2024 New Jersey Ballot Measures
Agriculture and Food
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 3, 2009 | New Jersey | Public Question: Green Acres, Water Supply and Floodplain Protection, and Farmland and Historic Preservation Bond Act of 2009 | Passed |
Arts, Entertainment, and History
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 1, 2007 | New Jersey | Public Question 3: Green Acres, Farmland, Blue Acres, and Historic Preservation Bond Act of 2007 | Passed |
| Nov. 7, 2017 | New Jersey | Public Question No.1: New Jersey Library Construction Bond Act | Passed |
| Nov. 2, 2021 | New Jersey | Constitutional Amendment SCR133: Constitutional Amendment To Permit Wagering On All College Sport Or Athletic Events | Failed |
Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 1, 2007 | New Jersey | Public Question 4: Constitutional Amendment Concerning the Right to Vote for Certain Persons | Passed |
Constitution
Criminal Justice
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4, 2014 | New Jersey | Public Question No. 1: Constitutional Amendment to Allow a Court to Order Pretrial Detention of a Person in a Criminal Case | Passed |
Education
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 6, 2018 | New Jersey | Question 1: Securing Our Children's Future Bond Act | Passed |
Elections
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 1, 2007 | New Jersey | Public Question 4: Constitutional Amendment Concerning the Right to Vote for Certain Persons | Passed |
| Nov. 3, 2020 | New Jersey | Question 3: Delayed State Legislative Redistricting Amendment | Passed |
Employment and Affirmative Action
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 2, 2010 | New Jersey | Public Question 1: Constitutional Amendment to Dedicate Assessment on Wages by the State to the Payment of Employee Benefits | Passed |
| 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. 2, 2010 | New Jersey | Public Question 1: Constitutional Amendment to Dedicate Assessment on Wages by the State to the Payment of Employee Benefits | Passed |
Environment
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 1, 2007 | New Jersey | Public Question 3: Green Acres, Farmland, Blue Acres, and Historic Preservation Bond Act of 2007 | Passed |
| Nov. 3, 2009 | New Jersey | Public Question: Green Acres, Water Supply and Floodplain Protection, and Farmland and Historic Preservation Bond Act of 2009 | Passed |
| Nov. 4, 2014 | New Jersey | Public Question No. 2: Constitutional Amendment Dedicating State Funds for Open Space, Farmland, and Historic Preservation, and Changing Existing Dedication for Water Programs, Underground Storage Tanks, and Hazardous Site Cleanups | Passed |
| Nov. 7, 2017 | New Jersey | Public Question No.2: Constitutional Amendment Dedicating Moneys from State Environmental Contamination Cases | Passed |
Gambling and Gaming
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 8, 2011 | New Jersey | Public Question Number 1: Constitutional Amendment Authorizing Legislature by Law to Allow Wagering on Sports Events at Atlantic City Casinos and at Horse Racetracks | Passed |
| Nov. 5, 2013 | New Jersey | Public Question 1: Permits Veterans' Organizations to Use Net Proceeds from Games of Chance for Organizations' Support | Passed |
| Nov. 8, 2016 | New Jersey | Public Question 1: Proposes Constitutional Amendment to Authorize Legislature to Permit by Law Establishment and Operation of Casinos in Certain Counties | Failed |
| Nov. 2, 2021 | New Jersey | Constitutional Amendment SCR91: Constitutional Amendment To Allow Certain Organizations Authorized To Conduct Games Of Chance To Use Proceeds From Those Games To Support The Organization | Passed |
| Nov. 2, 2021 | New Jersey | Constitutional Amendment SCR133: Constitutional Amendment To Permit Wagering On All College Sport Or Athletic Events | Failed |
Government Budget and Spending
Government Operations
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4, 2008 | New Jersey | Public Question 2: Provides that Method of Selection and Appointment of Certain Municipal Court Judges Be Set by Statute Rather Than by the Constitution | Failed |
