on insurers. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 07/08/2008 Ballot Measure: I-155. 07/08/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| ND CONSTITUTIONAL MEASURE NO. 1; HCR 3016-2007 | |
| (ND V 1) | TITLE: Legislator Appointive State Office SUMMARY: Amends the State Constitution; removes the prohibition on appointing a member of the Legislative Assembly to an office for which compensation has been increased by the Assembly during that member's term of office. STATUS: Rejected by Voters. Election Date: Jun 10, 2008 |
| ND CONSTITUTIONAL MEASURE NO. 1; HCR 3045-2007 | |
| (ND V 2) | TITLE: Permanent Oil Tax Trust Fund SUMMARY: Amends the State Constitution; concerns the establishment and use of a Permanent Oil Tax Trust Fund; imposes limitations on use of moneys in the Fund; provides that moneys in the Fund will be from taxes imposed on oil and gas at the time of production or extraction when revenue from the taxes are deposited in the General Fund and exceed 100 million dollars. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 11/30/2007 Ballot Measure: CONSTITUTIONAL MEASURE NO. 1. 11/30/2007 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| ND STATUTORY MEASURE NO. 2 | |
| (ND V 3) | TITLE: Corporate and Individual Income Tax Rates SUMMARY: Lowers the State corporate income tax rates by 15% and the adjusted State individual income tax rates by 50% for tax years beginning 12/31/08. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 08/29/2008 Ballot Measure: STATUTORY MEASURE NO. 2. 08/29/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| ND STATUTORY MEASURE NO. 3 | |
| (ND V 4) | TITLE: Tobacco Use Prevention and Control Program SUMMARY: Creates the Tobacco Prevention and Control Advisory Committee; creates an Executive Committee of the Advisory Committee; concerns the development and funding of a comprehensive statewide tobacco prevention and control plan; creates the Tobacco Prevention and Control Trust Fund to receive tobacco settlement dollars to be administered by the Executive Committee. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 09/03/2008 Ballot Measure: STATUTORY MEASURE NO. 3. 09/03/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| ND STATUTORY MEASURE NO. 4 | |
| (ND V 5) | TITLE: Director for Workforce Safety and Insurance SUMMARY: Provides for the appointment by the Governor of the Director for the Workforce Safety and Insurance Agency; provides for placement of employees of the Agency into the State Personnel System; provides for appointment of independent administrative law judges to conduct hearings and make final decisions. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 09/08/2008 Ballot Measure: STATUTORY MEASURE NO. 4. 09/08/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| NE AMENDMENT NUMBER 1; LR 6CA-2007 | |
| (NE V 1) | TITLE: Investment of Public Endowment Funds by Cities SUMMARY: Proposes an amendment to the Constitution to provide that the Legislature may authorize the investment of public endowment funds by any city authorized to establish a charter; requires the governing body of the city to act in a fiduciary capacity for purpose of protecting and benefiting the investment, subject to such limitations as the Legislature may by statute provide. STATUS: Approved by Voters. Election Date: May 13, 2008 |
| NE AMENDMENT NUMBER ; LR 229CA-2007 | |
| (NE V 2) | TITLE: Municipal Funding Sources for Economic SUMMARY: Proposes an amendment to the Constitution; changes the powers of municipalities relating to fund sources for economic or industrial development. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 04/18/2008 Ballot Measure: AMENDMENT NUMBER . 04/18/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| NE INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 424 | |
| (NE V 3) | TITLE: Preferential Treatment Prohibition SUMMARY: Proposes an amendment to the State Constitution; prohibits the State from discriminating against, or granting preferential treatment to, any individual or group on the basis of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin in public employment, public education, or public contracting; allows bona fide qualifications based on sex that are reasonably necessary; provides an exception for certain federal programs. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 09/16/2008 Ballot Measure: INIATIVE MEASURE NO. 424. 09/16/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| NJ PUBLIC QUESTION 1 | |
| (NJ V 1) | TITLE: State Bonds SUMMARY: Proposes an amendment to the Constitution to require voter approval of new laws that allow the State to borrow money by issuing bonds through any State agency or independent authority backed by a pledge of an annual appropriation to pay the principal and interest on the bonds; provides exceptions. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 09/17/2008 Ballot Measure: Public Question 1. 09/17/2008 On November 4, 2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| NJ BALLOT QUESTION 2 | |
