1916 ballot measures
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Arizona
See also: Arizona 1916 ballot measures
November 7, 1916
Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
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Measure Nos. 100-101 | Direct democracy; Supermajority requirements | Require that a citizen-initiated ballot measure receive a majority of all votes cast in an election |
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18,356 (49%) |
18,961 (51%) |
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Measure Nos. 102-103 | Taxes | Provide for the exemption of taxes on property of educational, charitable, religious associations and institutions, and widows |
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14,296 (46%) |
16,882 (54%) |
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Measure Nos. 104-105 | Alcohol | Prohibit the possession and transportation of alcohol within the State of Arizona and provide for the destruction of liquors in violation |
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28,473 (62%) |
17,379 (38%) |
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Measure Nos. 106-107 | State legislatures; Redistricting | Provide for the election of state representatives by legislative districts and allow for an increase in representatives according to population |
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15,731 (47%) |
17,921 (53%) |
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Measure Nos. 108-109 | Alcohol; Local government | Allow a minimum of fifteen percent of qualified voters to propose and hold an election on a county exemption to the prohibition of alcohol |
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13,377 (31%) |
29,934 (69%) |
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Measure Nos. 110-111 | Labor; Business regulation | Provide for the regulation of hazardous workplace environments and establish schedule of compensation |
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18,061 (46%) |
21,255 (54%) |
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Measure Nos. 112-113 | State legislatures | Provide for the abolishment of the Arizona State Senate |
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11,631 (34%) |
22,286 (66%) |
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Measure Nos. 300-301 | Death penalty | Provide for the abolishment of the death penalty |
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18,936 (50%) |
18,784 (50%) |
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Measure Nos. 302-303 | Administration; Labor | Provide for the establishment of a Department of Labor |
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13,798 (39%) |
21,492 (61%) |
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Measure Nos. 304-305 | Administration | Provide for the establishment of an Office of State Architect and Building |
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10,010 (28%) |
25,960 (72%) |
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Measure Nos. 306-307 | Hunting and fishing | Require a valid license or permit for the possession of game or fish |
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17,518 (51%) |
16,849 (49%) |
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Measure Nos. 308-309 | Marriage and family | Provide for the legalization and establishment of the requirements for divorce |
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13,564 (43%) |
18,097 (57%) |
Arkansas
See also: Arkansas 1916 ballot measures
Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
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CICA | Amendment 1 | Direct democracy | Defines initiatives and referendums more clearly | |
CICA | Amendment 2 | Taxes | Creates a twelve-mill district school tax | |
CISS | Act 1 | Elections | Created new primary laws |
California
See also: California 1916 ballot propositions
November 7, 1916
Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
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Proposition 1 | Prohibit the manufacture, sale, and possession of alcoholic liquor. |
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436,639 (45%) |
538,200 (55%) |
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Proposition 2 | Prohibit the possession, sale, or gift of alcoholic liquor in public places, define "alcoholic liquor", and establish penalties for violations of these laws. |
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461,039 (48%) |
505,783 (52%) |
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Proposition 3 | Allow for the issuance of bonds up to $15 million to complete unfinished parts of the state highway system and establish the terms of such bonds. |
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542,239 (80%) |
137,107 (20%) |
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Proposition 4 | Amend the Direct Primary Act of 1913 to allow electors to declare partisanship at the polls and establish procedures for those who declare their partisanship. |
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319,559 (48%) |
349,723 (52%) |
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Proposition 5 | Establish that all public revenues be raised by taxation on land values only, and exclude the value of improvements. |
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260,332 (31%) |
576,533 (69%) |
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Proposition 6 | Make senators and members of the assembly ineligible for any other office or state employment during their term of office. |
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414,208 (64%) |
230,360 (36%) |
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Proposition 7 | Allow the state engineering department to determine if bond costs for state highway construction in a county create an unjust burden to said county. |
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483,151 (76%) |
152,910 (24%) |
Colorado
See also: Colorado 1916 ballot measures
November 7
Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
