1960 ballot measures
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Alaska
See also: Alaska 1960 ballot measures
August 9:
Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
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IndISS | Initiative 1 | Admin of Gov't | Moves to state capital to the Cook Inlet |
November 8:
Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
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BI | Proposition 1 | Bonds | Issues $9 million for state office buildings in Anchorage and Fairbanks | |
BI | Proposition 2 | Bonds | Issues $23 million for ferries and roads | |
BI | Proposition 3 | Bonds | Issues $1.5 million for vocational education | |
BI | Proposition 4 | Bonds | Issues $2 million for University of Alaska | |
BI | Proposition 5 | Bonds | Issues $2.5 million for hospital construction and equipment | |
BI | Proposition 6 | Bonds | Issues $1.5 million for Bush airfields |
Arizona
See also: Arizona 1960 ballot measures
November 8, 1980
Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
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Proposition 100 | Education | Provide for the exemption of university and college faculty members from restrictions governing the employment of foreigners |
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144,792 (57%) |
109,280 (43%) |
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Proposition 101 | Administration; State judiciary | Provide for the modernization of the judicial system |
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166,199 (66%) |
86,508 (34%) |
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Proposition 200 | Taxes | Provide for a portion of tax revenue to be paid to and used by municipalities based on population |
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179,570 (70%) |
77,711 (30%) |
Arkansas
See also: Arkansas 1960 ballot measures
November 8
Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
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LRCA | Proposed Amendment 50 | Gov't salaries | Relates to salaries of elected officials | |
LRCA | Proposed Amendment 51 | Taxes | Enables cities to levy $5 million in taxes by vote of electors | |
LRCA | Proposed Amendment 52 | Education | Provides free education to all children 6-18 years old | |
CISS | Initiated Act 1 | Labor and unions | Establishes minimum wage and overtime |
California
See also: California 1960 ballot propositions
June 7, 1960
Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
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Proposition 1 | Allow for the issuance of bonds up to $400,000,000 for helping veterans purchase homes and farms and establish the terms of such bonds. |
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2,254,410 (65%) |
1,217,808 (35%) |
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Proposition 2 | Allow for bonds up to $300,000,000 for school district buildings and equipment and housing for physically and mentally handicapped students. |
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2,489,154 (72%) |
975,329 (28%) |
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Proposition 3 | Allow bond issues to be voted upon at direct primaries and allow members of the State Allocation Board to have the same rights and duties as non-legislative members on issues regarding schools. |
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1,621,267 (52%) |
1,520,937 (48%) |
November 8, 1960
Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
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Proposition 10 | Add members to the Judicial Council and create the Commission of Judicial Qualifications, |
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3,650,118 (74%) |
1,258,303 (26%) |
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Proposition 11 | Create requirements relating to the tax exemption for veterans. |
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3,661,142 (66%) |
1,876,259 (34%) |
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Proposition 12 | Eliminate obsolete or superseded provisions in the Constitution. |
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3,767,765 (78%) |
1,038,794 (22%) |
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Proposition 13 | Establish that the District Courts of Appeal has appellate jurisdiction over cases decided by the municipal and justice courts. |
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3,138,495 (67%) |
1,579,328 (33%) |
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Proposition 14 | Allow local agencies to use up to 50% of such funds appropriated to them to repay bonds for grade crossing separation projects. |
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2,065,363 (41%) |
3,000,176 (59%) |
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Proposition 15 | Establish senatorial districts and establish that half of the senators are elected every two years. |
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1,876,185 (36%) |
3,408,090 (64%) |
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Proposition 1 | Allow for bonds up to $1,750,000,000 for the development of water resources and establish the terms of such bonds. |
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3,008,328 (51%) |
2,834,384 (49%) |
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Proposition 2 | Establish that the term for assembly members is four years and establish that half the seats in the Assembly are up for election every two years. |
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2,283,068 (42%) |
3,096,438 (58%) |
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Proposition 3 | Allow veterans who lost or lost the use of their legs to exempt up to $5,000 of home valuation from taxation to any home they acquire. |
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4,591,464 (81%) |
1,107,722 (19%) |
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Proposition 4 | Allow the legislature to set terms of office of up to eight years for members of state agencies created by the legislator to manage the State College System of California. |
