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    By state

    Alaska

    See also: Alaska 1966 ballot measures


    August 23:

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA SJR 1 Elections Empowers the legislature to shorten length of required residency for voting in Alaska's presidential election
    Approveda

    November 8:

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    BI Proposition 1 Bonds Issues $900,000 in bonds for outdoor recreation
    Approveda
    BI Proposition 2 Bonds Issues $2.285 million in bonds for school construction
    Approveda
    BI Proposition 3 Bonds Issues $15.5 million in bonds for ferries
    Approveda
    BI Proposition 4 Bonds Issues $16.9 million in bonds for university
    Approveda
    BI Proposition 5 Bonds Issues $10.5 million in bonds for highway
    Approveda
    BI Proposition 6 Bonds Issues $11.5 million in bonds for airport
    Approveda
    BI Proposition 7 Bonds Issues $5 million in bonds for regional high school
    Approveda

    Arizona

    See also: Arizona 1966 ballot measures


    November 8, 1966

    Type Title Subject Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    LRCA

    Proposition 100 Taxes Provide for an exemption of non-commercial watercraft from ad valorem property taxes and the implementation of a license tax

    Approveda

    118,044 (61%)

    75,978 (39%)

    Arkansas

    See also: Arkansas 1966 ballot measures


    November 8

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    CISS Initiated Act 1 Education Relates to school district reorganization
    Defeatedd

    California

    See also: California 1966 ballot propositions


    June 7, 1966

    Type Title Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    BI

    Proposition 1 Allow for the issuance of bonds up to $275,000,000 for capital outlay for public school buildings and establish the terms of such bonds.

    Approveda

    2,531,222 (61%)

    1,642,422 (39%)


    November 8, 1966

    Type Title Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    LRCA

    Proposition 10 Allow the legislature to issue loans with interest limitations for the repair, restoration, or replacement of private property damaged in disaster.

    Defeated

    2,119,354 (40%)

    3,180,672 (60%)

    LRSS

    Proposition 11 Allow the legislature to amend, revise, or supplement the boxing and wrestling initiative act of November 4, 1924.

    Approveda

    3,831,330 (74%)

    1,371,411 (26%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 12 Allow counties to create assessment appeals boards to act as the board of equalization in a county.

    Approveda

    3,728,490 (73%)

    1,354,450 (27%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 13 Remove the requirement from the Constitution that requires taxpayers to file an annual property statement.

    Approveda

    3,733,524 (71%)

    1,513,176 (29%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 14 Allow the state legislature to collect personal income taxes by using the amount calculated for federal income taxes.

    Defeated

    2,536,770 (48%)

    2,709,071 (52%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 15 Establish that those who have lived in the United State for 20 years and were at least 50 years are exempt from the education requirement to vote.

    Defeated

    2,334,084 (44%)

    2,986,829 (56%)

    CISS

    Proposition 16 Establish a prohibition on obscene materials, redefine 'obscene' and 'knowingly', and establish procedures for violating such prohibition.

    Defeated

    2,533,921 (44%)

    3,271,308 (56%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 1A Amend the California Constitution regarding separation of powers, the legislature, and the initiative and referendum process

    Approveda

    4,156,416 (73%)

    1,499,675 (27%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 1 Allow the legislature to authorize the investment of up to 25% of state pension and retirement funds and establish regulations for the investments.

    Approveda

    3,279,258 (60%)

    2,219,383 (40%)

    BI

    Proposition 2 Allow for the issuance of bonds up to $230,000,000 for state college and university facilities and establish the terms of such bonds.

    Approveda

    3,072,488 (56%)

    2,402,964 (44%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 3 Allow the legislature to define "open space lands" and establish usage restrictions for such lands.

    Approveda

    2,974,135 (56%)

    2,381,937 (44%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 4 Set the requirement for approval of bond measures about public schools and libraries at 60% of the voters.

    Defeated

    2,462,715 (47%)

    2,789,653 (53%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 5 Allow the legislature to authorize the assessment of property damaged by a disaster in an area declared a disaster area by the governor.

