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    By state

    Alaska

    See also: Alaska 1960 ballot measures


    August 9:

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    IndISS Initiative 1 Admin of Gov't Moves to state capital to the Cook Inlet
    Defeatedd

    November 8:

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    BI Proposition 1 Bonds Issues $9 million for state office buildings in Anchorage and Fairbanks
    Defeatedd
    BI Proposition 2 Bonds Issues $23 million for ferries and roads
    Approveda
    BI Proposition 3 Bonds Issues $1.5 million for vocational education
    Approveda
    BI Proposition 4 Bonds Issues $2 million for University of Alaska
    Approveda
    BI Proposition 5 Bonds Issues $2.5 million for hospital construction and equipment
    Approveda
    BI Proposition 6 Bonds Issues $1.5 million for Bush airfields
    Approveda

    Arizona

    See also: Arizona 1960 ballot measures


    November 8, 1980

    Type Title Subject Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    LRCA

    Proposition 100 Education Provide for the exemption of university and college faculty members from restrictions governing the employment of foreigners

    Approveda

    144,792 (57%)

    109,280 (43%)

    CICA

    Proposition 101 Administration; State judiciary Provide for the modernization of the judicial system

    Approveda

    166,199 (66%)

    86,508 (34%)

    CICA

    Proposition 200 Taxes Provide for a portion of tax revenue to be paid to and used by municipalities based on population

    Approveda

    179,570 (70%)

    77,711 (30%)

    Arkansas

    See also: Arkansas 1960 ballot measures


    November 8

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Proposed Amendment 50 Gov't salaries Relates to salaries of elected officials
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Proposed Amendment 51 Taxes Enables cities to levy $5 million in taxes by vote of electors
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Proposed Amendment 52 Education Provides free education to all children 6-18 years old
    Defeatedd
    CISS Initiated Act 1 Labor and unions Establishes minimum wage and overtime
    Defeatedd

    California

    See also: California 1960 ballot propositions


    June 7, 1960

    Type Title Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    BI

    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.

    Approveda

    2,254,410 (65%)

    1,217,808 (35%)

    BI

    Proposition 2 Allow for bonds up to $300,000,000 for school district buildings and equipment and housing for physically and mentally handicapped students.

    Approveda

    2,489,154 (72%)

    975,329 (28%)

    LRCA

    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.

    Approveda

    1,621,267 (52%)

    1,520,937 (48%)


    November 8, 1960

    Type Title Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    LRCA

    Proposition 10 Add members to the Judicial Council and create the Commission of Judicial Qualifications,

    Approveda

    3,650,118 (74%)

    1,258,303 (26%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 11 Create requirements relating to the tax exemption for veterans.

    Approveda

    3,661,142 (66%)

    1,876,259 (34%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 12 Eliminate obsolete or superseded provisions in the Constitution.

    Approveda

    3,767,765 (78%)

    1,038,794 (22%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 13 Establish that the District Courts of Appeal has appellate jurisdiction over cases decided by the municipal and justice courts.

    Approveda

    3,138,495 (67%)

    1,579,328 (33%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 14 Allow local agencies to use up to 50% of such funds appropriated to them to repay bonds for grade crossing separation projects.

    Defeated

    2,065,363 (41%)

    3,000,176 (59%)

    CICA

    Proposition 15 Establish senatorial districts and establish that half of the senators are elected every two years.

    Defeated

    1,876,185 (36%)

    3,408,090 (64%)

    BI

    Proposition 1 Allow for bonds up to $1,750,000,000 for the development of water resources and establish the terms of such bonds.

    Approveda

    3,008,328 (51%)

    2,834,384 (49%)

    LRCA

    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.

    Defeated

    2,283,068 (42%)

    3,096,438 (58%)

    LRCA

    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.

    Approveda

    4,591,464 (81%)

    1,107,722 (19%)

    LRCA

    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.

    Approveda

    3,153,721 (61%)

    2,043,962 (39%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 5 Increase the salary of legislative members to $750 per month.

    Defeated

    2,213,793 (42%)

    3,060,408 (58%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 6 Determine a manner to assess taxes for non-profit golf courses.

    Approveda

    3,459,677 (62%)

    2,115,813 (38%)

    LRSS

    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.

    Approveda

    2,834,810 (56%)

    2,197,462 (44%)

    LRCA

    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.

    Defeated

    2,353,761 (45%)

    2,901,080 (55%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 9 Allow the legislature to prescribe the procedures when claims are brought against chartered counties, cities and counties, and cities or their employees.

    Approveda

    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

    LRCA

    Proposal No. 1 Amend the state constitution relating to state civil service and the civil service commission.

