1968 ballot measures
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Alabama
See also:Alabama 1968 ballot measures
Alaska
See also:Alaska 1968 ballot measures
August 27, 1968:
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment 1 | Judiciary | Create a judicial qualifications commission to oversee the disqualification, suspension, and removal of judges and to address judicial misconduct. | 32,481 (72%) | 12,823 (28%) | ||
| Amendment 2 | Judiciary;Salaries | Allow the legislature to establish compensation for members of the judicial qualifications commission. | 27,156 (61%) | 17,467 (39%) |
November 5, 1968:
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposition 1 | Public assistance;Bonds | Issue $2 million in bonds for the purpose of aquiring, constructing, and equipping a branch of the Alaska Pioneers' Home in the Southcentral area | 48,992 (64%) | 27,417 (36%) | ||
| Proposition 2 | Highways;Bonds | Issue $11.2 million in bonds for the purpose of acquiring, improving, and constructing highways and facilities. | 60,782 (79%) | 16,225 (21%) | ||
| Proposition 3 | Healthcare facility;Bonds | Issue $1.2 million in bonds for the purpose of hospital construction and improvements. | 56,272 (74%) | 19,631 (26%) | ||
| Proposition 4 | Airports;Bonds | Issue $8.8 million in bonds for the purpose of airport construction and improvements. | 54,330 (72%) | 21,519 (28%) | ||
| Proposition 5 | Public education funding;Bonds | Issue $10 million in bonds for the purpose of elementary and secondary public school construction and improvements. | 61,619 (80%) | 15,661 (20%) | ||
| Proposition 6 | Higher education funding;Bonds | Issue $8.5 million in bonds for the purpose of university construction and improvements. | 50,741 (67%) | 25,190 (33%) | ||
| Proposition 7 | Ports;Bonds | Issue $18 million in bonds for the purpose of construction and improvements to state ferries | 35,549 (47%) | 39,655 (53%) | ||
| Proposition 8 | Fishing;Bonds | Issue $3 million in bonds for the purpose of construction and improvement to fish hatcheries | 49,558 (65%) | 26,638 (35%) | ||
| Voter Registration Veto Referendum | Voter registration | Uphold or repeal Ch. 211, SLA 1968, which established a system of pre-registration for voters in Alaska | 37,152 (51%) | 35,278 (49%) |
Arizona
See also:Arizona 1968 ballot measures
November 5, 1968
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposition 100 | Taxes;Veterans | Provide property tax exemptions for disabled veterans and remove property tax exemptions for other veterans | 263,372 (66%) | 138,049 (34%) | ||
| Proposition 101 | Taxes | Provide for limitations on property tax exemptions for widows | 274,579 (68%) | 126,819 (32%) | ||
| Proposition 102 | Taxes | Provide for the exemption of household goods from personal property tax | 319,595 (80%) | 80,088 (20%) | ||
| Proposition 103 | Taxes | Provide for the implementation of a license tax on registered vehicles and an ad valorem property tax on mobile homes | 293,813 (73%) | 106,660 (27%) | ||
| Proposition 104 | Administration | Provide for the establishment of four-year terms for state officers | 266,035 (67%) | 129,991 (33%) | ||
| Proposition 105 | State executive elections;State executive structure | Require members of the Corporation Commission to be nominated by the governor with consent of the Senate | 179,676 (46%) | 210,862 (54%) | ||
| Proposition 106 | Insurance;Administrative organization | Provide for the creation of a Department of Insurance | 238,442 (63%) | 142,150 (37%) | ||
| Proposition 107 | Administration | Provide for the abolishment of the Office of State Examiner | 217,352 (58%) | 160,072 (42%) | ||
| Proposition 108 | Administration | Provide for the abolishment of the Office of State Auditor | 206,432 (55%) | 171,474 (45%) | ||
| Proposition 109 | Administration | Provide a $6,000 per year travel expense for legislators | 208,685 (55%) | 172,340 (45%) | ||
| Proposition 300 | Redistricting | Provide for legislative redistricting and the establishment of election-related processes and rules | 210,262 (59%) | 148,424 (41%) | ||
| Proposition 301 | Administration | Provide for three and five-member Boards of Supervisors in counties that have populations less than or more than 200,000 | 223,335 (62%) | 138,267 (38%) |
Arkansas
See also:Arkansas 1968 ballot measures
November 5
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRCA | Proposed Amendment 53 | Education | Eliminates age restrictions on public education | a |
| LRCA | Proposed Amendment 54 | Legislature | Allows theArkansas General Assembly to place up to eight measures on the ballot | d |
| LRCA | Proposed Amendment 55 | Admin of gov't | Designates county judges as the administrative officers of their counties | d |
| VR | Referred Act 306 | Admin of gov't | Creates a state Dairy Commission | d |
| VR | Referred Act 457 | Elections | Requires the indication of political party affiliation on voter registration | d |
| LRSS | Act 3 | Con convention | Calls for a constitutional convention to revise the state constitution | a |
| CISS | Initiated Act 1 | Labor | Amends the state workmen's compensation law | a |
California
See also:California 1968 ballot propositions
June 4, 1968
| Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposition 1 | Allow for the issuance of bonds up to $200,000,000 for helping veterans acquire farms and homes and establish the terms of such bonds. | 3,043,191 (62%) | 1,883,692 (38%) | ||
| Proposition 2 | Allow for the issuance of bonds up to $65,000,000 for junior college facilities and establish the terms of such bonds. | 2,719,659 (57%) | 2,084,728 (43%) |
November 5, 1968
| Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposition 1A | Establish a minimum tax exemption of $750.00 for those owning owner-occupied dwellings and not receiving other exemptions. | 3,500,368 (53%) | 3,058,978 (47%) | ||
| Proposition 1 | Revise the state Constitution in regards to initiatives and referendums, public education, public buildings, counties and cities, corporations, public utilities, water, homesteads, public lands, civil service, and constitutional revisions. | 2,606,748 (43%) | 3,462,301 (57%) | ||
| Proposition 2 | Establish rules for taxing property owned by counties, cities and counties, and cities that are located outside of such governmental body's boundaries. | 3,067,588 (50%) | 3,012,773 (50%) | ||
| Proposition 3 | Allow for bonds up to $250,000,000 for state college, university, and urban school facilities and establish the terms of such bonds. | 2,838,730 (45%) | 3,523,097 (55%) | ||
| Proposition 4 | Allow the state to incorporate provisions of federal law regarding the reporting and collecting of state income taxes. | 2,881,249 (47%) | 3,190,542 (53%) | ||
