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1968 State
Ballot Measures
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    By state

    Alabama

    See also:Alabama 1968 ballot measures


    Alaska

    See also:Alaska 1968 ballot measures


    August 27, 1968:

    TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

    LRCA

    Amendment 1JudiciaryCreate a judicial qualifications commission to oversee the disqualification, suspension, and removal of judges and to address judicial misconduct.

    Approveda

    32,481 (72%)

    12,823 (28%)

    LRCA

    Amendment 2Judiciary;SalariesAllow the legislature to establish compensation for members of the judicial qualifications commission.

    Approveda

    27,156 (61%)

    17,467 (39%)


    November 5, 1968:

    TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

    BI

    Proposition 1Public assistance;BondsIssue $2 million in bonds for the purpose of aquiring, constructing, and equipping a branch of the Alaska Pioneers' Home in the Southcentral area

    Approveda

    48,992 (64%)

    27,417 (36%)

    BI

    Proposition 2Highways;BondsIssue $11.2 million in bonds for the purpose of acquiring, improving, and constructing highways and facilities.

    Approveda

    60,782 (79%)

    16,225 (21%)

    BI

    Proposition 3Healthcare facility;BondsIssue $1.2 million in bonds for the purpose of hospital construction and improvements.

    Approveda

    56,272 (74%)

    19,631 (26%)

    BI

    Proposition 4Airports;BondsIssue $8.8 million in bonds for the purpose of airport construction and improvements.

    Approveda

    54,330 (72%)

    21,519 (28%)

    BI

    Proposition 5Public education funding;BondsIssue $10 million in bonds for the purpose of elementary and secondary public school construction and improvements.

    Approveda

    61,619 (80%)

    15,661 (20%)

    BI

    Proposition 6Higher education funding;BondsIssue $8.5 million in bonds for the purpose of university construction and improvements.

    Approveda

    50,741 (67%)

    25,190 (33%)

    BI

    Proposition 7Ports;BondsIssue $18 million in bonds for the purpose of construction and improvements to state ferries

    Defeated

    35,549 (47%)

    39,655 (53%)

    BI

    Proposition 8Fishing;BondsIssue $3 million in bonds for the purpose of construction and improvement to fish hatcheries

    Approveda

    49,558 (65%)

    26,638 (35%)

    VR

    Voter Registration Veto ReferendumVoter registrationUphold or repeal Ch. 211, SLA 1968, which established a system of pre-registration for voters in Alaska

    Approveda

    37,152 (51%)

    35,278 (49%)

    Arizona

    See also:Arizona 1968 ballot measures


    November 5, 1968

    TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

    CICA

    Proposition 100Taxes;VeteransProvide property tax exemptions for disabled veterans and remove property tax exemptions for other veterans

    Approveda

    263,372 (66%)

    138,049 (34%)

    CICA

    Proposition 101TaxesProvide for limitations on property tax exemptions for widows

    Approveda

    274,579 (68%)

    126,819 (32%)

    CICA

    Proposition 102TaxesProvide for the exemption of household goods from personal property tax

    Approveda

    319,595 (80%)

    80,088 (20%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 103TaxesProvide for the implementation of a license tax on registered vehicles and an ad valorem property tax on mobile homes

    Approveda

    293,813 (73%)

    106,660 (27%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 104AdministrationProvide for the establishment of four-year terms for state officers

    Approveda

    266,035 (67%)

    129,991 (33%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 105State executive elections;State executive structureRequire members of the Corporation Commission to be nominated by the governor with consent of the Senate

    Defeated

    179,676 (46%)

    210,862 (54%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 106Insurance;Administrative organizationProvide for the creation of a Department of Insurance

    Approveda

    238,442 (63%)

    142,150 (37%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 107AdministrationProvide for the abolishment of the Office of State Examiner

    Approveda

    217,352 (58%)

    160,072 (42%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 108AdministrationProvide for the abolishment of the Office of State Auditor

    Approveda

    206,432 (55%)

    171,474 (45%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 109AdministrationProvide a $6,000 per year travel expense for legislators

    Approveda

    208,685 (55%)

    172,340 (45%)

    VR

    Proposition 300RedistrictingProvide for legislative redistricting and the establishment of election-related processes and rules

    Approveda

    210,262 (59%)

    148,424 (41%)

    VR

    Proposition 301AdministrationProvide for three and five-member Boards of Supervisors in counties that have populations less than or more than 200,000

    Approveda

    223,335 (62%)

    138,267 (38%)

    Arkansas

    See also:Arkansas 1968 ballot measures


    November 5

    TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResult
    LRCAProposed Amendment 53EducationEliminates age restrictions on public education
    Approveda
    LRCAProposed Amendment 54LegislatureAllows theArkansas General Assembly to place up to eight measures on the ballot
    Defeatedd
    LRCAProposed Amendment 55Admin of gov'tDesignates county judges as the administrative officers of their counties
    Defeatedd
    VRReferred Act 306Admin of gov'tCreates a state Dairy Commission
    Defeatedd
    VRReferred Act 457ElectionsRequires the indication of political party affiliation on voter registration
    Defeatedd
    LRSSAct 3Con conventionCalls for a constitutional convention to revise the state constitution
    Approveda
    CISSInitiated Act 1LaborAmends the state workmen's compensation law
    Approveda

    California

    See also:California 1968 ballot propositions


    June 4, 1968

    TypeTitleDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

    BI

    Proposition 1Allow for the issuance of bonds up to $200,000,000 for helping veterans acquire farms and homes and establish the terms of such bonds.

    Approveda

    3,043,191 (62%)

    1,883,692 (38%)

    BI

    Proposition 2Allow for the issuance of bonds up to $65,000,000 for junior college facilities and establish the terms of such bonds.

    Approveda

    2,719,659 (57%)

    2,084,728 (43%)


    November 5, 1968

    TypeTitleDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

    LRCA

    Proposition 1AEstablish a minimum tax exemption of $750.00 for those owning owner-occupied dwellings and not receiving other exemptions.

    Approveda

    3,500,368 (53%)

    3,058,978 (47%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 1Revise 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.

    Defeated

    2,606,748 (43%)

    3,462,301 (57%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 2Establish rules for taxing property owned by counties, cities and counties, and cities that are located outside of such governmental body's boundaries.

    Approveda

    3,067,588 (50%)

    3,012,773 (50%)

    BI

    Proposition 3Allow for bonds up to $250,000,000 for state college, university, and urban school facilities and establish the terms of such bonds.

    Defeated

    2,838,730 (45%)

    3,523,097 (55%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 4Allow the state to incorporate provisions of federal law regarding the reporting and collecting of state income taxes.

