Abortion
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4, 2008 | California | Proposition 4: Waiting Period and Parental Notification Before Termination of Minor's Pregnancy. Constitutional Amendment. | Failed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Colorado | Amendment 48: An amendment to the Colorado constitution defining the term "person" to include any human being from the moment of fertilization as "person" is used in those provisions of the Colorado constitution relating to inalienable rights, equality of justice, and due process of law. | Failed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | South Dakota | Initiated Measure 11: Reinstate Prohibition Against Abortion | Failed |
Abortion and Reproductive
Agriculture and Food
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4, 2008 | California | Proposition 2: Treatment of Farm Animals | Passed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Colorado | Referendum M: Elimination of Obsolete Constitutional Provisions Regarding Land Value Increase | Passed |
| June 10, 2008 | Maine | Bond Question: Bond Issue for Natural Resource, Agricultural and Transportation Infrastructure | Passed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Rhode Island | Question 2: Open Space and Recreational Development Bonds | Passed |
Animals and Wildlife
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 26, 2008 | Alaska | Ballot Measure 2: An Act prohibiting the shooting of wolves and grizzly bears with the use of aircraft | Failed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | California | Proposition 2: Treatment of Farm Animals | Passed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Colorado | Amendment 58: Severance Taxes on the Oil and Natural Gas Industry | Failed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Massachusetts | Question 3: Act to Protect Greyhounds | Passed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Minnesota | HF 2285: Dedicated Funding for Natural Resources and Arts | Passed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Oklahoma | State Question 742: Right to Hunt, Trap, Fish and Take Game and Fish | Passed |
Arts, Entertainment, and History
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Minnesota | HF 2285: Dedicated Funding for Natural Resources and Arts | Passed |
Budget, Spending and Taxes
Business and Consumers
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Arizona | Proposition 200: Payday Loan Reform Act | Failed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Colorado | Amendment 53: Criminal Accountability of Business Executives | Pending |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Florida | Constitutional Amendment 6: Assessment of Working Waterfront Property Based Upon Current Use | Passed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | North Dakota | Statutory Measure 2: Initiated Statutory Measure Relating to Individual and Corporate Income Tax | Failed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Ohio | Issue 5: Referendum on Legislation Making Changes to Check Cashing, Lending, Sometimes Known as "Pay Lending," Fees, Interest rates, and Practices | Passed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Oklahoma | State Question 743: Wine Sales | Passed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | South Dakota | Constitutional Amendment H: Repeal certain provisions of the State Constitution relating to corporations. | Failed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | South Dakota | Initiated Measure 9: South Dakota Small Investors Protection Act. | Failed |
Campaign Finance and Elections
Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
Crime
Drugs
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb. 5, 2008 | California | Proposition 93: Limits on Legislators' Terms in Office. Initiative Constitutional Amendment. | Failed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | California | Proposition 5: Nonviolent Offenders. Sentencing, Parole and Rehabilitation. Statute. | Failed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Colorado | Referendum N: Elimination of Obsolete Constitutional Provisions Regarding Intoxicating Liquor | Passed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Massachusetts | Question 2: Establishing a Sensible Marijuana Policy for the Commonwealth | Passed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Michigan | Question 1: A Legislative Initiative to Permit the Use and Cultivation of Marijuana for Specified Medical Conditions | Passed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | North Dakota | Statutory Measure 3: Tobacco Use Prevention and Control Program | Passed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Oregon | Measure 57: Increases Sentences for Drug Trafficking, Theft Against Elderly and Specified Repeat Property and Identity Theft Crimes; Requires Addiction Treatment for Certain Offenders | Passed |
Education
Employment and Affirmative Action
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Arizona | Proposition 202: Prohibiting Employers from Intentionally or Knowingly Employing an Unauthorized Alien | Failed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Colorado | Amendment 57: Additional Remedies for Injured Employees | Pending |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Colorado | Amendment 46: Discrimination and Preferential Treatment by the State | Pending |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Colorado | Amendment 55: Allowable Reasons for Employee Discharge or Suspension | Pending |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Colorado | Amendment 47: Colorado Right to Work Amendment | Failed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Colorado | Amendment 56: Employer Responsibility for Health Insurance | Pending |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | North Dakota | Statutory Measure 4: Workforce Safety and Insurance Agency | Passed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Nebraska | Initiative Measure 424: Affirmative Action Ban | Passed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | New York | Proposal 1: Additional Civil Service Credit for Members of the Armed Forces of the United States | Passed |
Energy
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Alabama | Statewide Amendment 6: Alabama Utilities in Tuskegee Amendment 6 | Passed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | California | Proposition 10: Bonds. Alternative Fuel Vehicles and Renewable Energy. Statute. | Failed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | California | Proposition 7: Renewable Energy. Statute. | Failed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Colorado | Amendment 58: Severance Taxes on the Oil and Natural Gas Industry | Failed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Missouri | Proposition C: Renewable Energy | Passed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | North Dakota | Constitutional Measure 1: Oil Tax Trust Fund | Failed |
Environment
Executive Branch
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4, 2008 | New Mexico | Constitutional Amendment 3: Confirmation of Heads of Cabinet Level Departments and Agencies | Passed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | New Mexico | Constitutional Amendment 5: Filling a Vacancy in the Lieutenant Governor's Office | Passed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Utah | Constitutional Amendment A: Resolution Revising Executive Officer Succession Provisions | Passed |
Federal, State and Local Relations
