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Vehicle and driver regulations ballot measures

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Voters have decided onvehicle and driver regulations ballot measures across the U.S. As a state ballot measure topic, this includes measures regarding drivers and motor vehicles, such as licensing, registration, seatbelts, and other standards. The topic is grouped within theinfrastructure policy area.

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The following is a list of state ballot measures related to this topic that are certified or potential for this year and future elections:

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2026

  1. Arizona Prohibit Taxes or Fees on Miles Traveled in Motor Vehicle Amendment (2026) - On the ballot
  2. North Dakota Remove Restrictions on Vehicle Window Tinting Initiative (2026) - Potential

2022

  1. California Proposition 30, Tax on Income Above $2 Million for Zero-Emissions Vehicles and Wildfire Prevention Initiative (2022)Defeated
  2. Massachusetts Question 4, Remove Proof of Citizenship or Immigration Status for Driver's License Applications Referendum (2022)Approved

2020

  1. Massachusetts Question 1, "Right to Repair Law" Vehicle Data Access Requirement Initiative (2020)Approved

2012

  1. Massachusetts Question 1, "Right to Repair" Initiative (2012)Approved

2004

  1. California Proposition 65, Local Government Revenue Reduction Voter Approval Requirement Initiative (2004)Defeated

1994

  1. Massachusetts Question 2, Require the Wearing Seat Belts Referendum (1994)Approved
  2. South Dakota Referred Law 2, Require Use of Seat Belts Referendum (1994)Approved

1990

  1. Oregon Measure 9, Seatbelt Use Requirement Initiative (1990)Approved

1989

  1. North Dakota Measure 5, Seat Belt Requirement Referendum (December 1989)Defeated
  2. North Dakota Seat Belt Use, Measure 5 (1989)Defeated

1988

  1. Montana Seatbelt Use, I-110 (1988)Defeated
  2. Oregon Measure 3, Vehicle Seatbelt Requirement Measure (1988)Defeated

1986

  1. Massachusetts Question 5, Mandatory Seat Belt Usage Referendum (1986)Defeated
  2. Nebraska Referendum 401, Mandatory Seat Belts Referendum (1986)Defeated

1984

  1. Utah Proposition 1, Permit the Legislature to Make a Property Tax Exemption for Motor Vehicles and Create a Registration Fee Amendment (1984)Approved

1982

  1. Missouri Proposition A, Large Commercial Vehicles on Highways Referendum (April 1982)Defeated

1980

  1. Massachusetts Question 2, "Proposition 2½" Limit on Property Taxes Initiative (1980)Approved

1976

  1. Arizona Proposition 300, Abolishment of Motor Vehicle Emissions Inspections Measure (1976)Defeated

1972

  1. Florida Amendment 4, Motor Vehicle Licensing Revenue for Education Amendment (1972)Approved

1965

  1. Florida Amendment 5, Motor Vehicle Definition for Taxation Amendment (1965)Approved

1964

  1. Florida Amendment 3, Motor Vehicle Licensing Revenue for School Purposes Amendment (1964)Approved

1959

  1. New York Amendment 1, Department of Motor Vehicles Amendment (1959)Approved

1950

  1. Massachusetts Question 5, Uniform Statewide Motor Vehicle Insurance Rate Setting Initiative (1950)Defeated

1940

  1. Michigan Proposal No. 3, Carriers on Public Highways Referendum (1940)Defeated
  2. South Dakota Amendment A, Taxes for Highways Measure (1940)Approved

1936

  1. Colorado Measure 7, Tax on Motor Vehicle Ownership Initiative (1936)Approved

1934

  1. Michigan Proposal No. 3, Motor Vehicle Tax and Fees Regulations Initiative (1934)Defeated

1930

  1. South Dakota Referred Law, Motor Vehicle Registration Tax Referendum (1930)Defeated

1926

  1. Colorado Measure 3, Motor Vehicle Taxes Amendment (1926)Defeated

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