2016 Ballot Measures

Constitution

Election Date State Title Outcome
Nov. 8, 2016 Alaska Ballot Measure Number 2: Allow Debt for Postsecondary Student Loans Failed
March 1, 2016 Alabama Statewide Amendment 1: Alabama Judicial Retirement Measure Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Alabama HB551: Statewide Amendment 1 Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Alabama HB193: Statewide Amendment 4 Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Alabama HB311: Statewide Amendment 11 Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Alabama HB31: Statewide Amendment 13 Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Alabama HB510: Statewide Amendment 12 Failed
Nov. 8, 2016 Alabama HB37: Statewide Amendment 8 Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Alabama SB25: Statewide Amendment 5 Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Alabama HB339: Statewide Amendment 10 Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Alabama SB30: Statewide Amendment 3 Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Alabama SB225: Statewide Amendment 9 Failed
Nov. 8, 2016 Alabama SB260: Statewide Amendment 2 Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Alabama HB336: Statewide Amendment 6 Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Alabama HB459: Statewide Amendment 7 Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Alabama SB7: Statewide Amendment 14 Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Arkansas Issue Number 1: Proposing an Amendment to the Arkansas Constitution Concerning the Terms, Election, and Eligibility of Elected Officials Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Arkansas Issue Number 2: An Amendment to the Arkansas Constitution to Allow the Governor to Retain His or Her Powers and Duties When Absent from the State Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Arkansas Issue Number 6: The Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment of 2016 Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Arkansas Issue Number 3: An Amendment to the Arkansas Constitution to Encourage Job Creation, Job Expansion, and Economic Development Passed
May 17, 2016 Arizona Proposition 123: Proposed Amendment to the Arizona Constitution by the Legislature Relating to Education Finance Passed
May 17, 2016 Arizona Proposition 124: Proposed Amendment to the Arizona Constitution by the Legislature Relating to Public Retirement Systems Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Arizona Proposition 206: The Fair Wages and Healthy Families Act Passed
June 7, 2016 California Proposition 50: Suspension of Legislators Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 California Proposition 54: California Legislature Transparency Act Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 California Proposition 57: The Public Safety and Rehabilitation Act of 2016 Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 California Proposition 66: Death Penalty Reform and Savings Act of 2016 Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 California Proposition 63: The Safety for All Act of 2016 Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 California Proposition 59: Overturn Citizens United Act Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 California Proposition 65: Environmental Fee Protection Act Failed
Nov. 8, 2016 California Proposition 52: State Fees on Hospitals. Federal Medi-Cal Matching Funds. Initiative Statutory and Constitutional Amendment. Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 California Proposition 53: No Blank Checks Initiative Failed
Nov. 8, 2016 California Proposition 64: Control, Regulate and Tax Adult Use of Marijuana Act Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Colorado Amendment T: No Exception to Involuntary Servitude Prohibition Failed
Nov. 8, 2016 Colorado Amendment U: Exempt Certain Possessory Interests From Property Taxes Failed
Nov. 8, 2016 Colorado Proposed Initiative 98: Primary Elections Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Colorado Proposed Initiative 101: State Minimum Wage Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Colorado Proposed Initiative 143: New Cigarette and Tobacco Taxes Failed
Nov. 8, 2016 Colorado Proposed Initiative 96: Requirements for Initiated Constitutional Amendments Passed
Aug. 30, 2016 Florida Amendment 4: Solar or Renewable Energy Source Devices/Exemption from Certain Taxation and Assessment Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Florida Amendment 5: Homestead Tax Exemption/Senior, Low-Income, Long-Term Residents Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Florida Amendment 2: Use of Marijuana for Debilitating Medical Conditions Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Florida Amendment 1: Rights of Electricity Consumers Regarding Solar Energy Choice Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Florida Amendment 3: Tax Exemption for Totally and Permanently Disabled First Responders Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Georgia Amendment 1: Opportunity School District; Allow the General Assembly to Authorize the Establishment; Provide for State Intervention for Failing Schools Failed
Nov. 8, 2016 Georgia Amendment 3: Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution so as to Abolish the Existing Judicial Qualifications Commission Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Georgia Amendment 2: Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund; Provide that General Assembly by Law May Impose Additional Penalties or Fees for the Offenses Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Hawaii SB 143: Proposing an Amendment to the Hawaii Constitution to Change the Threshold Value in Controversy Requirement for Jury Trials in Civil Cases at Common Law from $5,000 to $10,000 Failed
Nov. 8, 2016 Hawaii SB 2554: Proposing an Amendment to Article VII, Section 6, of the Hawaii Constitution, Relating to the Disposition of Excess Revenues Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Idaho HJR 5: Proposing an Amendment to Article III, of the Constitution of the State of Idaho, by the Addition of a New Section 29, Article III, of the Constitution of the State of Idaho, Relating to the Legislative Response to Administrative Rules; Stating the Question to be Submitted to the Electorate ; Direct Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Illinois HJR 36: Transportation Funds Amendment Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Indiana Public Question 1: A Joint Resolution Proposing an Amendment to Article 1 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana Concerning Natural and Cultural Resources. Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Kansas HCR 5008: Right of Public to Hunt, Fish and Trap Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Louisiana Act 31: Proposed Amendment Number 3 Failed
Nov. 8, 2016 Louisiana Act 681: Proposed Amendment Number 6 Failed
Nov. 8, 2016 Louisiana Act 678: Proposed Amendment Number 4 Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Louisiana Act 677: Proposed Amendment Number 1 Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Louisiana Act 679: Proposed Amendment Number 5 Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Louisiana Act 680: Proposed Amendment Number 2 Failed