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3,153,721 (61%) |
2,043,962 (39%) |
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Proposition 5 | Increase the salary of legislative members to $750 per month. |
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2,213,793 (42%) |
3,060,408 (58%) |
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Proposition 6 | Determine a manner to assess taxes for non-profit golf courses. |
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3,459,677 (62%) |
2,115,813 (38%) |
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Proposition 7 | Allow the legislature to fix the fees for applicants and licensees and the per diem day of State Board of Chiropractic Examiners board members. |
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2,834,810 (56%) |
2,197,462 (44%) |
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Proposition 8 | Change prohibitions for voters to prohibiting voters who are serving a sentence for an infamous crime and those convicted of treason from voting. |
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2,353,761 (45%) |
2,901,080 (55%) |
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Proposition 9 | Allow the legislature to prescribe the procedures when claims are brought against chartered counties, cities and counties, and cities or their employees. |
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3,608,688 (74%) |
1,259,663 (26%) |
Colorado
See also: Colorado 1960 ballot measures
November 8, 1960
Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
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Proposal No. 1 | Amend the state constitution relating to state civil service and the civil service commission. |
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214,956 (39%) |
342,352 (61%) |
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Proposal No. 2 | Allow counties to make changes to the selection process and positions of their local officers. |
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231,025 (41%) |
328,242 (59%) |
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Proposal No. 3 | Create the Colorado Wildlife Management Commission to regulate wildlife resources and create a Department of Wildlife Conservation to create regulations. |
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190,366 (31%) |
419,048 (69%) |
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Proposal No. 4 | Establish that the standard time in Colorado advance one hour from 1:00 AM on the last Sunday in April until to 2:00 AM on the last Sunday in September. |
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280,115 (45%) |
336,033 (55%) |
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Proposal No. 5 | Allow counties, cities and counties, cities, and towns to impose a retail tax for local purposes. |
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200,566 (33%) |
403,470 (67%) |
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Proposal No. 7 | Allow the governor to appoint an administrative officer to each of 12 departments and exempt them from the state's classified civil service. |
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170,736 (28%) |
430,394 (72%) |
Florida
See also: Florida 1960 ballot measures
November 8, 1960
Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
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Amendment 1 | Amend the number and organization of the district courts of appeal and the number of judges for each district court of appeal |
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519,648 (79%) |
136,106 (21%) |
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Amendment 2 | Provide for original absentee registration for members of the armed forces and their families who are outside the United States |
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572,520 (84%) |
106,866 (16%) |
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Amendment 3 | Revise the administration of the Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission |
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229,474 (34%) |
445,945 (66%) |
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Amendment 4 | Establish the allocation of excise taxes collected by the state or under its authority from the operation of pari-mutuel pools |
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296,561 (45%) |
361,389 (55%) |
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Amendment 5 | Provide for jury trials of civil suits in certain municipalities within Volusia and Highlands Counties and revise provisions relating to the administration of the court system in counties |
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425,053 (74%) |
152,702 (26%) |
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Amendment 6 | Allow the County of Brevard to hold civil jury trials in any branch courthouse within the county |
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446,166 (76%) |
137,198 (24%) |
Georgia
See also: Georgia 1960 ballot measures
November 8
Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
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LRCA | Amendment 1 | Taxes | Appropriates motor fuel taxes for the construction and maintenance of highways | |
LRCA | Amendment 2 | Admin of Gov't | Clarifies provisions for the payment of contract obligations authorized by the constitution | |
LRCA | Amendment 3 | Admin of Gov't | Provides for additional members to the state board of education | |
LRCA | Amendment 4 | Gov't Finances | Provides for the granting of state funds to municipalities | |
LRCA | Amendment 5 | Taxes | Changes provisions relating to the millage limitation for education tax levies | |
LRCA | Amendment 6 | Legislature | Provides for the salary, expenses and mileage of state legislators | |
LRCA | Amendment 7 | Admin of Gov't | Establishes the Industrial Development Commission | |