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VR | Measure 1 | Regulation | Regulates the practice of medicine | |
CICA | Measure 2 | Civil Service | Places the state civil service in the state constitution | |
CICA | Measure 3 | Alcohol | Exempts beer from constitutional limitations on alcohol, thus allowing for the production and consumption of beer | |
CISS | Measure 4 | Health Care | Provides for the care and treatment of "insane persons" | |
CISS | Measure 5 | Admin of Gov't | Abolishes the State Tax Commission and transfers the commission's duties to the State Board of Equalization | |
CISS | Measure 6 | Food & Agri | Regulates the running of livestock at large | |
CISS | Measure 7 | Education | Permits the investment of public school funds in certain securities | |
ABR | Measure 8 | Con Con | Calls for a state constitutional convention |
Florida
See also: Florida 1916 ballot measures
November 7, 1916
Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
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Reapportionment of the Legislature Amendment | Provide for a Senator from each county and a system for the number of representatives for each county based on county population |
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10,258 (37%) |
17,774 (63%) |
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Voter Eligibility Amendment | Amend the eligibility rules for the right to vote |
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10,518 (35%) |
19,688 (65%) |
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Widows' Tax Exemption Amendment | Create a tax exemption for widows and those disabled by war or misfortune |
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20,859 (62%) |
12,641 (38%) |
Idaho
See also: Idaho 1916 ballot measures
November 7
Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
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LRCA | HJR 3 | Property | Permits the sale of one hundred sections of school land | |
LRCA | SJR 1 | Alcohol | Prohibits the manufacture and sale of liquor as a beverage |
Illinois
See also: Illinois 1916 ballot measures
Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
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LRCA | Illinois Revenue Amendment | Taxes | Shall the legislature have additional leeway in levying taxes on personal property? | |
LRSS | General Banking Amendment | Banking | Shall the general banking law be amended? |
Iowa
See also: Iowa 1916 ballot measures
June 5
Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
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LRCA | Amendment 1 | Suffrage | Gives women the right to vote | |
LRCA | Amendment 2 | Elections | Provides that the 1916 general elections for state and local officers be held on the same day as the presidential election |
Maine
See also: Maine 1916 ballot measures
September 11
Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
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VR | Question One | Labor | Limits women and children hours of employment 54 hours per week | |
LRSS | Question Two | Transportation | Provides state and county aid to towns for highway bridges construction |
Maryland
See also: Maryland 1916 ballot measures
November 7
Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
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LRCA | Amendment 1 | Alcohol | Raises the question of Prohibition | |
LRCA | Amendment 2 | Gov't Finances | Proposes a budget system for appropriations | |
LRCA | Amendment 3 | Law enforcement | Sets guidelines for sheriff elections and term limits |
Michigan
See also: Michigan 1916 ballot measures
November 7, 1916
Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
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Municipalities' Decisions on the Prohibition of Alcohol Amendment | Allow individual municipalities to decide on the prohibition of alcohol in the municipality |
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256,272 (40%) |
378,871 (60%) |
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Prohibition of Alcohol Amendment | Prohibit alcohol, with certain exceptions |
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353,378 (55%) |
284,754 (45%) |
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Regulations on Fraternal Benefit Societies Initiative | Establish regulations on fraternal benefit societies |
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225,220 (39%) |
349,810 (61%) |
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Repeal of Acts Amendment | Amend the right to repeal acts of local and special laws of the legislature |
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283,823 (51%) |
275,701 (49%) |
Minnesota
See also: Minnesota 1916 ballot measures
November 7
Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
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LRCA | Amendment 1 | Gov't Finances | Authorizes a fund to improve state school lands | |
LRCA | Amendment 2 | Education | Authorizes investment of school funds in first mortgages | |
LRCA | Amendment 3 | Resources | Authorizes the state to mine ore under public waters | |
LRCA | Amendment 4 | Judiciary | Increases the number of justices of the Supreme Court | |
LRCA | Amendment 5 | State exec | Authorizes the governor to cut down items in appropriation bills | |
LRCA | Amendment 6 | Property | Authorizes condemnation of private lands | |
LRCA | Amendment 7 | Direct democracy | Establishes initiative and referendum | |
LRCA | Amendment 8 | Judiciary | Extends terms of probate judges |
Missouri
See also: Missouri 1916 ballot measures
November 7
Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
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LRCA | Issue 1 | Pension | Allows the General Assembly to pay pensions to the blind | |
CICA | Issue 2 | Property | Allows for the creation of a State Land Bank | |
CICA | Issue 3 | Alcohol | Prohibits the sale and production of alcohol |
Montana
See also: Montana 1916 ballot measures
November 7
Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
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LRCA | Amendment 1 | Taxes | Creates Boards of Equalization for the state and counties | |