| Proposition 5 | Allow the legislature to insure loans to nonprofit corporations and public agencies for hospital facilities and their original equipment. | 3,407,430 (55%) | 2,825,580 (45%) | ||
| Proposition 6 | Exclude from taxation on insurance companies the premiums paid on contracts for retirement benefits of employees of certain non-profits. | 2,668,296 (44%) | 3,328,551 (56%) | ||
| Proposition 7 | Allow money allocated by the State General Fund to any county, city and county, or city to be used for local purposes. | 3,347,233 (55%) | 2,712,847 (45%) | ||
| Proposition 8 | Allow the legislature to permit counties, cities and counties, and cities to share state-collected sales and use taxes. | 3,037,486 (51%) | 2,893,330 (49%) | ||
| Proposition 9 | Decrease the ad valorem tax on property so that it does not exceed 1% of the market value of the property. | 2,146,010 (32%) | 4,570,097 (68%) |
Colorado
See also:Colorado 1968 ballot measures
November 5, 1968
| Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment No. 1 | Provide that the governor and lieutenant governor be voted for by a single vote that is applicable to both offices. | 428,522 (68%) | 204,186 (32%) | ||
| Amendment No. 2 | Amend provisions relating to the applicability of certain tax laws relating to the taxation of public property. | 284,404 (48%) | 308,915 (52%) | ||
| Amendment No. 3 | Establish provisions relating to the changes in the salaries of county officials. | 307,356 (52%) | 288,873 (48%) |
Florida
See also:Florida 1968 ballot measures
May 7, 1968
| Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allow School Board Appointment of Superintendents Amendment | Allow school boards to appoint the superintendent of schools | 786,264 (77%) | 230,245 (23%) |
November 5, 1968
| Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment 1 | Ratify the Florida Constitution of 1968 | 645,233 (55%) | 518,940 (45%) | ||
| Amendment 2 | Amend various provisions relating to the conduction of elections | 625,980 (56%) | 497,752 (44%) | ||
| Amendment 3 | Amend provisions relating to the administration of counties and cities | 625,347 (55%) | 508,962 (45%) |
Georgia
See also:Georgia 1968 ballot measures
November 5
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRCA | Amendment 1 | State Exec | Provides that the lieutenant governor-elect succeed to the governorship in the event of the death of the governor-elect | a |
| LRCA | Amendment 2 | Elections | Provides for a runoff election for the governor in the event no candidate received a majority of votes cast in the general election | a |
| LRCA | Amendment 3 | Redistricting | Provides for the apportionment of the senate | a |
| LRCA | Amendment 4 | Gov't Finances | Authorizes the expenditure of state funds for school lunches | a |
| LRCA | Amendment 5 | Elections | Provides that state executive officials are elected in the same manner as the governor | a |
| LRCA | Amendment 6 | Admin of Gov't | Changes the name of the office of solicitor general to district attorney | a |
| LRCA | Amendment 7 | Education | Provides for educational scholarships to the children of law enforcement officers disabled or killed in the line of duty | a |
| LRCA | Amendment 8 | Bonds | Provides for the issuance of revenue bonds to make direct student loans for higher education | a |
| LRCA | Amendment 9 | Taxes | Extends homestead exemptions for disabled veterans to include veterans suffering from loss or loss of use of the lower extremities | a |
| LRCA | Amendment 10 | Education | Increases the amount of loans and scholarships for medical students | a |
| LRCA | Amendment 11 | Taxes | Provides a homestead exemption of $4,000 for owners over the age of 65 years | a |
| LRCA | Amendment 12 | Elections | Provides for the election of legislators at a different general election than the one in which the governor is elected | d |
| LRCA | Amendment 13 | Judiciary | Changes the jurisdiction of justices of the peace in civil cases | d |
| LRCA | Amendment 14 | Admin of Gov't | Provides for the creation of a new Game and Fish Commission | d |
| LRCA | Amendment 15 | Gov't Salaries | Provides reimbursement to employees of the Game and Fish Commission who were required to remit a raise to the state treasurer | a |
| LRCA | Amendment 16 | Development | Authorizes the Department of Industry and Trade to expend funds for business meals and expenses of industrial prospects | a |
| LRCA | Amendment 17 | Legislature | Provides that the general assembly be allowed to submit proposals to provide for a new constitution for ratification | a |
| LRCA | Amendment 18 | Food | Provides that the marketing of milk and milk substitutes was in the public interest | d |
| LRCA | Amendment 19 | Agri | Provides that programs for the promotion of agricultural products could be instituted, continued or terminated by the general assembly | a |
| LRCA | Amendment 20 | Development | Authorizes the general assembly to create development authorities to issue revenue obligations | a |
| LRCA | Amendment 21 | Civil Service | Removes provisions freezing civil service preference for honorably discharged veterans | a |
| LRCA | Amendment 22 | Pension | Provides for a retirement system for all employees of public schools not covered by the Teachers' Retirement System | a |
| LRCA | Amendment 23 | Judiciary | Creates a new court system for each city with a population greater than 300,000 | a |
Hawaii
See also:Hawaii 1968 ballot measures
November 5
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRCA | Amendment 1 | Redistricting | Proposes the setting of Senatorial and Representative districts | a |
| CRCA | Amendment 2 | Redistricting | Proposes to set up a commission for reapportionment | a |
| CRCA | Amendment 3 | Admin of Gov't | Proposes to set the minimum on legislative representation | a |
| CRCA | Amendment 4 | Constitutional Rights | Proposes to protect individuals from the invasion of privacy | a |
| CRCA | Amendment 5 | Trials | Proposes to waive mandatory bail in cases where the court is certain the defendant will appear when directed | a |
| CRCA | Amendment 6 | Trials | Proposes to provide counsel to defendants who cannot otherwise afford counsel | a |
| CRCA | Amendment 7 | PropertyTrials | Proposes just compensation for damages to private property | a |
| CRCA | Amendment 8 | Constitutional Rights | Proposes to lower the voting age | d |
| CRCA | Amendment 9 | Constitutional Rights | Proposes to restore the right to vote for discharged felons | a |
| CRCA | Amendment 10 | Constitutional Rights | Propose to remove the requirement mandating that voters must be literate to cast their vote | a |
| CRCA | Amendment 11 | Elections | Proposes to allow a presidential preference primary | a |
| CRCA | Amendment 12 | Admin of Gov't | Proposes to lower the minimum age for legislators | a |
| CRCA | Amendment 13 | Admin of Gov't | Proposes to set up a commission to regulate salaries and that legislative sessions convene regularly | a |
