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    By state

    Alabama

    See also: Alabama 1972 ballot measures


    May 30

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Amendment 1 Taxes Proposed property tax regulations
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 2 Taxes Proposed additional property tax in Mobile County
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 3 Elections Proposed rules related to voter registration in Madison County
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 4 Admin of Gov't Proposed rules regarding county officials in Dale county
    Approveda

    Alaska

    See also: Alaska 1972 ballot measures


    August 22:

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Amendment 1 Elections Provides for residency requirements in order to vote
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 2 Constitutional Rights Prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 3 Constitutional Rights Provides for a right to privacy
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 4 Local Gov't Removes requirement that borough governments have representatives from cities on their boards
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 5 Fishing Allows state to limit entry to fisheries under specific circumstances
    Approveda

    November 7:

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    ConCon Constitutional Convention Constitution Shall there be a constitutional convention?
    Approveda
    BI Proposition 1 Bonds Issues $3.5 million in bonds for health and medical facilities
    Approveda
    BI Proposition 2 Bonds Issues $10 million in bonds for highway construction
    Approveda
    BI Proposition 3 Bonds Issues $11.5 million in bonds for civic, convention and community centers
    Defeatedd
    BI Proposition 4 Bonds Issues $18 million in bonds for the University of Alaska
    Approveda
    BI Proposition 5 Bonds Issues $24 million in bonds for airport construction
    Approveda
    BI Proposition 6 Bonds Issues $16 million in bonds for state-operated schools
    Approveda
    BI Proposition 7 Bonds Issues $20 million in bonds for flood control projects and small boat harbors
    Approveda
    BI Proposition 8 Bonds Issues $33 million in bonds for sewage system construction
    Approveda

    Arizona

    See also: Arizona 1972 ballot measures


    November 7, 1972

    Type Title Subject Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    CR

    Proposition 100 Govt salaries and State leg Provide for the increase of legislative salaries

    Defeated

    217,614 (43%)

    283,685 (57%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 101 Admin of gov't Prescribe the procedure for the reading of bills in the legislature

    Approveda

    319,332 (67%)

    156,993 (33%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 102 Elections Prescribe the qualifications for public office

    Approveda

    299,918 (63%)

    172,652 (37%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 103 Labor and unions Provide for the abolishment of the clause forbidding employment of children in any occupation at night

    Approveda

    292,355 (58%)

    215,344 (42%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 104 Admin of gov't and State judiciary Provide that there not be less than six jurors in civil and specified criminal cases and require the number of jurors for civil cases be specified by law

    Approveda

    325,965 (65%)

    173,642 (35%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 105 Admin of gov't and Business reg Provide for the abolishment of the Corporation Commission and the creation of a Public Utilities Commission

    Defeated

    216,886 (43%)

    283,187 (57%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 107 State judiciary Prescribe the civil jurisdiction of the Superior Court when action involves $1,000 or more

    Approveda

    333,880 (69%)

    148,145 (31%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 108 Taxes and Transportation Provide for the collection of motor vehicle taxes in lieu of license taxes and the subjection of mobile homes to ad valorem property taxes

    Approveda

    303,939 (61%)

    191,134 (39%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 109 Admin of gov't Provide for the fixation of the Senate to one member from each of the 30 legislative districts and two members for each district for the House

    Approveda

    308,801 (66%)

    162,550 (34%)

    CISS

    Proposition 200 Taxes Provide for the preemption by the state of all income and luxury taxes, the creation of an urban revenue sharing fund, and the provision of uniform collection of sales taxes

    Approveda

    269,268 (53%)

    238,078 (47%)

    Arkansas

    See also: Arkansas 1972 ballot measures


    November 7

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    CISS Initiated Act 1 Labor Repeals full railroad crew laws and protects present employees
    Approveda

    California

    See also: California 1972 ballot propositions


    June 6, 1972

    Type Title Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    LRCA

    Proposition 10 Amend the Constitution relating to board of education members, penal institutions, water rates, land, and corporations.

    Approveda

    3,384,238 (66%)

    1,762,483 (34%)

    BI

    Proposition 1 Allow for the issuance of bonds up to $250,000,000 for farms and homes for veterans and establish the terms of such bonds.

    Approveda

    3,780,338 (65%)

    1,991,731 (35%)

    BI

    Proposition 2 Allow for the issuance of bonds up to $$350,000,000 for public school improvements and establish the terms of such bonds.

    Approveda

    3,102,047 (54%)

    2,666,250 (46%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 3 Restate that the defendant has the right to counsel and allow the legislature to require that a defendant has the assistance of counsel.

    Approveda

    2,899,685 (52%)

    2,698,955 (48%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 4 Require the legislature to provide an open primary for the office of President of the United States with candidates' names who are recognized candidates throughout the United State of California or who appear on the ballot because of a petition to do so.

    Approveda

    3,378,579 (61%)

    2,123,372 (39%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 5 Require the approval of a majority of Senate members for appointments to the Regents of the University of California by the governor.

    Approveda

    3,408,319 (61%)

    2,158,627 (39%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 6 Eliminate provisions requiring naturalized citizens to be naturalized for 90 days before they are eligible to vote.

    Approveda

    3,347,087 (59%)

    2,286,804 (41%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 7 Allow the legislature to prohibit valuing single-family dwellings at a value that would reflect a use other than as a single-family dwelling.

    Approveda

    3,769,524 (68%)

    1,793,369 (32%)

    LRSS

    Proposition 8 Edit provisions relating to the Board of Chiropractic Examiners and the Chiropractic Act.

    Approveda

    3,901,454 (74%)

    1,397,331 (26%)

    CISS

    Proposition 9 Establish provisions relating to fuel, gas, oil, atomic-energy plants, pesticides, and air pollution.

