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    By state

    Alaska

    See also: Alaska 1962 ballot measures


    Type Title Subject Description Result
    IndISS Initiative 1 Capitals Moves the state capital to "Western Alaska"
    Defeatedd
    Alaska BP Proposition 1 Bonds Issues $5.95 million in bonds for University of Alaska
    Approveda
    Alaska BP Proposition 2 Bonds Issues $5 million in bonds for school construction
    Approveda
    Alaska BP Proposition 3 Bonds Issues $4.175 million in bonds for Trunk Airport construction
    Approveda
    Alaska BP Proposition 4 Bonds Issues $2.2 million in bonds for vocational school construction
    Approveda

    Arizona

    See also: Arizona 1962 ballot measures


    November 6, 1962

    Type Title Subject Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    LRCA

    Proposition 100 Admin of gov't Provide for the legislature to maintain continuity of governmental operations in periods of emergency resulting from enemy attacks

    Approveda

    163,024 (67%)

    79,681 (33%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 101 Elections and Suffrage Provide for the establishment of mechanisms to replace U.S. Senators and Representatives in Congress when a vacancy occurs

    Approveda

    139,603 (58%)

    101,482 (42%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 102 Suffrage and Voting policy Require eligible voters in general elections to be at least 21 years old, have resided in Arizona for one year prior to the election, and be a U.S. citizen

    Approveda

    154,476 (66%)

    78,477 (34%)

    CICA

    Proposition 103 Business reg Provide for the allowance of real estate brokers and salesmen to prepare documents relating to property transactions without charge

    Approveda

    236,856 (79%)

    64,507 (21%)

    CISS

    Proposition 200 Admin of gov't, Property, and Taxes Provide for the creation of the Arizona State Board of Appraisal Standards and the Office of Director of Appraisal Standards

    Defeated

    88,955 (35%)

    164,241 (65%)

    Arkansas

    See also: Arkansas 1962 ballot measures


    November 6

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Proposed Amendment 50 Taxes Enables cities to levy taxes for municipal improvements
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Proposed Amendment 51 Education Provides that no child be denied public education
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Proposed Amendment 52 Gov't salaries Limits salaries of state and county officials
    Defeatedd
    CICA Proposed Amendment 53 Pension Relates to a teacher retirement fund
    Defeatedd
    CICA Proposed Amendment 54 Elections Permits the use of voting machines
    Approveda
    CISS Initiated Act 1 Gov't Finances Provides 50 percent of revenues for public school fund
    Defeatedd
    VR Referred Act 199 Admin of gov't Creates a motor vehicle commission
    Defeatedd

    California

    See also: California 1962 ballot propositions


    June 5, 1962

    Type Title Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    BI

    Proposition 1 Allow for the issuance of bonds up to $200,000,000 for public school buildings and establish the terms of such bonds.

    Approveda

    2,230,354 (59%)

    1,524,305 (41%)

    BI

    Proposition 2 Allow for the issuance of bonds up to $250,000,000 to help veterans acquire farms and homes and establish the terms of such bonds.

    Approveda

    1,880,875 (50%)

    1,854,916 (50%)

    BI

    Proposition 3 Allow for bonds up to $270,000,000 for the construction, equipment, and acquisition of land for state government buildings.

    Defeated

    1,326,776 (37%)

    2,227,838 (63%)

    BI

    Proposition 4 Allow for the issuance of bonds up to $100,000,000 for loans for low-rent housing for elderly and physically handicapped people of low income.

    Defeated

    1,409,287 (37%)

    2,438,784 (63%)

    BI

    Proposition 5 Issue $150 million in general obligation bonds for acquiring and developing lands for recreational purposes

    Defeated

    1,683,704 (47%)

    1,886,915 (53%)

    LRSS

    Proposition 6 Adjust Daylight Savings Time to be the last Sunday in September until the last Sunday in October.

    Approveda

    2,826,050 (72%)

    1,087,408 (28%)


    November 6, 1962

    Type Title Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    LRCA

    Proposition 10 Exempt improvements on property leased for 99 years for religious, hospital, or charitable purposes in counties that adopt such an ordinance.