| CRCA | Amendment 14 | Gov't Salaries | Proposes to set the salary for legislators | a |
| CRCA | Amendment 15 | Elections | Proposes to establish the eligibility requirements for state executive branch positions | a |
| CRCA | Amendment 16 | Judiciary | Proposes to establish term limits, compensation and general guidelines for the administration of the state judiciary branch | a |
| CRCA | Amendment 17 | Gov't Finances | Proposes to relate debt limits to general fund revenues and cap debt limits | a |
| CRCA | Amendment 18 | Gov't Finances | Proposes to budget biennial rather than annually with an annual review | a |
| CRCA | Amendment 19 | Local Gov't | Proposes to allow local government to establish a charter of self-government | a |
| CRCA | Amendment 20 | Civil ServiceLabor | Proposes to allow collective bargaining | a |
| CRCA | Amendment 21 | Admin of Gov't | Proposes to establish a code of ethics and the disqualification for failure to comply with said code | a |
| CRCA | Amendment 22 | Con Convention | Proposes to extend the powers of the 1968 constitutional convention to all future conventions | a |
| CRCA | Amendment 23 | Con Language | Proposes to delete and reword portions of the constitution where necessary | a |
| LRCA | Amendment unspecified | Redistricting | Proposes to adopt apportionment set in 1967 | a |
Idaho
See also:Idaho 1968 ballot measures
November 5
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRCA | HJR 1 | Legislature | Makes legislative sessions annual | a |
| LRCA | HJR 4 | State exec | Allows the governor to select replacements for executive office vacancies | a |
| LRCA | HJR 5 | Judiciary | Provides for the retirement, discipline and removal from office of Justices and Judges | a |
| LRCA | HJR 7 | Bonds | Allows revenue bonds to be used to finance air navigation facilities | a |
| LRCA | SJR 3 | Constitutions | Allows Constitutional amendments to contain multiple subjects if they have been reviewed by a revision committee | d |
| LRCA | SJR 4 | Gov't Finances | Expands the use of endowment funds and government bonds to be invested in the private sector | a |
| LRCA | SJR 5 | State exec | Removes the Superintendent of Public Instruction as an elected officer | d |
| LRCA | SJR 8 | Business | Limits the right to vote for corporation directors to stockholders of a specific class of stock | d |
| LRCA | SJR 9 | Legislature | Increases the pay rate for state legislators | d |
Illinois
See also:Illinois 1968 ballot measures
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRCA | Amendment 1 | Banking | Would allow Illinois banks to have foreign branches. | a |
| BI | Bond Act | Bond issues | Would approve the Natural Resources Development Bond Act creating a $1 billion bond. | a |
| ConCon | Constitutional Convention Question | Constitutional conventions | Would authorize the calling of a constitutional convention. | a |
Indiana
See also:Indiana 1968 ballot measures
November 5
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRCA | Amendment 1 | Gambling | Proposes a pari-mutuel referendum | d |
Iowa
See also:Iowa 1968 ballot measures
November 5
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRCA | Amendment 1 | Legislature | Provides for annual sessions of the legislature | a |
| LRCA | Amendment 2 | Local Gov't | Grants municipal corporations home rule power and authority | a |
| LRCA | Amendment 3 | Redistricting | Provides for the size of the membership of the state senate and house of representatives | a |
| LRCA | Amendment 4 | State Exec | Grants the governor veto power over portions of appropriations bills | a |
| LRCA | Amendment 5 | Gov't Salaries | Provides for the compensation and expense allowances of legislators | a |
Kansas
See also:Kansas 1968 ballot measures
November 5
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRCA | Judicial Ballot 1 | Judiciary | Proposes that the Supreme Court appointee for position no. 6 remain in that position | a |
| LRCA | Judicial Ballot 2 | Judiciary | Proposes that the Supreme Court appointee for position no. 7 remain in that position | a |
Louisiana
See also:Louisiana 1968 ballot measures
February 6:
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRCA | Amendment 1 | Judiciary | Concerning judicial expense in Orleans Parish | a |
| LRCA | Amendment 2 | Judiciary | Concerning the jurisdiction of the city court of Shreveport | d |
November 5:
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRCA | Amendment 1 | Education | Concerning higher education | a |
| LRCA | Amendment 2 | Judiciary | Creating a judiciary commission | a |
| LRCA | Amendment 3 | Resources | Concerning the wildlife and fisheries commission. | a |
| LRCA | Amendment 4 | Admin of Gov't | Concerning the Louisiana Board of Institutions | a |
| LRCA | Amendment 5 | Local Gov't | Concerning parish charter commissions | a |
| LRCA | Amendment 6 | Admin of Gov't | Concerning vacancies in elective offices | a |
| LRCA | Amendment 7 | Taxes | Concerning municipal tax limits | d |
| LRCA | Amendment 8 | Transportation | Concerning the creation of the Greater Baton Rouge Airport Authority. | a |
| LRCA | Amendment 9 | Elections | Concerning residential requirements for presidential electors | a |
| LRCA | Amendment 10 | Business Reg | Concerning corporate duration | a |
| LRCA | Amendment 11 | Business Reg | Concerning corporate land ownership | a |
| LRCA | Amendment 12 | Gov't Acc | Concerning the publication of proposed constitutional amendments | a |
| LRCA | Amendment 13 | Veterans | Concerning a homestead exemption for Viet Nam veterans | d |
| LRCA | Amendment 14 | Veterans | Concerning a homestead exemption for Viet Nam veterans | a |
| LRCA | Amendment 15 | Veterans | Concerning an armed forces windows' homestead exemption | d |
| LRCA | Amendment 16 | Bonds | Concerning a bond issue for the improvement of the Moisant International Airport | a |
| LRCA | Amendment 17 | Admin of Gov't | Concerning state debt | d |
| LRCA | Amendment 18 | Law Enforcement | Concerning the pardon of first offenders | a |
| LRCA | Amendment 19 | Constitutional Rights | Concerning the rights of individuals convicted of crimes | a |
| LRCA | Amendment 20 | Law Enforcement | Concerning bail for convicted felons | d |
| LRCA | Amendment 21 | Local Gov't | Concerning liens for municipal improvements | a |
| LRCA | Amendment 22 | Local Gov't | Concerning municipal assessment for road paving | d |
| LRCA | Amendment 23 | Public Works | Concerning a state department of highways | a |
| LRCA | Amendment 24 | Judiciary | Concerning an adding a judge to the first circuit court of apeal | a |
| LRCA | Amendment 25 | Judiciary | Concerning changes to the fourth circuit court of appeal | a |
| LRCA | Amendment 26 | Judiciary | Concerning a family court in Lafayette Parish | d |