    Approveda

    2,808,524 (51%)

    2,708,461 (49%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 6 Establish that measures approved during regular sessions of the legislature shall go into effect 60 days after the legislature adjourns and 90 days after for other sessions.

    Approveda

    3,078,871 (61%)

    1,950,098 (39%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 7 Allow boards of supervisors to set their salary, subject to referendum, as well as the salaries of district attorneys and auditors.

    Defeated

    1,492,669 (28%)

    3,783,954 (72%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 8 Limit the amount of property taxes on the principal office of insurance companies that can be deducted from the insurance tax.

    Approveda

    2,881,388 (57%)

    2,195,027 (43%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 9 Establish a property tax exemption of up to $5,000 for veterans who were blinded during service.

    Approveda

    5,034,365 (89%)

    605,007 (11%)

    Colorado

    See also: Colorado 1966 ballot measures


    November 8, 1966

    Type Title Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    LRCA

    Amendment No. 1 Reorganize executive and administrative offices so that there are no more than 20 departments.

    Approveda

    369,366 (70%)

    162,038 (30%)

    LRCA

    Amendment No. 2 Make all mobile homes and mobile and self-propelled construction equipment subject to an ownership tax as opposed to a property tax.

    Approveda

    318,102 (60%)

    211,177 (40%)

    CICA

    Amendment No. 3 Amend the method for appointing judges and provide a new system for the removal and retirement of judges.

    Approveda

    293,771 (53%)

    261,558 (47%)

    CICA

    Amendment No. 4 Establish the size of membership to the Senate and House of Representatives and establish provisions for creating House districts.

    Approveda

    374,884 (70%)

    158,067 (30%)

    CICA

    Amendment No. 5 Limit local property taxes, phase out property taxation on certain property, and allow the General Assembly to exempt all property from taxation.

    Defeated

    178,245 (32%)

    386,650 (68%)

    LRSS

    Referred Law No. 1 Advance the time in Colorado one hour at 1:00 am on the last Sunday in April and go back one hour at 2:00 am on the last Sunday in October.

    Approveda

    346,274 (57%)

    258,490 (43%)

    LRSS

    Referred Law No. 2 Abolish the death penalty and allow courts to sentence those convicted of first-degree murder to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole.

    Defeated

    193,245 (33%)

    389,707 (67%)

    Florida

    See also: Florida 1966 ballot measures


    November 8

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Amendment 1 ConCon Provides that revisions of the constitution as adopted by convention be submitted to the electors at the next general election
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 2 Local Gov't Provides for the terms of employment of appointive county superintendents of public instruction
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 3 Suffrage Provides presidential voting rights for residents not yet meeting state qualifications
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 4 Motto & Symbols Provides the state flag conforms with standard commercial sizes
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 5 Local Gov't Gives electorate power to provide for consolidation of municipal and county governments of Hillsborough County
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 6 Judiciary Authorizes the Legislature to require county judges to be members of the Florida bar
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 7 Judiciary Provides that the legislature can determine the number of county judges in each county
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 8 Judiciary Provides a procedure for the selection, discipline, retirement and removal of judges, and establishes the Judicial Qualifications Commission
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 9 Judiciary Creates separate offices for the 13th Judicial Circuit State Attorney and Hillsborough County Prosecuting Attorney Criminal Court of Record
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 10 Judiciary Authorizes the board of county commissioners of Orange County to revise justice of the peace district boundaries
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 11 Eminent Domain Provides that each condemnation of property jury shall be composed of twelve jurors
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 12 Legislature Provides a special legislative session solely for the purpose of organization after November general elections
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 13 Taxes Exempts inventory and livestock from ad valorem taxes
    Approveda

