1928 ballot measures
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Arizona
See also:Arizona 1928 ballot measures
November 6, 1928
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Measure Nos. 100-101 | Constitutional rights;Alternative healthcare | Provide a state constitutional right to choose any method of healing |
| 17,252 (35%) | 31,374 (65%) | |
| Measure Nos. 102-103 | Taxes;Veterans | Provide for the exemption of widows, honorably discharged soldiers, sailors, and army nurses from property taxes |
| 30,208 (60%) | 20,044 (40%) | |
| Measure Nos. 300-301 | Business;Taxes | Require traveling merchants or vendors to pay a license tax in the county of which business is conducted |
| 18,720 (42%) | 26,131 (58%) | |
| Measure Nos. 302-303 | Local government;Bonds | Prohibit boards of public entities from entering into an agreement with prospective bidders for compensation regarding school bonds |
| 11,994 (30%) | 27,897 (70%) | |
| Measure Nos. 304-305 | Education | Provide for the implementation of physical education and training in public schools |
| 20,279 (43%) | 27,009 (57%) | |
| Measure Nos. 306-307 | Transportation | Provide for the repealing of the 1925 Automobile Title Law |
| 16,082 (37%) | 27,488 (63%) | |
| Measure Nos. 308-309 | Administration;Property | Provide for the creation of a State Board of Equalization |
| 11,583 (29%) | 28,535 (71%) | |
| Measure Nos. 310-311 | Executive officials | Create the office of commissioner of state finance |
| 6,123 (16%) | 32,940 (84%) | |
| Measure Nos. 312-313 | Administration;Transportation | Provide for the creation of a Motor Vehicle Department |
| 11,424 (27%) | 31,324 (73%) |
Arkansas
See also:Arkansas 1928 ballot measures
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CISS | Act 1 | Education | Bans the teaching of evolution in schools |  a |
| CICA | Amendment 1 | Taxes | Creates a tax to aid factories, industries and transportation facilities | a |
| LRCA | Amendment 15 | Gov't Salaries | Increases the salaries of state and district officers | a |
| LRCA | Amendment 16 | Judiciary | Regards jury trials | a |
| LRCA | Amendment 17 | Taxes | Implements a county construction tax | a |
California
See also:California 1928 ballot propositions
November 6, 1928
| Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposition 10 | Allow the state, counties, or cities to acquire land within a specified radius through gift, purchase, or condemnation for public purposes. |
| 855,532 (73%) | 309,942 (27%) | |
| Proposition 11 | Change provisions for electing and filling vacancies of Supreme Court justices and change jurisdictions of a variety of courts. |
| 650,333 (61%) | 410,138 (39%) | |
| Proposition 12 | Establish provisions for aid for physically handicapped people in need and remove wording regarding the Panama-Pacific International Exposition. |
| 991,501 (76%) | 307,394 (24%) | |
| Proposition 13 | Allow the state, political subdivision, municipality, or other public corporation to be a stockholder of any mutual water corporation. |
| 525,001 (47%) | 582,038 (53%) | |
| Proposition 14 | Allow quasi-public corporations to extend their term of existence and require public utility corporations get consent before extending their existence. |
| 703,256 (68%) | 329,692 (32%) | |
| Proposition 15 | Allow the legislature to regulate compensation of grand and trial jurors and eliminate the provision capping compensation at $3/day and mileage. |
| 672,488 (57%) | 514,514 (43%) | |
| Proposition 16 | Declare the constitutional provision making stockholders liable for moneys embezzled or misappropriated unapplicable to exposition companies. |
| 602,121 (56%) | 465,703 (44%) | |
| Proposition 17 | Allow for the issuance of bonds up to $10,000,000 for railroad grade separations and establish the terms of such bonds. |
| 449,080 (39%) | 708,279 (61%) | |
| Proposition 18 | Allow those who are partaking in civil or congressional service to have the right to vote in other precincts under provisions created by the legislature. |
| 919,003 (76%) | 282,806 (24%) | |
| Proposition 19 | Establish provisions to give aid to blind people in need. |
| 1,072,308 (82%) | 227,551 (18%) | |
| Proposition 1 | Uphold the state legislature's redistricting plan for the Assembly and Senate |
| 692,347 (55%) | 570,120 (45%) | |
| Proposition 20 | Allow trial by jury to be waived in all criminal trials where both parties consent and the defendant and their attorney express so in open court. |
| 788,046 (65%) | 416,596 (35%) | |
| Proposition 21 | Define a variety of animal sports, prohibit the use of spurs on an animal for entertainment, and declare that such restrictions do not apply to of farms. |
| 509,632 (37%) | 870,682 (63%) | |