    Defeated

    1,452,982 (32%)

    3,039,775 (68%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 11 Create regulations relating to the assessment of structures of historical significance.

    Defeated

    1,464,401 (33%)

    2,934,166 (67%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 12 Allow un-remarried widows for servicemembers who would have qualified for the Veterans Farm and Home Purchase Act of 1943 to apply for such loan.

    Defeated

    2,373,700 (50%)

    2,416,956 (50%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 13 Extend a tax exemption to all land owned by non-profit colleges that is used for educational purposes.

    Approveda

    3,295,473 (72%)

    1,265,773 (28%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 14 Allow the sale of tidelands for purposes within two miles of any incorporated city, city and county, or town that are not needed for navigation purposes.

    Approveda

    2,554,051 (59%)

    1,799,178 (41%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 15 Allow the board of supervisors in counties with over 400,000 people to create county tax appeal boards to be the county board of equalization.

    Approveda

    2,334,101 (54%)

    1,999,543 (46%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 16 Eliminate obsolete and superseded provisions from the Constitution.

    Approveda

    3,424,945 (80%)

    878,980 (20%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 17 Establish that the salaries of legislators shall be set by law and shall not exceed $834 per month.

    Defeated

    1,787,526 (40%)

    2,721,800 (60%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 18 Establish four-year terms for members of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Appeals Board and allow the board to review evidence that points to a decision contrary to what the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control found.

    Defeated

    2,086,745 (47%)

    2,377,342 (53%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 19 Allow the salaries of all members of a city or county board, commission, or council to be increased at the start of the new term of one of the members.

    Approveda

    2,211,781 (51%)

    2,095,591 (49%)

    BI

    Proposition 1A Allow for bonds up to $270,000,000 for state college, junior college. university, and healthcare facilities and establish the terms of such bonds.

    Approveda

    3,123,459 (66%)

    1,592,873 (34%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 1 Establish that the salary of state legislators shall not be greater than half the salary of members of Congress.

    Defeated

    1,606,597 (34%)

    3,111,458 (66%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 20 Allow the legislature to amend the Boxing and Wrestling initiative act and prohibit the legislature from banning wrestling and 12-round boxing contests.

    Approveda

    2,565,665 (58%)

    1,834,760 (42%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 21 Establish that in counties with more than 5,000,000 people, an incumbent superior court judge's name does not need to appear on the ballot if they are unopposed.

    Approveda

    2,799,594 (65%)

    1,537,917 (35%)

    LRSS

    Proposition 22 Bring qualified osteopaths who use the term "M.D." under the regulation of the Board of Medical Examiners of the State of California.

    Approveda

    3,407,957 (69%)

    1,536,470 (31%)

    CICA

    Proposition 23 Establish 50 senatorial districts and require the legislature to reapportion districts after 10 years starting in 1970.

    Defeated

    2,181,758 (47%)

    2,495,440 (53%)

    CICA

    Proposition 24 Declare the existence of a world communist movement, deny the communist movement and other subversive movements the ability to establish a political party or have tax exemptions, and prohibit members of such movements from holding public office or being employed by the state.

    Defeated

    1,978,520 (40%)

    2,928,350 (60%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 2 Establish that a dwelling owned by a nonprofit co-operative ownership housing corporation qualifies as property subject to the veterans' tax exemption.

    Defeated

    1,608,488 (33%)

    3,248,227 (67%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 3 Establish limitations on the veterans tax exemption.

    Defeated

    2,222,607 (46%)

    2,632,963 (54%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 4 Require assessor make tax assessment on farmland based on its agricultural use,

    Defeated

    2,147,761 (47%)

    2,384,064 (53%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 5 Require an employer to pay workmen's compensation to the state in cases where a death occurs and the deceased has no dependent to whom the money can be paid.

    Defeated

    2,131,112 (46%)

    2,538,631 (54%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 6 Amend the process regarding bond issues and constitutional amendments.

    Approveda

    2,928,223 (66%)

    1,480,947 (34%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 7 Allow the legislature to propose revisions to the state Constitution and require the voters to vote on whether or not to approve such revisions.