    Georgia

    See also: Georgia 1966 ballot measures


    November 8

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Amendment 1 Education Establishes area schools, including vocational trade schools
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 2 Development Creates public corporations with the power to issue revenue obligations to develop industrial facilities
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 3 Eminent Domain Provides for payment upon the taking or damaging of private property
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 4 Gov't Finances Appropriates funds to any state department to obtain funds for education scholarships and loans
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 5 Elections Requires notices of candidacy for write-in candidates
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 6 Taxes Provides a method to change the manner in which members of county boards of education and school superintendents are elected
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 7 Taxes Provides tax exemptions for facilities installed to reduce air or water pollution
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 8 Elections Sets different residence requirements for voting eligibility in state and national elections
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 9 Local Gov't Provides home rule for counties
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 11 Development Authorizes the Department of Industry and Trade to participate in the promotion of tourism
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 12 Law Enforcement Provides for the indemnification of Georgia citizens who are injured or suffer property damage during the prevention of a crime
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 13 Gov't Finances Authorizes the State Board of Vocational Education to accept and dispense federal funds
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 14 Taxes Makes the public transportation of passengers an essential government function
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 15 Education Provides that service at Gracewood State School or Hospital be eligible for repayment of medical school loans
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 16 Local Gov't Changes provisions relating to the powers of county governments
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 17 Local Gov't Changes provisions relating to the powers of county governments
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 18 Elections Provides that superior court judges be elected only by the electors residing in their circuit of service
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 19 Elections Provides that solicitors general be elected only by the electors residing in their circuit of service
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 20 Agri Provides for the regulation of the handling, production and sale of agricultural products
    Defeatedd

    Idaho

    See also: Idaho 1966 ballot measures


    November 8

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA HJR 9 Business Limits the right to vote on corporation directors to stockholders
    Defeatedd
    LRCA HJR 10 Business Provides that stock can only be increased with a majority consent
    Approveda
    LRCA SJR 6 Trials Removes six man juries in civil actions of less than $500.00
    Approveda
    LRCA SJR 7 Judiciary Allows retired justices to act on the request of the Governor or Supreme Court
    Approveda
    LRCA SJR 11 Bonds Expands the list of projects which may be financed by revenue bonds
    Approveda
    LRCA SJR 7 Constitutions Allows the Constitution to be amended with amendments which contain more than one subject
    Defeatedd
    VR REFER 1 Taxes Approves a 3% statewide sales tax
    Approveda

    Illinois

    See also: Illinois 1966 ballot measures


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

    Iowa

    See also: Iowa 1966 ballot measures


    November 8

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Amendment 1 Admin of Gov't Relates to the effective date of laws passed by the legislature
    Approveda

    Maine

    See also: Maine 1966 ballot measures


    February 21

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    VR Referendum Question Alcohol Allows certain sales of alcohol on Sundays
    Defeatedd

    June 20

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    BI Referendum Question No. 1 Bonds Issues $2.5 million for the construction of an office building for State Highway Commission
    Defeatedd
    BI Referendum Question No. 2 Transportation Issues $2.95 million in bonds for the construction and improvement of airports
    Defeatedd

    November 8

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    BI Referendum Question No. 1 Culture Issues $4.8 million in bonds for the construction of a state cultural building
    Approveda
    BI Referendum Question No. 2 Environment Issues $1.5 million in bonds to develop the Allagash Waterway
    Approveda
    LRCA Proposed Constitutional Amendment Legislature Repeals and replaces language outlining the election, powers and apportionment of the Maine State Senate
    Approveda