    Defeated

    2,128,087 (35%)

    3,901,151 (65%)


    November 7, 1972

    Type Title Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    LRCA

    Proposition 10 Allow the legislature to increase the property tax exemption for veterans blinded due to their service to $10,000.

    Approveda

    7,088,300 (89%)

    838,366 (11%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 11 Provide for a state constitutional right to privacy

    Approveda

    4,861,225 (63%)

    2,871,342 (37%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 12 Extend tax exemption for disabled veterans and extend this tax exemption to surviving spouses.

    Approveda

    7,100,443 (90%)

    812,286 (10%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 13 Allow the legislature to establish that workmen's compensation awards are paid to the state, in the course of the death of an employee in the course of their work, who has no dependents and allow funds collected in such manner to be used for other injury compensation.

    Approveda

    5,632,332 (73%)

    2,121,053 (27%)

    CICA

    Proposition 14 Limit ad valorem property taxes and revise the system for financing public educatin and social welfare.

    Defeated

    2,700,095 (34%)

    5,213,485 (66%)

    CICA

    Proposition 15 Establish procedures for setting the salaries of state employees and for employer-employee relations between the state and its employees.

    Defeated

    2,539,611 (33%)

    5,271,067 (67%)

    CICA

    Proposition 16 Require the State Personnel Board to set the maximum salaries of policemen or deputy sheriffs and adjust the salaries of members of the Highway Patrol.

    Defeated

    3,071,926 (39%)

    4,782,368 (61%)

    CICA

    Proposition 17 Provide that nothing in the California Constitution prohibits the death penalty

    Approveda

    5,447,165 (68%)

    2,617,514 (32%)

    CISS

    Proposition 18 Establish provisions and penalties related to obscenity.

    Defeated

    2,603,927 (32%)

    5,503,888 (68%)

    CISS

    Proposition 19 Remove penalties and punishments for the possession or production of marijuana for personal use for those under 18.

    Defeated

    2,733,120 (33%)

    5,433,393 (67%)

    BI

    Proposition 1 Allow for the issuance of bonds up to $160,000,000 for public community college facilities and establish the terms of such bonds.

    Approveda

    4,438,197 (57%)

    3,364,631 (43%)

    CISS

    Proposition 20 Create the State Coastal Zone Conservation Commission to preserve the environment and ecology of the coastal zone and appropriate $5,000,000 for the commission.

    Approveda

    4,363,375 (55%)

    3,548,180 (45%)

    CISS

    Proposition 21 Prohibit public school students from being assigned to schools because of their race or ethnicity and eliminate the provision that requires schools districts to develop plans to remedy ethnic and racial imbalances.

    Approveda

    4,962,420 (63%)

    2,907,776 (37%)

    CISS

    Proposition 22 Establish regulations for agricultural labor relations.

    Defeated

    3,348,176 (42%)

    4,612,642 (58%)

    BI

    Proposition 2 Allow for the issuance of bonds up to $155,900,000 for health science facilities and establish the terms of such bonds.

    Approveda

    4,657,810 (60%)

    3,108,550 (40%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 3 Allow the legislature to issue bonds for the acquisition, construction, and installation of environmental pollution control facilities.

    Approveda

    3,954,497 (51%)

    3,728,663 (49%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 4 Establish changes to legislative sessions and the position of legislator.

    Approveda

    4,521,981 (61%)

    2,906,291 (39%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 5 Allow school districts to act in any manner and carry out any programs that have established purposes and do not conflict with existing laws.

    Approveda

    4,417,732 (59%)

    3,121,040 (41%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 6 Adjust provisions relating to terms of officers and commissioners, the salaries of elected officials, and tax issues because of state's boundaries.

    Approveda

    4,855,713 (66%)

    2,503,627 (34%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 7 Make adjustments to laws relating to voting and elections.

    Approveda

    5,226,396 (68%)

    2,426,818 (32%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 8 Allow the legislature to authorize an ad valorem tax exemption for facilities designed to control air, water, or noise pollution.

    Defeated

    2,074,255 (27%)

    5,571,995 (73%)

    LRCA

    Proposition 9 Require a majority to approve bond measures relating to repairing, reconstructing, or replacing structurally unsafe public school buildings.

    Approveda

    4,220,625 (54%)

    3,530,071 (46%)

    Colorado

    See also: Colorado 1972 ballot measures


    November 7, 1972

    Type Title Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    CICA

    Amendment No. 12 Establish a progressive tax structure, establish equality of financing for schools, place a limit on property tax levies, and establish a limit on the sales tax rate.

    Defeated

    167,882 (21%)

    628,201 (79%)

    LRCA

    Amendment No. 2 Authorize the legislature to establish a student loan program.

    Approveda

    443,660 (54%)

    375,948 (46%)

    LRCA

    Amendment No. 3 Prohibit inequality of rights by the state or political divisions on the basis of sex.

    Approveda

    531,415 (64%)

    295,254 (36%)

    LRCA

    Amendment No. 4 Revise provisions relating to the administration of the University of Colorado system and its Board of Regents.

    Approveda

    418,825 (52%)

    386,645 (48%)

    LRCA

    Amendment No. 5 Allow the salaries of certain officers to be changed during their term and allow the General Assembly to abolish and appoint certain positions.

    Defeated

    233,678 (29%)

    571,083 (71%)

    CICA

    Amendment No. 6 Grant an exclusive license to a single company to operate a lottery in the state and establish the distribution of collected money from the lottery.

    Defeated

    161,281 (20%)

    647,817 (80%)

    CICA

    Amendment No. 7 Establish limits and maximums on tax levies and establish provisions for calculating property valuation.

    Defeated

    192,913 (24%)

    627,007 (76%)

    CICA

    Amendment No. 8 Prohibit the state from levying taxes for and appropriating money for the 1976 Winter Olympic Games.