    Approveda

    2,901,537 (67%)

    1,428,034 (33%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 8 Allow the legislature to hear by committee 20 days after their introduction and limit the legislature's recess to 10 days that are not counted in calculating the duration of the legislative session.

    Defeated

    1,681,090 (39%)

    2,604,370 (61%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 9 Create a General Obligation Bond Proceeds Fund for bond repayments to be paid into.

    Approveda

    2,706,966 (64%)

    1,527,664 (36%)

    Colorado

    See also: Colorado 1962 ballot measures


    November 6, 1962

    Type Title Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    LRCA

    Proposal No. 1 Provide for the reorganization of the court system and redefine the terms of judicial offices.

    Approveda

    303,740 (64%)

    169,052 (36%)

    LRCA

    Proposal No. 2 Determine the means for setting salaries for officers of the City and County of Denver.

    Defeated

    157,249 (38%)

    254,354 (62%)

    LRCA

    Proposal No. 3 Allow the use federal income tax laws to define Colorado's income tax laws and prohibit the use of a percentage of the federal tax as the state tax.

    Approveda

    231,784 (53%)

    201,795 (47%)

    LRCA

    Proposal No. 4 Establish provisions relating to the residency requirements for electors in Colorado presidential elections.

    Approveda

    303,942 (69%)

    137,323 (31%)

    LRCA

    Proposal No. 5 Eliminate the requirement that all property must be assessed at its full cash value for taxation purposes.

    Approveda

    215,413 (50%)

    212,477 (50%)

    LRCA

    Proposal No. 6 Change provisions relating to the selection of county officers and the compensation of county and municipal officers.

    Defeated

    207,442 (50%)

    208,867 (50%)

    CICA

    Proposal No. 7 Establish provisions relating to apportioning senatorial districts, establish that representation for the House be decided based on population, and require the General Assembly to reapportion itself.

    Approveda

    305,700 (64%)

    172,725 (36%)

    CICA

    Proposal No. 8 Create a commission to reapportion the General Assembly and require the state supreme court to review and affirm such reapportionments.

    Defeated

    149,822 (32%)

    311,749 (68%)

    Connecticut

    See also: Connecticut 1962 ballot measures


    November 6

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Question 1 Elections Concerns absentee voting on constitutional amendments
    Approveda
    LRCA Question 2 Elections Concerns the qualifications of electors
    Approveda
    LRCA Question 3 Elections, State Exec Concerns the election of the governor and lieutenant governor
    Approveda
    LRCA Question 4 Elections Concerns privileges of electors in towns throughout the state
    Approveda
    LRCA Question 5 Elections Concerns admission as electors in absentia of servicemen and related groups
    Approveda

    Florida

    See also: Florida 1962 ballot measures


    November 6

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Amendment 1 Redistricting Provides for apportionment of the Florida Legislature
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 2 County gov't Provides for the superintendent of Public Instruction to be appointed by the County Board of Public Instruction in certain counties
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 3 Gov't accountability Relates to the legislature's power to impeach officers
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 4 Trials Authorizes Pasco County to hold civil jury trials in any branch court house within the county
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 5 State judiciary Provides for the State Attorney of the 4th Judicial Circuit to be the prosecuting attorney of the Duval County Criminal Court of Record
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 6 State judiciary Relates to the number of circuit judges provided by legislature
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 7 Constitutional language Revises the preamble of the constitution of the state of Florida
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 8 Constitutional language Authorizes the revision to the state's coastal boundaries to match federal or international standards
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 9 Constitutional language Revises wording regarding division of powers withing the state
    Approveda