    Defeated

    214,956 (39%)

    342,352 (61%)

    LRCA

    Proposal No. 2 Allow counties to make changes to the selection process and positions of their local officers.

    Defeated

    231,025 (41%)

    328,242 (59%)

    CICA

    Proposal No. 3 Create the Colorado Wildlife Management Commission to regulate wildlife resources and create a Department of Wildlife Conservation to create regulations.

    Defeated

    190,366 (31%)

    419,048 (69%)

    CISS

    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.

    Defeated

    280,115 (45%)

    336,033 (55%)

    CICA

    Proposal No. 5 Allow counties, cities and counties, cities, and towns to impose a retail tax for local purposes.

    Defeated

    200,566 (33%)

    403,470 (67%)

    CICA

    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.

    Defeated

    170,736 (28%)

    430,394 (72%)

    Florida

    See also: Florida 1960 ballot measures


    November 8, 1960

    Type Title Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    LRCA

    Amendment 1 Amend the number and organization of the district courts of appeal and the number of judges for each district court of appeal

    Approveda

    519,648 (79%)

    136,106 (21%)

    LRCA

    Amendment 2 Provide for original absentee registration for members of the armed forces and their families who are outside the United States

    Approveda

    572,520 (84%)

    106,866 (16%)

    LRCA

    Amendment 3 Revise the administration of the Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission

    Defeated

    229,474 (34%)

    445,945 (66%)

    LRCA

    Amendment 4 Establish the allocation of excise taxes collected by the state or under its authority from the operation of pari-mutuel pools

    Defeated

    296,561 (45%)

    361,389 (55%)

    LRCA

    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

    Approveda

    425,053 (74%)

    152,702 (26%)

    LRCA

    Amendment 6 Allow the County of Brevard to hold civil jury trials in any branch courthouse within the county

    Approveda

    446,166 (76%)

    137,198 (24%)

    Georgia

    See also: Georgia 1960 ballot measures


    November 8

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Amendment 1 Taxes Appropriates motor fuel taxes for the construction and maintenance of highways
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 2 Admin of Gov't Clarifies provisions for the payment of contract obligations authorized by the constitution
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 3 Admin of Gov't Provides for additional members to the state board of education
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 4 Gov't Finances Provides for the granting of state funds to municipalities
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 5 Taxes Changes provisions relating to the millage limitation for education tax levies
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 6 Legislature Provides for the salary, expenses and mileage of state legislators
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 7 Admin of Gov't Establishes the Industrial Development Commission
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 8 Agriculture Provides for the promotion of agricultural products
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 9 Eminent Domain Provides for payment upon the taking of private property for public road and street purposes
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 10 Admin of Gov't Provides that the commissioner of agriculture be an ex officio member of the Board of Regents
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 11 Gov't Finances Authorizes counties to use public funds for school lunches
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 12 Taxes Authorizes the levy of a one dollar tax on every marriage license to pay pensions
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 13 Education Provides for repayment of medical school loans through service at Milledgeville State Hospital
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 14 Education Provides for scholarships for physicians to receive training in the field of mental health
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 15 Education Authorizes the establishment of area schools, including vocational trade schools
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 16 Local Gov't Authorizes counties to purchase liability insurance
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 17 Transportation Authorizes the creation of the Brunswick Ports Authority
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 18 War & Peace Provides for the discipline of members of the militia
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 19 Admin of Gov't Creates the Athens Public Facilities Authority
    Defeatedd

    Idaho

    See also: Idaho 1960 ballot measures


    November 8

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA HJR 9 Local Gov't Removes the Office of Surveyor from designation in the Constitution
    Approveda
    LRCA SJR 3 Suffrage Lowers voting age
    Defeatedd
    LRCA SJR 4 Legislature Insures continuity of government through emergency acts of legislature
    Approveda
    LRCA SJR 6 Gov't Finances Raises limitation of creation of public indebtedness
    Defeatedd

    Illinois

    See also: Illinois 1960 ballot measures


    Type Title Subject Description Result
    BI Bond Issue Bonds Shall a bond issue be approved to support mental health and public welfare?
    Approveda
    BI Bond Issue Bonds Shall a bond issue be approved to support education?
    Approveda

    Iowa

    See also: Iowa 1960 ballot measures


    November 8

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    CCR Question 1 Con Convention Calls for a constitutional convention to amend the constitution
    Defeatedd

    Kentucky

    See also: Kentucky 1960 ballot measures


    November 8

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    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
    Defeatedd

    Maine

    See also: Maine 1960 ballot measures


    November 8

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Proposed Constitutional Amendment War & Peace Provides for continuity of government in case of attack
    Approveda