LRCA | Amendment 2 | Taxes | Exempts nonprofit organizations from taxation | |
LRSS | Referendum 1 | Bonds | Issues a bond for a twine factory at the state prison | |
LRSS | R-10 | Alcohol | Prohibits the sale and manufacture of alcohol | |
CISS | I-11 | Athletics | Establishes an Athletic Commission |
Nebraska
See also: Nebraska 1916 ballot measures
November 7
Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
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CICA | Amendment 1 | Alcohol | Prohibits trafficking of liquor | |
CICA | Amendment 2 | Food | Creates the Pure Food Department |
New Hampshire
See also: New Hampshire 1916 ballot measures
Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
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ABR | Constitutional Convention | Con Convention | Shall a constitutional convention be held? |
New York
See also: New York 1916 ballot measures
Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
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LRSS | Proposition 1 | Bonds | Issues a $10 million bond for the acquisition of land for state park purposes | |
LRCA | Proposed Amendment No. 1 | Con Convention | Shall the state call a constitutional convention to amend the constitution |
North Carolina
See also: North Carolina 1916 ballot measures
November 7
Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
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LRCA | Amendment 1 | Admin of gov't | Restricts local, private and special legislation | |
LRCA | Amendment 2 | Trials | Provides emergency judges to prevent trial delays | |
LRCA | Amendment 3 | Legislature | Prevents special charters to corporations by the general assembly | |
LRCA | Amendment 4 | Local gov't | Prevents special charters to towns, cities and incorporated villages |
North Dakota
See also: North Dakota 1916 ballot measures
November 7
Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
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VR | Referendum | Alcohol | Defines bootlegging as a crime and its penalties | |
LRCA | Referendum | Education | Creates the Dickinson Normal School | |
LRCA | Referendum | Healthcare | Creates new "hospital for the insane" | |
VR | Referendum | Food & Agri | Creates tax to fund state run terminal elevators |
Oklahoma
See also: Oklahoma 1916 ballot measures
August 1
Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
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LRCA | State Question 81 | Taxes | Creates a state tax commission | |
LRCA | State Question 82 | Suffrage | Requires proof of literacy to vote | |
LRCA | State Question 83 | Taxes | Repeals laws requiring taxes for the common schools be placed in the common school fund | |
LRCA | State Question 84 | Judiciary | Provides for the salary and appointment of the clerk of the supreme court | |
LRCA | State Question 85 | Local gov't | Limits municipal indebtedness to five percent of the assessed valuation of property | |
LRCA | State Question 86 | Labor | Provides for compulsory compensation in case of death or disability | |
LRCA | State Question 87 | Judiciary | Consolidates the supreme court and the criminal court of appeals | |
LRCA | State Question 88 | Trials | Provides for the number of jurors needed for different court cases | |
LRCA | State Question 89 | Judiciary | Abolishes county courts |
November 7
Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
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CICA | State Question 78 | Elections | Reforms the selection process for ballot counters, to try to ensure fair elections | |
CISS | State Question 80 | Elections | Prevents the legislature from passing any laws concerning the registration of electors |
Oregon
See also: Oregon 1916 ballot measures
November 7, 1916
Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
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Measure Nos. 300-301 | Executive officials | Authorize the Governor to veto single items in appropriation bills. |
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141,773 (73%) |
53,207 (27%) |
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Measure Nos. 302-303 | Taxes | Exempt all ships and vessels of fifty tons or more capacity from taxation until January 1, 1935. |
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119,652 (65%) |
65,410 (35%) |
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Measure Nos. 304-305 | Suffrage; Race and ethnicity | Remove the discrimination against “negro and mulatto” persons and "Chinamen" from the Oregon Constitution, granting suffrage to these citizens. |
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100,027 (50%) |
100,701 (50%) |
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Measure Nos. 306-307 | Property; Taxes | Levy taxes on land rent, provide a system of credits for home builders, and ensure exclusive possession of land for every person. |
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43,390 (22%) |
154,980 (78%) |
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Measure Nos. 308-309 | Education; Taxes | Levy a one twenty-fifth of a mill property tax to support and maintain a State Normal School at Pendleton, Umatilla County. |
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96,829 (47%) |
109,523 (53%) |
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Measure Nos. 310-311 | Healthcare | Prohibit compulsory vaccination, inoculation, and other similar treatments for the prevention or cure of diseases. |
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99,745 (50%) |
100,119 (50%) |
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Measure Nos. 312-313 | Sunday | Repeal the law prohibiting most types of stores from opening on Sundays. |
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125,836 (57%) |
93,076 (43%) |
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Measure Nos. 314-315 | Alcohol; Business regulation | Legalize the manufacturing and sale of fermented malt liquors containing four percent or less alcohol. |
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85,973 (38%) |
140,599 (62%) |