    Approveda

    514,228 (59%)

    350,964 (41%)

    CISS

    Referred Law No. 10 Create the position of Public Utility Consumer Counsel and require that utility companies set just and fair rates and disclose specific information.

    Defeated

    350,264 (43%)

    468,154 (57%)

    CISS

    Referred Law No. 11 Establish a system of no-fault insurance

    Defeated

    208,155 (26%)

    595,887 (74%)

    LRSS

    Referred Law No. 1 Authorize up to two sweepstakes races per year and establish procedures for the Colorado Racing Commission for such races.

    Defeated

    408,704 (49%)

    417,149 (51%)

    CISS

    Referred Law No. 9 Establish provisions about public officials disclosing financial interests, regulate lobbyists, and establish official state meetings as public.

    Approveda

    491,073 (60%)

    325,819 (40%)

    Connecticut

    See also: Connecticut 1972 ballot measures


    November 7

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Question 1 Trials Concerns challenges and number of jurors
    Approveda

    Florida

    See also: Florida 1972 ballot measures


    March 14

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Amendment 1 Judiciary Reorganizes trial courts into a uniform court system, provides standards for selection of judges, and establishes a court administration system
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 2 Education Allows for the establishment of a fund to make loans to students
    Approveda
    AQ Straw Poll 1 Education States favor in a U.S. Constitutional Amendment to prohibit forced busing
    Approveda
    AQ Straw Poll 2 Education States favor in providing equal opportunity in education for all children
    Approveda
    AQ Straw Poll 3 Education States favor in a U.S. Constitutional Amendment to allow prayer in public schools
    Approveda

    November 7

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRSS Referendum 1 Environment Allows for $200 million in bonds to buy environmentally endangered lands and $40 million in bonds for outdoor recreation projects
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 2 Forests & Parks Allows for bonds to acquire and maintain land for conservation and outdoor recreation use
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 3 Direct Democracy Provides for single subject constitutional amendments via citizen initiative
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 4 Education Continues provision to allow motor vehicle license fees to be used for the building of educational facilities
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 5 Property Clarifies language allowing for the willing of property to a spouse if there is no minor child
    Approveda

    Georgia

    See also: Georgia 1972 ballot measures


    November 7

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Amendment 1 Admin of Gov't Creates a Judicial Qualifications Commission
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 2 Admin of Gov't Provides for a Board of Natural Resources.
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 3 Admin of Gov't Changes the name of the Department of Industry and Trade to the Department of Community Development
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 4 Admin of Gov't Changes the name of the State Highway Board to the State Transportation Board
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 5 Admin of Gov't Deletes the name and office of treasurer from the constitution
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 6 Admin of Gov't Abolishes the State Board of Corrections
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 7 Admin of Gov't Provides for the membership and terms of office of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 8 Gov't Finances Provides a more effective method of financing the state's needs
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 9 Eminent Domain Provides for relocation assistance and payments to people displaced by public projects
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 10 Taxes Exempts certain property of nonprofit hospitals from ad valorem taxation
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 11 Education Provides loan programs, scholarships and grants to Georgia citizens for educational purposes
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 12 Taxes Authorizes state taxes to pay the salaries of school personnel for extracurricular and interscholastic activities
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 13 Education Provides tuition grants to children of certain veterans who were residents of the state prior to their military service
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 14 Taxes Provides that motor vehicles owned by disabled veterans be exempt from ad valorem taxes
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 15 Gov't Finances Disburses state funds to provide qualified employees with scholarships for technical and professional education
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 16 Taxes Provides that federal old-age, survivor or disability benefits not be included in income for persons over the age of 65 years
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 17 Taxes Provides that homesteads owned by individuals older than 62 years be exempted from ad valorem taxes for independent school districts
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 18 Taxes Provides that homesteads owned by individuals older than 62 years be exempted from ad valorem taxes for county school districts
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 19 Local Gov't Confers certain powers and authority to provide services to counties and municipalities
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 20 Pension Authorizes the general assembly to occasionally increase retirement benefits
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 21 Judiciary Provides for concurrent jurisdiction by superior and juvenile courts over juvenile offenders
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 22 Gov't Finances Provides for annual appropriations
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 23 State Exec Changes the procedure for presenting bills and resolutions to the governor
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 24 Campaigns Allows the general assembly to establish residence requirements for voting
    Approveda

    Hawaii

    See also: Hawaii 1972 ballot measures


    November 7

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Amendment 1 Constitutional Rights Proposes to protect the rights of individuals based on sex
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 2 Con Language Proposes to clarify constitutional language regarding supplemental appropriations
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 3 Constitutional Rights Proposes to change the voting age
    Approveda

    Idaho

    See also: Idaho 1972 ballot measures


    November 7

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA HJR 35 Transportation Permits public funds to be used to transport children to sectarian schools
    Defeatedd
    LRCA HJR 52 State Exec Requires the Governor and Lt. Governor to be of the same political party
    Defeatedd
    LRCA HJR 63 Business Allows shareholders of common stock to vote for directors
    Approveda
    LRCA HJR 73 Bonds Reduces vote needed to approve revenue bonds from two-thirds to a majority
    Approveda
    LRCA SJR 101 State Exec Eliminate the Land Board
    Defeatedd
    LRCA SJR 112 Legislature Allows legislative compensation to be set by a citizen committee
    Defeatedd
    LRCA SJR 113 Legislature Sets legislative compensation as an annual salary
    Defeatedd
    LRCA SJR 124 Education Requires all children to attend public school
    Approveda
    LRCA SJR 132 State Exec Limits the number of executive departments
    Approveda

    Indiana

    See also: Indiana 1972 ballot measures


    November 7

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Amendment 1 Admin of Gov't Proposes that the General Assembly establish a selection method and term limits for the Superintendent
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 2 Term Limits Proposes that the governor can serve eight out of any 12 years
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 3 Admin of Gov't Proposes that the governor be given seven days to veto legislation
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 4 Local Gov't Proposes that county officers serve an unlimited number of terms and make the coroners a statutory officer
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 5 Admin of Gov't Proposes that the General Assembly be able to fill vacancies within the General Assembly
    Approveda