    Defeated

    2,881,249 (47%)

    3,190,542 (53%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 5Allow the legislature to insure loans to nonprofit corporations and public agencies for hospital facilities and their original equipment.

    Approveda

    3,407,430 (55%)

    2,825,580 (45%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 6Exclude from taxation on insurance companies the premiums paid on contracts for retirement benefits of employees of certain non-profits.

    Defeated

    2,668,296 (44%)

    3,328,551 (56%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 7Allow money allocated by the State General Fund to any county, city and county, or city to be used for local purposes.

    Approveda

    3,347,233 (55%)

    2,712,847 (45%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 8Allow the legislature to permit counties, cities and counties, and cities to share state-collected sales and use taxes.

    Approveda

    3,037,486 (51%)

    2,893,330 (49%)

    CICA

    Proposition 9Decrease the ad valorem tax on property so that it does not exceed 1% of the market value of the property.

    Defeated

    2,146,010 (32%)

    4,570,097 (68%)

    Colorado

    See also:Colorado 1968 ballot measures


    November 5, 1968

    TypeTitleDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

    LRCA

    Amendment No. 1Provide that the governor and lieutenant governor be voted for by a single vote that is applicable to both offices.

    Approveda

    428,522 (68%)

    204,186 (32%)

    LRCA

    Amendment No. 2Amend provisions relating to the applicability of certain tax laws relating to the taxation of public property.

    Defeated

    284,404 (48%)

    308,915 (52%)

    LRCA

    Amendment No. 3Establish provisions relating to the changes in the salaries of county officials.

    Approveda

    307,356 (52%)

    288,873 (48%)

    Florida

    See also:Florida 1968 ballot measures


    May 7, 1968

    TypeTitleDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

    LRCA

    Allow School Board Appointment of Superintendents AmendmentAllow school boards to appoint the superintendent of schools

    Approveda

    786,264 (77%)

    230,245 (23%)


    November 5, 1968

    TypeTitleDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

    LRCA

    Amendment 1Ratify the Florida Constitution of 1968

    Approveda

    645,233 (55%)

    518,940 (45%)

    LRCA

    Amendment 2Amend various provisions relating to the conduction of elections

    Approveda

    625,980 (56%)

    497,752 (44%)

    LRCA

    Amendment 3Amend provisions relating to the administration of counties and cities

    Approveda

    625,347 (55%)

    508,962 (45%)

    Georgia

    See also:Georgia 1968 ballot measures


    November 5

    TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResult
    LRCAAmendment 1State ExecProvides that the lieutenant governor-elect succeed to the governorship in the event of the death of the governor-elect
    Approveda
    LRCAAmendment 2ElectionsProvides for a runoff election for the governor in the event no candidate received a majority of votes cast in the general election
    Approveda
    LRCAAmendment 3RedistrictingProvides for the apportionment of the senate
    Approveda
    LRCAAmendment 4Gov't FinancesAuthorizes the expenditure of state funds for school lunches
    Approveda
    LRCAAmendment 5ElectionsProvides that state executive officials are elected in the same manner as the governor
    Approveda
    LRCAAmendment 6Admin of Gov'tChanges the name of the office of solicitor general to district attorney
    Approveda
    LRCAAmendment 7EducationProvides for educational scholarships to the children of law enforcement officers disabled or killed in the line of duty
    Approveda
    LRCAAmendment 8BondsProvides for the issuance of revenue bonds to make direct student loans for higher education
    Approveda
    LRCAAmendment 9TaxesExtends homestead exemptions for disabled veterans to include veterans suffering from loss or loss of use of the lower extremities
    Approveda
    LRCAAmendment 10EducationIncreases the amount of loans and scholarships for medical students
    Approveda
    LRCAAmendment 11TaxesProvides a homestead exemption of $4,000 for owners over the age of 65 years
    Approveda
    LRCAAmendment 12ElectionsProvides for the election of legislators at a different general election than the one in which the governor is elected
    Defeatedd
    LRCAAmendment 13JudiciaryChanges the jurisdiction of justices of the peace in civil cases
    Defeatedd
    LRCAAmendment 14Admin of Gov'tProvides for the creation of a new Game and Fish Commission
    Defeatedd
    LRCAAmendment 15Gov't SalariesProvides reimbursement to employees of the Game and Fish Commission who were required to remit a raise to the state treasurer
    Approveda
    LRCAAmendment 16DevelopmentAuthorizes the Department of Industry and Trade to expend funds for business meals and expenses of industrial prospects
    Approveda
    LRCAAmendment 17LegislatureProvides that the general assembly be allowed to submit proposals to provide for a new constitution for ratification
    Approveda
    LRCAAmendment 18FoodProvides that the marketing of milk and milk substitutes was in the public interest
    Defeatedd
    LRCAAmendment 19AgriProvides that programs for the promotion of agricultural products could be instituted, continued or terminated by the general assembly
    Approveda
    LRCAAmendment 20DevelopmentAuthorizes the general assembly to create development authorities to issue revenue obligations
    Approveda
    LRCAAmendment 21Civil ServiceRemoves provisions freezing civil service preference for honorably discharged veterans
    Approveda
    LRCAAmendment 22PensionProvides for a retirement system for all employees of public schools not covered by the Teachers' Retirement System
    Approveda
    LRCAAmendment 23JudiciaryCreates a new court system for each city with a population greater than 300,000
    Approveda