    Maryland

    See also: Maryland 1966 ballot measures


    November 8

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Amendment 1 Gov't Finances Permits a deputy treasurer to sign bonds, certificates and other evidences of the debt of the state
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 2 Local gov't Provides and optional system of home rule powers for certain counties
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 3 Gov't salaries Increases the annual salary of the governor
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 4 Gov't Finances Relates to the procedure to be followed to create debt in Baltimore
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 5 Judiciary Creates a Commission on Judicial Disabilities
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 6 Eminent domain Provides an optional procedure for the acquisition of land in Prince George's County
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 7 Judiciary Allows the general assembly to create intermediate courts of appeal
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 8 Legislature Makes a provision for filling vacancies in the office of state senator
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 9 Labor Establishes a Workmen's Compensation Commission
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 10 Judiciary Exempts Washington County from the provision concerning the removal of deputy clerks
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 11 Eminent domain Authorizes municipal corporations in Cecil County to take land for roads and sewage facilities
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 12 Judiciary Increases the number of judges residing in Cecil County
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 13 Legislature Changes the time of consideration of supplemental appropriation bills by the general assembly
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 14 Gov't salaries Provides that the salary of the State Treasurer be fixed by the general assembly
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 15 Legislature Empowers the general assembly to set its own compensation
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 16 Admin of gov't Abolishes the office of the Commissioner of the Land
    Approveda
    VR Amendment 17 Transportation Authorizes the construction of a toll bridge across the Chesapeake Bay
    Defeatedd

    Massachusetts

    See also: Massachusetts 1966 ballot measures


    November 8

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Question 1 Elections Mandates candidates for governor and lieutenant governor to run as a tem
    Approveda
    LRCA Question 2 State Exec Reorganizes the executive department
    Approveda
    LRCA Question 3 Development Provides for municipal industrial development
    Approveda
    LRCA Question 4 Local Gov't Allows home rule for cities and towns
    Approveda
    VR Question 5 Taxes Increases the sale tax
    Approveda
    AQ Question 6 Taxes Provided for a temporary tax to establish the local aid fund
    Approveda

    Michigan

    See also: Michigan 1966 ballot measures


    November 8, 1966

    Type Title Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    LRCA

    Proposal No. 1 Lower the minimum voting age to 18 years

    Defeated

    703,076 (36%)

    1,267,872 (64%)

    Minnesota

    See also: Minnesota 1966 ballot measures


    November 8

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Amendment 1 Legislature Provides a resignation procedure for legislators
    Defeatedd

    Missouri

    See also: Missouri 1966 ballot measures


    January 14

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Amendment 1 Pension Authorizes counties, cities or political subdivisions to provide pensions for employees
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 2 Taxes Authorizes school districts to levy a property tax
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 3 Legislature Creates Representative and Senatorial Districts by bipartisan commission
    Approveda

    November 8

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Amendment 1 Local Gov't Authorizes St. Louis County and City to adopt a plan for partial or complete government
    Approveda

    Montana

    See also: Montana 1966 ballot measures


    November 8

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Amendment 1 Admin of gov't Allows legislature to disregard certain provisions during enemy attack
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 2 Legislature Provides for apportionment of the legislature
    Approveda
    LRSS LR-64 Taxes Continues the current cigarette tax
    Approveda

    Nebraska

    See also: Nebraska 1966 ballot measures


    November 8

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Amendment 1 State exec Eliminates the ineligibility of elective officers to seek other state offices
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 2 Legislature Relates to travel expenses for state legislators
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 3 Education Allows the government to contract with private vocational schools
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 4 Admin of gov't Increases the membership of the board of education
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 5 Taxes Provides for the valuation of agricultural land for tax purposes
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 6 Education Provides transportation services for students of private or parochial schools
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 7 Judiciary Relates to the removal or retirement of judges
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 8 Taxes Bases the state income tax law on federal laws
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 9 Term limits Limits the governor to two consecutive terms
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 10 Taxes Provides for the payment or cancellation of state real estate taxes
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 11 Property Relates to the administration of unsold school lands
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 12a Gov't Finances Relates to the investment of educational funds
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 12b Gov't Finances Relates to the investment of funds by the legislature
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 13a Redistricting Changes the method of legislative apportionment
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 13b Redistricting Specifies legislative representation in districts changed by reapportionment
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 14 Taxes Restricts the state property tax
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 15 Taxes Exempts certain intangible property from taxes
    Approveda
    CICA Amendment 16 Taxes Eliminates the state property tax
    Approveda
    VR Referendum 1 Taxes Approves the income tax law
    Defeatedd