| (NJ V 2) | TITLE: Selection and Appointment of Municipal Court SUMMARY: Proposes an amendment to the Constitution to provide that the method of selection and appointment of certain municipal court judges would be set by statute, rather than be provided for in the Constitution; provides which judges may be included; provides that the possibility that a statute would continue to provide for nomination by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate would not be precluded; permits a statute to set forth another method of selection and nomination. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 09/17/2008 Ballot Measure: Ballot Question 2 09/17/2008 On November 4, 2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| NM CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT 1; SJR 7-2007 | |
| (NM V 1) | TITLE: Midterm Salary Increases for County Officers SUMMARY: Proposes an amendment to the Constitution to allow a board of county commissioners to provide a midterm salary increase for elected county officers as authorized by law. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 12/03/2007 Ballot Measure: CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT 1. 12/03/2007 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| NM CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT 2; SJR 6-2007 | |
| (NM V 2) | TITLE: School Board Size Increase SUMMARY: Proposes an amendment to the Constitution to increase the size of school boards in school districts with a specified population; provides for conduct of election by mail-in ballot or as otherwise provided by law; provides each school districts shall be divided into member districts that shall be compact, contiguous and as nearly equal in population as possible; provides one board member shall reside within, and be elected from, each member district. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 12/03/2007 Ballot Measure: CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT 2. 12/03/2007 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| NM CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT 4; SJR 4-2008 | |
| (NM V 3) | TITLE: School Elections SUMMARY: Proposes an amendment to the State Constitution; allows school elections to be held at the same time as other elections. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 02/18/2008 Ballot Measure: CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT 4. 02/18/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| NM CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT 3; SJR 1-2008 | |
| (NM V 4) | TITLE: Cabinet Secretary Confirmation SUMMARY: Proposes an amendment to the State Constitution; concerns heads of all Cabinet-level departments or agencies subject to confirmation by the Senate; requires confirmation or reconfirmation at the beginning of each term of a Governor. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 02/18/2008 Ballot Measure: CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT 3. 02/18/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| NM CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT 5; SJR 8-2008 | |
| (NM V 5) | TITLE: Lieutenant Governor Vacancy SUMMARY: Proposes an amendment to the State Constitution; provides that in the case of a vacancy in the Office of Lieutenant Governor, the Governor shall fill the vacancy by appointment with consent of the Senate. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 02/18/2008 Ballot Measure: CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT 5. 02/18/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| NM BOND QUESTION A; CHAPTER 80-2008 | |
| (NM V 6) | TITLE: Senior Citizen Facility Bonds SUMMARY: Proposes continued general obligation bond funding in specified amounts for senior citizen facility improvements, construction and equipment acquisitions. Provides for a general property tax imposition and levy for the payment of principal of, interest on, and expenses incurred with the issuance of these bonds. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 05/29/2008 Ballot Measure: BOND QUESTION A. 05/29/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| NM BOND QUESTION B; CHAPTER 80-2008 | |
| (NM V 7) | TITLE: Library Bonds SUMMARY: Proposes continued general obligation bond funding in specified amounts for academic, public and tribal library acquisitions. Provides for a general property tax imposition and levy for the payment of principal of, interest on, and expenses incurred with regard to the issuance of these bonds. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 05/29/2008 Ballot Measure: BOND QUESTION B. 05/29/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| NM BOND QUESTION C; CHAPTER 80-2008 | |
| (NM V 8) | TITLE: Health Treatment and Research Facilities SUMMARY: Proposes general obligation bond funding in specified amounts for capital expenditures for cancer research and treatment facilities, other statewide and regional health facilities, educational facilities for statewide dental services, public health and behavioral health facilities. Provides for a general property tax imposition and levy for the payment of principal of, interest on, and expenses incurred with the issuance of these bonds. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 05/29/2008 Ballot Measure: BOND QUESTION C. 05/29/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| NM BOND QUESTION D; CHAPTER 80-2008 | |