    Hawaii

    See also:Hawaii 1968 ballot measures


    November 5

    TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResult
    CRCAAmendment 1RedistrictingProposes the setting of Senatorial and Representative districts
    Approveda
    CRCAAmendment 2RedistrictingProposes to set up a commission for reapportionment
    Approveda
    CRCAAmendment 3Admin of Gov'tProposes to set the minimum on legislative representation
    Approveda
    CRCAAmendment 4Constitutional RightsProposes to protect individuals from the invasion of privacy
    Approveda
    CRCAAmendment 5TrialsProposes to waive mandatory bail in cases where the court is certain the defendant will appear when directed
    Approveda
    CRCAAmendment 6TrialsProposes to provide counsel to defendants who cannot otherwise afford counsel
    Approveda
    CRCAAmendment 7PropertyTrialsProposes just compensation for damages to private property
    Approveda
    CRCAAmendment 8Constitutional RightsProposes to lower the voting age
    Defeatedd
    CRCAAmendment 9Constitutional RightsProposes to restore the right to vote for discharged felons
    Approveda
    CRCAAmendment 10Constitutional RightsPropose to remove the requirement mandating that voters must be literate to cast their vote
    Approveda
    CRCAAmendment 11ElectionsProposes to allow a presidential preference primary
    Approveda
    CRCAAmendment 12Admin of Gov'tProposes to lower the minimum age for legislators
    Approveda
    CRCAAmendment 13Admin of Gov'tProposes to set up a commission to regulate salaries and that legislative sessions convene regularly
    Approveda
    CRCAAmendment 14Gov't SalariesProposes to set the salary for legislators
    Approveda
    CRCAAmendment 15ElectionsProposes to establish the eligibility requirements for state executive branch positions
    Approveda
    CRCAAmendment 16JudiciaryProposes to establish term limits, compensation and general guidelines for the administration of the state judiciary branch
    Approveda
    CRCAAmendment 17Gov't FinancesProposes to relate debt limits to general fund revenues and cap debt limits
    Approveda
    CRCAAmendment 18Gov't FinancesProposes to budget biennial rather than annually with an annual review
    Approveda
    CRCAAmendment 19Local Gov'tProposes to allow local government to establish a charter of self-government
    Approveda
    CRCAAmendment 20Civil ServiceLaborProposes to allow collective bargaining
    Approveda
    CRCAAmendment 21Admin of Gov'tProposes to establish a code of ethics and the disqualification for failure to comply with said code
    Approveda
    CRCAAmendment 22Con ConventionProposes to extend the powers of the 1968 constitutional convention to all future conventions
    Approveda
    CRCAAmendment 23Con LanguageProposes to delete and reword portions of the constitution where necessary
    Approveda
    LRCAAmendment unspecifiedRedistrictingProposes to adopt apportionment set in 1967
    Approveda

    Idaho

    See also:Idaho 1968 ballot measures


    November 5

    TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResult
    LRCAHJR 1LegislatureMakes legislative sessions annual
    Approveda
    LRCAHJR 4State execAllows the governor to select replacements for executive office vacancies
    Approveda
    LRCAHJR 5JudiciaryProvides for the retirement, discipline and removal from office of Justices and Judges
    Approveda
    LRCAHJR 7BondsAllows revenue bonds to be used to finance air navigation facilities
    Approveda
    LRCASJR 3ConstitutionsAllows Constitutional amendments to contain multiple subjects if they have been reviewed by a revision committee
    Defeatedd
    LRCASJR 4Gov't FinancesExpands the use of endowment funds and government bonds to be invested in the private sector
    Approveda
    LRCASJR 5State execRemoves the Superintendent of Public Instruction as an elected officer
    Defeatedd
    LRCASJR 8BusinessLimits the right to vote for corporation directors to stockholders of a specific class of stock
    Defeatedd
    LRCASJR 9LegislatureIncreases the pay rate for state legislators
    Defeatedd

    Illinois

    See also:Illinois 1968 ballot measures


    TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResult
    LRCAAmendment 1BankingWould allow Illinois banks to have foreign branches.Approveda
    BIBond ActBond issuesWould approve the Natural Resources Development Bond Act creating a $1 billion bond.Approveda
    ConConConstitutional Convention QuestionConstitutional conventionsWould authorize the calling of a constitutional convention.Approveda

    Indiana

    See also:Indiana 1968 ballot measures


    November 5

    TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResult
    LRCA Amendment 1GamblingProposes a pari-mutuel referendum
    Defeatedd


    Iowa

    See also:Iowa 1968 ballot measures


    November 5

    TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResult
    LRCAAmendment 1LegislatureProvides for annual sessions of the legislature
    Approveda
    LRCAAmendment 2Local Gov'tGrants municipal corporations home rule power and authority
    Approveda
    LRCAAmendment 3RedistrictingProvides for the size of the membership of the state senate and house of representatives
    Approveda
    LRCAAmendment 4State ExecGrants the governor veto power over portions of appropriations bills
    Approveda
    LRCAAmendment 5Gov't SalariesProvides for the compensation and expense allowances of legislators
    Approveda

    Kansas

    See also:Kansas 1968 ballot measures


    November 5

    TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResult
    LRCAJudicial Ballot 1JudiciaryProposes that the Supreme Court appointee for position no. 6 remain in that position
    Approveda
    LRCAJudicial Ballot 2JudiciaryProposes that the Supreme Court appointee for position no. 7 remain in that position
    Approveda

    Louisiana

    See also:Louisiana 1968 ballot measures


    February 6:

    TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResult
    LRCAAmendment 1JudiciaryConcerning judicial expense in Orleans Parish
    Approveda
    LRCAAmendment 2JudiciaryConcerning the jurisdiction of the city court of Shreveport
    Defeatedd

    November 5:

    TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResult
    LRCAAmendment 1EducationConcerning higher education
    Approveda
    LRCAAmendment 2JudiciaryCreating a judiciary commission
    Approveda
    LRCAAmendment 3ResourcesConcerning the wildlife and fisheries commission.
    Approveda
    LRCAAmendment 4Admin of Gov'tConcerning the Louisiana Board of Institutions
    Approveda
    LRCAAmendment 5Local Gov'tConcerning parish charter commissions
    Approveda
    LRCAAmendment 6Admin of Gov'tConcerning vacancies in elective offices
    Approveda
    LRCAAmendment 7TaxesConcerning municipal tax limits
    Defeatedd
    LRCAAmendment 8TransportationConcerning the creation of the Greater Baton Rouge Airport Authority.
    Approveda
    LRCAAmendment 9ElectionsConcerning residential requirements for presidential electors
    Approveda
    LRCAAmendment 10Business RegConcerning corporate duration
    Approveda
    LRCAAmendment 11Business RegConcerning corporate land ownership
    Approveda
    LRCAAmendment 12Gov't AccConcerning the publication of proposed constitutional amendments
    Approveda
    LRCAAmendment 13VeteransConcerning a homestead exemption for Viet Nam veterans
    Defeatedd
    LRCAAmendment 14VeteransConcerning a homestead exemption for Viet Nam veterans
    Approveda
    LRCAAmendment 15VeteransConcerning an armed forces windows' homestead exemption
    Defeatedd
    LRCAAmendment 16BondsConcerning a bond issue for the improvement of the Moisant International Airport
    Approveda
    LRCAAmendment 17Admin of Gov'tConcerning state debt
    Defeatedd
    LRCAAmendment 18Law EnforcementConcerning the pardon of first offenders
    Approveda
    LRCAAmendment 19Constitutional RightsConcerning the rights of individuals convicted of crimes
    Approveda
    LRCAAmendment 20Law EnforcementConcerning bail for convicted felons
    Defeatedd
    LRCAAmendment 21Local Gov'tConcerning liens for municipal improvements
    Approveda
    LRCAAmendment 22Local Gov'tConcerning municipal assessment for road paving
    Defeatedd
    LRCAAmendment 23Public WorksConcerning a state department of highways
    Approveda
    LRCAAmendment 24JudiciaryConcerning an adding a judge to the first circuit court of apeal
    Approveda
    LRCAAmendment 25JudiciaryConcerning changes to the fourth circuit court of appeal
    Approveda
    LRCAAmendment 26JudiciaryConcerning a family court in Lafayette Parish
    Defeatedd
    LRCAAmendment 27JudiciaryConcerning family court in East Baton Rouge
    Defeatedd
    LRCAAmendment 28JudiciaryConcerning the creation of a new judicial district
    Approveda
    LRCAAmendment 29JudiciaryConcerning the creation of a new judicial district in Allen parish
    Approveda
    LRCAAmendment 30JudiciaryConcerning jurisdiction of the justice of the peace courts
    Defeatedd
    LRCAAmendment 31JudiciaryConcerning jurisdictional amount of some city courts
    Approveda
    LRCAAmendment 32JudiciaryConcerning the city courts of New Orleans
    Defeatedd
    LRCAAmendment 33JudiciaryConcerning the jurisdiction of the juvenile court in New Orleans
    Approveda
    LRCAAmendment 34JudiciaryConcerning the salary and number of judges in the juvenile court
    Approveda
    LRCAAmendment 35Local Gov'tConcerning the terms and election of officers of Orleans parish
    Defeatedd
    LRCAAmendment 36Public WorksConcerning spending of road fund monies
    Defeatedd
    LRCAAmendment 37Admin of Gov'tConcerning lease agreements of the Louisiana Board of Commerce and Industry
    Defeatedd
    LRCAAmendment 38BondsConcerning the development of the shore of Lake Charles
    Approveda
    LRCAAmendment 39Public WorksConcerning the addition of parks and public works projects
    Approveda
    LRCAAmendment 40BondsConcerning the development of the shore of Lake Charles
    Approveda
    LRCAAmendment 41Public WorksConcerning the Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
    Approveda
    LRCAAmendment 42Public WorksConcerning the Pontchartrain Levee District issuing bonds
    Defeatedd
    LRCAAmendment 43Public WorksConcerning the Port of New Orleans borrowing funds
    Approveda
    LRCAAmendment 44Constitutional RightsConcerning the voting rights of handicapped individuals
    Approveda
    LRCAAmendment 45EducationConcerning the election of members of the state board of education
    Approveda
    LRCAAmendment 46Public WorksConcerning the Greater Ouachita Port Commission
    Approveda
    LRCAAmendment 47PensionConcerning pension funds for firemen
    Defeatedd
    LRCAAmendment 48Civil ServiceConcerning the burden of proof in state employee appeals
    Defeatedd
    LRCAAmendment 49Local Gov'tConcerning municipal powers in annexed areas
    Approveda
    LRCAAmendment 50Local Gov'tConcerning the police jury in Avoyelles parish
    Approveda

    Maine

    See also:Maine 1968 ballot measures


    June 17

    TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResult
    BIReferendum Question No. 1UtilitiesIssues $384,000 in bonds for the construction of school, water and sewage facilities on Native American reservations
    Approveda
    BIReferendum Question No. 2AHousingIssues $850,000 in bonds to build and improve dormitories at the Maine Maritime Academy
    Approveda
    BIReferendum Question No. 2BHousingIssues $955,000 in bonds for the construction of women's dormitory facilities at Farmington State College
    Approveda

    November 5

    TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResult
    BIReferendum Question No. 1TransportationIssues $12.8 million in bonds for the construction of state highways
    Approveda
    BIReferendum Question No. 2Forests & ParksIssues $4 million in bonds for the creation of the Maine State Park and Recreation Area Fund
    Approveda
    BIReferendum Question No. 3HealthcareIssues $180,000 in bonds for construction of mentally disabled children residential facility inAroostook County
    Approveda
    BIReferendum Question No. 4TransportationIssues $4.5 million in bonds for the construction of a bridge across the Androscoggin River
    Approveda
    LRCAProposed Constitutional AmendmentGov't FinanceDoubles state guaranteed loans for industrial, manufacturing, fishing and agricultural enterprises to $80 million
    Approveda

    Maryland

    See also:Maryland 1968 ballot measures


    November 5

    TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResult
    LRCAQuestion 1Eminent domainProvides for a procedure for land acquisition by the County Commissioners in Prince George's County
    Defeatedd
    LRCAQuestion 2Eminent domainProvides for a procedure for land acquisition by the County Commissioners in Anne Arundel County
    Defeatedd
    LRCAQuestion 3JudiciaryRemoves authority of the governor to provide supplemental salaries to judges
    Approveda
    VRQuestion 4Constitutional rightsProhibits discrimination in the sale, lease, rental or financing of housing
    Defeatedd

    Massachusetts

    See also:Massachusetts 1968 ballot measures


    November 5, 1968

    TypeTitleDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

    LRCA

    Question 1Increase the time the Governor has to act on measures passed by the Legislature from five days to ten days

    Approveda

    1,293,132 (73%)

    466,560 (27%)

    LRCA

    Question 2Allow for a graduated income tax

    Defeated

    543,772 (30%)

    1,290,303 (70%)

    LRCA

    Question 3Establish the procedures for determining when circumstances arise that render the governor unable to fulfill their role

    Approveda

    1,218,728 (73%)

    455,020 (27%)

    IndISS

    Question 4Provide for the calling of a state constitutional convention

    Approveda

    885,455 (59%)

    619,392 (41%)

    LRAQ

    Question 6Permit the death penalty as a punishment for a crime

    Approveda

    1,159,348 (61%)

    730,649 (39%)

    Michigan

    See also:Michigan 1968 ballot measures


    August 6, 1968

    TypeTitleDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

    LRCA

    Proposal No. 1Establish the Judicial Tenure Commission

    Approveda

    553,182 (71%)

    228,738 (29%)

    LRCA

    Proposal No. 2Establish a State Officers Compensation Commission

    Approveda

    417,393 (55%)

    346,839 (45%)

    LRCA

    Proposal No. 3Allow the governor to appoint judges to fill judicial vacancies

    Approveda

    494,512 (65%)

    266,561 (35%)


    November 5, 1968

    TypeTitleDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

    LRCA

    Proposal No. 1Allow the state and political subdivisions to impose a graduated income tax

    Defeated

    614,826 (23%)

    2,025,052 (77%)

    VR

    Proposal No. 2Exempt Michigan from observing Daylight Savings Time

    Defeated

    1,402,562 (50%)

    1,403,052 (50%)

    BI

    Proposal No. 3Allow the issuance of bond to finance water pollution abatement projects

    Approveda

    1,906,385 (71%)

    796,079 (29%)

    BI

    Proposal No. 4Allow the issuance of bonds to pay for public recreation facilities and programs

    Approveda

    1,384,254 (53%)

    1,235,681 (47%)