LRCA | Amendment 8 | Agriculture | Provides for the promotion of agricultural products | |
LRCA | Amendment 9 | Eminent Domain | Provides for payment upon the taking of private property for public road and street purposes | |
LRCA | Amendment 10 | Admin of Gov't | Provides that the commissioner of agriculture be an ex officio member of the Board of Regents | |
LRCA | Amendment 11 | Gov't Finances | Authorizes counties to use public funds for school lunches | |
LRCA | Amendment 12 | Taxes | Authorizes the levy of a one dollar tax on every marriage license to pay pensions | |
LRCA | Amendment 13 | Education | Provides for repayment of medical school loans through service at Milledgeville State Hospital | |
LRCA | Amendment 14 | Education | Provides for scholarships for physicians to receive training in the field of mental health | |
LRCA | Amendment 15 | Education | Authorizes the establishment of area schools, including vocational trade schools | |
LRCA | Amendment 16 | Local Gov't | Authorizes counties to purchase liability insurance | |
LRCA | Amendment 17 | Transportation | Authorizes the creation of the Brunswick Ports Authority | |
LRCA | Amendment 18 | War & Peace | Provides for the discipline of members of the militia | |
LRCA | Amendment 19 | Admin of Gov't | Creates the Athens Public Facilities Authority |
Idaho
See also: Idaho 1960 ballot measures
November 8
Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
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LRCA | HJR 9 | Local Gov't | Removes the Office of Surveyor from designation in the Constitution | |
LRCA | SJR 3 | Suffrage | Lowers voting age | |
LRCA | SJR 4 | Legislature | Insures continuity of government through emergency acts of legislature | |
LRCA | SJR 6 | Gov't Finances | Raises limitation of creation of public indebtedness |
Illinois
See also: Illinois 1960 ballot measures
Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
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BI | Bond Issue | Bonds | Shall a bond issue be approved to support mental health and public welfare? | |
BI | Bond Issue | Bonds | Shall a bond issue be approved to support education? |
Iowa
See also: Iowa 1960 ballot measures
November 8
Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
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CCR | Question 1 | Con Convention | Calls for a constitutional convention to amend the constitution |
Kentucky
See also: Kentucky 1960 ballot measures
November 8
Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
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AQ | Highways & Parks Bond Ballot Question | Bonds | Asks voters if they are in favor of the commonwealth selling one hundred million dollars in bonds | |
LRCA | Limited Constitutional Convention Referendum | ConCon | Calls for a limited constitutional convention |
Maine
See also: Maine 1960 ballot measures
November 8
Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
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LRCA | Proposed Constitutional Amendment | War & Peace | Provides for continuity of government in case of attack |
Maryland
See also: Maryland 1960 ballot measures
November 8
Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
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LRCA | Amendment 1 | Judiciary | Clarifies language about filling attorney vacancies in counties without a residential judge | |
LRCA | Amendment 2 | Eminent domain | Provides an optional procedure for land acquisition in Baltimore County | |
LRCA | Amendment 3 | Gov't finances | Authorizes the state treasurer to borrow in the name of the state | |
LRCA | Amendment 4 | Judiciary | Creates a municipal court in Baltimore | |
LRCA | Amendment 5 | Local gov't | Allows counties and municipalities to carry out urban renewal projects | |
LRCA | Amendment 6 | Judiciary | Provides candidates for the People's Court of Baltimore toher than incumbent judges | |
LRCA | Amendment 7 | Eminent domain | Provides an optional procedure for land acquisition in Montgomery County | |
LRCA | Amendment 8 | Judiciary | Increases the number of judges in Prince George's County | |
LRCA | Amendment 9 | Legislature | Limits the provision for further consideration of bills vetoed by the governor | |
LRCA | Amendment 10 | State exec | Provides for succession of the governor in the event of certain contingencies | |
LRCA | Amendment 11 | Judiciary | Provides additional judges in the Montgomery County Circuit Court and the Second Judicial Circuit | |
LRCA | Amendment 12 | Judiciary | Increases the membership of the Court of Appeals | |
LRCA | Amendment 13 | Property | Grants the general assembly the power to provide for the assessment and classification of property | |
LRCA | Amendment 14 | Property | Authorizes the general assembly to provide that land dedicated to farm use be assessed on the basis of such use | |
LRCA | Amendment 15 | Gov't finances | Modifies the requirements for any county to contract certain debts | |
VR | Amendment 16 | Water | Ratifies the Potomac River Compact |
Michigan
See also: Michigan 1960 ballot measures
November 8, 1960
Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
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Proposal No. 1 | Allow the state to borrow money to make loans to school districts and allow school districts to levy taxes to repay loans and bonds |
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1,416,188 (60%) |
944,536 (40%) |
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Proposal No. 2 | Increase the maximum sales tax rate to 4% |
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1,250,264 (50%) |
1,230,001 (50%) |
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Proposal No. 3 | Establish procedures for proposing a constitutional convention every 16 years |
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1,312,215 (58%) |
959,527 (42%) |
Minnesota
See also: Minnesota 1960 ballot measures
November 8
Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