    Georgia

    See also: Georgia 1962 ballot measures


    November 6

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Amendment 1 Education Preserves inviolate freedom from compulsory association at all levels of public education
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 1A Legislature Provides for the composition of the state senate and the election of state senators
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 2 Gov't Finances Provides for the payment of grants to counties
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 3 Gov't Finances Provides for improved appropriations control
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 4 Admin of Gov't Creates the Department of Industry and Trade
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 5 Law Enforcement Provides that certain compensation of peace officers be deemed to be a subsistence allowance
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 6 Gov't Finances Gives legislators sufficient time to study matters relating to the expenditure of public funds
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 7 Local Gov't Allows counties and municipalities to borrow funds to defray the cost of property valuation
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 8 Education Provides for repayment of medical school loans and scholarships through service at any prison
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 9 Taxes Delegates the right to levy taxes for public transportation to counties
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 10 Campaigns Disqualifies write-in candidates unless they had given notice of candidacy 10 days prior to the election
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 11 Gov't Finances Changes the provisions related to the payment for bringing in the first commercial oil well
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 12 Bonds Authorizes any county, municipality or political subdivision to issue revenue bonds for redevelopment work
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 13 Taxes Extends the power of taxation over the state to include a tax for school lunches
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 14 Local Gov't Allows counties to carry out slum clearance and redevelopment programs
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 15 Legislature Provides for the general assembly to enact legislation over the governor's veto
    Approveda

    Idaho

    See also: Idaho 1962 ballot measures


    November 6

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA HJR 10 Judiciary Eliminates probate courts as constitutional courts
    Approveda
    LRCA SJR 1 Constitutional rights Permits citizens of Chinese, Japanese and Mongolian descent full rights
    Approveda
    LRCA SJR 6 Elections Requires residency to vote for President
    Approveda

    Illinois

    See also: Illinois 1962 ballot measures


    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRSS Banking Law Amendment Banking Shall the banking law be modified?
    Approveda

    Iowa

    See also: Iowa 1962 ballot measures


    June 4

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Amendment 1 Judiciary Provides guidelines for judicial vacancies, term limits and salaries
    Approveda

    Maine

    See also: Maine 1962 ballot measures


    June 18

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    BI Referendum Question Education Issues up to $1.5 million in bonds for development of educational television network
    Approveda

    November 6

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Proposed Constitutional Amendment No. 1 Pension Limits uses of funds in State Retirement System to retirement purposes
    Approveda
    LRCA Proposed Constitutional Amendment No. 2 Bonds Allows voters to issue municipal bonds for construction and industrial purposes
    Approveda

    Maryland

    See also: Maryland 1962 ballot measures


    November 6

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Amendment 1 Eminent domain Changes the procedure for taking of property in Baltimore
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 2 Direct democracy Changes the number of signatures required on a petition to refer an act to a referendum
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 3 Eminent domain Changes the procedure for taking of property in Montgomery County
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 4 Legislature Increases compensation for members and officers of the General Assembly
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 5 Divorce & custody Amends the provision for imprisonment for debt to exempt child support from debt
    Approveda
    VR Amendment 6 Redistricting Creates a new congressional district in Maryland
    Defeatedd
    VR Amendment 7 Labor Amends unemployment insurance laws with respect to eligibility for benefits
    Approveda
    VR Amendment 8 Business Regulates and supervises the savings and loan business
    Approveda
    VR Amendment 9 Judiciary Provides for guidelines on the organization and operation of the Municipal Court of Baltimore
    Approveda

    Massachusetts

    See also: Massachusetts 1962 ballot measures


    November 6

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Question 1 Taxes Implements a graduated state income tax
    Defeatedd
    VR Question 2 Gov't Salaries Increases the compensation and allowances of state legislators
    Defeatedd

    Michigan

    See also: Michigan 1962 ballot measures


    November 6, 1962

    Type Title Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    LRCA

    Revisions of the State's Statutes Amendment Allow the legislature to determine the means for revising the state's statutes

    Approveda

    890,005 (54%)

    764,673 (46%)

    Minnesota

    See also: Minnesota 1962 ballot measures


    November 6

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Amendment 1 Gov't Finances Consolidates the swamp land and permanent school funds
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 2 Gov't Finances Allows the state to cntract debts for public improvements
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 3 Legislature Removes restrictions on legislative session length
    Approveda

    Missouri

    See also: Missouri 1962 ballot measures


    March 6

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Amendment 1 Taxes Allocates state motor fuel tax
    Approveda