    Nevada

    See also: Nevada 1966 ballot measures


    November 8

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Question 1 Taxes Proposes amending Section 7 of Article 2 of the Constitution to repeal the poll tax.
    Approveda

    New Hampshire

    See also: New Hampshire 1966 ballot measures


    Type Title Subject Description Result
    CCR Question 1 Judiciary Shall the state supreme and superior courts be established as constitutional courts?
    Approveda
    CCR Question 2 Legislature Shall roll call in the legislature be limited to duly seconded motions?
    Approveda
    CCR Question 3 Admin of Gov't Shall towns and cities have authority over their charters and forms of government?
    Approveda
    CCR Question 4 Legislature Shall the residency requirement for senator be reduced?
    Defeatedd
    CCR Question 5 State Exec Shall the governor's executive power be reinforced?
    Approveda
    CCR Question 6 Constitutional Rights Shall the state provide free legal representation to those in need?
    Approveda
    CCR Question 7 State Exec Shall the governor and council have the power to remove commissioned oficers?
    Approveda
    CCR Question 8 Legislature Shall the legislature meet in two annual 90 day sessions?
    Approveda

    New Jersey

    See also: New Jersey 1966 ballot measures


    November 8

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Question 1 State legislatures Adopts the recommendations of the 1966 constitutional convention relating to state legislative reapportionment.
    Approveda
    LRSS Question 2 Gambling Legalizes horse racing at night.
    Approveda

    New York

    See also: New York 1966 ballot measures


    Type Title Subject Description Result
    BI Proposition 1 Forests & Parks Authorizes the creation of a state debt of $200 million for lands for outdoor recreation
    Approveda
    LRCA Proposed Amendment No. 1 Bonds Increases the bond that the state may be liable for by public corporations
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Proposed Amendment No. 2 Legislature Relates to the Legislature's power to loan state money for employment opportunities
    Approveda
    LRCA Proposed Amendment No. 3 Housing Relates to the power of cities, towns and villages to contract indebtedness for low rent housing
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Proposed Amendment No. 4 Legislature Empowers the legislature to provide for the education and the support of the mentally ill
    Approveda
    LRCA Proposed Amendment No. 5 Pension Increase in pensions for widows of retired members of a teachers retirement systems
    Approveda
    LRCA Proposed Amendment No. 6 Direct Democracy Requires three month residence of voters in state, county, city or village elections
    Approveda
    LRCA Proposed Amendment No. 7 Lottery Authorizes state lotteries for the support of education
    Approveda
    LRCA Proposed Amendment No. 8 Direct Democracy Authorizes absentee registration for voters
    Approveda
    LRCA Proposed Amendment No. 9 Gov't Finances Relates to the power of the Buffalo city school district to contract indebtedness for taxes of real estate
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Proposed Amendment No. 10 Judiciary Relates to the continued service of retired judges on the Court of Appeals
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Proposed Amendment No. 11 Judiciary Relates to the continued service of retired appellate division justices
    Approveda

    North Dakota

    See also: North Dakota 1966 ballot measures


    September 6

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Number 1 Taxes Regards levying taxes and the adoption of related federal definitions
    Approveda
    LRCA Number 2 Education Relates to whether or not a County Superintendent of Schools may serve two or more counties
    Approveda

    November 8

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Number 1 Local Gov't Provides for home rule of villages and cities
    Approveda
    VR Number 2 Suffrage Relates to voting rights for recent residents of the state for presidential elections
    Approveda
    LRCA Number 3 Judiciary Changes process for selecting judges
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Number 4 Constitutions Revises constitutional sections regarding the declarations of rights and the executive, legislative and judicial branches
    Defeatedd
    CISS Number 5 Gov't Acc Requires publication of school board proceedings in newspaper
    Approveda