| (NM V 9) | TITLE: Higher Education and Special School Bonds SUMMARY: Proposes continued general obligation bond funding in specified amounts for higher education and special school capital improvements and acquisitions. Provides for a property tax imposition levy for the payment of the principal, interest on and expenses of the bond issuance. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 05/29/2008 Ballot Measure: BOND QUESTION D. 05/29/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| NV BALLOT QUESTION NO. 2; CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT | |
| (NV V 1) | TITLE: Property Owners Bill of Rights SUMMARY: Proposes an amendment to the Constitution to create the property owners' bill of rights; provides public use of private property shall not include the direct or indirect transfer of any interest in property taken in an eminent domain proceeding from one private party to another private party and that in all eminent domain actions, the government shall have the burden to prove public use; provides for just compensation and fair market value for such actions. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 07/10/2008 Ballot Measure: Ballot Question No. 2. 07/10/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| NV BALLOT MEASURE NO. 1; AJR 10-73rd Session | |
| (NV V 2) | TITLE: Voter Eligibility SUMMARY: Proposes an amendment to the Constitution to provide that a person must be a resident of the State for 30 days before an election to be eligible to vote in that election. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 10/06/2008 Ballot Measure: Ballot Measure No. 1. 10/06/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| NV BALLOT MEASURE NO. 3; AJR 16-73rd Session | |
| (NV V 3) | TITLE: Ad Valorem Tax and Excise Tax SUMMARY: Proposes an amendment to the Constitution to provide that the Legislature shall not enact an exemption from any ad valorem tax on property or excise tax on the sale, storage, use or consumption of tangible personal property sold at retail unless the Legislature finds that the exemption will meet specified criteria. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 10/06/2008 Ballot Measure: Ballot Question No. 3. 10/06/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| NV BALLOT MEASURE NO. 4; SB 502-74th Session | |
| (NV V 4) | TITLE: Sales and use Tax SUMMARY: Authorizes the Legislature to amend or repeal any provision of the Sales and Use Tax Act of 1955 without an additional direct vote of the people whenever necessary to carry out any federal law or interstate agreement for the administration, collection or enforcement of sales and use taxes; repeals an exemption from the taxes imposed on certain aircraft and aircraft components. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 10/06/2008 Ballot Measure: Ballot Measure No. 4. 10/06/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| NY STATE PROPOSAL NUMBER ONE; SENATE BILL 1568 - 2007 | |
| (NY V 2) | TITLE: Disabled Veteran Points on Civil Service SUMMARY: Proposes an amendment to the Constitution to eliminate the requirement that veterans who were disabled in the actual performance of duty in any war be receiving disability payments from the United States Veterans Administration in order to qualify for additional points on a civil service examination for appointment or promotion. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 08/19/2008 Ballot Measure: PROPOSAL NUMBER ONE. 08/19/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| OH ISSUE 1; HJR 3-2007 | |
| (OH V 1) | TITLE: Petition Deadlines SUMMARY: Proposes an amendment to the State Constitution; requires an initiative or referendum to be placed on the ballot at the first regular or general election conducted more than one hundred twenty-five days after the petition is filed and to revise other deadlines relative to the filing of those petitions. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 07/24/2008 Ballot Measure: Constitutional Amendment; HJR 3 - 2007. 07/24/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| OH ISSUE 2; HJR 5-2007 | |
| (OH V 2) | TITLE: Clean Ohio Fund SUMMARY: Proposes an amendment to the Constitution to create the Clean Ohio Fund that authorizes the issuance of general and other obligators of the state to pay the costs relating to environmental and related conservation, preservation, and revitalization purposes. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 07/24/2008 Ballot Measure: Constitutional Amendment; HJR 5-2007. 07/24/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| OH ISSUE 3; SJR 8-2007 | |
| (OH V 3) | TITLE: Water Rights SUMMARY: Proposes an amendment to the Constitution to provide that groundwater underlying privately owned land and nonnavigable waters located on or flowing through privately owned land shall not be held in trust by any governmental body and that the state, and a political subdivision may provide for the regulation of such waters; provides that a landowner may convey to a government body the property interest held in the ground water underlying or flowing through the land. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 07/24/2008 Ballot Measure: Constitutional Amendment; SJR 8 - 2007. 07/24/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| OH ISSUE 6; INITIATIVE PETITION | |