    Iowa

    See also: Iowa 1972 ballot measures


    November 7

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Amendment 1 Judiciary Allows for the retirement of judges for disability and to discipline or remove them for good cause
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 2 Term limits Establishes four-year terms for certain state executive officials
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 3 Lottery Repeals the prohibition against lotteries and the sale of lottery tickets
    Approveda

    Kansas

    See also: Kansas 1972 ballot measures


    August 1

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Amendment 1 Dueling Proposes to repeal the law prohibiting individuals involved in duels from serving office
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 2 Welfare Proposes that the state provide for and fund benevolent institutions, the elderly, the infirm and the unemployed
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 3 Property Proposes to repeal state aid in the purchase of farm homes
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 4 Census Proposes to repeal the law requiring a state census
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 5 Admin of Gov't Redistricting Proposes to repeal the section of the constitution on apportionment
    Approveda

    Louisiana

    See also: Louisiana 1972 ballot measures


    February 1:

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Amendment 1 Legislature Concerning meeting requirements for federal funds
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 2 Bonds Concerning the issuance of bonds
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 3 Civil Service Concerning merit-based civil service
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 4 Public Works Concerning the repeal of certain sections of Article XV
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 5 Public Works Concerning mosquito abatement districts
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 6 Taxes Concerning public improvement assessments
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 7 Taxes Concerning taxes to support vocational education
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 8 Bonds Concerning a bond issue for payment of Vietnam bonuses
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 9 Local Gov't Concerning the family court of East Baton rouge
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 10 Local Gov't Concerning the traffic court of the city of New Orleans
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 11 Taxes Concerning taxes to support flood protection
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 12 Taxes Concerning taxation by certain levee districts
    Defeatedd


    November 7:

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Amendment 1 Taxes Concerning the state ad valorem property tax
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 2 Taxes Concerning various tax questions
    Approveda
    LRCA Amedment 3 Taxes Concerning reimbursements from the property tax relief fund
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 4 Taxes Concerning the valuation of property
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 5 Taxes Concerning the valuation of real estate
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 6 Taxes Concerning taxes to support flood protection
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 7 Elections Concerning elections in Louisiana
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 8 Legislature Concerning property liens by the sewage and water board of New Orleans
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 9 Civil Service Concerning the civil service commission
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 10 Judiciary Concerning jury service for women
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 11 Elections Concerning special elections
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 12 Civil Service Concerning veterans' preference
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 13 Elections Concerning residency requirements for voters
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 14 Elections Concerning write-in candidates
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 15 Elections Concerning unopposed candidates
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 16 Taxes Concerning property assessment and millage rates
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 17 Taxes Concerning taxation to support ambulance service
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 18 Admin of Gov't Concerning the creation of ambulance authorities
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 19 Taxes Concerning the taxation of shrimp and oyster boats.
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 20 Local Gov't Concerning the traffic court of the city of New Orleans
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 21 Local Gov't Concerning the sewage and water board of New Orleans
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 22 Taxes Concerning property taxes in New Orleans
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 23 Local Gov't Concerning municipal assessment for road paving
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 24 Local Gov't Concerning the creation of parking utilities
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 25 Local Gov't Concerning the creation of a development district in New Orleans
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 26 Civil Service Concerning the status of city park employees in New Orleans
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 27 Bonds Concerning the issuance of bonds by the school board of Orleans parish.
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 28 Taxes Concerning an election year ad valorem tax
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 29 Local Gov't Concerning council consolidation
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 30 Local Gov't Concerning the public improvement districts in Jefferson parish
    Defeatedd

    Maine

    See also: Maine 1972 ballot measures


    June 19

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    IndISS Direct initiative Question Elections Removes straight party square box on general election ballots, establishes alphabetically listing of candidates by office
    Approveda
    BI Referendum Question No. 1 Education Issues $3,850,000 in bonds for vocational technical institutes and reservation schools
    Approveda
    BI Referendum Question No. 2 Prisons Issues $2,985,000 in bonds for enlargement and improvement of mental and correctional institutes
    Approveda
    BI Referendum Question No. 3 Transportation Issues $4 million in bonds for a toll bridge across the Kennebec River between Waterville and Winslow
    Defeatedd
    BI Referendum Question No. 4 Bonds Issues $3.09 million in bonds for state park facilities, various airports and a maintenance building at Augusta
    Approveda

    November 7

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    BI Referendum Question No. 1 Transportation Issues $10.3 million in bonds for the construction of state highways
    Approveda
    BI Referendum Question No. 2 Education Issues $8.36 million in bonds for classroom facilities at seven campuses of the University of Maine
    Approveda
    LRSS Referendum Question No. 3 Transportation Reallocates moneys appropriated for Auburn-Lewiston Airport and construction at Rumford
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Proposed Constitutional Amendment No. 1 Housing Provides government credit for loans for housing for Native Americans
    Approveda
    LRCA Proposed Constitutional Amendment No. 2 Housing Provides government credit for loans for housing for Veterans
    Approveda
    LRCA Proposed Constitutional Amendment No. 3 Legislatures Reduces the age of eligibility to serve in the House of Representatives to 20 years of age
    Defeatedd

