1911 ballot measures

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    Arizona

    See also: Arizona 1911 ballot measures


    February 9, 1911

    Type Title Subject Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    CRCA

    Ratification of State Constitution Question Con language and Statehood Ratification of a state constitution

    Approveda

    12,187 (79%)

    3,302 (21%)


    December 12, 1911

    Type Title Subject Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    CRCA

    Ratification of State Constitution Question Con language and Statehood Ratification of a revised state constitution

    Approveda

    14,963 (89%)

    1,890 (11%)

    California

    See also: California 1911 ballot propositions


    October 10, 1911

    Type Title Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    LRCA

    Proposition 10 Allow the legislature to compel employers to provide compensation to workers in the event of a work-related accident.

    Approveda

    147,567 (69%)

    65,255 (31%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 11 Remove fthe our-year term limit for those whose position is created under a local charter and who hold office in accordance with civil service laws.

    Approveda

    133,747 (69%)

    60,131 (31%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 12 Allow the state railroad commission to regulate and control certain commodities and services for the public

    Approveda

    140,146 (66%)

    72,283 (34%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 13 Allow certain charters to set qualifications for employees of the courts, set terms regarding board of education members, set election procedures, and establish merger of municipalities guidelines.

    Approveda

    132,634 (67%)

    64,790 (33%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 14 Expand what utilities are included in the category "public works" and increase regulations on private utility companies.

    Approveda

    133,411 (68%)

    64,221 (32%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 15 Restrict alternations to school textbooks for a four years after their start of use in schools to alternations that do not require the purchase of a new textbook.

    Approveda

    168,010 (79%)

    43,943 (21%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 16 Increase the number of railroad commissioners from three to five, lengthen their terms from four years to six, and change the commission as an appointed one.

    Approveda

    133,476 (64%)

    76,240 (36%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 17 Allow counties and cities to prescribe an amount higher than the plurality when determining the winner of an election.

    Approveda

    137,156 (70%)

    59,042 (30%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 18 Remove state judicial power from justices of the peace, give the superior court original jurisdiction in property value cases, and allow for courts to replace justice of the peace.

    Approveda

    104,105 (51%)

    98,923 (49%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 19 Expand the list of government officials who are able to receive a free or discounted railroad ticket from railroad companies

    Defeated

    100,014 (49%)

    106,146 (51%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 1 Allow the legislature to pass laws regarding the measurement, weighing, and inspection of goods.

    Approveda

    165,881 (76%)

    53,668 (24%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 20 Provide that the clerk of the supreme court is an appointed position.

    Approveda

    122,751 (61%)

    79,284 (39%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 21 Provide for the impeachment of state officers and judges.

    Approveda

    157,596 (76%)

    49,345 (24%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 22 Provide for a $1,000 property tax exemption for military veterans who were honorably discharged

    Approveda

    106,554 (52%)

    96,891 (48%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 23 Establish procedures related to railroad and other transportation companies.

    Approveda

    144,205 (69%)

    63,380 (31%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 2 Allow counties to adopt their own charters and provide for the election or appointment of county officers.

    Approveda

    130,828 (63%)

    76,177 (37%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 3 Change state legislative sessions from one continuous session to a session of a maximum of 30 days, then a recess of at least 30 days, then another session.

    Approveda

    127,794 (62%)

    79,348 (38%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 4 Provide for women's suffrage in state constitution.

    Approveda

    125,037 (51%)

    121,450 (49%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 5 Allow using eminent domain for railroad construction for logging or lumber and designate organizations that use eminent domain for such as common carriers.

    Approveda

    141,436 (71%)

    58,105 (29%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 6 Allow cities to vote on changes to the city charter more often, allow an extra session for the the local legislature to approve amendments, change the newspaper-charter posting requirement, allow cities to establish elector requirements for charter establishment, and allow borough system charters.

    Approveda

    120,904 (61%)

    77,499 (39%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 7 Create an initiative and referendum process

    Approveda

    168,744 (76%)

    52,093 (24%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 8 Provide for the recall of elected officials

    Approveda

    178,115 (77%)

    53,755 (23%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 9 Prohibit a retrial for criminal cases unless the court finds that an error resulted in a miscarriage of justice.

    Approveda

    158,549 (75%)

    53,988 (25%)

    Maine

    See also: Maine 1911 ballot measures


    September 11

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Question No. 1 Alcohol Annuls prohibition against the manufacture and sale of intoxicating liquors
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Question No. 2 Admin of Gov't Makes Augusta seat of state government
    Approveda
    LRCA Question No. 3 Gov't Finance Allows 7.5 percent debt increases for municipalities of 40,000 inhabitants or more
    Approveda
    CISS Question No. 4 Elections Provides for nomination of candidates of political parties by primary elections
    Approveda

    Michigan

    See also: Michigan 1911 ballot measures


    April 3, 1911

    Type Title Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    LRCA

    Funds for Primary Schools Amendment Amend the distribution of funds for primary schools

    Approveda

    246,167 (68%)

    118,391 (32%)

    New York

    See also: New York 1911 ballot measures


    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Proposed Amendment No. 1 Gov't Salaries Increases the salaries of legislators
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Proposed Amendment No. 2 Judiciary Relates to powers of justices of the appellate division
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Proposed Amendment No. 3 Judiciary Relates to additional judges for kings county
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Proposed Amendment No. 4 Property Relates to private property for public use
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Proposed Amendment No. 5 Gov't Salaries Increases the salary of the governor
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Proposed Amendment No. 6 Admin of Gov't Relates to the abandonment of canals
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Proposed Amendment No. 7 Property Relates to compensation of private property taken for public use
    Defeatedd

    Oklahoma

    See also: Oklahoma 1911 ballot measures


    April 25

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA State Question 25 Transportation Provides rules for governing railroad property, and the right of eminent domain
    Defeatedd

    Texas

    See also: Texas 1911 ballot measures


    July 22

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Proposition 1 Alcohol Enacts a statewide prohibition on alcoholic beverages
    Defeatedd

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