    November 6

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Amendment 1 Taxes Increases minimum tax rates for St. Louis school districts
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 2 Admin of Gov't Provides the executive department regulations shall be reviewed by legislative committee
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 3 Local Gov't Enlarges charter county powers
    Defeatedd
    CICA Amendment 4 Local Gov't Merges St. Louis city and county
    Defeatedd
    ABR Constitutional Convention ConCon Calls for a Constitutional Convention to revise the Constitution
    Defeatedd

    Montana

    See also: Montana 1962 ballot measures


    November 6

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Amendment 1 Term limits Sets four year term limits for county attorneys
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 2 Judiciary Leaves establishment of inferior courts to the legislature
    Defeatedd

    Nebraska

    See also: Nebraska 1962 ballot measures


    November 6

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Amendment 1 Lottery Authorizes lotteries and gift enterprises
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 2 Elections Provides for district elections for the state railway commission
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 3 State exec Relates to the candidacy of the lieutenant governor for office of the governor
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 4 Term limits Provides four year term limits for the governor and lieutenant governor
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 5 Term limits Provides four year term limits for legislators
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 6 Judiciary Relates to the appointment of judges
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 7 Redistricting Relates to the reapportionment of legislative districts
    Approveda

    Nevada

    See also: Nevada 1962 ballot measures


    November 6

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Question 1 Taxes Uniform statewide motor vehicle tax
    Approveda
    LRCA Question 2 Direct democracy Laws governing the initiative process in Nevada
    Approveda

    New Jersey

    See also: New Jersey 1962 ballot measures


    November 6

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Question 1 Law enforcement Lengthens the terms of sheriffs from three years to five.
    Defeatedd

    New York

    See also: New York 1962 ballot measures


    Type Title Subject Description Result
    BI Proposition 1 Forests & Parks Issues a bond to purchase land for parks and recreation
    Approveda
    LRCA Proposed Amendment No. 1 Legislature Relates to the bribery and abuse of privilege by public officials
    Approveda
    LRCA Proposed Amendment No. 2 Admin of Gov't Repeals sections of the Constitution that deal with ownership of lands
    Approveda
    LRCA Proposed Amendment No. 3 Con Language Repeals a military article and replaces it with a shorter defense article
    Approveda
    LRCA Proposed Amendment No. 4 Redistricting Eliminated a description of the boundaries of Senate districts in the Constitution
    Approveda

    North Carolina

    See also: North Carolina 1962 ballot measures


    November 6

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Amendment 1 Judiciary Revises the structure and functioning of the judiciary department
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 2 Redistricting Provides for automatic and mandatory reapportionment of legislators
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 3 State exec Provides for determining the incapacity of the governor and for appointment of officers to perform additional duties
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 4 Elections Reduces the length of residence time an individual needs to vote in presidential elections
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 5 Gov't salaries Gives the general assembly more authority over the salaries of state executive officers
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 6 Taxes Provides that the legislature's power to classify and exempt property for taxation be exercised only on a statewide basis
    Approveda

    North Dakota

    See also: North Dakota 1962 ballot measures


    June 26

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Referendum 1 Legislature Gives North Dakota Legislative Assembly unlimited power in cases of defense emergencies
    Approveda
    LRCA Referendum 2 Gov't Finances Allows for separate budgets and appropriations for some agricultural issues
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Referendum 3 Gov't Salaries Repeals section limiting legislators future elections and appointments
    Defeatedd
    VR Referendum 4 Taxes Reduces the amount of tax levy limiting counties with no limitation on tax levy for county poor relief purposes
    Defeatedd

    November 6

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    CICA Initiative 1 Bonds Allows state bonds to make loans to companies to establish power generating facilities
    Approveda
    CICA Initiative 2 Term limits Changes terms of office for county officials from two to four years
    Approveda
    CISS Initiative 3 Elections Provides for a secret primary election ballot instead of requiring voters to declare party preference at the polls
    Approveda

    Ohio

    See also: Ohio 1962 ballot measures


    November 6, 1962

    Type Title Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    CICA

    Limit of State Commercial Powers on Sundays Initiative Limit the power of the state to limit the sale of goods on Sundays

    Defeated

    1,274,792 (43%)

    1,697,433 (57%)

    Oklahoma

    See also: Oklahoma 1962 ballot measures


    May 1

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA State Question 404 Development Authorizes levies to secure and develop industry
    Approveda