    Maryland

    See also: Maryland 1960 ballot measures


    November 8

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Amendment 1 Judiciary Clarifies language about filling attorney vacancies in counties without a residential judge
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 2 Eminent domain Provides an optional procedure for land acquisition in Baltimore County
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 3 Gov't finances Authorizes the state treasurer to borrow in the name of the state
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 4 Judiciary Creates a municipal court in Baltimore
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 5 Local gov't Allows counties and municipalities to carry out urban renewal projects
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 6 Judiciary Provides candidates for the People's Court of Baltimore toher than incumbent judges
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 7 Eminent domain Provides an optional procedure for land acquisition in Montgomery County
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 8 Judiciary Increases the number of judges in Prince George's County
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 9 Legislature Limits the provision for further consideration of bills vetoed by the governor
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 10 State exec Provides for succession of the governor in the event of certain contingencies
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 11 Judiciary Provides additional judges in the Montgomery County Circuit Court and the Second Judicial Circuit
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 12 Judiciary Increases the membership of the Court of Appeals
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 13 Property Grants the general assembly the power to provide for the assessment and classification of property
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 14 Property Authorizes the general assembly to provide that land dedicated to farm use be assessed on the basis of such use
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 15 Gov't finances Modifies the requirements for any county to contract certain debts
    Approveda
    VR Amendment 16 Water Ratifies the Potomac River Compact
    Approveda

    Michigan

    See also: Michigan 1960 ballot measures


    November 8, 1960

    Type Title Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    LRCA

    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

    Approveda

    1,416,188 (60%)

    944,536 (40%)

    LRCA

    Proposal No. 2 Increase the maximum sales tax rate to 4%

    Approveda

    1,250,264 (50%)

    1,230,001 (50%)

    CICA

    Proposal No. 3 Establish procedures for proposing a constitutional convention every 16 years

    Approveda

    1,312,215 (58%)

    959,527 (42%)

    Minnesota

    See also: Minnesota 1960 ballot measures


    November 8

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Amendment 1 Legislature Extends legislative session lengths and restricts time when bills can be introduced
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 2 Legislature Allows extra legislative session for reapportionment
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 3 State exec Provides for succession to the office of the governor
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 4 Elections Prescribes voting locations and eliminates obsolete provisions on Indian voting rights
    Approveda

    Missouri

    See also: Missouri 1960 ballot measures


    November 8

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Amendment 1 Legislature Provides guidelines for the state legislature in the event of enemy attack
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 2 Gov't salaries Permits citizens to vote in presidential elections upon 60 days residence in Missouri
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 3 Forests & parks Extends the special park fund for 12 years
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 4 Local Gov't Allows municipalities to become indebted up to 10% of value of taxable property
    Approveda

    Montana

    See also: Montana 1960 ballot measures


    November 8

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRSS R-62 Bonds Issues a bond for prisons
    Defeatedd

    Nebraska

    See also: Nebraska 1960 ballot measures


    November 8

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Amendment 1 Admin of gov't Provides continuity of government in emergencies
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 2 Business reg Relates to preferred stock, value and voting rights
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 3 Taxes Changes the method of taxation on livestock
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 4 Elections Relates to the contesting of elections of executive officers
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 5 Taxes Exempts goods in warehouse storage from taxation
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 6 Judiciary Provides for the formation of judicial districts and elections of county judges
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 7 Legislature Increases legislative salaries
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 8 Local gov't Allows municipalities to lease property to private enterprises
    Approveda
    CICA Amendment 9 Elections Relates to the election of the commissioner of education
    Defeatedd

    Nevada

    See also: Nevada 1960 ballot measures


    November 8

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Question 1 Taxes Tax exemption for personal property in transit
    Approveda
    LRCA Question 2 State and local spending Increase limit on public debt from 1% to 2% of assessed valuation
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Question 3 State judiciary Membership of the state's board of pardons
    Defeatedd
    CICA Question 4 State legislature The Nevada State Legislature to meet once every two years
    Approveda

    New Hampshire

    See also: New Hampshire 1960 ballot measures


    Type Title Subject Description Result
    CCR Question 1 Legislature Shall legislative mileage payments be limited?
    Approveda
    CCR Question 2 Admin of Gov't Shall the legislature provide for continuity of state and local government?
    Approveda
    CCR Question 3 Trials Shall the threshold amount for a jury trial in a civil case be raised?
    Approveda
    CCR Question 4 Census Shall census adjustments be made accounting for non-residents currently residing in the state?
    Approveda