Nov. 8, 2016 Massachusetts Question 4: The Regulation and Taxation of Marijuana Act Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Maryland HB 260: An Act Concerning United States Senator, Attorney General, and Comptroller - Appointments and Special Elections to Fill a Vacancy Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Minnesota HF 3169: Remove Lawmakers' Power to Set Their Own Pay Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Missouri Measure: Constitutional Amendment 2 Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Missouri HJR53: Constitutional Amendment 6 Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Missouri Measure: Constitutional Amendment 3 Failed
Nov. 8, 2016 Missouri SJR 1: Constitutional Amendment 1 Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Missouri Measure: Constitutional Amendment 4 Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Montana Initiative Number 116: Ensure that Crime Victims' Right and Interests are Respected and Protected by Law Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 North Dakota Initiated Constitutional Measure Number 3: Initiated Constitutional Measure to Preserve and Protect the Right of Crime Victims to Justice Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 North Dakota Initiated Statutory Measure Number 4: Initiated Measure Relating to Tobacco Failed
Nov. 8, 2016 North Dakota Initiated Statutory Measure Number 5: Initiated Measure Relating to the North Dakota Compassionate Care Act Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 North Dakota Constitutional Measure Number 1: A Concurrent Resolution to Amend and Reenact Section 5 of Article IV of the Constitution of North Dakota, Relating to Residency Requirements of Members of the Legislative Assembly Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 New Jersey Public Question 2: Constitutional Amendment to Dedicate Additional Revenues to State Transportation System Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 New Jersey Public Question 1: Proposes Constitutional Amendment to Authorize Legislature to Permit by Law Establishment and Operation of Casinos in Certain Counties Failed
Nov. 8, 2016 New Mexico Measure: Bond Question D Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Nevada Question 2: Initiative to Regulate and Tax Marijuana Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Nevada Question 3: The Energy Choice Initiative Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Nevada Question 4: Medical Patient Tax Relief Act Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Oklahoma Legislative Referendum Number 367: State Question 776 Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Oklahoma Legislative Referendum Number 370: State Question 792 Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Oklahoma Initiative Petition Number 403: State Question 779 Failed
Nov. 8, 2016 Oklahoma Legislative Referendum Number 369: State Question 790 Failed
Nov. 8, 2016 Oregon Measure Number 94: Oregon Judicial Retirement Measure Failed
Nov. 8, 2016 Oregon Measure Number 95: Oregon Public University Diversification of Investments Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Oregon Measure Number 96: Oregon Portion of Lottery Proceeds for Support of Veterans Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Oregon Measure Number 100: Wildlife Trafficking Prevention Act Passed
April 26, 2016 Pennsylvania Proposed Constitutional Amendment 2: Abolition of the Philadelphia Traffic Court Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Pennsylvania Proposed Constitutional Amendment 1: The Mandatory Judicial Retirement Age Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Rhode Island Question 5: Port Infrastructure Bonds - $70,000,000 Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Rhode Island Question 4: Leveraging Higher Education to Create 21st Century Jobs Bonds - $45,500,000 Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Rhode Island Question 2: Restoration of Ethics Commission Jurisdiction Over General Assembly Members Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Rhode Island Question 3: Veterans Home Bonds - $27,000,000 Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Rhode Island Question 6: Green Economy Bonds - $35,000,000 Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 South Dakota Constitutional Amendment S: An Initiated Amendment to the South Dakota Constitution to Expand Rights for Crime Victims Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 South Dakota Constitutional Amendment T: An Initiated Amendment to the South Dakota Constitution to Provide for State Legislative Redistricting by a Commission Failed
Nov. 8, 2016 South Dakota Constitutional Amendment U: An Initiated Amendment to the South Dakota Constitution Limiting the Ability to Set Statutory Interest Rates for Loans Failed
Nov. 8, 2016 South Dakota Constitutional Amendment V: An Initiated Amendment to the South Dakota Constitution Establishing Nonpartisan Elections Failed
Nov. 8, 2016 South Dakota Referred Law 19: An Act to Revise State Laws Regarding Elections and Election Petitions Failed
Nov. 8, 2016 South Dakota Constitutional Amendment R: South Dakota Governing Technical Education Institutes Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Utah Constitutional Amendment A: Proposal to Amend Utah Constitution -- Oath Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Utah Constitutional Amendment C: Proposal to Amend Utah Constitution - Property Tax Exemptions Failed
Nov. 8, 2016 Utah Constitutional Amendment B: Proposal to Amend Utah Constitution -- Changes to School Funds Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Virginia HJR 490: Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Virginia by Adding in Article I a Section Numbered 11-A, Relating to the Right to Work Failed
Nov. 8, 2016 Washington Advisory Vote 14: An Act Relating to Taxes and Service Charges on Certain Qualified Stand-Alone Dental Plans Offered in the Individual or Small Group Markets Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Washington SJR 8210: Redistricting of State Legislative and Congressional Districts Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Washington Initiative Measure 1433: An Act Relating to Fair Labor Standards Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Washington Initiative Measure 1501: Seniors and Vulnerable Individuals' Safety and Financial Crimes Prevention Act Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Washington Initiative Measure 1491: An Act Relating to Extreme Risk Protection Orders Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Washington Initiative Measure 735: An Act Relating to the Influence of Corporations and Money in Our Political System Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Washington Advisory Vote 15: An Act Relating to Retail Sales and Use Tax Exemption Criteria for Certain Clean Alternative Fuel Vehicles Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Wyoming Joint Resolution Number SJ0002: Constitutional Amendment A Passed