    Maryland

    See also: Maryland 1972 ballot measures


    November 7

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Question 1 Legislatures Establishes number of senators and delegates in the general assembly
    Approveda
    LRCA Question 2 Lottery Provides an exception to the prohibition of lotteries for those operated by the state
    Approveda
    LRCA Question 3 Constitutional rights States that equality of rights shall not be denied because of sex
    Approveda
    LRCA Question 4 Constitutions Allows more than one amendment on a single bill
    Approveda
    LRCA Question 5 Suffrage Regulates the right to vote for certain criminals
    Approveda
    LRCA Question 6 Legislature Creates a "consent calendar" permitting bills to be read as a single group
    Approveda
    LRCA Question 7 Term limits Exempts local board of education from four year term limits
    Approveda
    LRCA Question 8 Local gov't Provides a summary of laws proposed for enactment in a charter county
    Approveda
    LRCA Question 9 Taxes Requires that a tax to pay of state debt not be collected if funds can be appropriated from the state budget
    Approveda
    LRCA Question 10 Gov't Finances Reduces items in the Budget Bill pertaining to the judiciary department
    Approveda
    LRCA Question 11 Judiciary Creates provisions for the Harford County Orphans' and Circuit Courts
    Approveda
    LRCA Question 12 Local gov't Allows the Mayor to make loans to improve properties in Baltimore
    Approveda
    LRCA Question 13 Local gov't Provides that clerks in Washington County are appointed and removed based on merit
    Approveda
    LRCA Question 14 Suffrage Deletes obsolete language from the description of those allowed to vote
    Approveda
    LRCA Question 15 Local gov't Permits members of the Baltimore County Council to be elected by voters in each district
    Approveda
    LRCA Question 16 Eminent domain Allows Montgomery County lands to be acquired by the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission
    Approveda
    LRCA Question 17 Local gov't Abolishes the office of the surveyor in several counties
    Approveda
    VR Question 18 Education Establishes a state scholarship for private school students
    Defeatedd

    Massachusetts

    See also: Massachusetts 1972 ballot measures


    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Question 1 Taxes Regards the taxation of agricultural and horticultural lands
    Approveda
    LRCA Question 2 Suffrage Reduces the voting age to 18
    Approveda
    LRCA Question 3 Suffrage Removes the prohibition against paupers voting
    Approveda
    LRCA Question 4 Eduction Establishes state-based student college loans
    Approveda
    LRCA Question 5 Environment Provides the right of the people to a clean environment
    Approveda
    LRCA Question 6 Taxes Creates a graduated state income tax based on the graduated federal income tax
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Question 7 Judiciary Mandates the retirement of judges at the age of 70
    Approveda
    AQ Question 8 Alcohol Lowers the drinking age for alcoholic beverages
    Approveda
    AQ Question 9 Religion Regards school prayer
    Approveda


    Michigan

    See also: Michigan 1972 ballot measures


    May 16, 1972

    Type Title Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    LRCA

    Proposal A Allow the state to authorize lotteries and authorize the sale of lottery tickets

    Approveda

    1,352,768 (73%)

    506,778 (27%)

    LRCA

    Proposal B Allow members of the legislature to be elected or appointed to a different office while serving their term but require them to resign from the legislature before accepting the new office

    Defeated

    866,593 (49%)

    915,312 (51%)


    August 8, 1972

    Type Title Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    LRCA

    Proposal A Allow trial by a jury of less than 12 members in any court if the trial is regarding a misdemeanor offense punishable by no more than one year's imprisonment

    Approveda

    696,570 (66%)

    357,186 (34%)


    November 7, 1972

    Type Title Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    IndISS

    Proposal A Set Daylight Saving Time as the last Sunday in April until the last Sunday in October

    Approveda

    1,754,887 (55%)

    1,460,724 (45%)

    IndISS

    Proposal B Allow physicians to perform abortions when a woman's period of gestation has not exceeded 20 weeks

    Defeated

    1,270,416 (39%)

    1,958,265 (61%)

    CICA

    Proposal C Limit the purposes a property tax may be for and require the legislature establish a taxation program to fund schools

    Defeated

    1,324,702 (42%)

    1,815,126 (58%)

    CICA

    Proposal D Allow the state and political subdivisions to impose a graduated income tax

    Defeated

    959,286 (31%)

    2,102,744 (69%)

    BI

    Proposal E Allow the state to issue bonds to fund tuition payments and services bonuses for veterans

    Defeated

    1,490,968 (48%)

    1,603,203 (52%)

    Minnesota

    See also: Minnesota 1972 ballot measures


    November 7

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Amendment 1 Legislature Changed regulations regarding legislative sessions
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 2 Judiciary Reorganizes the state judicial system
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 3 State exec Provides for the joint election of the governor and lieutenant governor
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 4 Veterans Authorizes bonus payment for Vietnam veterans
    Approveda

    Mississippi

    See also: Mississippi 1972 ballot measures


    November 7

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Amendment 1 Trials Proposes to keep a grand jury empaneled
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 2 Constitutional Rights Proposes to set the voting age to 18
    Approveda

    Missouri

    See also: Missouri 1972 ballot measures


    November 7

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Amendment 1 Taxes Exempts household goods, homesteads, and intangible property from taxes
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 2 Admin of Gov't Authorizes the General Assembly to consider bills returned by the governor
    Approveda

    Montana

    See also: Montana 1972 ballot measures


    November 7

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Amendment 1 Suffrage Changes the voting age requirements
    Approveda

    Nebraska

    See also: Nebraska 1972 ballot measures


    May 9

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Amendment 1 Legislature Provides clarifications on the meaning of the legislature and eliminates obsolete matter
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 2 Legislature Provides procedures for legislative appropriations
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 3 State exec Directs the governor to prepare a budget bill
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 4 Judiciary Creates or abolishes juvenile court judicial districts
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 5 State exec Clarifies the legislature's certification of elections of executive officers
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 6 Legislature Removes obsolete language referring to a bicameral legislature
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 7 Judiciary Requires that the supreme court budget conform with legislative sessions
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 8 Suffrage Reduces the voting age to 18
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 9 Admin of gov't Authorizes the state and local governments to have joint government functions
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 10 Elections Repeals obsolete provisions for the election of U.S. senators
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 11 Con language Removes obsolete language from the constitution
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 12 Bonds Transfers provisions for industrial development bonds from Article 15 to Article 13 of the constitution
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 13 War & peace Clarifies constitutional provisions concerning the militia
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 14 Business reg Clarifies constitutional provisions concerning corporations
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 15a Suffrage Changes residence requirements for voters
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 15b Elections Eliminates exceptions to military duty on election day
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 15c Elections Permits other methods of voting
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 16 Education Provides guidelines for the disbursing of funds to private schools
    Approveda

