1937 ballot measures

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1937 State
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    Maine

    See also: Maine 1937 ballot measures


    August 16

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRSS Referendum Question Welfare Provides for old age assistance, guarantees a minimum educational program
    Defeatedd

    New York

    See also: New York 1937 ballot measures


    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRSS Proposition 1 Bonds Issues a bond for $40 million for the construction of buildings for state hospitals for the insane, state charitable and correctional institutions
    Approveda
    LRCA Proposed Amendment No. 1 Admin of Gov't Increases the term of office of the governor and lieutenant governor from two years to four years
    Approveda
    LRCA Proposed Amendment No. 2 Admin of Gov't Increases term of office for Assembly members from one year to two years
    Approveda
    LRCA Proposed Amendment No. 3 Trials Permits defendants in criminal trials to waive trial by jury
    Approveda
    LRCA Proposed Amendment No. 4 Term Limits Removes provision that made sheriffs ineligible for the next term after the termination of their offices
    Approveda
    LRCA Proposed Amendment No. 5 Judiciary Relates to the jurisdiction and powers of the city court of NYC
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Proposed Amendment No. 6 Judiciary Relates to the jurisdiction and powers of the municipal court of NYC
    Defeatedd

    Texas

    See also: Texas 1937 ballot measures


    August 23

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Proposition 1 Banking Provides for the amount of liability of state bank stockholders
    Approveda
    LRCA Proposition 2 Local gov't Allows the people of Harris County to vote to adopt a road plan
    Approveda
    LRCA Proposition 3 Taxes Provides that property never be assessed at more than its fair cash market value
    Approveda
    LRCA Proposition 4 Gov't salaries Authorizes the legislature to fix compensation for district, county and precinct officers
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Proposition 5 Welfare Provides assistance for the needy blind
    Approveda
    LRCA Proposition 6 Welfare Provides assistance for needy children
    Approveda
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