    LRCA

    Proposal No. 5Allow a member of the legislature to be elected to another state office during their term in the legislature

    Defeated

    778,388 (30%)

    1,783,186 (70%)

    Minnesota

    See also:Minnesota 1968 ballot measures


    November 5, 1968

    TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

    LRCA

    Amendment 1State executive powers;Legislative processesAllow 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

    Approveda

    1,044,418 (77%)

    316,916 (23%)

    LRCA

    Amendment 2LegislatureAllow legislators to assume another elective or appointive office upon resignation from the legislature

    Approveda

    1,012,235 (74%)

    359,088 (26%)

    Mississippi

    See also:Mississippi 1968 ballot measures


    June 4

    TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResult
    LRCAAmendment 1Constitutional RightsProposes to clarify voter residency requirements
    Approveda
    LRCAAmendment 2Admin of Gov'tProposes to clarify legislative sessions
    Approveda
    LRCAAmendment 3WaterProposes to clarify navigable stream requirements
    Approveda
    LRCAAmendment 4Gov't FinancesProposes to outline the budget guidelines of the state
    Defeatedd

    Missouri

    See also:Missouri 1968 ballot measures


    August 6, 1968

    TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

    LRCA

    Amendment 1State executive powers;State executive structure;Judicial authorityExpand 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

    Approveda

    469,776 (76%)

    146,890 (24%)


    November 5, 1968

    TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

    LRCA

    Amendment 1Supermajority;Bonds;Sewage and stormwater;Athletics;HighwaysDecrease 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

    Defeated

    599,434 (50%)

    609,612 (50%)

    LRCA

    Amendment 2Income taxes;LegislatureAllow 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

    Approveda

    616,856 (55%)

    497,068 (45%)

    Montana

    See also:Montana 1968 ballot measures


    November 5

    TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResult
    LRCAAmendment 1Gov't salariesRemoves the prohibition on salary increases of public officers during their term of office
    Defeatedd
    LRCAAmendment 2LegislatureExtends the length of legislative sessions
    Defeatedd
    LRCAAmendment 3Admin of gov'tIncreases the number of amendments that can be submitted at one election
    Defeatedd
    LRSSR-65TaxesContinues the mill levy for the university system
    Approveda
    CISSI-66TaxesReduces taxable valuation of certain personal property
    Defeatedd

    Nebraska

    See also:Nebraska 1968 ballot measures


    November 5

    TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResult
    LRCAAmendment 1SuffrageReduces the voting age to 19
    Defeatedd
    LRCAAmendment 2EducationRenames normal schools as colleges
    Approveda
    LRCAAmendment 3Local gov'tAuthorizes the legislature to provide for the consolidation of county offices
    Approveda
    LRCAAmendment 4ElectionsGives the supreme court jurisdiction over elections of state officers
    Approveda
    LRCAAmendment 5ElectionsAllows the legislature to call special elections for constitutional amendments
    Approveda
    LRCAAmendment 6TaxesClassifies or exempts personal property for taxation
    Defeatedd
    LRCAAmendment 7EducationAllows the legislature to increase the number of university regents
    Approveda
    LRCAAmendment 8LotteryRegulates the use of lotteries, raffles and gift enterprises
    Approveda
    LRCAAmendment 9Law enforcementEstablishes a board of parole
    Approveda
    LRCAAmendment 10UtilitiesCreates public electrical corporations
    Defeatedd
    LRCAAmendment 11aLegislatureChanges restrictions on the appointment of legislators to other offices
    Approveda
    LRCAAmendment 11bLegislatureProvides guidelines for when legislative salaries may be increased
    Approveda
    LRCAAmendment 12TaxesProvides tax exemptions for homesteads
    Approveda
    LRCAAmendment 13EducationAllows the state to make long-term loans to state residents
    Approveda
    LRCAAmendment 14BondsAuthorizes the state to issue bonds for highway construction
    Approveda
    LRCAAmendment 15Gov't salariesIncreases legislative salaries
    Approveda
    CICAAmendment 16TaxesProhibits the state income tax
    Defeatedd

    Nevada

    See also:Nevada 1968 ballot measures


    November 5, 1968

    TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

    LRCA

    Question 1SalariesChange judicial pay by ending quarterly and county payments, requiring payment as provided by law.

    Approveda

    78,572 (65%)

    43,007 (35%)

    LRCA

    Question 2Administrative powers;Legislature;Debt limitsIncrease the state debt limit to 3%, authorize the State Controller to set valuations, and restrict contracts exceeding the limit.

    Defeated

    56,392 (46%)

    67,071 (54%)

    LRCA

    Question 3Local government;Local governmentConsolidate Carson City and Ormsby County into one government with unified officers and allow separate taxing districts.

    Approveda

    73,913 (63%)

    42,541 (37%)

    CICA

    Question 4GamblingEstablish a state-supervised lottery with proceeds split between prizes, the state, and the operator.

    Defeated

    31,296 (24%)

    100,235 (76%)

    New Hampshire

    See also:New Hampshire 1968 ballot measures


    TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResult
    CCRQuestion 1ElectionsShall those who do not pay taxes have the right to vote?
    Defeatedd
    CCRQuestion 2Con LanguageShall some obsolete phrases be removed from the constitution?
    Approveda
    CCRQuestion 3Con LanguageShall sectarian references be removed from Article 6 of Part1 of the constitution?
    Approveda
    CCRQuestion 4State ExecShall the governor be commander-in-chief of state military forces?
    Approveda
    CCRQuestion 5ElectionsShall the Bill of Rights be amended to ensure the right to vote not be denied for nonpayment of tax?
    Approveda
    CCRQuestion 6Constitutional RightsShall the Bill of Rights guarantee free speech and freedom of the press?
    Approveda
    LRCAQuestion 7TaxesShall the legislature assess real estate value based upon current use?
    Approveda
    CCRQuestion 8LegislatureShall a new election be called by the governor and council to fill a vacant senate seat?
    Approveda
    CCRQuestion 9LegislatureShall legislative compensation policies be modified?
    Defeatedd
    CCRQuestion 10State ExecShall the line of succession to replace the governor be extended?
    Approveda


    New Jersey

    See also:New Jersey 1968 ballot measures


    November 5

    TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResult
    BIQuestion 1Bond issuesAllows for $337.5 million in bonds for the construction of public buildings.
    Approveda
    LRCAQuestion 2Bond issuesAllows for $640 million in bonds for transportation improvements.
    Approveda
    LRCAQuestion 3Bond issuesAllows for $12.5 million in bonds for housing assistance.
    Approveda
    LRCAQuestion 4State legislaturesSets state legislators' terms at two years.
    Approveda