| Proposition 2 | Allow for the issuance of bonds up to $1,000,000 for holding an Olympiad in California and establish the terms of such bonds. |
| 1,002,625 (73%) | 373,061 (27%) | |
| Proposition 3 | Adjust taxation on banks, financial corporations, mercantile corporations, manufacturing corporations, and business corporations. |
| 899,351 (73%) | 330,872 (27%) | |
| Proposition 4 | Allow for bonds up to $6,000,000 for the acquisition of properties in California for state parks and establish the terms of such bonds. |
| 975,979 (74%) | 346,998 (26%) | |
| Proposition 5 | Repeal an act that allowed boxing and wrestling contests for prize and the creation of an athletics commission to regulate such contests. |
| 542,518 (37%) | 935,901 (63%) | |
| Proposition 6 | Create a State Board of Education with a salary fixed by law. |
| 551,858 (44%) | 714,411 (56%) | |
| Proposition 7 | Require conservation of water to protect public welfare. |
| 913,125 (77%) | 270,163 (23%) | |
| Proposition 8 | Increase fees for electric motor vehicles using pneumatic tires to transport passengers or property and double fees for non-electric vehicles. |
| 936,695 (72%) | 365,309 (28%) | |
| Proposition 9 | Allow the state to take property for right of way without full compensation being first made. |
| 914,335 (79%) | 246,012 (21%) |
Colorado
See also:Colorado 1928 ballot measures
November 6
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRCA | Measure 1 | Gov't Salaries | Empowers the General Assembly to fix the salaries of the Governor, Secretary to the Governor, Justices of the Supreme Court, and district court judges | a |
| LRCA | Measure 2 | Suffrage | Requires the payment of real property taxes in order to qualify to vote on school bonded indebtedness |  d |
| LRCA | Measure 3 | Eminent Domain | Alters eminent domain provisions to better facilitate city planning and zoning | d |
| CICA | Measure 4 | Bonds | Authorizes a $60 million bond for highway construction | d |
| CICA | Measure 6 | Education | Provides for the election of a State Board of Education and for the appointment of a Commission of Education in lieu of the Superintendent of Public Instruction | d |
Florida
See also:Florida 1928 ballot measures
November 6, 1928
| Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classification and Administration of Municipalities Amendment | Require general laws for the classification and administration of municipalities |
| 36,194 (47%) | 40,683 (53%) | |
| Compensation and Qualifications of Legislators Amendment | Establish the pay and eligibility requirements of state legislators |
| 33,579 (46%) | 39,932 (54%) | |
| Local and Special Laws Amendment | Require publications or an election for the state legislature to pass local or special laws |
| 41,629 (57%) | 31,487 (43%) | |
| School Districts and Tax Levy Amendment | Allow for counties to be divided into schools districts with three elected school trustees to run each district and allow for the levy of a district school tax |
| 31,048 (42%) | 43,534 (58%) |
Georgia
See also:Georgia 1928 ballot measures
November 6
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRCA | Amendment 1 | Bonds | Increases the bonded indebtedness of the city of LaGrange for a waterworks system | a |
| LRCA | Amendment 2 | Gov't Finances | Authorizes Fulton and Chatham counties to make temporary loans | a |
| LRCA | Amendment 3 | Bonds | Increases the bonded indebtedness of Ware County for a hospital | a |
| LRCA | Amendment 4 | Local Gov't | Allows certain cities to pass zoning and planning laws | a |
| LRCA | Amendment 5 | Bonds | Allows the city of Columbus to issue street improvement bonds | a |
| LRCA | Amendment 6 | Gov't Salaries | Allows Chatham County to provide additional compensation for circuit judges | a |
| LRCA | Amendment 7 | Local Gov't | Authorizes other courts in certain counties in lieu of justice courts | a |
| LRCA | Amendment 8 | State Exec | Authorizes the general assembly to prescribe the duties and salaries of state executive officials | a |
Idaho
See also:Idaho 1928 ballot measures
November 6
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRCA | HJR 3 | Gov't salaries | Sets monthly salaries for state officers | a |
| LRCA | HJR 4 | Gov't salaries | Sets monthly salaries for county officers | a |
| LRCA | HJR 7 | Gov't salaries | Sets salaries for prosecuting attorneys | a |
| LRCA | HJR 8 | Term limits | Sets four year term limits for state officers | a |
| LRCA | HJR 10 | Bond issues | Permits loaning of educational funds on county, city and village bonds | a |
| LRCA | HJR 11 | Admin of Gov't | Allows legislature to designate the Tax Collector | a |
| LRCA | HJR 13 | Water | Limits the use of natural streams for power purposes | a |