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LRCA | Amendment 1 | Legislature | Extends legislative session lengths and restricts time when bills can be introduced | |
LRCA | Amendment 2 | Legislature | Allows extra legislative session for reapportionment | |
LRCA | Amendment 3 | State exec | Provides for succession to the office of the governor | |
LRCA | Amendment 4 | Elections | Prescribes voting locations and eliminates obsolete provisions on Indian voting rights |
Missouri
See also: Missouri 1960 ballot measures
November 8
Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
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LRCA | Amendment 1 | Legislature | Provides guidelines for the state legislature in the event of enemy attack | |
LRCA | Amendment 2 | Gov't salaries | Permits citizens to vote in presidential elections upon 60 days residence in Missouri | |
LRCA | Amendment 3 | Forests & parks | Extends the special park fund for 12 years | |
LRCA | Amendment 4 | Local Gov't | Allows municipalities to become indebted up to 10% of value of taxable property |
Montana
See also: Montana 1960 ballot measures
November 8
Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
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LRSS | R-62 | Bonds | Issues a bond for prisons |
Nebraska
See also: Nebraska 1960 ballot measures
November 8
Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
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LRCA | Amendment 1 | Admin of gov't | Provides continuity of government in emergencies | |
LRCA | Amendment 2 | Business reg | Relates to preferred stock, value and voting rights | |
LRCA | Amendment 3 | Taxes | Changes the method of taxation on livestock | |
LRCA | Amendment 4 | Elections | Relates to the contesting of elections of executive officers | |
LRCA | Amendment 5 | Taxes | Exempts goods in warehouse storage from taxation | |
LRCA | Amendment 6 | Judiciary | Provides for the formation of judicial districts and elections of county judges | |
LRCA | Amendment 7 | Legislature | Increases legislative salaries | |
LRCA | Amendment 8 | Local gov't | Allows municipalities to lease property to private enterprises | |
CICA | Amendment 9 | Elections | Relates to the election of the commissioner of education |
Nevada
See also: Nevada 1960 ballot measures
November 8
Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
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LRCA | Question 1 | Taxes | Tax exemption for personal property in transit | |
LRCA | Question 2 | State and local spending | Increase limit on public debt from 1% to 2% of assessed valuation | |
LRCA | Question 3 | State judiciary | Membership of the state's board of pardons | |
CICA | Question 4 | State legislature | The Nevada State Legislature to meet once every two years |
New Hampshire
See also: New Hampshire 1960 ballot measures
Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
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CCR | Question 1 | Legislature | Shall legislative mileage payments be limited? | |
CCR | Question 2 | Admin of Gov't | Shall the legislature provide for continuity of state and local government? | |
CCR | Question 3 | Trials | Shall the threshold amount for a jury trial in a civil case be raised? | |
CCR | Question 4 | Census | Shall census adjustments be made accounting for non-residents currently residing in the state? |
New Jersey
See also: New Jersey 1960 ballot measures
November 8
Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
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LRCA | Question 1 | Taxes | Allows a yearly property tax exemption of $800 for senior citizens. |
New York
See also: New York 1960 ballot measures
Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
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LRSS | Proposition 1 | Forests & Parks | Authorizes a state debt for open land for recreational and conservation purposes | |
LRSS | Proposition 2 | Housing | Increases state subsidies for low-rent housing |
North Dakota
See also: North Dakota 1960 ballot measures
June 28
Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
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LRCA | Amendment 1 | Admin of Gov't | Creates a separate Department of Labor | |
LRCA | Amendment 2 | Resources | Eliminates the restriction on the sale of coal lands | |
LRCA | Amendment 3 | Redistricting | Provides for 49 state senatorial districts and 49 state senators | |
LRCA | Amendment 4 | Taxes | Allows revenue from aviation fuel taxes to be used for multiple purposes | |
VR | Referendum 5 | Banking | Authorizes small loan business to lend amounts of $1,000 or less |
November 8
Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
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VR | Referendum 1 | Redistricting | Establishes two defined congressional districts, each electing one representative | |
VR | Referendum 2 | Transportation | Reduces required number of brakemen on trains of 40 or more freight carts from 2 to 1 | |
CICA | Amendment 3 | Education | Permits changing the name of the North Dakota Agricultural College to the North Dakota State University of Agriculture and Applied Sciences |
Oklahoma
See also: Oklahoma 1960 ballot measures
July 5
Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
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LRCA | State Question 388 | Elections | Allows candidates for the office of Presidential Elector be nominated at conventions of their political party | |
LRCA | State Question 389 | Gov't salaries | Sets the salaries and per diem compensation of legislators | |
LRCA | State Question 390 | Taxes | Authorizes additional ad valorem tax levies for the department of health | |
LRCA | State Question 393 | Education | Allows the state to become indebted for up to $35.5 million for improvements on institutions of higher education |
July 26
Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