    November 3

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Amendment 1 Legislature Provides qualifications for members of the legislature
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 2 Judiciary Changes the number of district judges and changes district boundaries
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 3 Legislature Sets legislative salaries by law
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 4 Trials Guarantees the right of appeal in felony cases
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 5 State exec Transfers provisions for filling vacancies in office from the legislative to the executive article of the constitution
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 6 Con language Clarifies language concerning the eligibility of persons for public office
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 7 Property Allows the legislature to fix the value of agricultural lands
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 8 Pension Allows legislators to participate in the state retirement system
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 9 Legislature Establishes procedures for providing per diem compensation for legislators
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 10 Education Clarifies constitutional provisions concerning education
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 11 Local gov't Authorizes cities to create off-street parking
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 12 Judiciary Increases the number of members on the judicial nominating commission
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 13 Pension Allows the legislature to provide that retirement benefits be adjusted for changes in cost of living
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 14 Admin of gov't Changes the membership of the board of equalization
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 15 Admin of gov't Provides standards and definitions for conflicts of interest
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 16 Admin of gov't Changes the name of the state railway commission
    Approveda

    Nevada

    See also: Nevada 1972 ballot measures


    November 7

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Question 1 Elections Proposes amending Section 2 of Article 19 of the Constitution to change the deadline for filing initiative petitions that proposed amending the state Constitution from sixty days to ninety days.
    Approveda
    LRCA Question 2 State legislatures Proposes amending Section 32 of Article 4 of the Constitution to curtail the power of the Legislature over the offices of county surveyor and superintendent of schools.
    Approveda
    LRCA Question 3 Elections Proposes repealing Section 3 and amending Section 2 of Article 2 of the Constitution relating to voting rights.
    Approveda
    LRCA Question 4 State judiciary Proposes amending the Constitution by changing the method of selecting Justices of the Supreme Court from direct election to appointment by the Governor from a list of nominees chosen by a permanent commission.
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Question 5 State and local government Proposes amending Article 19 of the Constitution by prohibiting an initiative petition proposing any statute that makes an appropriation or requires an expenditure of money, unless the statute also contains a sufficient tax to raise the necessary revenue.
    Approveda
    LRCA Question 6 Elections Proposes amending Section 1 of Article 16 of the Constitution to add rules on non-conflicting and conflicting amendment initiatives.
    Approveda
    LRCA Question 7 State judiciary Proposes amending Section 14 of Article 5 of the Constitution to change the membership of the State Board of Pardons.
    Defeatedd

    New Hampshire

    See also: New Hampshire 1972 ballot measures


    Type Title Subject Description Result
    ABR Constitutional Convention Con Convention Shall New Hampshire hold a constitutional convention?
    Approveda
    LRCA Legislative Mileage Payment Legislature Shall legislative mileage paymets be limited?
    Defeatedd

    New Jersey

    See also: New Jersey 1972 ballot measures


    November 7

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    BI Question 1 Bond issues Allows for $650 million in bonds for improvements to highways and mass transit.
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Question 2 Gambling Allows for bingo games for senior citizens.
    Approveda
    LRCA Question 3 State executive officials Changes the terms of the Attorney General and Secretary of State so that they serve at the pleasure of the Governor.
    Defeatedd

    New York

    See also: New York 1972 ballot measures


    Type Title Subject Description Result
    BI Proposition 1 Environment Allows for $1.5 billion in debt for the preservation and improvement of the environment
    Approveda
    LRCA Proposed Amendment No. 1 Direct Democracy Provides that county elections for a District Attorney shall take place once every three or four years
    Approveda
    LRCA Proposed Amendment No. 2 Con Language Replaces Article XIX of the Constitution with a new Article XIX
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Proposed Amendment No. 3 Judiciary Increases the number of judicial departments
    Defeatedd

    North Carolina

    See also: North Carolina 1972 ballot measures


    May 6

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    BI Referendum 1 Bonds Issues bonds for clean water
    Approveda
    BI Referendum 2 Bonds Issues bonds for zoological park facilities
    Approveda


    November 7

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Amendment 1 Elections Changes the age requirements for voting and holding office
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 2 Judiciary Prescribes age limits for service as a judge
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 3 Judiciary Provides procedures for the censure or removal of a judge
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 4 Resources Amends the constitution to conserve and protect natural resources
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 5 Local gov't Limits the incorporation of cities and towns
    Approveda

    North Dakota

    See also: North Dakota 1972 ballot measures


    April 28

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    ABR Main Proposition Constitutions Approves a new state constitution created at a constitutional convention
    Defeatedd
    ABR Alternate Proposition 1A Legislatures Chooses bicameral state legislature
    Approveda
    ABR Alternate Proposition 1B Legislatures Chooses unicameral state legislature
    Defeatedd
    ABR Alternate Proposition 2A Direct Democracy Chooses referendum and initiative signature requirements by percentage of population
    Approveda
    ABR Alternate Proposition 2B Direct Democracy Chooses referendum and initiative signature requirements that are set numbers
    Defeatedd
    ABR Alternate Proposition 3 Constitutional Rights Declares persons 18 years old or older adults for all purposes
    Defeatedd
    ABR Alternate Proposition 4 Gambling Prohibits the legislative assembly from having power to authorize lotteries or gift enterprises
    Defeatedd

    September 5

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Amendment 1 Gov't Finances Limits political subdivisions from having debt exceeding eight percent of assessed value of taxable property in political subdivision
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 2 Education Ends constitutional requirement that an educational or charitable institution be located in Ellendale
    Approveda

    November 7

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    CISS Measure 1 Abortion Allows physicians to terminate pregnancies if certain preconditions are present
    Defeatedd

    Ohio

    See also: Ohio 1972 ballot measures


    November 7, 1972

    Type Title Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    ABR

    Constitutional Convention Question Hold a convention to revise, alter or amend the constitution

    Defeated

    1,291,267 (38%)

    2,142,534 (62%)

    CICA

    Voter Approval of Income Tax Levies and Increases Initiative Require any income tax levy or increase passed by the General Assembly to be approved by a majority of voters.