| LRCA | SJR 4 | Gov't salaries | Fixes salary of legislators not to exceed ten dollars a day | d |
Illinois
See also:Illinois 1928 ballot measures
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRSS | Hunting and Fishing Ground Proposition | Resources | Shall a statewide system of hunting and fishing lands be created? | d |
Iowa
See also:Iowa 1928 ballot measures
November 6
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRCA | Amendment 1 | Redistricting | Provides that no county be entitled to more than one senator | a |
Maine
See also:Maine 1928 ballot measures
September 10
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VR | Referendum Question | Taxes | Relates to a excise tax on railroads | a |
Maryland
See also:Maryland 1928 ballot measures
November 6
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRCA | Amendment 1 | Legislature | Regulates the compensation of members of the general assembly | d |
Massachusetts
See also:Massachusetts 1928 ballot measures
November 6, 1928
| Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Permit certain sporting activities on Sundays |
| 803,281 (63%) | 467,550 (37%) |
Michigan
See also:Michigan 1928 ballot measures
November 6, 1928
| Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compensation of the Legislature Amendment | Establish provisions relating to how to compensate members of the legislature |
| 441,114 (51%) | 417,419 (49%) | |
| Establishment of Legislative Districts Amendment | Establish procedures relating to the establishment of legislative districts |
| 523,127 (57%) | 386,673 (43%) | |
| Land for Road Improvements Amendment | Establish procedures for acquiring land for the improvement of roads |
| 490,032 (54%) | 412,928 (46%) |
Minnesota
See also:Minnesota 1928 ballot measures
November 6
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRCA | Amendment 1 | Transportation | Distributes revenue from the motor fuel tax to road and bridge funds | a |
| LRCA | Amendment 2 | Business | Limits the liability of stockholders in corporations | d |
Missouri
See also:Missouri 1928 ballot measures
November 6, 1928
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment 1 | Salaries | Amend the Missouri State Constitution to increase General Assembly members' compensation, regulate their expenses and sessions, adjust state revenue provisions, set July 1 as the fiscal year's start, outline appropriation procedures, and repeal certain sections |
| 446,063 (42%) | 620,367 (58%) | |
| Proposition 2 | Public retirement funds;Law enforcement | Enact a law to establish a police pension system for cities with at least 500,000 inhabitants, funded by officer salary assessments, fees, donations, and public funds, and provide benefits to veteran, disabled, and deceased officers' families |
| 535,535 (48%) | 576,169 (52%) | |
| Proposition 3 | Bonds;Transportation | Authorize a bond issue of $75,000,000 to fund construction of state highways |
| 670,299 (57%) | 503,861 (43%) |
Montana
See also:Montana 1928 ballot measures
November 6
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRCA | Amendment 1 | Local gov't | Creates county commissioner districts | a |
| CISS | I-32 | Alchol | Adopts and enforces the federal prohibition laws | d |
Nebraska
See also:Nebraska 1928 ballot measures
November 6
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRCA | Amendment 1 | Education | Gives control of the schools for the deaf and blind to the University of Nebraska | a ot |
New Hampshire
See also:New Hampshire 1928 ballot measures
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABR | Constitutional Convention | Con Convention | Shall a constitutional convention be convened? | a |
North Carolina
See also:North Carolina 1928 ballot measures
November 6
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRCA | Amendment 1 | Legislature | Provides for legislative compensation during regular and extra sessions | a |
| LRCA | Amendment 2 | Admin of gov't | Divides the state into 24 solicitorial districts | d |
| LRCA | Amendment 3 | Taxes | Classifies intangible property for taxation | d |
North Dakota
See also:North Dakota 1928 ballot measures
March 20
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRCA | Referendum | Gov't Salaries | Alters the compensation that state legislators would receive for their work and mileage | d |
| LRCA | Referendum | Property | Broadens property language in Article 20 ofNorth Dakota Constitution | a |
June 27
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CICA | Initiative | Alcohol | Repeals the clause of the Constitution providing for Prohibition | d |
November 6