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Alabama | Statewide Amendment 4: Alabama Blount County Annexation Amendment 4 | Passed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Georgia | Amendment 3: To authorize the creation of special Infrastructure Development Districts providing infrastructure to underserved areas. | Failed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Nebraska | Proposed Amendment 1: Changing the Powers of Municipalities | Failed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Utah | Constitutional Amendment E: Stock and Bond Subscriptions | Passed |
Gambling and Gaming
Government Operations
Guns
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 26, 2008 | Alaska | Ballot Measure 2: An Act prohibiting the shooting of wolves and grizzly bears with the use of aircraft | Failed |
Health and Health Care
Housing and Property
Immigration
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Arizona | Proposition 202: Prohibiting Employers from Intentionally or Knowingly Employing an Unauthorized Alien | Failed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Florida | Constitutional Amendment 1: Relating to Property Rights/Ineligible Aliens | Failed |
Indigenous Peoples
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb. 5, 2008 | California | Proposition 96: Referendum Petition to Overturn Amendment to Indian Gaming Compact. | Passed |
| Feb. 5, 2008 | California | Proposition 97: Referendum Petition to Overturn Amendment to Indian Gaming Compact. | Passed |
| Feb. 5, 2008 | California | Proposition 95: Referendum Petition to Overturn Amendment to Indian Gaming Compact. | Passed |
| Feb. 5, 2008 | California | Proposition 94: Referendum Petition to Overturn Amendment to Indian Gaming Compact. | Passed |
Judicial Branch
Labor Unions
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Arizona | Proposition 202: Prohibiting Employers from Intentionally or Knowingly Employing an Unauthorized Alien | Failed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Colorado | Amendment 57: Additional Remedies for Injured Employees | Pending |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Colorado | Amendment 46: Discrimination and Preferential Treatment by the State | Pending |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Colorado | Amendment 49: Allowable Government Paycheck Deductions | Failed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Colorado | Amendment 47: Colorado Right to Work Amendment | Failed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | North Dakota | Statutory Measure 4: Workforce Safety and Insurance Agency | Passed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | South Carolina | Constitutional Amendment 2b: Independent Trusts for Public Employee Pension Plans | Failed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | South Carolina | Constitutional Amendment 2a: Public Employee Pension Plans | Failed |
Legislative Branch
Marriage, Family, and Children
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Arkansas | Proposed Initiative Act 1: An Act Providing that an Individual who is Cohabiting Outside of a Valid Marriage May Not Adopt or be a Foster Parent of a Child Less than Eighteen Years Old | Passed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Arizona | Proposition 102: Marriage | Passed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | California | Proposition 3: Children's Hospital Bond Act. Grant Program. Statute. | Passed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | California | Proposition 4: Waiting Period and Parental Notification Before Termination of Minor's Pregnancy. Constitutional Amendment. | Failed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Montana | Initiative 155: Healthy Montana Kids Plan Act | Passed |
Military Personnel
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Louisiana | Amendment 3: Temporary Succession of a Legislator Called to Active Duty in the Armed Services of the United States | Passed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | New York | Proposal 1: Additional Civil Service Credit for Members of the Armed Forces of the United States | Passed |
Senior Citizens
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Missouri | Proposition B: Home Care | Passed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | New Mexico | Bond Question 1: Senior Citizen Facility Bonds | Passed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Oregon | Measure 57: Increases Sentences for Drug Trafficking, Theft Against Elderly and Specified Repeat Property and Identity Theft Crimes; Requires Addiction Treatment for Certain Offenders | Passed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Washington | Initiative 1029: Initiative Measure No. 1029 concerns long-term care services for the elderly and persons with disabilities. | Passed |
Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Arizona | Proposition 102: Marriage | Passed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | California | Proposition 8: Eliminates Right of Same-Sex Couples to Marry. Initiative Constitutional Amendment. | Passed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Florida | Constitutional Amendment 2: Florida Marriage Protection Amendment | Passed |
Stem Cell Research
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Michigan | Question 2: A Proposal to Amend the State Constitution to Permit Human Embryo and Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research in Michigan | Passed |
Technology and Communication
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Georgia | Amendment 3: To authorize the creation of special Infrastructure Development Districts providing infrastructure to underserved areas. | Failed |
Transportation
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Alaska | Bond Question: Bonds for Transportation Projects | Passed |
| Feb. 5, 2008 | California | Proposition 91: Transportation Funding. Initiative Constitutional Amendment and Statute. | Failed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | California | Proposition 1A: Safe, Reliable High-Speed Passenger Train Bond Act | Passed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Colorado | Amendment 58: Severance Taxes on the Oil and Natural Gas Industry | Failed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Colorado | Amendment 52: Use of Severance Tax Revenue for Highways | Failed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Georgia | Amendment 3: To authorize the creation of special Infrastructure Development Districts providing infrastructure to underserved areas. | Failed |
| June 10, 2008 | Maine | Bond Question: Bond Issue for Natural Resource, Agricultural and Transportation Infrastructure | Passed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Rhode Island | Question 1: Transportation Bonds | Passed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Washington | Initiative 985: Initiative Measure No. 985 concerns transportation. | Failed |
Veterans
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4, 2008 | California | Proposition 12: Veterans' Bond Act of 2008 | Passed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | New York | Proposal 1: Additional Civil Service Credit for Members of the Armed Forces of the United States | Passed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Oklahoma | State Question 735: Property Tax Exemption for Injured Veterans | Passed |
Women
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4, 2008 | South Carolina | Constitutional Amendment 1: Age of Consent | Passed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | South Dakota | Initiated Measure 11: Reinstate Prohibition Against Abortion | Failed |