    North Carolina

    See also:North Carolina 1968 ballot measures


    November 5

    TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResult
    LRCAAmendment 1LegislatureEstablishes a procedure for fixing compensation of legislators
    Approveda
    LRCAAmendment 2LegislatureContinues the present system of representation in the general assembly
    Approveda

    North Dakota

    See also:North Dakota 1968 ballot measures


    September 3

    TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResult
    LRCANumber 1EducationAuthorizes charging tuition, fees and service charges to fund public schools of higher education
    Approveda
    LRCANumber 2BondsAllows issuance of dedicated revenue bonds
    Defeatedd
    LRCANumber 3LegislaturesStipulates start of legislative term after election and organizational meeting day
    Approveda
    LRCANumber 4SuffrageLowers voting age requirement from 19 to 21 years old
    Defeatedd
    LRCANumber 5JudiciaryReforms several aspects of the judicial branch
    Defeatedd

    November 5

    TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResult
    LRCANumber 1ConstitutionsRevises multiple sections of theNorth Dakota Constitution
    Defeatedd
    CISSNumber 2GamblingAllows betting on horse races
    Defeatedd
    VRNumber 3BusinessAllows small corporations to operate farms and ranches
    Defeatedd

    Ohio

    See also:Ohio 1968 ballot measures


    May 7, 1968

    TypeTitleDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

    LRCA

    Legislative Authority Over Funds from Sale or Disposal of State-Granted Educational and Religious Lands AmendmentAllow the general assembly to decide how funds from the disposition of state educational and religious property be spent.

    Approveda

    847,861 (55%)

    695,368 (45%)

    LRCA

    Operation of the Judicial System AmendmentReorganize the judicial system and revise provisions relating to the operation of the judicial system.

    Approveda

    925,481 (62%)

    556,530 (38%)

    LRCA

    Vacancies in the State House of Representatives AmendmentEstablish a method for filling vacant state House of Representative seats

    Approveda

    1,020,500 (68%)

    487,938 (32%)


    November 5, 1968

    TypeTitleDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

    LRCA

    Bonds for Transportation Improvements AmendmentIssue up to $500,000,000 in bond for transportation improvements.

    Approveda

    1,732,512 (53%)

    1,550,959 (47%)

    LRCA

    Homestead Tax Exemption AmendmentEstablish an exemption from the homestead tax for homeowners 65 years of age and older.

    Defeated

    1,382,016 (43%)

    1,825,615 (57%)

    Oklahoma

    See also:Oklahoma 1968 ballot measures


    April 16, 1968

    TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

    LRCA

    State Question 453BudgetsRequire 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.

    Approveda

    91,094 (82%)

    19,513 (18%)


    August 27, 1968

    TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

    LRCA

    State Question 442Education;BudgetsAllow permanent common school and educational funds to be invested in banks or trust companies with FDIC-insured deposits.

    Approveda

    290,651 (72%)

    114,333 (28%)

    LRCA

    State Question 456SalariesRemove the prohibition on changing public officials' salary or benefits after election and add a prohibition during their term.

    Defeated

    174,301 (46%)

    207,894 (54%)

    LRCA

    State Question 457Election administration;Civil trialsAllow qualified electors to sign grand jury petitions, requiring 1% of county population, with double signatures for subsequent petitions in a year.

    Approveda

    199,406 (54%)

    171,412 (46%)

    LRCA

    State Question 460TaxesProhibit intangible personal property from being taxed.

    Approveda

    329,848 (78%)

    92,710 (22%)

    LRCA

    State Question 461Legislature;BudgetsRequire the State Board of Equalization to estimate state revenues based on the previous year and withhold appropriations until the estimate is provided.

    Defeated

    166,723 (45%)

    206,788 (55%)

    LRCA

    State Question 462LegislatureRequire laws to prevent legislators' conflicts of interest and establish a Board of Legislative Compensation to review pay every two years.

    Approveda

    201,107 (53%)

    177,672 (47%)


    September 17, 1968

    TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

    CICA

    State Question 441JudiciaryRepeal Article 7 and adopt a new article to create a judicial department.

    Defeated

    115,771 (40%)

    172,711 (60%)

    LRCA

    State Question 443TaxesExempt personal tangible property from taxes when moving through Oklahoma or used in manufacturing and storage for less than 9 months.

    Approveda

    182,326 (66%)

    92,601 (34%)

    LRCA

    State Question 454Business;BankingAllow the legislature to regulate lenders, set maximum interest rates, and cap unagreed rates at 6%, with rates over 10% considered usurious.

    Approveda

    220,415 (77%)

    65,761 (23%)

    LRCA

    State Question 455BusinessEliminate the requirement for corporations to file reports on stockholders, officers, directors, and stock holdings with the Corporation Commission.

    Approveda

    150,840 (56%)

    117,421 (44%)

    LRCA

    State Question 458Business;BankingRestrict corporate stock issuance, allow ownership in competitors, and remove stockholder filing requirements with the Corporation Commission.

    Approveda

    155,692 (59%)

    109,977 (41%)

    LRCA

    State Question 459Criminal trials;Jury rulesModify jury trial rules, including the number of jurors in specific cases, and establish a three-fourths jury concurrence in cases less than felonies.

    Approveda

    170,854 (64%)

    97,736 (36%)


    November 5, 1968

    TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

    LRCA

    State Question 445AdministrationReplace the current oath of office with an updated version that all public officers must take.

    Defeated

    357,840 (56%)

    284,656 (44%)


    December 10, 1968

    TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

    LRCA

    State Question 463Budgets;BondsAuthorize the Legislature to pass legislation to incur debt up to $99,808,000 for government construction projects.

    Approveda

    133,313 (77%)

    39,251 (23%)

    Oregon

    See also:Oregon 1968 ballot measures


    May 28, 1968

    TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

    LRCA

    Measure 1BudgetsAuthorize 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.

    Approveda

    372,915 (62%)

    226,191 (38%)

    LRCA

    Measure 2Initiative processChange the signature requirements for petitions from total votes cast for Supreme Court Justice to total votes cast for Governor in the preceding election.

    Approveda

    321,731 (57%)

    244,750 (43%)

    LRCA

    Measure 3Education;BondsSet new bond limitation for higher education and community college building programs at 0.75% of true cash value of taxable property.

    Approveda

    353,383 (58%)

    261,014 (42%)


    November 5, 1968

    TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

    LRCA

    Measure 1Budgets;VeteransAuthorize 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.

    Approveda

    651,250 (87%)

    96,065 (13%)

    LRCA

    Measure 2JudiciaryAllow 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.

    Approveda

    690,989 (92%)

    56,973 (8%)

    LRCA

    Measure 3Administration;WaterAuthorize the legislature to extend the state’s seaward boundaries or jurisdiction.