| LRCA | Amendment 27 | Judiciary | Concerning family court in East Baton Rouge | d |
| LRCA | Amendment 28 | Judiciary | Concerning the creation of a new judicial district | a |
| LRCA | Amendment 29 | Judiciary | Concerning the creation of a new judicial district in Allen parish | a |
| LRCA | Amendment 30 | Judiciary | Concerning jurisdiction of the justice of the peace courts | d |
| LRCA | Amendment 31 | Judiciary | Concerning jurisdictional amount of some city courts | a |
| LRCA | Amendment 32 | Judiciary | Concerning the city courts of New Orleans | d |
| LRCA | Amendment 33 | Judiciary | Concerning the jurisdiction of the juvenile court in New Orleans | a |
| LRCA | Amendment 34 | Judiciary | Concerning the salary and number of judges in the juvenile court | a |
| LRCA | Amendment 35 | Local Gov't | Concerning the terms and election of officers of Orleans parish | d |
| LRCA | Amendment 36 | Public Works | Concerning spending of road fund monies | d |
| LRCA | Amendment 37 | Admin of Gov't | Concerning lease agreements of the Louisiana Board of Commerce and Industry | d |
| LRCA | Amendment 38 | Bonds | Concerning the development of the shore of Lake Charles | a |
| LRCA | Amendment 39 | Public Works | Concerning the addition of parks and public works projects | a |
| LRCA | Amendment 40 | Bonds | Concerning the development of the shore of Lake Charles | a |
| LRCA | Amendment 41 | Public Works | Concerning the Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners | a |
| LRCA | Amendment 42 | Public Works | Concerning the Pontchartrain Levee District issuing bonds | d |
| LRCA | Amendment 43 | Public Works | Concerning the Port of New Orleans borrowing funds | a |
| LRCA | Amendment 44 | Constitutional Rights | Concerning the voting rights of handicapped individuals | a |
| LRCA | Amendment 45 | Education | Concerning the election of members of the state board of education | a |
| LRCA | Amendment 46 | Public Works | Concerning the Greater Ouachita Port Commission | a |
| LRCA | Amendment 47 | Pension | Concerning pension funds for firemen | d |
| LRCA | Amendment 48 | Civil Service | Concerning the burden of proof in state employee appeals | d |
| LRCA | Amendment 49 | Local Gov't | Concerning municipal powers in annexed areas | a |
| LRCA | Amendment 50 | Local Gov't | Concerning the police jury in Avoyelles parish | a |
Maine
See also:Maine 1968 ballot measures
June 17
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BI | Referendum Question No. 1 | Utilities | Issues $384,000 in bonds for the construction of school, water and sewage facilities on Native American reservations | a |
| BI | Referendum Question No. 2A | Housing | Issues $850,000 in bonds to build and improve dormitories at the Maine Maritime Academy | a |
| BI | Referendum Question No. 2B | Housing | Issues $955,000 in bonds for the construction of women's dormitory facilities at Farmington State College | a |
November 5
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BI | Referendum Question No. 1 | Transportation | Issues $12.8 million in bonds for the construction of state highways | a |
| BI | Referendum Question No. 2 | Forests & Parks | Issues $4 million in bonds for the creation of the Maine State Park and Recreation Area Fund | a |
| BI | Referendum Question No. 3 | Healthcare | Issues $180,000 in bonds for construction of mentally disabled children residential facility inAroostook County | a |
| BI | Referendum Question No. 4 | Transportation | Issues $4.5 million in bonds for the construction of a bridge across the Androscoggin River | a |
| LRCA | Proposed Constitutional Amendment | Gov't Finance | Doubles state guaranteed loans for industrial, manufacturing, fishing and agricultural enterprises to $80 million | a |
Maryland
See also:Maryland 1968 ballot measures
November 5
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRCA | Question 1 | Eminent domain | Provides for a procedure for land acquisition by the County Commissioners in Prince George's County | d |
| LRCA | Question 2 | Eminent domain | Provides for a procedure for land acquisition by the County Commissioners in Anne Arundel County | d |
| LRCA | Question 3 | Judiciary | Removes authority of the governor to provide supplemental salaries to judges | a |
| VR | Question 4 | Constitutional rights | Prohibits discrimination in the sale, lease, rental or financing of housing | d |
Massachusetts
See also:Massachusetts 1968 ballot measures
November 5, 1968
| Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Increase the time the Governor has to act on measures passed by the Legislature from five days to ten days | 1,293,132 (73%) | 466,560 (27%) | ||
| Question 2 | Allow for a graduated income tax | 543,772 (30%) | 1,290,303 (70%) | ||
| Question 3 | Establish the procedures for determining when circumstances arise that render the governor unable to fulfill their role | 1,218,728 (73%) | 455,020 (27%) | ||
| Question 4 | Provide for the calling of a state constitutional convention | 885,455 (59%) | 619,392 (41%) | ||
| Question 6 | Permit the death penalty as a punishment for a crime | 1,159,348 (61%) | 730,649 (39%) |
Michigan
See also:Michigan 1968 ballot measures
August 6, 1968
| Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal No. 1 | Establish the Judicial Tenure Commission | 553,182 (71%) | 228,738 (29%) | ||
| Proposal No. 2 | Establish a State Officers Compensation Commission | 417,393 (55%) | 346,839 (45%) | ||
| Proposal No. 3 | Allow the governor to appoint judges to fill judicial vacancies | 494,512 (65%) | 266,561 (35%) |
November 5, 1968
| Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal No. 1 | Allow the state and political subdivisions to impose a graduated income tax | 614,826 (23%) | 2,025,052 (77%) | ||
| Proposal No. 2 | Exempt Michigan from observing Daylight Savings Time | 1,402,562 (50%) | 1,403,052 (50%) | ||
| Proposal No. 3 | Allow the issuance of bond to finance water pollution abatement projects | 1,906,385 (71%) | 796,079 (29%) | ||
| Proposal No. 4 | Allow the issuance of bonds to pay for public recreation facilities and programs | 1,384,254 (53%) | 1,235,681 (47%) | ||
| Proposal No. 5 | Allow a member of the legislature to be elected to another state office during their term in the legislature | 778,388 (30%) | 1,783,186 (70%) |
Minnesota
See also:Minnesota 1968 ballot measures
November 5, 1968
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment 1 | State executive powers;Legislative processes | Allow the state legislature to present bills to the governor within three days after the legislature adjourns, and allow the governor 14 days to sign or veto such bills | 1,044,418 (77%) | 316,916 (23%) | ||
| Amendment 2 | Legislature | Allow legislators to assume another elective or appointive office upon resignation from the legislature | 1,012,235 (74%) | 359,088 (26%) |