| (OH V 4) | TITLE: Privately Owned Casinos SUMMARY: Proposes an amendment to the Constitution to authorize no more than one privately-owned casino to be operated in the State with gross casino receipts taxes to be distributed among all county governments; creates a Gaming Regulatory Commission; permits the casino to conduct certain gaming activities, including any type of card or table games, slot machines or electronic gaming devices permitted by the State of Nevada or any State adjacent to Ohio. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 10/01/2008 Ballot Measure: Issue 6. 10/01/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| OK STATE QUESTION NO. 735; HOUSE BILL 1808 | |
| (OK V 1) | TITLE: Tax Exemption For Injured Veterans SUMMARY: Proposes an amendment to the Constitution to create an exemption from personal property taxation for the full amount of taxes due on all household property to include all household goods, tools, implements and livestock for certain injured veterans and those veteran's surviving spouses. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 08/18/2008 Ballot Measure: State Question 735. 08/18/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| OK STATE QUESTION NO. 741; HOUSE BILL 3354 | |
| (OK V 2) | TITLE: Property Tax Exemption Application SUMMARY: Proposes an amendment to the Constitution to require a person or business to file an application the first time in order to have an ad valorem tax exemption; provides that a person or business could not file an application late to obtain an exemption for a prior tax year; provides the Legislature would be given the authority to write laws to implement these provisions. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 08/18/2008 Ballot Measure: State Question No. 741. 08/18/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| OK STATE QUESTION NO. 742; SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 38 | |
| (OK V 3) | TITLE: Proposed Constitutional Amendment Fish and Game SUMMARY: Proposes an amendment to the Constitution to recognize the right of the citizens of this state related to game and fish; recognizes hunting, fishing and trapping heritage; vests the Wildlife Conservation Commission with certain power and authority; specifies preferred means for managing wildlife; specifies this amendment will not affect existing laws relating to property rights. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 08/18/2008 Ballot Measure: State Question No. 742. 08/18/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| OK STATE QUESTION NO. 743; SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 29 | |
| (OK V 4) | TITLE: Direct Shipment of Wines SUMMARY: Proposes a Constitutional amendment relating to the direct selling of wine; requires a customer to be 21 and physically present to purchase wine at a winery, festival or trade show; allows winemakers to sell directly to retail package stores and restaurants; applies to in- and out-of-state winemakers; provides sales must be on a same price basis; provides winemakers must use their own leased or owned vehicles for distribution. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 08/18/2008 Ballot Measure: State Question No. 743. 08/18/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| OR BALLOT MEASURE NO. 54; HJR 4 - 2007 | |
| (OR V 4) | TITLE: School District Elections SUMMARY: Proposes an amendment to the Constitution that repeals a portion of a section relating to the qualifications of voters in all school district elections. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 08/06/2008 Ballot Measure: #54 - HJR 4 - 2007. 08/06/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| OR BALLOT MEASURE NO. 55; HJR 31 - 2007 | |
| (OR V 5) | TITLE: Reapportionment SUMMARY: Proposes an amendment to the Constitution to revise the articles relating to reapportionment of Senators and Representatives districts. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 08/06/2008 Ballot Measure: # 55 - HJR 31 - 2007. 08/06/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| OR BALLOT MEASURE NO. 56; HJR 15 - 2007 | |
| (OR V 6) | TITLE: Measures SUMMARY: Proposes an amendment to the Constitution to state that a specified section of the Constitution regarding school district tax levy elections does not apply to any measure voted on in an election held in May or November of any year. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 08/06/2008 Ballot Measure: # 56 - HJR 15 - 2007. 08/06/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| OR BALLOT MEASURE NO. 57; SB1087/HB3615 - 2008 | |
| (OR V 7) | TITLE: Increased Sentencing SUMMARY: Provides for increased sentences for drug trafficking, theft against elderly and specified repeat property and identity theft crimes; requires addiction treatment for certain offenders. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 08/06/2008 Ballot Measure: No. 57 - SB1087/HB3615 - 2008. 08/06/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| OR BALLOT MEASURE NO. 58 | |
