2013 Ballot Measures
Constitution
Education
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 5, 2013 | Maine | Question 4: An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Provide Funds for a Public-private Partnership for a New Science Facility at the Maine Maritime Academy | Passed |
| Nov. 5, 2013 | Texas | Proposition 2: State Medical Education Board and State Medical Education Fund Elimination Amendment | Passed |
Employment and Affirmative Action
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 5, 2013 | New Jersey | Public Question 2: Constitutional Amendment to Set a State Minimum Wage with Annual Cost of Living Increases | Passed |
Entitlements and the Safety Net
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 5, 2013 | New York | Proposal 2: Additional Civil Service Credit for Veterans with Disabilities Certified Post-Appointment | Passed |
Food Processing and Sales
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 5, 2013 | Washington | Washington Initiative 522: Mandatory Labeling of Genetically Engineered Food Measure | Failed |
Gambling and Gaming
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 5, 2013 | New Jersey | Public Question 1: Permits Veterans' Organizations to Use Net Proceeds from Games of Chance for Organizations' Support | Passed |
| Nov. 5, 2013 | New York | Proposal 1: Authorizing Casino Gaming | Passed |
Government Budget and Spending
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 5, 2013 | Colorado | Amendment 66: Funding for Public Schools | Failed |
| Nov. 5, 2013 | New York | Proposal 3: Exclusion of Indebtedness Contracted for Sewage Facilities | Passed |
Government Operations
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 5, 2013 | Texas | Proposition 2: State Medical Education Board and State Medical Education Fund Elimination Amendment | Passed |
| Nov. 5, 2013 | Texas | Proposition 3: Political Subdivision for Aircraft Tax Exemption Amendment | Passed |
| Nov. 5, 2013 | Texas | Proposition 7: Home Rule Charter Provision Amendment | Passed |
Health Insurance
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 5, 2013 | Washington | Advisory Vote No. 5: Concerns the Insurance Premium Tax to Some Insurance for Pediatric Oral Services | Passed |
Health and Health Care
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 5, 2013 | Texas | Proposition 2: State Medical Education Board and State Medical Education Fund Elimination Amendment | Passed |
| Nov. 5, 2013 | Texas | Proposition 8: Repeal of Hidalgo County Hospital District Amendment | Passed |
| Nov. 5, 2013 | Washington | Advisory Vote No. 5: Concerns the Insurance Premium Tax to Some Insurance for Pediatric Oral Services | Passed |
Higher Education
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 5, 2013 | Maine | Question 2: An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Support Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Nursing Education To Enhance Economic Development | Passed |
| Nov. 5, 2013 | Maine | Question 5: An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Invest in the Maine Community College System | Passed |
Housing and Property
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 5, 2013 | New York | Proposal 5: In Relation to a Land Exchange in the State Forest Preserve with NYCO Minerals, Inc. | Passed |
| Nov. 5, 2013 | New York | Proposal 4: Settling Disputed Title in the Forest Preserve | Passed |
| Nov. 5, 2013 | Texas | Proposition 5: Reverse Mortgage Loan Amendment | Passed |
| Nov. 5, 2013 | Washington | Advisory Vote No. 7: Concerns Estate Tax on Certain Property Transfers and Increased Rates for Estates Over $4,000,000 | Failed |
Infrastructure
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 5, 2013 | Maine | Question 3: An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Improve Highways, Bridges and Multimodal Facilities | Passed |
| Nov. 5, 2013 | New York | Proposal 3: Exclusion of Indebtedness Contracted for Sewage Facilities | Passed |
| Nov. 5, 2013 | Texas | Proposition 6: Rainy Day Fund Amendment | Passed |
Judicial Branch
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 5, 2013 | New York | Proposal 6: Increasing Age until which Certain State Judges Can Serve | Failed |
| Nov. 5, 2013 | Texas | Proposition 9: Expanded Judicial Sanctions Amendment | Passed |
K-12 Education
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 5, 2013 | Colorado | Amendment 66: Funding for Public Schools | Failed |
| Nov. 5, 2013 | Colorado | Proposition AA: Colorado Marijuana Excise Tax and Sales Tax | Passed |
Legislative Branch
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 5, 2013 | Washington | Initiative Measure Number 517: Protect The Intiative Act | Failed |
Marijuana
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 5, 2013 | Colorado | Proposition AA: Colorado Marijuana Excise Tax and Sales Tax | Passed |
Military Personnel
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 5, 2013 | Maine | Question 1: An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue for Maintenance and Improvement of State Armories and the Purchase of Land for Maine Army National Guard Training | Passed |
| Nov. 5, 2013 | Maine | Question 4: An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Provide Funds for a Public-private Partnership for a New Science Facility at the Maine Maritime Academy | Passed |
| Nov. 5, 2013 | Texas | Proposition 1: Tax Exemption on Residences of Service Members Killed in Action Amendment | Passed |
Natural Resources
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 5, 2013 | New York | Proposal 5: In Relation to a Land Exchange in the State Forest Preserve with NYCO Minerals, Inc. | Passed |
Science
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 5, 2013 | Maine | Question 4: An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Provide Funds for a Public-private Partnership for a New Science Facility at the Maine Maritime Academy | Passed |
Taxes
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 5, 2013 | Colorado | Proposition AA: Colorado Marijuana Excise Tax and Sales Tax | Passed |
| Nov. 5, 2013 | Texas | Proposition 1: Tax Exemption on Residences of Service Members Killed in Action Amendment | Passed |
| Nov. 5, 2013 | Texas | Proposition 4: Disabled Veteran Residence Tax Exemption Amendment | Passed |
| Nov. 5, 2013 | Washington | Advisory Vote No. 4: Concerns an Aircraft Excise Tax on Commuter Air Carriers in Lieu of Property Tax | Passed |
| Nov. 5, 2013 | Washington | Advisory Vote No. 3: Concerns a Leasehold Excise Tax Credit for Taxpayers Who Lease Publicly-Owned Property | Failed |
| Nov. 5, 2013 | Washington | Advisory Vote No. 7: Concerns Estate Tax on Certain Property Transfers and Increased Rates for Estates Over $4,000,000 | Failed |
Transportation
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 5, 2013 | Maine | Question 3: An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Improve Highways, Bridges and Multimodal Facilities | Passed |
| Nov. 5, 2013 | Texas | Proposition 3: Political Subdivision for Aircraft Tax Exemption Amendment | Passed |
Veterans
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 5, 2013 | New Jersey | Public Question 1: Permits Veterans' Organizations to Use Net Proceeds from Games of Chance for Organizations' Support | Passed |
| Nov. 5, 2013 | New York | Proposal 2: Additional Civil Service Credit for Veterans with Disabilities Certified Post-Appointment | Passed |
| Nov. 5, 2013 | Texas | Proposition 4: Disabled Veteran Residence Tax Exemption Amendment | Passed |