Elections

Election Date State Title Outcome
Nov. 8, 2016 Alaska Ballot Measure Number 1: An Act Allowing Qualified Individuals to Register to Vote When Applying for a Permanent Fund Dividend Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Arkansas Issue Number 1: Proposing an Amendment to the Arkansas Constitution Concerning the Terms, Election, and Eligibility of Elected Officials Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 California Proposition 59: Overturn Citizens United Act Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Colorado Proposed Initiative 98: Primary Elections Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Colorado Proposed Initiative 140: Presidential Primary Election Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Colorado Proposed Initiative 96: Requirements for Initiated Constitutional Amendments Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Louisiana Act 677: Proposed Amendment Number 1 Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Maine Question 5: An Act To Establish Ranked-choice Voting Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Missouri HJR53: Constitutional Amendment 6 Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 South Dakota Constitutional Amendment V: An Initiated Amendment to the South Dakota Constitution Establishing Nonpartisan Elections Failed
Nov. 8, 2016 South Dakota Referred Law 19: An Act to Revise State Laws Regarding Elections and Election Petitions Failed
Nov. 8, 2016 South Dakota Initiated Measure 22: An Initiated Measure to Revise State Campaign Finance and Lobbying Laws, Create a Publicly Funded Campaign Finance Program, Create an Ethics Commission, and Appropriate Funds Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Utah Constitutional Amendment A: Proposal to Amend Utah Constitution -- Oath Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Washington SJR 8210: Redistricting of State Legislative and Congressional Districts Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Washington Initiative Measure 1464: Government Accountability Act 1 - Accountability of Washington Failed

Federal, State and Local Relations

Election Date State Title Outcome
Nov. 8, 2016 Alabama HB193: Statewide Amendment 4 Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 California Proposition 59: Overturn Citizens United Act Passed

Government Operations

Election Date State Title Outcome
Nov. 8, 2016 Alabama HB336: Statewide Amendment 6 Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Maryland HB 260: An Act Concerning United States Senator, Attorney General, and Comptroller - Appointments and Special Elections to Fill a Vacancy Passed
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