    Defeated

    1,164,653 (31%)

    2,571,516 (69%)

    Oklahoma

    See also: Oklahoma 1972 ballot measures


    February 9

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA State Question 485 Transportation Allows the state to become indebted to provide safe highways
    Defeatedd

    August 22

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA State Question 488 Elections Removes the requirement that voters in utility bond elections be property taxpayers
    Defeatedd
    LRCA State Question 489 County and municipal governance on the ballot Provides for a maximum indebtedness for cities and towns
    Approveda
    LRCA State Question 490 Gov't Finances Increases the percentage of valuation of farm land that may be loaned on out of school funds
    Defeatedd

    November 7

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    CICA State Question 480 Alcohol Allows liquor to be sold by the drink
    Defeatedd
    LRCA State Question 486 Taxes Provides the property assessment at not more than 35 percent of its fair cash value
    Approveda
    LRCA State Question 487 Taxes Provides for tax levies for school districts
    Defeatedd

    Oregon

    See also: Oregon 1972 ballot measures


    January 18

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    VR Measure 1 Taxes Increases the tax on cigarettes from four cents to nine cents per package
    Defeatedd

    May 23

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Measure 1 Suffrage Removes the literacy requirement for voting and lowers the voting age in Oregon
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Measure 2 Admin of Gov't Repeals the state’s decennial census
    Approveda
    LRCA Measure 3 Legislature Allows the legislature to call for a special legislative session
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Measure 4 Bonds Authorizes bonds for state capital construction projects
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Measure 5 Bonds Authorizes bonds for irrigation and water development projects
    Defeatedd
    VR Measure 6 Taxes Institutes a vehicle registration tax
    Defeatedd

    November 7

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Measure 1 Admin of Gov't Repeals the geographic requirements for state institutions
    Approveda
    LRCA Measure 2 Law Enforcement Permits the qualifications for the office of county sheriff to be defined by the legislature
    Approveda
    LRCA Measure 3 Gov't Finances County purchase and lease limitations
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Measure 4 Religion Disallows the legislature to establish or prohibit any religion and removes a provision prohibiting public money for religious institutions
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Measure 5 Trials Permits juries to be composed of less than twelve jurors, but not less than six
    Approveda
    LRCA Measure 6 Veterans Liberalizes requirements for veterans’ loans for those who served in the military during certain years and provides eligibility to spouses whose partners were killed, missing in action or prisoners of war
    Approveda
    CISS Measure 7 Pension Repeals the retirement fund for the office of Governor
    Approveda
    CICA Measure 8 State Exec Modifies the gubernatorial line of succession
    Approveda
    CICA Measure 9 Taxes Prohibits the levy of property taxes to pay for the operating expenses of educational institutions
    Defeatedd

    Pennsylvania

    See also: Pennsylvania 1972 ballot measures


    Type Name Subject Description Result
    LRCA Financial Assistance for 1971-1972 Flood Damage Amendment State and local government budgets, spending and finance Allows the legislature to provide tax rebates, credits, exemptions, grants-in-aid, state supplementations or special provisions to persons or entities for damage that resulted from the storms or floods of September 1971 and June 1972 Approveda

    Rhode Island

    See also: Rhode Island 1972 ballot measures


    November 7:

    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.
    Defeatedd
    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.
    Defeatedd
    LBM Proposal 13 Bond issues Issues general obligation bonds.
    Defeatedd
    LBM Proposal 14 Bond issues Issues general obligation bonds.
    Approveda

    South Carolina

    See also: South Carolina 1972 ballot measures


    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Amendment 1 State executive Provides for the succession of the Governor and the rules for filling a vacancy of the Governor and of the Lieutenant Governor
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 2 Judiciary This amendment provides for a unified judicial system
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 3 Administration of government Provides for general qualifications of officeholders and prohibits dual officeholding
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 4 County and municipal governance Provides for the retention of present powers of various local political entities and county boundaries
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 5 Alcohol Authorizes the General Assembly to provide for the issuance of licenses to sell alcohol in quantities of two ounces or less and for the sale of alcohol in sealed containers of two ounces or less
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 6 Education This amendment provides for a State Board of Education and State Superintendent of Education.
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 7 Constitutional language Provides for the grounds of divorce, prohibits lotteries, provides for the continuity of government and provides for alcoholic liquors and beverages
    Approveda

    South Dakota

    See also: South Dakota 1972 ballot measures


    November 7

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Amendment A Suffrage Relates to the voting age
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment B State exec Reorganizes the executive branch
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment C Judiciary Reorganizes the judicial branch
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment D Local gov't Reorganizes local governments
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment E Con language Revises the constitution
    Approveda
    IndISS Initiative 1 Hunting Prohibits mourning dove hunting
    Defeatedd

    Tennessee

    See also: Tennessee 1972 ballot measures


    August 3

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Amendment 1 Taxes Proposes to different tax assessments for different properties
    Approveda