| (OR V 8) | TITLE: English Immersion SUMMARY: Provides that English immersion be required in public schools; provides that public school students, who are not proficient in English and students for whom English is a second language, shall be immersed in English, not sidelined for an extended period of time, but mainstreamed with English speaking students in the shortest time possible. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 08/06/2008 Ballot Measure: No. 58. 08/06/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| OR BALLOT MEASURE NO. 59 | |
| (OR V 9) | TITLE: Double Taxation SUMMARY: Provides that for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2010, no taxpayer shall be required to pay to the state, a local government, or other taxing district, an income tax of any kind on money paid to the federal government as federal income taxes; provides all money paid to the federal government to satisfy, wholly or in part, a taxpayer's federal income tax obligation for tax years beginning on or after the above date shall be fully deductible on an individual's tax return. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 08/06/2008 Ballot Measure: No. 59. 08/06/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| OR BALLOT MEASURE NO. 60 | |
| (OR V 10) | TITLE: Teacher Pay Increase SUMMARY: Enacts the Kids First Act; requires that pay raises for public school teachers shall be based upon each teacher's classroom performance and not related to or connected to his or her seniority; provides that if a school district reduces its teaching staff, the district shall retain the teachers who are most qualified to teach the specific subjects, which they will be assigned to teach; provides the requirements for determining most qualified teachers. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 08/06/2008 Ballot Measure: No. 60. 08/06/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| OR BALLOT MEASURE NO. 61 | |
| (OR V 11) | TITLE: Minimum Prison Sentences SUMMARY: Provides that when a person is convicted of one of the offenses listed in this Act and the offense was committed on or after a certain date, the court shall impose, and the person shall serve, at least the entire term of imprisonment listed and that the person is not, during the service of the term of imprisonment, eligible for release on post-prison supervision or any form of temporary leave from custody; provides the person is not eligible for any reduction in the sentence. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 08/06/2008 Ballot Measure: No. 61. 08/06/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| OR BALLOT MEASURE NO. 62 | |
| (OR V 12) | TITLE: State Lottery SUMMARY: Proposes and amendment to the Constitution to provide a percentage of the net proceeds from the State Lottery shall be deposited in a public safety fund to be distributed to counties to fund early childhood programs for children who are at risk, the criminal investigation and forensics operations of the Oregon State Police to assist law enforcement for the operations of District Attorneys, and to supplement appropriations for investigation and field operations of county sheriffs. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 08/06/2008 Ballot Measure: #62. 08/06/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| OR BALLOT MEASURE NO. 63 | |
| (OR V 13) | TITLE: Property Owners and Building Permits SUMMARY: Provides the right of the owner of a parcel of real residential or farm property to not be required to obtain a building permit or otherwise obtain the approval of any government entity in order to make minor improvement to the property, the cost of which does not exceed a specified amount. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 08/06/2008 Ballot Measure: #63. 08/06/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| OR BALLOT MEASURE NO. 64 | |
| (OR V 14) | TITLE: Political Funds SUMMARY: Provides that with the exception of resources used or spent preparing, printing or distributing an official voters pamphlet or conducting an election, no public resource shall be used to collect or help collect money used for a political purpose; provides a civil penalty if a person or entity uses for a political purpose any money collected for it by means of a public resource, or if a person or entity commingles political funds with funds collected from a public resource. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 08/06/2008 Ballot Measure: #64. 08/06/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| OR BALLOT MEASURE NO. 65 | |
| (OR V 15) | TITLE: General Elections SUMMARY: Proposes an amendment to the Constitution to create the Open Primary Act of 2008 to create a fully open primary system, applicable to all voter choice offices, through which electors may select two finalist candidates to appear on the general election ballot regardless of the political party affiliation, or lack of party affiliation, of the elector or candidate. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 08/06/2008 Ballot Measure: #65. 08/06/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| PA QUESTION NO. 1; SB 1341, ACT NO. 64, 2008 | |