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CICA | Initiative | Bond issues | Authorizes a 25 million bond issue for the state to indemnify state depositors who lost money in bank closings | d |
Ohio
See also:Ohio 1928 ballot measures
November 6, 1928
| Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Changes to Judicial Compensation Initiative | Apply changes to judicial compensation to all judges, regardless of if they are already holding office. |
| 704,248 (37%) | 1,197,324 (63%) |
Oklahoma
See also:Oklahoma 1928 ballot measures
August 7, 1928
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Question 152 | Taxes | Establish a process to contest illegal ad valorem tax levies, with filings, a Court of Tax Review, appeals to the Supreme Court, tax roll corrections, refunds, and limits on debt and warrant issuance during disputes. |
| 291,995 (84%) | 56,099 (16%) |
Oregon
See also:Oregon 1928 ballot measures
November 6, 1928
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Measure Nos. 300-301 | Taxes;Transportation | Increase gasoline tax from three to five cents and authorize up to one-fifth of such revenues to assist counties in state market road construction. |
| 71,824 (27%) | 198,798 (73%) | |
| Measure Nos. 302-303 | Taxes;Transportation | Base license fees on the weight of vehicles and abolish operating fees on motor carriers. |
| 98,248 (36%) | 174,219 (64%) | |
| Measure Nos. 304-305 | Taxes | Levy an annual progressive state net income tax upon all people and corporations in the state, and provide exemptions for the tax. |
| 118,696 (47%) | 132,961 (53%) | |
| Measure Nos. 306-307 | Legislature | Prohibit the legislature from declaring an emergency and repealing voter-approved laws without referring the repeal to the people. |
| 108,230 (47%) | 124,200 (53%) | |
| Measure Nos. 308-309 | Water;Environment | Declare the natural preservation of the Deschutes River watershed, except the White River, from private commercial interests. |
| 78,317 (33%) | 157,398 (67%) | |
| Measure Nos. 310-311 | Water;Environment | Declare the natural preservation of the Rogue River watershed from private commercial interests. |
| 79,028 (34%) | 156,009 (66%) | |
| Measure Nos. 312-313 | Water;Environment | Declare the natural preservation of the Umpqua River from private commercial interests. |
| 76,108 (33%) | 154,345 (67%) | |
| Measure Nos. 314-315 | Water;Environment | Declare the natural preservation of the McKenzie River from private commercial interests. |
| 77,974 (34%) | 153,418 (66%) |
Texas
See also:Texas 1928 ballot measures
November 6, 1928
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposition 1 | Administration;Education | Provide for the appointment and term limits of the state board of education |
| 185,423 (60%) | 126,134 (40%) | |
| Proposition 2 | Education | Require the legislature to fix the terms of office of school officials and officials of state institutions of higher education for no more than six years |
| 192,660 (59%) | 133,252 (41%) | |
| Proposition 3 | Veterans | Authorize a tax levy to provide aid to Confederate soldiers and sailors and their widows |
| 248,581 (70%) | 104,773 (30%) | |
| Proposition 4 | Taxes;Property | Exempt certain church and youth organization properties from property taxes |
| 205,398 (60%) | 136,970 (40%) |
Virginia
See also:Virginia 1928 ballot measures
June 19, 1928
| Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Generally revise the Constitution of Virginia |
| 74,109 (55%) | 60,531 (45%) | |
| Question 2 | Provide that, with limited exceptions, no state property tax for state purposes may be levied |
| 75,160 (56%) | 59,600 (44%) | |
| Question 3 | Allow the Governor to appoint a Commissioner of Agriculture and Immigration of Virginia for one term and afterward allow the General Assembly to establish how the Commissioner of Agriculture and Immigration of Virginia shall be selected |
| 69,034 (51%) | 65,176 (49%) | |
| Question 4 | Allow the Governor to appoint a Superintendent of Public Instruction of Virginia for one term and afterward allow the General Assembly to establish how the Superintendent of Public Instruction of Virginia shall be selected |
| 68,756 (51%) | 65,696 (49%) | |
| Question 5 | Allow the Governor to appoint a Treasurer of Virginia for one term and afterward allow the General Assembly to establish how the Treasurer of Virginia shall be selected |
| 68,665 (51%) | 65,816 (49%) |
Washington
See also:Washington 1928 ballot measures
November 6, 1928
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment to Article VII Secs. 1-4 | Taxes;Property | Classify property so it can be taxed at uniform rates and exempt personal property up to $300 from taxes. |
| 131,126 (48%) | 140,887 (52%) |
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