    Oklahoma

    See also: Oklahoma 1966 ballot measures


    May 3

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA State Question 428 Constitutional rights Repeals section of the constitution that requires separate schools for white and colored children
    Approveda
    LRCA State Question 429 Admin of gov't Provides for impeachment and removal from office for elected state officials
    Approveda
    LRCA State Question 431 Judiciary Provides for a method of removal or compulsory retirement of judges
    Approveda
    LRCA State Question 432 Elections Sets requirements for residency for electors
    Approveda
    LRCA State Question 436 Term limits Limits self-succession for state executive officials
    Approveda

    May 24

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA State Question 434 Taxes Provides for an annual property tax to benefit school districts
    Approveda
    LRCA State Question 435 Legislature Limits legislative sessions to 90 days
    Approveda

    November 8

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    VR State Question 437 Redistricting Fixes boundaries of congressional districts
    Defeatedd

    Oregon

    See also: Oregon 1966 ballot measures


    May 24

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRSS Measure 1 Taxes Alters taxes on cigarettes
    Approveda
    LRCA Measure 2 Education Modifies the role of the superintendent of public instruction
    Defeatedd

    November 8

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Measure 1 Labor Requires public transportation agencies to “make fair and equitable arrangements to protect the interests” of employees and retired employees
    Approveda
    LRCA Measure 2 Bonds Authorizes bonds for constructing community college facilities and permits the use of state education facilities’ revenues in financing projects
    Defeatedd

    Pennsylvania

    See also: Pennsylvania 1966 ballot measures


    May 17, 1966:

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Question 1 State government finance Increases local government debt limit Approveda
    LRCA Question 2 Constitutional language Consolidates constitutional provisions regarding public officials Approveda

    November 8, 1966:

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Question 1 Constitutional language Moves Article XVI of the state constitution to another article of the state constitution concerning private corporations Approveda
    LRCA Question 2 State judiciary Allows the state legislature to require completion of a training and education course for justices of the peace and aldermen who are not licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania Approveda

    Rhode Island

    See also: Rhode Island 1966 ballot measures


    November 6:

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LBM Proposal 1 Bond issues Issues general obligation bonds.
    Approveda
    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.
    Approveda
    LBM Proposal 5 Bond issues Issues general obligation bonds.
    Approveda

    South Dakota

    See also: South Dakota 1966 ballot measures


    November 8

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Reclassifying Farm Property Property Reclassifies farm property
    Approveda
    LRCA Eliminate County Superintendent Local gov't Allows counties to eliminate county superintendents
    Approveda
    LRCA County Court System Judiciary Changes county court systems
    Approveda

    Texas

    See also: Texas 1966 ballot measures


    November 8

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Proposition 1 Taxes Provides that agricultural lands be assessed for all tax purposes
    Approveda
    LRCA Proposition 2 Admin of gov't Creates airport authorities and authorizes a levy for the authority Approveda
    LRCA Proposition 3 Education Withdraws Arlington State College from participation in the Permanent University Fund
    Approveda
    LRCA Proposition 4 Term limits Increases the maximum term of office of directors of conservation and reclamation districts
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Proposition 5 Pension Establishes a state-wide cooperative system of retirement, disability and death benefits
    Approveda
    LRCA Proposition 6 Law enforcement Provides for assistance to the surviving familiy of law enforcement officers or full-paid firemen who suffer death in the course of the performance of their duties
    Approveda
    LRCA Proposition 7 Taxes Repeals the poll tax as a requirement for voting
    Approveda
    LRCA Proposition 8 Elections Permits voters qualified except for residence requirements to vote in presidential and state elections
    Approveda
    LRCA Proposition 9 Judiciary Provides for a Court of Criminal Appeals of five members
    Approveda
    LRCA Proposition 10 Bonds Provides that taxes or bonds previously voted in any independent school district or in any junior college district shall not be abrogated, cancelled or invalidated
    Approveda
    LRCA Proposition 11 Bonds Authorizes the issuance of $200 million in Texas Water Development Bonds
    Approveda
    LRCA Proposition 12 Admin of gov't Provides the method and manner for dissolution of hospital districts
    Approveda
    LRCA Proposition 13 Local gov't Authorizes the Legislature to provide for any county having (1,200,000) or more inhabitants to consolidate the functions of government
    Approveda
    LRCA Proposition 14 Suffrage Allows members of the military to vote
    Approveda
    LRCA Proposition 15 Welfare Authorizes various types of assistance for the physically or mentally handicapped
    Approveda
    LRCA Proposition 16 Legislature Establishes the date on which newly elected Members of the Legislature shall qualify and take office
    Approveda