| (PA V 1) | TITLE: Water/Sewer Improvements Bond Referendum SUMMARY: Approves the Commonwealth borrowing $400,000,000 to make grants and loans to municipalities and public utilities for the acquisition, construction, improvement, expansion, extension, repair or rehabilitation of drinking water systems, storm water and nonpoint source projects, nutrient credits and wastewater treatment system projects. Specifies that the grants and loans are to be awarded by the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 09/22/2008 Ballot Measure: Question # 1. 09/22/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| RI QUESTION 2; ACTS 2008-469/2008-378 H8433/S3162 | |
| (RI V 1) | TITLE: Open Space and Recreational Development Bonds SUMMARY: Authorizes the issuance of bonds, refunding bonds and temporary notes of the State for capital projects in a specified amount for the purpose of open space and recreational development; provides for purchase of title, development rights, conservation easements and public recreation easements, greenways and other open space, recreation lands, agriculture lands, forested lands and state parks. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 07/21/2008 Ballot Measure: QUESTION 2. 07/21/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| RI QUESTION 1; ACTS 2008-100 H 7390 | |
| (RI V 2) | TITLE: Transportation Bonds SUMMARY: Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds, refunding bonds, and temporary notes in an amount not to exceed a specified total amount to match federal funds and provide direct funding for improvements to the State's highways, roads and bridges; provides funds for commuter rail and to purchase and/or rehabilitate buses for the Public Transit Authority's bus fleet. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 09/22/2008 Ballot Measure: QUESTION 1. 09/22/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| SC CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT QUESTION 1;S 389 - 2007 | |
| (SC V 1) | TITLE: Age of Consent SUMMARY: Proposes an amendment to the Constitution to delete provisions that no unmarried woman shall legally consent to sexual intercourse who shall not have attained the age of fourteen years. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 08/01/2008 Ballot Measure: Question 1. 08/01/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| SC CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT QUESTION 2; S 463 - 2008 | |
| (SC V 2) | TITLE: Public Employee Pension Plan SUMMARY: Proposes an amendment to the Constitution to provide that the funds of any trust fund established by law for funding of post employment benefits for state employees and public school teachers may be invested and reinvested in equity securities subject to the same limitations on such investments applicable for the funds of the various state operated retirement systems. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 08/01/2008 Ballot Measure: Question 2. 08/01/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| SC CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT QUESTION 3;S 463 - 2008 | |
| (SC V 3) | TITLE: Post Employment Benefits Trusts Investments SUMMARY: Proposes an amendment to the Constitution to provide that the funds of any political subdivision that have been set aside for the funding of post employment benefits for the political subdivision's employees, including those invested in independent trusts established for that purpose, may be invested or reinvested in equity securities of the type permitted for investment by the various state operated retirement systems. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 08/01/2008 Ballot Measure: Question 3 08/01/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| SD INITIATED MEASURE 9 | |
| (SD V 1) | TITLE: Small Investors Protection Act SUMMARY: Creates the Small Investors Protection Act; authorizes censure and civil penalties on a broker-dealer, investment advisor, partner, officer, director, or person having a status or a person directly or indirectly in control of such persons who engage in a pattern of commercially unreasonable delay in the delivery of securities sold, or has sold securities that the person did not own or have bona fide contract to purchase; defines commercially unreasonable delay. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 12/21/2007 Ballot Measure: INITIATED MEASURE 9. 12/21/2007 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| SD CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT G; HJR 1003-2008 | |
| (SD V 2) | TITLE: Legislator Travel Reimbursement SUMMARY: Proposes an amendment to the Constitution to repeal certain reimbursement restrictions for travel by legislators to and from a legislative session. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 02/25/2008 Ballot Measure: CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT G. 02/25/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| SD CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT H; HJR 1001-2008 | |
| (SD V 3) | TITLE: Corporation Regulation SUMMARY: Proposes an amendment to the Constitution to repeal certain provisions relating to corporations. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 02/25/2008 Ballot Measure: CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT H. 02/25/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| SD CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT I; HJR 1004-2008 | |