    Approveda

    588,166 (80%)

    143,768 (20%)

    LRCA

    Measure 4BudgetsExpand constitutional county debt limitations, authorizing the purchase or leasing of property for not more than 10 years.

    Defeated

    331,617 (49%)

    348,866 (51%)

    LRCA

    Measure 5Local governmentProvide for the consolidation of city-county governments in counties with a city population of over 300,000.

    Approveda

    393,789 (59%)

    278,483 (41%)

    CICA

    Measure 6Environment;BondsAuthorize bonds and a one cent gasoline tax to acquire privately-owned Pacific Ocean beaches and prohibit highway construction on beaches.

    Defeated

    315,175 (40%)

    464,140 (60%)

    CICA

    Measure 7Taxes;PropertyRepeal the 6% property tax limitation and provide a new property tax limitation at 1.5% market value with various exemptions.

    Defeated

    276,451 (35%)

    503,443 (65%)

    Pennsylvania

    See also:Pennsylvania 1968 ballot measures


    April 23, 1968:

    TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResult
    CRCAProposals 1 and 2State legislatures measuresProvides for 50 state Senators and 203 state Representatives and create a state legislative reapportionment commissionApproveda
    CRCAProposals 3 and 4BudgetsEstablishes a borrowing limit based on tax revenues, budgeting, financial planning, auditing, and related mattersApproveda
    CRCAProposal 5TaxesRequires reimbursement of local taxing authorities for certain tax exemptionsApproveda
    CRCAProposal 6MunicipalProvides for home rule for all units of local governmentApproveda
    CRCAProposal 7State judiciaryCreates a unified judicial system under the administration of the Pennsylvania Supreme CourtApproveda

    November 5, 1968:

    TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResult
    BIVietnam Conflict Veteran's Compensation Bond MeasureBondsIssues $28 million in bonds to provide compensation to Vietnam War veteransApproveda

    Rhode Island

    See also:Rhode Island 1968 ballot measures


    November 5:

    TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResult
    LBMProposal 1Bond issuesIssues general obligation bonds for land for recreation and conservation
    Defeatedd
    LBMProposal 2Bond issuesIssues general obligation bonds for state colleges.
    Approveda
    LBMProposal 3Bond issuesIssues general obligation bonds for the establishment of a civic center authority for Providence.
    Defeatedd
    LBMProposal 4Bond issuesIssues general obligation bonds for state airports.
    Defeatedd

    South Carolina

    See also:South Carolina 1968 ballot measures


    TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResult
    LRCAAmendment 1County and municipal governancePermits the establishment of regional councils of governments
    Approveda
    LRCAAmendment 2AlcoholPermits the proceeds of alcohol to be applied to the treatment and rehabilitation of alcohol and drug addicts
    Approveda
    LRCAAmendment 3DivorceAdds the continuous separation for a period of at least three years as an additional ground for divorce
    Approveda
    LRCAAmendment 4Constitutional languageProposes that if there is more than one proposed amendment on a ballot, the amendments must be separated so voters can vote on them separately
    Approveda
    LRCAAmendment 5Bond issuesPermits 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
    Approveda
    LRCAAmendment 6Bond issuesIncreases the limitations of bonded indebtedness of the City of Columbia to fifteen per cent of the assessed value of taxable property in the city
    Approveda

    South Dakota

    See also:South Dakota 1968 ballot measures


    November 5, 1968

    TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

    LRCA

    Amendment APublic education funding;Public landIncrease the limit of tracts offered in the sale of school lands to 640 acres

    Defeated

    110,327 (48%)

    118,202 (52%)

    LRCA

    Amendment BBonds;Debt limitsExclude bonds or leases from debt limitations and establish a higher debt limit

    Defeated

    80,670 (37%)

    138,153 (63%)

    LRCA

    Amendment CJudiciary;Judiciary;Salaries;Judiciary structureAllow retired judges to act in a judicial capacity after retirement

    Defeated

    109,065 (49%)

    113,398 (51%)

    LRCA

    Amendment DPublic education funding;Restricted-use funds;SpendingAllow the Legislature to sell U.S. bonds purchased with school and educational funds at a loss

    Approveda

    116,403 (53%)

    101,684 (47%)

    LRCA

    Amendment EState executive elections;State executive structure;Public education governance;Administrative organizationEstablish the State Board of Education and State Superintendent of Public Instruction as appointed offices

    Defeated

    72,514 (33%)

    148,618 (67%)

    VR

    Referred Law 1TimeDisregard the observance of Daylight Savings Time in the state

    Defeated

    108,712 (41%)

    158,637 (59%)

    VR

    Referred Law 2Public education governanceEstablish a State Commission on Elementary and Secondary Education, and require statewide independent school districts that offer accredited school programs

    Approveda

    120,336 (50%)

    118,631 (50%)

    Tennessee

    See also:Tennessee 1968 ballot measures


    November 5

    TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResult
    LRCAAmendment 1JudiciaryCon ConventionProposes a constitutional convention to amend constitution regarding judiciary impeachment
    Defeatedd
    LRCAAmendment 2Con ConventionLocal Gov'tProposes a constitutional convention to amend constitution regarding local government
    Defeatedd
    LRCAAmendment 3Con ConventionTaxesProposes a constitutional convention to amend constitution regarding tax classifications
    Approveda
    LRCAAmendment 4Con ConventionAdmin of Gov'tProposes a constitutional convention to amend constitution regarding the administration of government
    Defeatedd
    LRCAAmendment 5Con ConventionConstitutional RightsProposes a constitutional convention to amend constitution regarding the voting age
    Defeatedd

    Texas

    See also:Texas 1968 ballot measures


    November 5, 1968

    TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

    LRCA

    Proposition 10Taxes;TobaccoProvide for the refund of tobacco product taxes sold within Texarkana or any adjacent incorporated city or town in Texas

    Defeated

    679,950 (36%)

    1,217,625 (64%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 11LocalConsolidate government offices and functions and allow certain functions to be contracted between El Paso and Tarrant counties

    Approveda

    916,191 (50%)

    906,826 (50%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 12Local;BondsGive the legislature the power to authorize localities to issue bonds for the purpose of industrial development

    Defeated

    939,023 (49%)

    976,943 (51%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 13TaxesExempt certain property that is in the temporary custody of a public warehouseman from ad valorem taxation

    Defeated

    828,194 (45%)

    1,028,641 (55%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 14Administration;LegislatureSet the legislative members' ineligibility for other offices to end at the conclusion of their elected term's last full year

    Approveda

    1,216,265 (63%)

    708,952 (37%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 1Administration;Public retirement fundsCreate a fund for state officers' retirement, disability, and death compensation, forming the Employees Retirement System of Texas

    Approveda

    1,199,843 (60%)

    787,072 (40%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 2Public assistance;BudgetsIncrease the annual limit for state-funded public assistance payments to 75 million dollars.