    Texas

    See also: Texas 1972 ballot measures


    November 7

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Proposition 1 Gov't salaries Provides annual salaries of $8,400 for members of the legislature
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Proposition 2 Local gov't Abolishes the Lamar County Hospital District
    Approveda
    LRCA Proposition 3 Gov't salaries Requires that all justices of the peace be compensated on a salary basis
    Approveda
    LRCA Proposition 4 Con conventions Provides for a constitutional revision commission as a constitutional convention in January
    Approveda
    LRCA Proposition 5 Taxes Allows certain tax exemptions to disabled veterans and surviving spouses and surviving minor children of those killed on active duty
    Approveda
    LRCA Proposition 6 Taxes Exempts not less than $3,000 of the value of residence homesteads of all persons 65 and older from ad valorem taxes
    Approveda
    LRCA Proposition 7 Constitutional rights Provides that equality under the law shall not be denied or abridged because of sex, race, color, creed or national origin
    Approveda
    LRCA Proposition 8 Term limits Provides a four-year term of office for state executive officials
    Approveda
    LRCA Proposition 9 Admin of gov't Provides that directors of conservation districts are not disqualified from holding more than one office
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Proposition 10 Admin of gov't Revises provisions on the time and method of proposing amendments to the state constitution
    Approveda
    LRCA Proposition 11 Gov't salaries Provides a salary of $22,500 for the Lieutenant Governor and the Speaker of the House of Representatives
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Proposition 12 Admin of gov't Permits state employees to serve as members of the governing bodies of local governmental districts
    Approveda
    LRCA Proposition 13 Bonds Sets a six percent weighted average annual interest rate for bonds
    Approveda
    LRCA Proposition 14 Gov't Finances Allows counties to reduce the county permanent school fund
    Approveda

    Washington

    See also: Washington 1972 ballot measures


    November 7

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    ITP Initiative 258 Animals Allows a greyhound race track in any city with a population over 150,000
    Defeatedd
    ITP Initiative 261 Alcohol Privatizes state-owned liquor stores and prohibits the state from engaging in the distribution and sale of alcohol
    Defeatedd
    ITP Initiative 276 Elections Requires periodic reports from groups or individuals who try to influence elections and limits how much money may be expended in a campaign
    Approveda
    LRSS Referendum 24 Legislature Regulates legislative lobbying
    Approveda
    LRSS Referendum 25 Elections Regulates certain campaign contributions and expenditures
    Approveda
    LRSS Referendum 26 Bond Issues Authorizes $225 million in bonds for public waste disposal facilities
    Approveda
    LRSS Referendum 27 Bond Issues Authorizes $75 million in bonds for water supply facilities
    Approveda
    LRSS Referendum 28 Bond Issues Authorizes $40 million in bonds for recreation areas and facilities
    Approveda
    LRSS Referendum 29 Bond Issues Authorizes $25 million in bonds for health and social service facilities
    Approveda
    LRSS Referendum 30 Bond Issues Authorizes $50 million in bonds for public transportation systems
    Defeatedd
    LRSS Referendum 31 Bond Issues Authorizes $50 million in bonds for community college facilities
    Approveda
    ITL Initiatives 40 and 40B Environment Establishes anti-litter regulations and rules
    Approveda
    (40B)
    ITL Initiatives 43 and 43B Environment Regulates the use and development of the shoreline
    Approveda
    (43B)
    ITL Initiative 44 Taxes Limits property tax levies to twenty mills without a vote of the people
    Approveda
    LRCA SJR 1 Taxes Replaces a forty mill property tax limit with a maximum allowable rate of one percent of the value of all taxable property
    Approveda
    LRCA SJR 5 Lottery Repeals the prohibition against lotteries and institutes a requirement of a supermajority vote via the legislature or a ballot measure to conduct one
    Approveda
    LRCA SJR 38 Gov't Salaries Allows county commissioners to set their own salaries and those of all other county officers
    Approveda
    LRCA HJR 1 Taxes Requires the legislature to review all tax exemptions, deductions, exclusions or credits at least once every ten years
    Defeatedd
    LRCA HJR 21 Local Gov't Permits the people of any county to create a combined "city-county" government by majority vote
    Approveda
    LRCA HJR 47 Taxes Redesigns the approval formula governing certain excess property tax levies
    Approveda
    LRCA HJR 52 Gov't Finances Allows the legislature to authorize debts by a three-fifths majority vote in both houses and only debts that would not require debt service payment to exceed nine percent
    Approveda
    LRCA HJR 61 Constitutional Rights Provides that equality of rights and responsibilities shall not be denied or abridged on account of sex
    Approveda

    Wisconsin

    See also: Wisconsin 1972 ballot measures


    April 4

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Question 1 Administration of Government Allows legislature to create more than one type of county government
    Approveda
    LRCA Question 2 Administration of Government Allows counties with 500,000 or less to choose whether to have an elected coroner or use a medical examiner
    Approveda
    LRCA Question 3 Property Allows legislature to permit use of public school buildings by civic, religious or charitable organizations after hours
    Approveda
    LRCA Question 4 Religion Allows legislature to authorize the release of children from public schools during school hours for religious instruction
    Approveda

    Wyoming

    See also: Wyoming 1972 ballot measures


    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Amendment 1 County and municipal governance Provides the form of home rule for cities and towns.
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 3 State legislatures Permits state Senators and Representatives to accept an appointment and/or to seek election to another civil office.
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 4 State judiciary Authorizes the legislature to determine the number of justices of the Wyoming Supreme Court.
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 5 State legislatures Provides that the legislature shall meet for no more than sixty (60) legislative working days during a two-year period.
    Approveda
    LRCA Amendment 6 Taxes Allows the counties to levy an annual tax.
    Defeatedd
    LRCA Amendment 7 State and local government Allows the counties to create indebtedness not to exceed two per cent (2%) of the assessed value of the taxable property.
    Defeatedd

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