Mississippi
See also:Mississippi 1968 ballot measures
June 4
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRCA | Amendment 1 | Constitutional Rights | Proposes to clarify voter residency requirements | a |
| LRCA | Amendment 2 | Admin of Gov't | Proposes to clarify legislative sessions | a |
| LRCA | Amendment 3 | Water | Proposes to clarify navigable stream requirements | a |
| LRCA | Amendment 4 | Gov't Finances | Proposes to outline the budget guidelines of the state | d |
Missouri
See also:Missouri 1968 ballot measures
August 6, 1968
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment 1 | State executive powers;State executive structure;Judicial authority | Expand the gubernatorial line of succession to include the secretary of state, state auditor, state treasurer, and attorney general, and establish a board to determine the governor’s ability to serve, with the Supreme Court resolving disputes | 469,776 (76%) | 146,890 (24%) |
November 5, 1968
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment 1 | Supermajority;Bonds;Sewage and stormwater;Athletics;Highways | Decrease the voter approval thresholds for municipal bonds, allowing a 60% approval for general obligation bonds and a majority for revenue bonds, and expand the purposes for which municipalities can issue bonds to include sewer systems, stadiums, exhibition halls, and bridges | 599,434 (50%) | 609,612 (50%) | ||
| Amendment 2 | Income taxes;Legislature | Allow the General Assembly to define taxable income based on United States laws while making exceptions or modifications and grants it authority to set the tax rate | 616,856 (55%) | 497,068 (45%) |
Montana
See also:Montana 1968 ballot measures
November 5
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRCA | Amendment 1 | Gov't salaries | Removes the prohibition on salary increases of public officers during their term of office | d |
| LRCA | Amendment 2 | Legislature | Extends the length of legislative sessions | d |
| LRCA | Amendment 3 | Admin of gov't | Increases the number of amendments that can be submitted at one election | d |
| LRSS | R-65 | Taxes | Continues the mill levy for the university system | a |
| CISS | I-66 | Taxes | Reduces taxable valuation of certain personal property | d |
Nebraska
See also:Nebraska 1968 ballot measures
November 5
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRCA | Amendment 1 | Suffrage | Reduces the voting age to 19 | d |
| LRCA | Amendment 2 | Education | Renames normal schools as colleges | a |
| LRCA | Amendment 3 | Local gov't | Authorizes the legislature to provide for the consolidation of county offices | a |
| LRCA | Amendment 4 | Elections | Gives the supreme court jurisdiction over elections of state officers | a |
| LRCA | Amendment 5 | Elections | Allows the legislature to call special elections for constitutional amendments | a |
| LRCA | Amendment 6 | Taxes | Classifies or exempts personal property for taxation | d |
| LRCA | Amendment 7 | Education | Allows the legislature to increase the number of university regents | a |
| LRCA | Amendment 8 | Lottery | Regulates the use of lotteries, raffles and gift enterprises | a |
| LRCA | Amendment 9 | Law enforcement | Establishes a board of parole | a |
| LRCA | Amendment 10 | Utilities | Creates public electrical corporations | d |
| LRCA | Amendment 11a | Legislature | Changes restrictions on the appointment of legislators to other offices | a |
| LRCA | Amendment 11b | Legislature | Provides guidelines for when legislative salaries may be increased | a |
| LRCA | Amendment 12 | Taxes | Provides tax exemptions for homesteads | a |
| LRCA | Amendment 13 | Education | Allows the state to make long-term loans to state residents | a |
| LRCA | Amendment 14 | Bonds | Authorizes the state to issue bonds for highway construction | a |
| LRCA | Amendment 15 | Gov't salaries | Increases legislative salaries | a |
| CICA | Amendment 16 | Taxes | Prohibits the state income tax | d |
Nevada
See also:Nevada 1968 ballot measures
November 5, 1968
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Salaries | Change judicial pay by ending quarterly and county payments, requiring payment as provided by law. | 78,572 (65%) | 43,007 (35%) | ||
| Question 2 | Administrative powers;Legislature;Debt limits | Increase the state debt limit to 3%, authorize the State Controller to set valuations, and restrict contracts exceeding the limit. | 56,392 (46%) | 67,071 (54%) | ||
| Question 3 | Local government;Local government | Consolidate Carson City and Ormsby County into one government with unified officers and allow separate taxing districts. | 73,913 (63%) | 42,541 (37%) | ||
| Question 4 | Gambling | Establish a state-supervised lottery with proceeds split between prizes, the state, and the operator. | 31,296 (24%) | 100,235 (76%) |
New Hampshire
See also:New Hampshire 1968 ballot measures
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CCR | Question 1 | Elections | Shall those who do not pay taxes have the right to vote? | d |
| CCR | Question 2 | Con Language | Shall some obsolete phrases be removed from the constitution? | a |
| CCR | Question 3 | Con Language | Shall sectarian references be removed from Article 6 of Part1 of the constitution? | a |
| CCR | Question 4 | State Exec | Shall the governor be commander-in-chief of state military forces? | a |
| CCR | Question 5 | Elections | Shall the Bill of Rights be amended to ensure the right to vote not be denied for nonpayment of tax? | a |
| CCR | Question 6 | Constitutional Rights | Shall the Bill of Rights guarantee free speech and freedom of the press? | a |
| LRCA | Question 7 | Taxes | Shall the legislature assess real estate value based upon current use? | a |
| CCR | Question 8 | Legislature | Shall a new election be called by the governor and council to fill a vacant senate seat? | a |
| CCR | Question 9 | Legislature | Shall legislative compensation policies be modified? | d |
| CCR | Question 10 | State Exec | Shall the line of succession to replace the governor be extended? | a |
New Jersey
See also:New Jersey 1968 ballot measures
November 5
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BI | Question 1 | Bond issues | Allows for $337.5 million in bonds for the construction of public buildings. | a |
| LRCA | Question 2 | Bond issues | Allows for $640 million in bonds for transportation improvements. | a |
| LRCA | Question 3 | Bond issues | Allows for $12.5 million in bonds for housing assistance. | a |
| LRCA | Question 4 | State legislatures | Sets state legislators' terms at two years. | a |
North Carolina
See also:North Carolina 1968 ballot measures
November 5
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRCA | Amendment 1 | Legislature | Establishes a procedure for fixing compensation of legislators | a |