    Defeated

    858,911 (44%)

    1,114,971 (56%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 3BudgetsAuthorized investment of the Permanent University Fund in federally issued, insured, or guaranteed securities and bonds.

    Approveda

    1,175,644 (60%)

    790,192 (40%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 4Local;BondsAllow Dallas County to issue road bonds

    Approveda

    941,575 (51%)

    916,727 (49%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 5SalariesSet the salary of members of the legislature to not exceed $8,400 a year

    Defeated

    980,793 (49%)

    1,021,672 (51%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 6Environment;TaxesGive the legislature the authority to exempt certain equipment that reduces environmental damage from ad valorem taxation

    Defeated

    949,922 (49%)

    996,044 (51%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 7TaxesProvide for the gradual abolition of certain property taxes

    Approveda

    1,251,528 (64%)

    700,078 (36%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 8AdministrationRemove the requirement for governor, secretary of state, and comptroller approval on certain purchase contracts

    Defeated

    933,950 (50%)

    949,565 (50%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 9Administration;Public retirement fundsRepeal individual contribution limit

    Approveda

    1,509,841 (72%)

    598,927 (28%)

    Utah

    See also:Utah 1968 ballot measures


    November 5, 1968

    TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

    CISS

    Initiative AAlcoholLimit and control the sale and consumption of alcohol

    Defeated

    144,383 (35%)

    271,484 (65%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 1Legislative processesProvide the schedule for legislative sessions

    Approveda

    281,125 (73%)

    101,793 (27%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 2SalariesSet the salaries of state legislators

    Approveda

    212,231 (55%)

    176,058 (45%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 3Tax exemptionsExempt business inventory from property taxes

    Approveda

    282,483 (72%)

    111,000 (28%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 4Agriculture;Property taxesAllow the legislature to mandate that land be assessed in terms of its agricultural value

    Approveda

    260,668 (65%)

    137,577 (35%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 5Age limits;Term limitsPermit the legislature to provide for mandatory retirement of judges

    Approveda

    314,819 (81%)

    72,652 (19%)

    Virginia

    See also:Virginia 1968 ballot measures


    November 5, 1968

    TypeTitleDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

    BI

    Higher Educational Institutions Bond MeasureAllow for the issuance of up to $67,230,000 in bonds for higher education institutions

    Approveda

    772,929 (66%)

    389,721 (34%)

    BI

    Mental Hospitals and Institutions Bond MeasureAllow for the issuance of up to $13,770,000 in bonds for mental health hospitals and institutions

    Approveda

    784,724 (71%)

    323,070 (29%)

    Washington

    See also:Washington 1968 ballot measures


    November 5, 1968

    TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

    LRCA

    HJR 13SalariesIncrease compensation for government officials during their terms of office for those who do not fix their own compensation.

    Approveda

    541,002 (53%)

    478,119 (47%)

    LRCA

    HJR 1Property taxes;Forestry;LegislatureAuthorize the legislature to assess farms, timberlands, and open space by current use, not potential market value, for taxation

    Approveda

    705,978 (68%)

    335,496 (32%)

    CISS

    Initiative 242AlcoholConsider anyone driving on the road to consent to an alcohol test when arrested for driving under the influence

    Approveda

    792,242 (67%)

    394,644 (33%)

    CISS

    Initiative 245BusinessReduce maximum service charge for retail sales and eliminate two alternative methods of computing service charges.

    Approveda

    642,902 (54%)

    551,394 (46%)

    IndISS

    Inititative 32Business;ForestryEstablish the Full Employment Commission and require timber from state-owned lands to be processed in facilities employing residents of the state.

    Defeated

    450,559 (39%)

    716,291 (61%)

    LRSS

    Referendum 17Pollution;BondsAuthorize $25 million in bonds for the construction and improvement of water pollution control facilities

    Approveda

    845,372 (75%)

    276,161 (25%)

    LRSS

    Referendum 18Parks and conservation;BondsAuthorize $40 million in bonds for the acquisition and development of outdoor recreation areas and facilities.

    Approveda

    763,806 (68%)

    354,646 (32%)

    LRSS

    Referendum 19BondsAuthorize $63,059,000 in bonds to finance building projects, general administration, and higher education facilities.

    Approveda

    606,236 (57%)

    458,358 (43%)

    VR

    Referendum 35Race and ethnicity;BusinessAdd discrimination based on race, creed, color or national origin as a cause suspension or revocation of real estate licenses.

    Approveda

    580,578 (54%)

    503,226 (46%)

    LRCA

    SJR 17Bonds;Administrative organizationAuthorize the legislature to create the state building authority agency to construct buildings and improvements for the state.

    Approveda

    521,162 (51%)

    499,344 (49%)

    LRCA

    SJR 23Property taxesPermit propositions of property tax levies exceeding forty mills to be presented to voters 24 months prior to the levy date

    Defeated

    407,248 (39%)

    625,016 (61%)

    LRCA

    SJR 24Local government;Local governmentDefine qualifications for appointees to fill vacancies in offices, requiring a person from the same district and political party

    Approveda

    744,656 (74%)

    257,168 (26%)

    LRCA

    SJR 5Public retirement fundsPermit the investment of public pension and retirement funds as authorized by law.

    Approveda

    770,325 (72%)

    298,788 (28%)

    LRCA

    SJR 6Judiciary structureCreate a state appeals court with jurisdiction, appointments, and administration determined by law and supreme court rules

    Approveda

    650,025 (64%)

    370,059 (36%)

    Wisconsin

    See also:Wisconsin 1968 ballot measures


    April 2, 1968

    TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

    LRCA

    Question 1JudiciarySet a uniform retirement date for judges and justices

    Approveda

    734,046 (77%)

    215,455 (23%)

    LRCA

    Question 2JudiciaryAllow judges with at least eight years of service on the supreme or circuit court to be temporarily appointed to the circuit court

    Approveda

    678,249 (73%)

    245,807 (27%)

    LRCA

    Question 3ForestryAppropriate funds for forestry purposes from sources other than property tax

    Approveda

    652,705 (69%)

    286,512 (31%)

    LRCA

    Question 4Administration;LegislatureAllow the legislature to meet in regular session more often than once every two years

    Approveda

    670,757 (71%)

    267,997 (29%)

    Wyoming

    See also:Wyoming 1968 ballot measures


    TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResult
    LRCAAmendment 1TaxesRepeals the poll tax
    LRCAAmendment 2Direct democracyThis measures permits citizens to propose and enact laws by initiative, and approve or reject acts by the legislature by referendum.
    State ballot measures
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