Higher Education
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 6, 2012 | New Jersey | Public Question 1: Building Our Future Bond Act | Passed |
Housing and Property
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 1, 2007 | New Jersey | Public Question 1: Dedicates Annual Revenue of an Amount Equal to a Tax Rate of 1% Under the State Sales Tax for Property Tax Reform | Failed |
| Nov. 1, 2007 | New Jersey | Public Question 3: Green Acres, Farmland, Blue Acres, and Historic Preservation Bond Act of 2007 | Passed |
| Nov. 3, 2009 | New Jersey | Public Question: Green Acres, Water Supply and Floodplain Protection, and Farmland and Historic Preservation Bond Act of 2009 | Passed |
| Nov. 5, 2019 | New Jersey | Public Questions No. 1: Constitutional Amendment To Give Certain Veterans Benefits To Residents Of Continuing Care Retirement Communities | Passed |
| Nov. 3, 2020 | New Jersey | Question 2: Extend Veterans' Property Tax Deduction | Passed |
Infrastructure
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 6, 2012 | New Jersey | Public Question 1: Building Our Future Bond Act | Passed |
Judicial Branch
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4, 2008 | New Jersey | Public Question 2: Provides that Method of Selection and Appointment of Certain Municipal Court Judges Be Set by Statute Rather Than by the Constitution | Failed |
| Nov. 6, 2012 | New Jersey | Public Questions No. 2: Constitutional Amendment Allowing Contributions to Be Taken Fom Justices' and Judges' Salaries for Their Employee Benefits | Passed |
Legal
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4, 2014 | New Jersey | Public Question No. 1: Constitutional Amendment to Allow a Court to Order Pretrial Detention of a Person in a Criminal Case | Passed |
Legislative Branch
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 3, 2020 | New Jersey | Question 3: Delayed State Legislative Redistricting Amendment | Passed |
Marijuana
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 3, 2020 | New Jersey | Question 1: Constitutional Amendment to Legalize Marijuana | Passed |
Oil and Gas
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 8, 2016 | New Jersey | Public Question 2: Constitutional Amendment to Dedicate Additional Revenues to State Transportation System | Passed |
Senior Citizens
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 5, 2019 | New Jersey | Public Questions No. 1: Constitutional Amendment To Give Certain Veterans Benefits To Residents Of Continuing Care Retirement Communities | Passed |
Stem Cell Research
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 1, 2007 | New Jersey | Public Question 2: Stem Cell Research Bond Issue | Failed |
Taxes
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 1, 2007 | New Jersey | Public Question 1: Dedicates Annual Revenue of an Amount Equal to a Tax Rate of 1% Under the State Sales Tax for Property Tax Reform | Failed |
| Nov. 4, 2014 | New Jersey | Public Question No. 2: Constitutional Amendment Dedicating State Funds for Open Space, Farmland, and Historic Preservation, and Changing Existing Dedication for Water Programs, Underground Storage Tanks, and Hazardous Site Cleanups | Passed |
| Nov. 5, 2019 | New Jersey | Public Questions No. 1: Constitutional Amendment To Give Certain Veterans Benefits To Residents Of Continuing Care Retirement Communities | Passed |
| Nov. 3, 2020 | New Jersey | Question 1: Constitutional Amendment to Legalize Marijuana | Passed |
| Nov. 3, 2020 | New Jersey | Question 2: Extend Veterans' Property Tax Deduction | Passed |
Transportation
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 8, 2016 | New Jersey | Public Question 2: Constitutional Amendment to Dedicate Additional Revenues to State Transportation System | 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, 2019 | New Jersey | Public Questions No. 1: Constitutional Amendment To Give Certain Veterans Benefits To Residents Of Continuing Care Retirement Communities | Passed |
| Nov. 3, 2020 | New Jersey | Question 2: Extend Veterans' Property Tax Deduction | Passed |