    May 22

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA State Question 400 War & peace Empowers the legislature to insure continuity of government during emergencies
    Approveda
    LRCA State Question 405 Legislature Sets limits on length of legislative sessions
    Defeatedd

    November 6

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA State Question 406 Alcohol Allows manufacturers of alcoholic beverages to sell to wholesalers of their choice
    Defeatedd
    CICA State Question 408 Redistricting Provides a method for reapportionment of the Oklahoma State Legislature
    Defeatedd

    Oregon

    See also: Oregon 1962 ballot measures


    May 18

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Measure 1 Taxes Affects the state's six percent tax increase limitation
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Measure 2 Gov't Salaries Increases the annual salaries of state legislators
    Approveda

    November 6

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Measure 1 War & Peace Authorizes the legislature to reorganize the state militia and empowers the Governor and Adjutant General to appoint all officers
    Approveda
    LRCA Measure 2 Gov't Finances Bases the debt limit regarding forest rehabilitation on 3/16 of 1% of trust cash value of all taxable property within the state
    Approveda
    LRCA Measure 3 Gov't Finances Bases the debt limit regarding permanent roads on 1% of trust cash value of all taxable property within the state
    Approveda
    LRCA Measure 4 Gov't Finances Bases the debt limit regarding power development on 1.5% of trust cash value of all taxable property within the state
    Approveda
    LRCA Measure 5 Judiciary Authorizes the legislature to create lower state courts and regulate their jurisdiction
    Approveda
    LRSS Measure 6 Time Establishes daylight saving time throughout the state
    Approveda
    LRCA Measure 7 Taxes Permits an existing taxing unit to preserve its tax base without making at least one levy in every three consecutive years
    Approveda
    CICA Measure 9 Redistricting Increases the number of members in the Senate to 35 and in the House of Representatives to 65 and provides for both geographically permanent districts and districts based on population
    Defeatedd
    CISS Measure 10 Education Repeals the school district reorganization law which established unified administrative districts
    Defeatedd

    Rhode Island

    See also: Rhode Island 1962 ballot measures


    November 6:

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Proposal 1 Administration of government
    Approveda
    LRCA Proposal 2 State legislatures measures Sets legislative compensation.
    Approveda
    LBM Proposal 3 Bond issues Issues general obligation bonds.
    Approveda
    LBM Proposal 4 Bond issues Issues general obligation bonds.
    Approveda
    LBM Proposal 5 Bond issues Issues general obligation bonds.
    Approveda
    LBM Proposal 6 Bond issues Issues general obligation bonds.
    Defeatedd
    LBM Proposal 7 Bond issues Issues general obligation bonds.
    Defeatedd
    LBM Proposal 8 Bond issues Issues general obligation bonds.
    Defeatedd
    LBM Proposal 9 Bond issues Issues general obligation bonds.
    Defeatedd
    LBM Proposal 10 Bond issues Issues general obligation bonds.
    Defeatedd
    LBM Proposal 11 Bond issues Issues general obligation bonds.
    Defeatedd
    LBM Proposal 12 Bond issues Issues general obligation bonds.
    Approveda

    South Dakota

    See also: South Dakota 1962 ballot measures


    November 6

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Taking of Private Property Property Relates to the taking of public property for public use
    Approveda
    LRCA Legislative Sessions Legislature Relates to annual legislative sessions
    Approveda
    LRCA Municipal Home Rule Local gov't Relates to home rule for municipalities
    Approveda