    New Jersey

    See also: New Jersey 1960 ballot measures


    November 8

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Question 1 Taxes Allows a yearly property tax exemption of $800 for senior citizens.
    Approveda

    New York

    See also: New York 1960 ballot measures


    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRSS Proposition 1 Forests & Parks Authorizes a state debt for open land for recreational and conservation purposes
    Approveda
    LRSS Proposition 2 Housing Increases state subsidies for low-rent housing
    Approveda

    North Dakota

    See also: North Dakota 1960 ballot measures


    June 28

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Amendment 1 Admin of Gov't Creates a separate Department of Labor
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 2 Resources Eliminates the restriction on the sale of coal lands
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 3 Redistricting Provides for 49 state senatorial districts and 49 state senators
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 4 Taxes Allows revenue from aviation fuel taxes to be used for multiple purposes
    Approveda
    VR Referendum 5 Banking Authorizes small loan business to lend amounts of $1,000 or less
    Approveda

    November 8

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    VR Referendum 1 Redistricting Establishes two defined congressional districts, each electing one representative
    Approveda
    VR Referendum 2 Transportation Reduces required number of brakemen on trains of 40 or more freight carts from 2 to 1
    Approveda
    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
    Approveda

    Oklahoma

    See also: Oklahoma 1960 ballot measures


    July 5

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA State Question 388 Elections Allows candidates for the office of Presidential Elector be nominated at conventions of their political party
    Approveda
    LRCA State Question 389 Gov't salaries Sets the salaries and per diem compensation of legislators
    Defeatedd
    LRCA State Question 390 Taxes Authorizes additional ad valorem tax levies for the department of health
    Approveda
    LRCA State Question 393 Education Allows the state to become indebted for up to $35.5 million for improvements on institutions of higher education
    Approveda

    July 26

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA State Question 391 Development Establishes a plan of financial assistance to facilitate industrial development
    Approveda
    LRCA State Question 392 Taxes Permits a recurring tax levy for public libraries
    Approveda

    September 20

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    CICA State Question 396 Transportation Creates a State Highway Commission to supervise the Department of Highways
    Defeatedd
    CICA State Question 397 Redistricting Provides for legislative apportionment by commission
    Defeatedd
    CISS State Question 398 Transportation Determines whether county roads are maintained by the counties or the state
    Defeatedd

    November 8

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA State Question 394 Legislature Provides for special sessions of the legislature
    Defeatedd
    VR State Question 395 Taxes Approves law relating to income taxes
    Defeatedd

    Oregon

    See also: Oregon 1960 ballot measures


    May 20, 1960

    Type Title Subject Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    LRCA

    Measure 1 State legislatures; Government salaries Increase the salaries of state legislators from $600 to $2100 per year.

    Defeated

    250,456 (47%)

    281,542 (53%)


    November 8, 1960

    Type Title Subject Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    LRCA

    Measure 10 Elections Allow the legislature to provide that an elective office becomes vacant when the official holding office is elected to another office.

    Approveda

    486,019 (74%)

    169,865 (26%)

    LRCA

    Measure 11 Taxes; Local government Require home rule counties to pay for local improvements by taxing property that benefit from such improvements.

    Approveda

    399,210 (64%)

    222,736 (36%)

    LRCA

    Measure 12 Administration; War Authorize the legislature to mandate the continuation of local and state government in the event of an attack.

    Approveda

    578,266 (87%)

    88,995 (13%)

    LRCA

    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.

    Approveda

    415,931 (61%)

    266,630 (39%)

    VR

    Measure 14 Taxes Increase state tax revenues, abolish federal income tax deductions, and lower personal income tax rates.

    Defeated

    115,610 (17%)

    570,025 (83%)

    CISS

    Measure 15 Transportation; Business Prohibit certain advertising signs within 600 feet of interstate highways and regulate permissible signs.

    Defeated

    261,735 (36%)

    475,290 (64%)

    LRCA

    Measure 1 State legislatures Align the start of a legislator’s term with the start of the regular legislative session following their election.

    Approveda

    579,022 (86%)

    92,187 (14%)

    LRSS

    Measure 2 Time Establish daylight saving time in Oregon from the last Sunday in April until the last Sunday in September.

    Defeated

    357,499 (48%)

    393,652 (52%)

    LRCA

    Measure 3 Economic development; Taxes Allow urban redevelopment projects to be paid through increased property tax revenues resulting from increased property values.

    Approveda

    335,792 (52%)

    312,187 (48%)

    LRCA

    Measure 4 Trials Permit district attorneys to commence criminal prosecutions by filing written charges, or “informations,” or by grand jury indictment.