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LRCA | State Question 391 | Development | Establishes a plan of financial assistance to facilitate industrial development | |
LRCA | State Question 392 | Taxes | Permits a recurring tax levy for public libraries |
September 20
Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
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CICA | State Question 396 | Transportation | Creates a State Highway Commission to supervise the Department of Highways | |
CICA | State Question 397 | Redistricting | Provides for legislative apportionment by commission | |
CISS | State Question 398 | Transportation | Determines whether county roads are maintained by the counties or the state |
November 8
Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
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LRCA | State Question 394 | Legislature | Provides for special sessions of the legislature | |
VR | State Question 395 | Taxes | Approves law relating to income taxes |
Oregon
See also: Oregon 1960 ballot measures
May 20, 1960
Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
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Measure 1 | State legislatures; Government salaries | Increase the salaries of state legislators from $600 to $2100 per year. |
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250,456 (47%) |
281,542 (53%) |
November 8, 1960
Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
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Measure 10 | Elections | Allow the legislature to provide that an elective office becomes vacant when the official holding office is elected to another office. |
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486,019 (74%) |
169,865 (26%) |
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Measure 11 | Taxes; Local government | Require home rule counties to pay for local improvements by taxing property that benefit from such improvements. |
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399,210 (64%) |
222,736 (36%) |
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Measure 12 | Administration; War | Authorize the legislature to mandate the continuation of local and state government in the event of an attack. |
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578,266 (87%) |
88,995 (13%) |
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Measure 13 | Budgets | Set constitutional bonding limits for war veterans’ loans from four percent to three percent true cash value of all property in the state. |
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415,931 (61%) |
266,630 (39%) |
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Measure 14 | Taxes | Increase state tax revenues, abolish federal income tax deductions, and lower personal income tax rates. |
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115,610 (17%) |
570,025 (83%) |
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Measure 15 | Transportation; Business | Prohibit certain advertising signs within 600 feet of interstate highways and regulate permissible signs. |
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261,735 (36%) |
475,290 (64%) |
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Measure 1 | State legislatures | Align the start of a legislator’s term with the start of the regular legislative session following their election. |
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579,022 (86%) |
92,187 (14%) |
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Measure 2 | Time | Establish daylight saving time in Oregon from the last Sunday in April until the last Sunday in September. |
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357,499 (48%) |
393,652 (52%) |
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Measure 3 | Economic development; Taxes | Allow urban redevelopment projects to be paid through increased property tax revenues resulting from increased property values. |
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335,792 (52%) |
312,187 (48%) |
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Measure 4 | Trials | Permit district attorneys to commence criminal prosecutions by filing written charges, or “informations,” or by grand jury indictment. |
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306,190 (47%) |
340,197 (53%) |
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Measure 5 | State legislatures | Allow the legislature to revise the constitution and refer their revisions to voters for approval. |
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358,367 (55%) |
289,895 (45%) |
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Measure 6 | Budgets | Allow the state to increase its bonded indebtedness to construct additional self-liquidating higher education facilities. |
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467,557 (67%) |
233,759 (33%) |
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Measure 7 | Suffrage; Elections | Allow voter to vote for the United States President without meeting the six-month state residency requirement for other elections. |
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508,108 (73%) |
183,977 (27%) |
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Measure 8 | Budgets | Authorize issuance of state bonds to construct buildings for state institutions, office buildings, and higher education facilities. |
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232,250 (35%) |
433,515 (65%) |
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Measure 9 | State judiciary | Require judges to retire at age 75 and allow the legislature to require retirement of judges when disabled or at age 70. |
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578,471 (82%) |
123,283 (18%) |
Rhode Island
See also: Rhode Island 1960 ballot measures
November 8:
Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
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LBM | Proposal 1 | Bond issues | Issues general obligation bonds. | |
LBM | Proposal 2 | Bond issues | Issues general obligation bonds. | |
LBM | Proposal 3 | Bond issues | Issues general obligation bonds. | |