    Texas

    See also: Texas 1962 ballot measures


    November 6

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Proposition 1 Labor Provides Workman's Compensation Insurance for all employees of all political subdivisions
    Approveda
    LRCA Proposition 2 Welfare Increases the limit on funds used to assist needy aged, needy blind and needy children
    Approveda
    LRCA Proposition 3 Local gov't Creates hospital districts in certain counties
    Approveda
    LRCA Proposition 4 Water Provides the acquisition of conservation storage facilities in reservoirs
    Approveda
    LRCA Proposition 5 Admin of gov't Creates hospital districts and prescribes limitations upon the powers of such districts
    Approveda
    LRCA Proposition 6 Pension Authorizes pensions for county and political subdivision employees who have served for 12 years
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Proposition 7 Admin of gov't Ensures continuity of state and local governmental operations in periods of emergency resulting from disasters caused by enemy attack
    Approveda
    LRCA Proposition 8 Welfare Establishes a limit on assistance payments to the totally and permanently disabled
    Approveda
    LRCA Proposition 9 Healthcare Authorizes the financing of a home for the aged and authorizes the creation of two hospital districts in Brazoria County
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Proposition 10 Admin of gov't Permits state employees to serve as a consultant or on an advisory committee
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Proposition 11 Veterans Authorizes the resale of lands of the Veterans Land Fund remaining unsold after having been first offered to sale to veterans
    Approveda
    LRCA Proposition 12 Local gov't Delegates limited zoning powers to any county bordering on the Gulf of Mexico
    Approveda
    LRCA Proposition 13 Bonds Provides that taxes or bonds previously voted in any independent school district shall not be invalidated by any change in boundaries
    Approveda
    LRCA Proposition 14 Trials Provides for trials de novo on all appeals from actions, rulings, or decisions of administrative or executive agencies of government
    Defeatedd

    Washington

    See also: Washington 1962 ballot measures


    November 6, 1962

    Type Title Subject Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    LRCA

    HJR 19 Suffrage Shorten the residency duration required for voting and eliminate restrictions on voting by Native Americans.

    Defeated

    392,172 (49%)

    400,630 (51%)

    LRCA

    HJR 6 State judiciary Authorize the Supreme Court to temporarily appoint judges or retired judges and allow superior court judges to work statewide.

    Approveda

    539,800 (70%)

    236,805 (30%)

    LRCA

    HJR 9 Admin of gov't Establish temporary succession to elected and appointed legislative offices in the event of an emergency.

    Approveda

    496,956 (64%)

    279,175 (36%)

    ITP

    Initiative 211 Redistricting and State leg Provide for the reapportionment and redistricting of the state legislature.

    Defeated

    396,419 (47%)

    441,085 (53%)

    VR

    Referendum 32 Business reg and Food and agri Provide oversight and regulation of milk product production, distribution, and marketing by the Department of Agriculture.

    Defeated

    153,419 (18%)

    677,530 (82%)

    VR

    Referendum 33 Govt accountability Authorize cities and towns to undergo audits by private accountants instead of the state auditor.

    Defeated

    242,189 (30%)

    563,475 (70%)

    LRCA

    SJR 21 Property Remove restrictions on land ownership by non-citizens by repealing Section 33, Article II.

    Defeated

    400,839 (48%)

    428,276 (52%)

    LRCA

    SJR 25 Direct dem and Elections Require the publication of ballot constitutional amendments notices in legal newspapers at least four times in the four weeks before an election.

    Approveda

    417,451 (54%)

    353,448 (46%)

    LRCA

    SJR 9 Direct dem and Elections Require the sending of one voters' pamphlet to each place of residence instead of to each registered voter.

    Approveda

    484,666 (61%)

    315,088 (39%)

    LRCA

    Substitute HJR 1 Taxes Authorize 40-mill tax levies in cities and towns for up to four years to fund capital outlay with three-fifths voter approval.

    Defeated

    189,125 (23%)

    620,973 (77%)

    LRCA

    Substitute SJR 1 Taxes Authorize 40-mill tax levies in school districts for up to four years to fund capital outlay with three-fifths voter approval.

    Defeated

    249,489 (29%)

    597,928 (71%)

    Wisconsin

    See also: Wisconsin 1962 ballot measures


    November 6

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Question 1 Redistricting Removes exclusion for "Indians not tax" from redistricting calculations
    Approveda
    LRCA Question 2 County Gov't Allows for County Executives to hold 4-year terms of office in counties with 500,000 people
    Approveda
    LRCA Question 2a County Gov't Provides County Executives with veto power in counties with 500,000 people
    Approveda
    LRSS Question 3 Suffrage Gives former Wisconsin residents the right to vote by absentee ballot in presidential elections
    Approveda


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