| (SD V 4) | TITLE: Legislative Days SUMMARY: Proposes an amendment to the Constitution to provide for a maximum of 40 legislative days each year. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 02/25/2008 Ballot Measure: CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT I. 02/25/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| SD CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT J; SJR 1-2008 | |
| (SD V 5) | TITLE: Legislator Term Limits SUMMARY: Proposes an amendment to the State Constitution to eliminate term limits for legislators. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 03/06/2008 Ballot Measure: CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT J. 03/06/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| SD INITIATED MEASURE 10 | |
| (SD V 6) | TITLE: Open and Clean Government Act SUMMARY: Amends the Open and Clean Government Act; provides that no public body, officer, person in the employ of the state or its subdivision, or candidate for public office may direct, permit, receive, require, or facilitate the use of tax revenues or any other public resources for campaign, lobbying, or partisan purposes; includes payment of dues or membership fees of any kind to any person, league, or association that engages in lobbying, campaigns or partisan activity. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 04/04/2008 Ballot Measure: INITIATED MEASURE 10. 04/04/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| SD INITIATED MEASURE 11 | |
| (SD V 7) | TITLE: Abortion Limitation Act SUMMARY: Creates the act to protect the lives of unborn children, and the interests and health of pregnant mothers by prohibiting abortion except in cases where the mother's life is at risk, and in cases of rape and incest; provides required procedures governing the performance of any allowable abortions; requires voter approval. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 04/28/2008 Ballot Measure: INITIATED MEASURE 11. 04/28/2008 On 11/04/2008 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| UT CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT HJR 4 | |
| (UT V 1) | TITLE: Executive Officer Succession Provisions SUMMARY: Proposes an amendment to the Constitution to modify provisions relating to succession in the offices of Governor and Lieutenant Governor. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 07/22/2008 Ballot Measure: HJR 4 - 2007 General Session. 07/22/2008 On 11/04/08 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| UT CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT SJR 2;2007 - GENERAL SESSION | |
| (UT V 2) | TITLE: State Trust Fund SUMMARY: Proposes an amendment to the Constitution to modify a provision relating to a permanent state trust fund that includes funds received from the tobacco settlement agreement, money and other assets given to the fund under any provision of law, and other funds and assets the fund receives by bequest or private donation. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 07/22/2008 Ballot Measure: SJR 2 - 2007 General Session. 07/22/2008 On 11/04/08 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| UT CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT SJR 12;2007 GENERAL SESSION | |
| (UT V 3) | TITLE: Annual Legislative Session SUMMARY: Proposes an amendment to the Constitution to modify provisions relating to annual general sessions of the Legislature. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 07/22/2008 Ballot Measure: SJR 12 - 2007 General Session. 07/22/2008 On 11/04/08 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| UT CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT SJR 5;2008 GENERAL SESSION | |
| (UT V 4) | TITLE: Legislative Apportionment SUMMARY: Proposes an amendment to the Constitution to clarify that the Legislature's division of the state into districts must occur no later than the next annual general session following receipt of the results of the United States enumeration, rather than at the session next following the enumeration. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 09/10/2008 Ballot Measure: SJR 5 - 2008 General Session. 09/10/2008 On 11/04/08 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| UT CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT HJR 12;2008 GENERAL SESSION | |
| (UT V 5) | TITLE: Stock and Bond Contributions SUMMARY: Proposes an amendment to the Constitution to authorize the state to subscribe to stock or bonds using funds in the permanent State School Fund and funds derived from federal land grants designated in the Enabling Act, except as limited by statute. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 09/10/2008 Ballot Measure: HJR 12 - 2008 General Session. 09/10/2008 On 11/04/08 Ballot. Election Date: Nov 4, 2008 |
| WA INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 985 | |
| (WA V 7) | TITLE: Traffic Congestion SUMMARY: Reduces traffic congestion on public highways, freeways, streets, and roads by opening carpool lanes to everyone during non peak hours, requiring synchronization of traffic lights on heavily traveled arterials and streets, and increasing funding for emergency roadside assistance using motor vehicle sales tax revenues. STATUS: INTRODUCED. 07/22/2008 Ballot Measure: Initiative Measure No. 985 07/22/2008 |