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Measure Nos. 316-317 | Alcohol; Business regulation | Ban the importation of intoxicating liquors from outside of Oregon. |
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114,932 (51%) |
109,671 (49%) |
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Measure Nos. 318-319 | Food and agriculture; Bonds | Create a Rural Credits Fund to offer five percent interest loans to purchase land, livestock, and equipment and improve farming infrastructure. |
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107,488 (56%) |
83,887 (44%) |
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Measure Nos. 320-321 | Taxes | Provide limitations for state and county tax levies and county indebtedness. |
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99,536 (54%) |
84,031 (46%) |
South Dakota
See also: South Dakota 1916 ballot measures
November 7
Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
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LRCA | Abolish School Lands' Lease Limit | Property | Abolishes lease limits on school lands | |
LRCA | Constitutional Convention Members | ConCon | Relates to the members for constitutional conventions | |
LRCA | Rural Credits System | Property | Allows the legislature to create a rural credit system for real estate | |
LRCA | Coal and Roads Funding | Gov't Finances | Requires two-thirds majority in legislature for expenditure for highways and coal supplying | |
LRCA | State Irrigation | Water | Provides for state construction and maintenance of irrigation systems | |
LRCA | Revenue and Finance Structure | Gov't Finances | Relates to the state's revenue and finance structures | |
LRCA | Amendment 7 | Alcohol | Prohibits alcohol on a statewide basis | |
LRCA | State Salaries Increase | Gov't Salaries | Relates to increases in state salaries | |
LRCA | Women's Suffrage | Suffrage | Grants women the right to vote | |
IndISS | Department of Banking and Finance | Banking | Creates a department of banking and finance | |
IndISS | Richard's Primary Law | Elections | Reinstates a version of the 1912 Richard's Primary Law | |
IndISS | Banking Board | Banking | Creates a state banking board | |
VR | Liquor Permits Issuance | Business | Relates to the issuance of liquor permits | |
VR | Non-unanimous Juries | Trials | Allows 10 member majority of jurors to rule in court cases instead of unanimity requirement |
Texas
See also: Texas 1916 ballot measures
November 7, 1916
Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
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Proposition 1 | Taxes | Authorize a county school tax of up to $0.50 per $100 valuation and increased the maximum school district tax rate to $1 per $100 valuation |
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122,040 (49%) |
129,139 (51%) |
Vermont
See also: Vermont 1916 ballot measures
Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
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LRSS | Prohibition on the Sale of Intoxicating Liquor Act | Alcohol | Decides when the Prohibition on the Sale of Intoxicating Liquor Act should take effect | May 1, 1927 |
LRSS | Direct Primary Act | Elections and campaigns | Decides when the Direct Primary Act should take effect | March 20, 1916 |
Washington
See also: Washington 1916 ballot measures
November 7, 1916
Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
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Amendment to Article VI Sec. I | Suffrage | Require voters to own property with tax obligations to vote on propositions regarding financial matters. |
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88,963 (33%) |
180,179 (67%) |
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Initiative 18 | Alcohol; Business regulation | Remove alcohol purchases restrictions at home and authorize malt liquor production and sale, alcohol sales at hotels, and brewery licenses. |
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48,354 (16%) |
263,390 (84%) |
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Initative 24 | Alcohol; Business regulation | Authorize the sale of beer between one and four percent alcohol and provide a system of licensing for breweries. |
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105,803 (30%) |
245,399 (70%) |
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Referendum 3 | Direct democracy | Modify the laws governing the initiative and referendum process. |
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62,117 (24%) |
196,363 (76%) |
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Referendum 4 | Administration; Government accountability | Alter the provisions regarding the recall of elected officials. |
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63,546 (25%) |
193,686 (75%) |
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Referendum 5 | Elections | Provide the formation of state and county party conventions and the election of delegates to such conventions. |
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49,370 (20%) |
200,499 (80%) |
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Referendum 6 | Labor | Define picketing, prohibit it, and provide penalities for violation. |
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85,672 (32%) |
183,042 (68%) |
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Referendum 7 | Utilities | Require utility services to obtain public service commission certification based on public necessity and convenience. |
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46,921 (19%) |
201,742 (81%) |
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Referendum 8 | Public works; Transportation; Water | Create port districts, rank them into classes, and provide for harbor development. |
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45,264 (19%) |
195,253 (81%) |
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Referendum 9 | Budgets | Require state and local governments, port, school, and park districts to establish a budget and limit expenditures. |
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87,205 (32%) |
181,933 (68%) |
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