2024 Rhode Island Ballot Measures
Agriculture and Food
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Rhode Island | Question 2: Open Space and Recreational Development Bonds | Passed |
| Nov. 6, 2012 | Rhode Island | Question 6: Environmental Management Bonds $20,000,000 | Passed |
Arts, Entertainment, and History
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4, 2014 | Rhode Island | Question 5: Creative and Cultural Economy Bonds | Passed |
| March 2, 2021 | Rhode Island | Question 6: Cultural Arts and the Economy Grant Program and State Preservation Grants Program - $7,000,000 | Passed |
Budget, Spending and Taxes
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Rhode Island | Question 1: Transportation Bonds | Passed |
Constitution
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 2, 2010 | Rhode Island | State Question 1: Amendment to the Constitution of the State (Changing the Official Name of the State) | Failed |
| Nov. 4, 2014 | Rhode Island | Question 3: Constitutional Convention | Failed |
| 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. 3, 2020 | Rhode Island | Question 1: Rhode Island Name Change Amendment | Passed |
Education
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 6, 2018 | Rhode Island | Question 1: Rhode Island School Buildings | Passed |
Environment
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Rhode Island | Question 2: Open Space and Recreational Development Bonds | Passed |
| Nov. 6, 2012 | Rhode Island | Question 5: Clean Water Finance Agency Bonds | Passed |
| Nov. 6, 2012 | Rhode Island | Question 6: Environmental Management Bonds $20,000,000 | Passed |
| Nov. 4, 2014 | Rhode Island | Question 7: Clean Water, Open Space, and Healthy Communities Bonds | Passed |
| Nov. 8, 2016 | Rhode Island | Question 6: Green Economy Bonds - $35,000,000 | Passed |
| Nov. 6, 2018 | Rhode Island | Question 3: Green Economy and Clean Water | Passed |
| March 2, 2021 | Rhode Island | Question 2: Beach, Clean Water and Green Bond - $74,000,000 | Passed |
| Nov. 8, 2022 | Rhode Island | HB 7213: Rhode Island Question 3, Environment and Recreation Bond Measure | Passed |
Federal, State and Local Relations
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4, 2014 | Rhode Island | Question 2: Amendment to the Constitution of the State | Passed |
Gambling and Gaming
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 6, 2012 | Rhode Island | Question 1: Approval of an Act Authorizing State-Operated Casino Gaming at Twin River in the Town of Lincoln | Passed |
| Nov. 6, 2012 | Rhode Island | Question 2: Approval of an Act Authorizing State-Operated Casino Gaming at Newport Grand in the City of Newport | Passed |
| Nov. 4, 2014 | Rhode Island | Question 1: State Constitutional Approval | Passed |
| Nov. 4, 2014 | Rhode Island | Question 2: Amendment to the Constitution of the State | Passed |
| Nov. 8, 2016 | Rhode Island | Question 1: Approval of an Act Authorizing State-Operated Casino Gaming at Twin River-Tiverton in the Town of Tiverton | Passed |
Government Budget and Spending
Government Operations
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 2, 2010 | Rhode Island | State Question 1: Amendment to the Constitution of the State (Changing the Official Name of the State) | Failed |
Higher Education
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 2, 2010 | Rhode Island | State Question 2: Higher Education Facilities Bonds $78,000,000 | Passed |
| Nov. 6, 2012 | Rhode Island | Question 3: Higher Education Facilities Bonds | Passed |
| Nov. 4, 2014 | Rhode Island | Question 4: Higher Education Facilities Bonds | Passed |
| Nov. 8, 2016 | Rhode Island | Question 4: Leveraging Higher Education to Create 21st Century Jobs Bonds - $45,500,000 | Passed |
| Nov. 6, 2018 | Rhode Island | Question 2: Higher Education Facilities | Passed |
| March 2, 2021 | Rhode Island | Question 1: Higher Education Facilities - $107,300,000 | Passed |
| Nov. 8, 2022 | Rhode Island | HB 7213: Rhode Island Question 1, University Narragansett Bay Campus Bond Measure | Passed |
Housing and Property
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Rhode Island | Question 2: Open Space and Recreational Development Bonds | Passed |
| Nov. 6, 2012 | Rhode Island | Question 4: Veterans' Home Bond | Passed |
| Nov. 6, 2012 | Rhode Island | Question 7: Affordable Housing Bonds $25,000,000 | Passed |
| Nov. 8, 2016 | Rhode Island | Question 7: Housing Opportunity Bonds - $50,000,000 | Passed |
| March 2, 2021 | Rhode Island | Question 3: Housing and Community Opportunity - $65,000,000 | Passed |
Infrastructure
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 2, 2010 | Rhode Island | State Question 2: Higher Education Facilities Bonds $78,000,000 | Passed |
| Nov. 2, 2010 | Rhode Island | State Question 4: Open Space and Recreation Bonds $14,700,000 | Passed |
| Nov. 2, 2010 | Rhode Island | State Question 3: Transportation Bonds $84,700,000 | Passed |
| Nov. 6, 2012 | Rhode Island | Question 3: Higher Education Facilities Bonds | Passed |
| Nov. 6, 2012 | Rhode Island | Question 5: Clean Water Finance Agency Bonds | Passed |
| Nov. 8, 2016 | Rhode Island | Question 5: Port Infrastructure Bonds - $70,000,000 | Passed |
| March 2, 2021 | Rhode Island | Questions 4: Transportation Infrastructure State Match - $71,700,000 | Passed |
| March 2, 2021 | Rhode Island | Question 7: Industrial Facilities Infrastructure - $60,000,000 | Passed |
K-12 Education
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 2, 2021 | Rhode Island | Question 5: Early Childhood Care and Education Capital Fund - $15,000,000 | Passed |
| Nov. 8, 2022 | Rhode Island | HB 7213: Rhode Island Question 2, Public School Buildings Bond Measure | Passed |
Legislative Branch
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 8, 2016 | Rhode Island | Question 2: Restoration of Ethics Commission Jurisdiction Over General Assembly Members | Passed |
Minors and Children
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 2, 2021 | Rhode Island | Question 5: Early Childhood Care and Education Capital Fund - $15,000,000 | Passed |
Natural Resources
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 2, 2021 | Rhode Island | Question 2: Beach, Clean Water and Green Bond - $74,000,000 | Passed |
Transportation
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Rhode Island | Question 1: Transportation Bonds | Passed |
| Nov. 2, 2010 | Rhode Island | State Question 4: Open Space and Recreation Bonds $14,700,000 | Passed |
| Nov. 2, 2010 | Rhode Island | State Question 3: Transportation Bonds $84,700,000 | Passed |
| Nov. 4, 2014 | Rhode Island | Question 6: Mass Transit Hub Infrastructure Bonds | Passed |
| March 2, 2021 | Rhode Island | Questions 4: Transportation Infrastructure State Match - $71,700,000 | Passed |
Unemployed and Low-Income
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 6, 2012 | Rhode Island | Question 7: Affordable Housing Bonds $25,000,000 | Passed |
Veterans
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 6, 2012 | Rhode Island | Question 4: Veterans' Home Bond | Passed |
| Nov. 8, 2016 | Rhode Island | Question 3: Veterans Home Bonds - $27,000,000 | Passed |