    Washington

    See also: Washington 1966 ballot measures


    November 8, 1966

    Type Title Subject Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    LRCA

    HJR 39 Govt accountability Require state debt measures to be published at least four times within the four weeks prior to the election in all legal newspapers.

    Approveda

    569,889 (75%)

    193,299 (25%)

    LRCA

    HJR 4 Elections and Suffrage Allow national citizens to vote in a presidential election if they intend to permanently reside in the state and have resided in the state at least sixty days prior.

    Approveda

    645,966 (81%)

    155,808 (19%)

    LRCA

    HJR 7 Property and Taxes Authorize the legislature to exempt occupied residential property from property taxes for retired individuals.

    Approveda

    661,497 (76%)

    210,553 (24%)

    ITP

    Initiative 226 Taxes Require one-tenth of revenues from state sales and use taxes to be distributed to cities on a per capita basis.

    Defeated

    403,700 (44%)

    514,281 (56%)

    ITP

    Initiative 229 Sunday Repeal existing restrictions on Sundays prohibiting noisy activities, trade operations, personal property sales, and drinking saloons.

    Approveda

    604,096 (64%)

    333,972 (36%)

    ITP

    Initiative 233 Labor and unions and Transportation Repeal statute limiting the size of freight train crews.

    Approveda

    591,051 (63%)

    339,978 (37%)

    LRSS

    Referendum 14 Bonds and Education Authorize $16,500,000 in state general obligation bonds for constructing public schools.

    Approveda

    583,705 (67%)

    288,357 (33%)

    LRSS

    Referendum 15 Bonds Authorize $40,575,000 in state general obligation bonds for improving public institutions and agencies.

    Approveda

    597,715 (69%)

    263,902 (31%)

    LRSS

    Referendum 16 Redistricting Redistrict the boundaries of the Washington's first, second, third, fourth, sixth, and seventh congressional districts.

    Approveda

    416,630 (52%)

    384,466 (48%)

    LRCA

    SJR 20 Property Repeal constitutional limitations on land ownership by non-citizens.

    Approveda

    430,984 (51%)

    415,082 (49%)

    LRCA

    SJR 22 Part 1 Budgets Establish a common school construction fund derived from crop proceeds, land, and interests.

    Approveda

    602,360 (73%)

    220,395 (27%)

    LRCA

    SJR 22 Part 2 Budgets Permit the permanent school fund to be invested in bonds as determined by the legislature.

    Approveda

    581,245 (72%)

    222,401 (28%)

    LRCA

    SJR 25 Budgets Consider public funds for port districts as public funds for a public interest.

    Approveda

    415,064 (54%)

    359,714 (46%)

    LRCA

    SJR 6 Elections and State judiciary Remove elections for Superior Court judges if only one candidate qualifies for the ballot.

    Approveda

    635,318 (80%)

    158,291 (20%)

    Wisconsin

    See also: Wisconsin 1966 ballot measures


    April 5

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Question 1 War and peace Allows legislators to retain office while on short-term active duty in the reserves or during an emergency declared by the Governor
    Approveda
    LRCA Question 2 Judiciary Abolishes the position of Justice of Peace and authorizes establishment of inferior courts
    Approveda
    LRCA Question 3 Local spending Creates an exemption for special district public utilities from local government debt limits
    Approveda

    November 8

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRSS Question 1 Suffrage Entitles new residents of the state to vote in the state after 6 months of residency
    Approveda


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