| LRCA | Amendment 2 | Legislature | Continues the present system of representation in the general assembly | a |
North Dakota
See also:North Dakota 1968 ballot measures
September 3
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRCA | Number 1 | Education | Authorizes charging tuition, fees and service charges to fund public schools of higher education | a |
| LRCA | Number 2 | Bonds | Allows issuance of dedicated revenue bonds | d |
| LRCA | Number 3 | Legislatures | Stipulates start of legislative term after election and organizational meeting day | a |
| LRCA | Number 4 | Suffrage | Lowers voting age requirement from 19 to 21 years old | d |
| LRCA | Number 5 | Judiciary | Reforms several aspects of the judicial branch | d |
November 5
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRCA | Number 1 | Constitutions | Revises multiple sections of theNorth Dakota Constitution | d |
| CISS | Number 2 | Gambling | Allows betting on horse races | d |
| VR | Number 3 | Business | Allows small corporations to operate farms and ranches | d |
Ohio
See also:Ohio 1968 ballot measures
May 7, 1968
| Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legislative Authority Over Funds from Sale or Disposal of State-Granted Educational and Religious Lands Amendment | Allow the general assembly to decide how funds from the disposition of state educational and religious property be spent. | 847,861 (55%) | 695,368 (45%) | ||
| Operation of the Judicial System Amendment | Reorganize the judicial system and revise provisions relating to the operation of the judicial system. | 925,481 (62%) | 556,530 (38%) | ||
| Vacancies in the State House of Representatives Amendment | Establish a method for filling vacant state House of Representative seats | 1,020,500 (68%) | 487,938 (32%) |
November 5, 1968
| Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonds for Transportation Improvements Amendment | Issue up to $500,000,000 in bond for transportation improvements. | 1,732,512 (53%) | 1,550,959 (47%) | ||
| Homestead Tax Exemption Amendment | Establish an exemption from the homestead tax for homeowners 65 years of age and older. | 1,382,016 (43%) | 1,825,615 (57%) |
Oklahoma
See also:Oklahoma 1968 ballot measures
April 16, 1968
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Question 453 | Budgets | Require the State Board of Equalization to provide annual revenue estimates based on the most recent fiscal year, with changes to the timing and basis of the estimate. | 91,094 (82%) | 19,513 (18%) |
August 27, 1968
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Question 442 | Education;Budgets | Allow permanent common school and educational funds to be invested in banks or trust companies with FDIC-insured deposits. | 290,651 (72%) | 114,333 (28%) | ||
| State Question 456 | Salaries | Remove the prohibition on changing public officials' salary or benefits after election and add a prohibition during their term. | 174,301 (46%) | 207,894 (54%) | ||
| State Question 457 | Election administration;Civil trials | Allow qualified electors to sign grand jury petitions, requiring 1% of county population, with double signatures for subsequent petitions in a year. | 199,406 (54%) | 171,412 (46%) | ||
| State Question 460 | Taxes | Prohibit intangible personal property from being taxed. | 329,848 (78%) | 92,710 (22%) | ||
| State Question 461 | Legislature;Budgets | Require the State Board of Equalization to estimate state revenues based on the previous year and withhold appropriations until the estimate is provided. | 166,723 (45%) | 206,788 (55%) | ||
| State Question 462 | Legislature | Require laws to prevent legislators' conflicts of interest and establish a Board of Legislative Compensation to review pay every two years. | 201,107 (53%) | 177,672 (47%) |
September 17, 1968
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Question 441 | Judiciary | Repeal Article 7 and adopt a new article to create a judicial department. | 115,771 (40%) | 172,711 (60%) | ||
| State Question 443 | Taxes | Exempt personal tangible property from taxes when moving through Oklahoma or used in manufacturing and storage for less than 9 months. | 182,326 (66%) | 92,601 (34%) | ||
| State Question 454 | Business;Banking | Allow the legislature to regulate lenders, set maximum interest rates, and cap unagreed rates at 6%, with rates over 10% considered usurious. | 220,415 (77%) | 65,761 (23%) | ||
| State Question 455 | Business | Eliminate the requirement for corporations to file reports on stockholders, officers, directors, and stock holdings with the Corporation Commission. | 150,840 (56%) | 117,421 (44%) | ||
| State Question 458 | Business;Banking | Restrict corporate stock issuance, allow ownership in competitors, and remove stockholder filing requirements with the Corporation Commission. | 155,692 (59%) | 109,977 (41%) | ||
| State Question 459 | Criminal trials;Jury rules | Modify jury trial rules, including the number of jurors in specific cases, and establish a three-fourths jury concurrence in cases less than felonies. | 170,854 (64%) | 97,736 (36%) |
November 5, 1968
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Question 445 | Administration | Replace the current oath of office with an updated version that all public officers must take. | 357,840 (56%) | 284,656 (44%) |
December 10, 1968
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Question 463 | Budgets;Bonds | Authorize the Legislature to pass legislation to incur debt up to $99,808,000 for government construction projects. | 133,313 (77%) | 39,251 (23%) |
Oregon
See also:Oregon 1968 ballot measures
May 28, 1968
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Measure 1 | Budgets | Authorize the State Land Board to use the Common School Fund funds for land conservation and management, allocating investment interest to support primary and secondary education. | 372,915 (62%) | 226,191 (38%) | ||
| Measure 2 | Initiative process | Change the signature requirements for petitions from total votes cast for Supreme Court Justice to total votes cast for Governor in the preceding election. | 321,731 (57%) | 244,750 (43%) | ||
| Measure 3 | Education;Bonds | Set new bond limitation for higher education and community college building programs at 0.75% of true cash value of taxable property. | 353,383 (58%) | 261,014 (42%) |
November 5, 1968
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Measure 1 | Budgets;Veterans | Authorize state farm and home loans to veterans with 210 days of active duty service, 90 days of service during war dates, or those discharged due to a disability. | 651,250 (87%) | 96,065 (13%) | ||
| Measure 2 | Judiciary | Allow the Oregon Supreme Court to remove judges for felony convictions, moral turpitude, persistent failure to perform duties, or for habitual drunkenness or illegal narcotics use. | 690,989 (92%) | 56,973 (8%) | ||