    Defeated

    306,190 (47%)

    340,197 (53%)

    LRCA

    Measure 5 State legislatures Allow the legislature to revise the constitution and refer their revisions to voters for approval.

    Approveda

    358,367 (55%)

    289,895 (45%)

    LRCA

    Measure 6 Budgets Allow the state to increase its bonded indebtedness to construct additional self-liquidating higher education facilities.

    Approveda

    467,557 (67%)

    233,759 (33%)

    LRCA

    Measure 7 Suffrage; Elections Allow voter to vote for the United States President without meeting the six-month state residency requirement for other elections.

    Approveda

    508,108 (73%)

    183,977 (27%)

    LRCA

    Measure 8 Budgets Authorize issuance of state bonds to construct buildings for state institutions, office buildings, and higher education facilities.

    Defeated

    232,250 (35%)

    433,515 (65%)

    LRCA

    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.

    Approveda

    578,471 (82%)

    123,283 (18%)

    Rhode Island

    See also: Rhode Island 1960 ballot measures


    November 8:

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LBM Proposal 1 Bond issues Issues general obligation bonds.
    Defeatedd
    LBM Proposal 2 Bond issues Issues general obligation bonds.
    Approveda
    LBM Proposal 3 Bond issues Issues general obligation bonds.
    Approveda
    LBM Proposal 4 Bond issues Issues general obligation bonds.
    Defeatedd
    LBM Proposal 5 Bond issues Issues general obligation bonds.
    Defeatedd
    LBM Proposal 6 Bond issues Issues general obligation bonds.
    Defeatedd
    LBM Proposal 7 Bond issues Issues general obligation bonds.
    Defeatedd

    South Dakota

    See also: South Dakota 1960 ballot measures


    November 8

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Succession of County Officers Local gov't Allows county officers to succeed themselves indefinitely
    Approveda
    LRCA Senators per County Admin of gov't Allows no county more than two senators
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Board of Pardons and Paroles Law enforcement Constitutes a Board of Pardons and Paroles
    Approveda
    LRCA Continuity of Operations War & peace Provides for continuity of operations in event of an enemy attack
    Approveda

    Texas

    See also: Texas 1960 ballot measures


    November 8, 1960

    Type Title Subject Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    LRCA

    Proposition 1 Healthcare; Local government Authorizes the creation of a Hospital District co-extensive with Lamar County

    Approveda

    838,884 (63%)

    491,757 (37%)

    LRCA

    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

    Approveda

    833,095 (65%)

    450,915 (35%)

    LRCA

    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

    Approveda

    763,531 (56%)

    604,087 (44%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 4 State legislatures; Business Provide the legislature the authority to regulate loans and lenders

    Approveda

    1,088,993 (75%)

    369,132 (25%)

    Utah

    See also: Utah 1960 ballot measures


    Type Title Subject Description Result
    CI Initiative A Law enforcement Establish merit systems for county deputy sheriffs
    Approveda

    Vermont

    See also: Vermont 1960 ballot measures


    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRSS Pari-Mutuel Betting Act Gambling Establishes pari-mutuel betting
    Approveda

    Virginia

    See also: Virginia 1960 ballot measures


    November 8, 1960

    Type Title Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    LRCA

    Question 1 Amend the Constitution of Virginia to exempt members of the armed forces of the requirement of a poll tax

    Approveda

    411,989 (66%)

    209,285 (34%)

    LRCA

    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

    Defeated

    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

    ITP

    Initiative 205 Alcohol; Business Provide eligibility for taverns to obtain spirituous liquor licenses, along with regulations, fees, and disbursements associated with such sales.

    Defeated

    357,455 (31%)

    799,643 (69%)

    ITP

    Initiative 207 Civil service; Administration Provide for the establishment of a merit-based civil service system for state government employees and applicants.

    Approveda

    606,511 (56%)

    471,730 (44%)

    ITP

    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.

    Approveda

    647,529 (60%)

    430,698 (40%)

    ITP

    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.

    Approveda

    596,135 (52%)

    556,623 (48%)

    ITL

    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.

    Approveda

    526,130 (52%)

    483,449 (48%)

    LRCA

    SJR 4 Property Remove land ownership restrictions by non-residential foreigners, repealing Article II Sec. 33 of the Washington Constitution.

    Defeated

    466,705 (45%)

    564,250 (55%)

    Wisconsin

    See also: Wisconsin 1960 ballot measures


    April 5, 1960

    Type Title Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    LRCA

    Question 1 Permit the state to provide funds for port facility improvement

    Approveda

    472,177 (51%)

    451,045 (49%)


    November 8, 1960

    Type Title Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    LRCA

    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

    Approveda

    686,104 (56%)

    529,467 (44%)


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