LBM | Proposal 4 | Bond issues | Issues general obligation bonds. | |
LBM | Proposal 5 | Bond issues | Issues general obligation bonds. | |
LBM | Proposal 6 | Bond issues | Issues general obligation bonds. | |
LBM | Proposal 7 | Bond issues | Issues general obligation bonds. |
South Dakota
See also: South Dakota 1960 ballot measures
November 8
Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
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LRCA | Succession of County Officers | Local gov't | Allows county officers to succeed themselves indefinitely | |
LRCA | Senators per County | Admin of gov't | Allows no county more than two senators | |
LRCA | Board of Pardons and Paroles | Law enforcement | Constitutes a Board of Pardons and Paroles | |
LRCA | Continuity of Operations | War & peace | Provides for continuity of operations in event of an enemy attack |
Texas
See also: Texas 1960 ballot measures
November 8, 1960
Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
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Proposition 1 | Healthcare; Local government | Authorizes the creation of a Hospital District co-extensive with Lamar County |
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838,884 (63%) |
491,757 (37%) |
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Proposition 2 | Veterans; Bonds | Permit the Veterans' Land Board to increase the interest rate on bonds issued by the board to three and one half percent |
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833,095 (65%) |
450,915 (35%) |
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Proposition 3 | State legislatures; Government salaries | Amends the annual salary of members of the legislature and sets the maximum length of regular session to 140 days |
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763,531 (56%) |
604,087 (44%) |
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Proposition 4 | State legislatures; Business | Provide the legislature the authority to regulate loans and lenders |
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1,088,993 (75%) |
369,132 (25%) |
Utah
See also: Utah 1960 ballot measures
Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
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CI | Initiative A | Law enforcement | Establish merit systems for county deputy sheriffs |
Vermont
See also: Vermont 1960 ballot measures
Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
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LRSS | Pari-Mutuel Betting Act | Gambling | Establishes pari-mutuel betting |
Virginia
See also: Virginia 1960 ballot measures
November 8, 1960
Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
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Question 1 | Amend the Constitution of Virginia to exempt members of the armed forces of the requirement of a poll tax |
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411,989 (66%) |
209,285 (34%) |
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Question 2 | Amend the Constitution of Virginia to allow elections when an elected official of one city or county seeks serve two or more cities or counties |
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269,845 (50%) |
273,113 (50%) |
Washington
See also: Washington 1960 ballot measures
November 8, 1960
Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
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Initiative 205 | Alcohol; Business | Provide eligibility for taverns to obtain spirituous liquor licenses, along with regulations, fees, and disbursements associated with such sales. |
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357,455 (31%) |
799,643 (69%) |
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Initiative 207 | Civil service; Administration | Provide for the establishment of a merit-based civil service system for state government employees and applicants. |
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606,511 (56%) |
471,730 (44%) |
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Initiative 208 | Property | Provide the authorization for two or more people to become co-owners of any kind of property as joint tenants with rights of survivorship. |
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647,529 (60%) |
430,698 (40%) |
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Initiative 210 | Time | Provide for the establishment of a state-wide daylight saving time from the last Sunday of April to the last Sunday of September. |
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596,135 (52%) |
556,623 (48%) |
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Initiative 25 | Hunting and fishing; Environment; Water | Prohibit the construction of obstructions over 25 feet high on tributary streams of the Columbia River downstream from McNary Dam and the diversion of water from these tributaries exceeding limits. |
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526,130 (52%) |
483,449 (48%) |
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SJR 4 | Property | Remove land ownership restrictions by non-residential foreigners, repealing Article II Sec. 33 of the Washington Constitution. |
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466,705 (45%) |
564,250 (55%) |
Wisconsin
See also: Wisconsin 1960 ballot measures
April 5, 1960
Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
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Question 1 | Permit the state to provide funds for port facility improvement |
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472,177 (51%) |
451,045 (49%) |
November 8, 1960
Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
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Question 1 | Set the debt limit for counties with a population of 500,000 or greater based on state equalized property value and not the locally assessed property value |
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686,104 (56%) |
529,467 (44%) |
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