| Measure 3 | Administration;Water | Authorize the legislature to extend the state’s seaward boundaries or jurisdiction. | 588,166 (80%) | 143,768 (20%) | ||
| Measure 4 | Budgets | Expand constitutional county debt limitations, authorizing the purchase or leasing of property for not more than 10 years. | 331,617 (49%) | 348,866 (51%) | ||
| Measure 5 | Local government | Provide for the consolidation of city-county governments in counties with a city population of over 300,000. | 393,789 (59%) | 278,483 (41%) | ||
| Measure 6 | Environment;Bonds | Authorize bonds and a one cent gasoline tax to acquire privately-owned Pacific Ocean beaches and prohibit highway construction on beaches. | 315,175 (40%) | 464,140 (60%) | ||
| Measure 7 | Taxes;Property | Repeal the 6% property tax limitation and provide a new property tax limitation at 1.5% market value with various exemptions. | 276,451 (35%) | 503,443 (65%) |
Pennsylvania
See also:Pennsylvania 1968 ballot measures
April 23, 1968:
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRCA | Proposals 1 and 2 | State legislatures measures | Provides for 50 state Senators and 203 state Representatives and create a state legislative reapportionment commission | a |
| CRCA | Proposals 3 and 4 | Budgets | Establishes a borrowing limit based on tax revenues, budgeting, financial planning, auditing, and related matters | a |
| CRCA | Proposal 5 | Taxes | Requires reimbursement of local taxing authorities for certain tax exemptions | a |
| CRCA | Proposal 6 | Municipal | Provides for home rule for all units of local government | a |
| CRCA | Proposal 7 | State judiciary | Creates a unified judicial system under the administration of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court | a |
November 5, 1968:
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BI | Vietnam Conflict Veteran's Compensation Bond Measure | Bonds | Issues $28 million in bonds to provide compensation to Vietnam War veterans | a |
Rhode Island
See also:Rhode Island 1968 ballot measures
November 5:
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LBM | Proposal 1 | Bond issues | Issues general obligation bonds for land for recreation and conservation | d |
| LBM | Proposal 2 | Bond issues | Issues general obligation bonds for state colleges. | a |
| LBM | Proposal 3 | Bond issues | Issues general obligation bonds for the establishment of a civic center authority for Providence. | d |
| LBM | Proposal 4 | Bond issues | Issues general obligation bonds for state airports. | d |
South Carolina
See also:South Carolina 1968 ballot measures
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRCA | Amendment 1 | County and municipal governance | Permits the establishment of regional councils of governments | a |
| LRCA | Amendment 2 | Alcohol | Permits the proceeds of alcohol to be applied to the treatment and rehabilitation of alcohol and drug addicts | a |
| LRCA | Amendment 3 | Divorce | Adds the continuous separation for a period of at least three years as an additional ground for divorce | a |
| LRCA | Amendment 4 | Constitutional language | Proposes that if there is more than one proposed amendment on a ballot, the amendments must be separated so voters can vote on them separately | a |
| LRCA | Amendment 5 | Bond issues | Permits the City of Aiken to incur bonded indebtedness to the extent of not exceeding twenty-five per cent of the assessed value of all taxable property | a |
| LRCA | Amendment 6 | Bond issues | Increases the limitations of bonded indebtedness of the City of Columbia to fifteen per cent of the assessed value of taxable property in the city | a |
South Dakota
See also:South Dakota 1968 ballot measures
November 5, 1968
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment A | Public education funding;Public land | Increase the limit of tracts offered in the sale of school lands to 640 acres | 110,327 (48%) | 118,202 (52%) | ||
| Amendment B | Bonds;Debt limits | Exclude bonds or leases from debt limitations and establish a higher debt limit | 80,670 (37%) | 138,153 (63%) | ||
| Amendment C | Judiciary;Judiciary;Salaries;Judiciary structure | Allow retired judges to act in a judicial capacity after retirement | 109,065 (49%) | 113,398 (51%) | ||
| Amendment D | Public education funding;Restricted-use funds;Spending | Allow the Legislature to sell U.S. bonds purchased with school and educational funds at a loss | 116,403 (53%) | 101,684 (47%) | ||
| Amendment E | State executive elections;State executive structure;Public education governance;Administrative organization | Establish the State Board of Education and State Superintendent of Public Instruction as appointed offices | 72,514 (33%) | 148,618 (67%) | ||
| Referred Law 1 | Time | Disregard the observance of Daylight Savings Time in the state | 108,712 (41%) | 158,637 (59%) | ||
| Referred Law 2 | Public education governance | Establish a State Commission on Elementary and Secondary Education, and require statewide independent school districts that offer accredited school programs | 120,336 (50%) | 118,631 (50%) |
Tennessee
See also:Tennessee 1968 ballot measures
November 5
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRCA | Amendment 1 | JudiciaryCon Convention | Proposes a constitutional convention to amend constitution regarding judiciary impeachment | d |
| LRCA | Amendment 2 | Con ConventionLocal Gov't | Proposes a constitutional convention to amend constitution regarding local government | d |
| LRCA | Amendment 3 | Con ConventionTaxes | Proposes a constitutional convention to amend constitution regarding tax classifications | a |
| LRCA | Amendment 4 | Con ConventionAdmin of Gov't | Proposes a constitutional convention to amend constitution regarding the administration of government | d |
| LRCA | Amendment 5 | Con ConventionConstitutional Rights | Proposes a constitutional convention to amend constitution regarding the voting age | d |
Texas
See also:Texas 1968 ballot measures
November 5, 1968
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposition 10 | Taxes;Tobacco | Provide for the refund of tobacco product taxes sold within Texarkana or any adjacent incorporated city or town in Texas | 679,950 (36%) | 1,217,625 (64%) | ||
| Proposition 11 | Local | Consolidate government offices and functions and allow certain functions to be contracted between El Paso and Tarrant counties | 916,191 (50%) | 906,826 (50%) | ||
| Proposition 12 | Local;Bonds | Give the legislature the power to authorize localities to issue bonds for the purpose of industrial development | 939,023 (49%) | 976,943 (51%) | ||
| Proposition 13 | Taxes | Exempt certain property that is in the temporary custody of a public warehouseman from ad valorem taxation | 828,194 (45%) | 1,028,641 (55%) | ||
| Proposition 14 | Administration;Legislature | Set the legislative members' ineligibility for other offices to end at the conclusion of their elected term's last full year | 1,216,265 (63%) | 708,952 (37%) | ||
| Proposition 1 | Administration;Public retirement funds | Create a fund for state officers' retirement, disability, and death compensation, forming the Employees Retirement System of Texas | 1,199,843 (60%) | 787,072 (40%) | ||
| Proposition 2 | Public assistance;Budgets | Increase the annual limit for state-funded public assistance payments to 75 million dollars. | 858,911 (44%) | 1,114,971 (56%) | ||
| Proposition 3 | Budgets | Authorized investment of the Permanent University Fund in federally issued, insured, or guaranteed securities and bonds. | 1,175,644 (60%) | 790,192 (40%) | ||
| Proposition 4 | Local;Bonds | Allow Dallas County to issue road bonds | 941,575 (51%) | 916,727 (49%) | ||
| Proposition 5 | Salaries | Set the salary of members of the legislature to not exceed $8,400 a year | 980,793 (49%) | 1,021,672 (51%) | ||
| Proposition 6 | Environment;Taxes | Give the legislature the authority to exempt certain equipment that reduces environmental damage from ad valorem taxation | 949,922 (49%) | 996,044 (51%) | ||
| Proposition 7 | Taxes | Provide for the gradual abolition of certain property taxes | 1,251,528 (64%) | 700,078 (36%) | ||
| Proposition 8 | Administration | Remove the requirement for governor, secretary of state, and comptroller approval on certain purchase contracts | 933,950 (50%) | 949,565 (50%) | ||
| Proposition 9 | Administration;Public retirement funds | Repeal individual contribution limit | 1,509,841 (72%) | 598,927 (28%) |
Utah
See also:Utah 1968 ballot measures
November 5, 1968
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initiative A | Alcohol | Limit and control the sale and consumption of alcohol | 144,383 (35%) | 271,484 (65%) | ||
| Proposition 1 | Legislative processes | Provide the schedule for legislative sessions | 281,125 (73%) | 101,793 (27%) | ||
| Proposition 2 | Salaries | Set the salaries of state legislators | 212,231 (55%) | 176,058 (45%) | ||
| Proposition 3 | Tax exemptions | Exempt business inventory from property taxes | 282,483 (72%) | 111,000 (28%) | ||
| Proposition 4 | Agriculture;Property taxes | Allow the legislature to mandate that land be assessed in terms of its agricultural value | 260,668 (65%) | 137,577 (35%) | ||
| Proposition 5 | Age limits;Term limits | Permit the legislature to provide for mandatory retirement of judges | 314,819 (81%) | 72,652 (19%) |
Virginia
See also:Virginia 1968 ballot measures
November 5, 1968
| Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Higher Educational Institutions Bond Measure | Allow for the issuance of up to $67,230,000 in bonds for higher education institutions | 772,929 (66%) | 389,721 (34%) | ||
| Mental Hospitals and Institutions Bond Measure | Allow for the issuance of up to $13,770,000 in bonds for mental health hospitals and institutions | 784,724 (71%) | 323,070 (29%) |
Washington
See also:Washington 1968 ballot measures
November 5, 1968
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HJR 13 | Salaries | Increase compensation for government officials during their terms of office for those who do not fix their own compensation. | 541,002 (53%) | 478,119 (47%) | ||
| HJR 1 | Property taxes;Forestry;Legislature | Authorize the legislature to assess farms, timberlands, and open space by current use, not potential market value, for taxation | 705,978 (68%) | 335,496 (32%) | ||
| Initiative 242 | Alcohol | Consider anyone driving on the road to consent to an alcohol test when arrested for driving under the influence | 792,242 (67%) | 394,644 (33%) | ||
| Initiative 245 | Business | Reduce maximum service charge for retail sales and eliminate two alternative methods of computing service charges. | 642,902 (54%) | 551,394 (46%) | ||
| Inititative 32 | Business;Forestry | Establish the Full Employment Commission and require timber from state-owned lands to be processed in facilities employing residents of the state. | 450,559 (39%) | 716,291 (61%) | ||
| Referendum 17 | Pollution;Bonds | Authorize $25 million in bonds for the construction and improvement of water pollution control facilities | 845,372 (75%) | 276,161 (25%) | ||
| Referendum 18 | Parks and conservation;Bonds | Authorize $40 million in bonds for the acquisition and development of outdoor recreation areas and facilities. | 763,806 (68%) | 354,646 (32%) | ||
| Referendum 19 | Bonds | Authorize $63,059,000 in bonds to finance building projects, general administration, and higher education facilities. | 606,236 (57%) | 458,358 (43%) | ||
| Referendum 35 | Race and ethnicity;Business | Add discrimination based on race, creed, color or national origin as a cause suspension or revocation of real estate licenses. | 580,578 (54%) | 503,226 (46%) | ||
| SJR 17 | Bonds;Administrative organization | Authorize the legislature to create the state building authority agency to construct buildings and improvements for the state. | 521,162 (51%) | 499,344 (49%) | ||
| SJR 23 | Property taxes | Permit propositions of property tax levies exceeding forty mills to be presented to voters 24 months prior to the levy date | 407,248 (39%) | 625,016 (61%) | ||
| SJR 24 | Local government;Local government | Define qualifications for appointees to fill vacancies in offices, requiring a person from the same district and political party | 744,656 (74%) | 257,168 (26%) | ||
| SJR 5 | Public retirement funds | Permit the investment of public pension and retirement funds as authorized by law. | 770,325 (72%) | 298,788 (28%) | ||
| SJR 6 | Judiciary structure | Create a state appeals court with jurisdiction, appointments, and administration determined by law and supreme court rules | 650,025 (64%) | 370,059 (36%) |
Wisconsin
See also:Wisconsin 1968 ballot measures
April 2, 1968
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Judiciary | Set a uniform retirement date for judges and justices | 734,046 (77%) | 215,455 (23%) | ||
| Question 2 | Judiciary | Allow judges with at least eight years of service on the supreme or circuit court to be temporarily appointed to the circuit court | 678,249 (73%) | 245,807 (27%) | ||
| Question 3 | Forestry | Appropriate funds for forestry purposes from sources other than property tax | 652,705 (69%) | 286,512 (31%) | ||
| Question 4 | Administration;Legislature | Allow the legislature to meet in regular session more often than once every two years | 670,757 (71%) | 267,997 (29%) |
Wyoming
See also:Wyoming 1968 ballot measures
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRCA | Amendment 1 | Taxes | Repeals the poll tax | |
| LRCA | Amendment 2 | Direct democracy | This measures permits citizens to propose and enact laws by initiative, and approve or reject acts by the legislature by referendum. |
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