2007 Ballot Measures
Animals and Wildlife
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 1, 2007 | Maine | Question 4 - Bond Issue: Land Conservation Bonds | Passed |
| Nov. 1, 2007 | Texas | Proposition 10: Office of Inspector of Hides and Animals | Passed |
Arts, Entertainment, and History
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 1, 2007 | Louisiana | Ballot Measure 4: Exempt Jewelry from Property Taxes | Failed |
| Nov. 1, 2007 | Maine | Question 3 - Bond Issue: Education Facility Bonds | Passed |
| Nov. 1, 2007 | New Jersey | Public Question 3: Green Acres, Farmland, Blue Acres, and Historic Preservation Bond Act of 2007 | Passed |
Business and Consumers
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 1, 2007 | Oregon | Measure 49: Modifies Measure 37; Clarifies Right to Build Homes; Limits Large Developments; Protects Farms, Forests, Groundwater | Passed |
| Nov. 1, 2007 | Washington | Referendum Measure 67: Health Insurance Referendum | Passed |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 1, 2007 | Louisiana | Ballot Measure 2: Supplement Police Officer Pay | Passed |
| Nov. 1, 2007 | Texas | Proposition 13: Denial of Bail in Felony and Family Violence Cases | Passed |
| Nov. 1, 2007 | Washington | SJR 8212: Inmate Labor | Passed |
Drugs
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 1, 2007 | Oregon | Measure 50: Amends Constitution: Dedicates Funds to Provide Health Care for Children, Fund Tobacco Prevention, through Increased Tobacco Tax | Failed |
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 |
Employment and Affirmative Action
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2007 | Alaska | Advisory Vote: Prohibit Employment Benefits to Same-Sex Partners of Public Employees | Passed |
| Nov. 1, 2007 | Washington | SJR 8212: Inmate Labor | Passed |
Entitlements and the Safety Net
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2007 | Alaska | Advisory Vote: Prohibit Employment Benefits to Same-Sex Partners of Public Employees | Passed |
| June 1, 2007 | Alabama | Amendment 2: Funds for Health Care Costs | Passed |
| Oct. 1, 2007 | Louisiana | Ballot Measure 3: State Retirement System | Passed |
| Nov. 1, 2007 | Oregon | Measure 50: Amends Constitution: Dedicates Funds to Provide Health Care for Children, Fund Tobacco Prevention, through Increased Tobacco Tax | Failed |
Environment
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 1, 2007 | Maine | Question 4 - Bond Issue: Land Conservation Bonds | Passed |
| Nov. 1, 2007 | New Jersey | Public Question 3: Green Acres, Farmland, Blue Acres, and Historic Preservation Bond Act of 2007 | Passed |
| Nov. 1, 2007 | Texas | Proposition 16: Sewer and Water Supply Bonds | Passed |
Family
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 1, 2007 | Texas | Proposition 13: Denial of Bail in Felony and Family Violence Cases | Passed |
Finance and Banking
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 1, 2007 | Texas | Proposition 8: Home Equity Loan Procedures | Passed |
Gambling and Gaming
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 1, 2007 | Maine | Question 1 - Citizen Initiative: Slot Machines | Failed |
Government Budget and Spending
Government Operations
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 1, 2007 | Texas | Proposition 14: Limit on Service by State Justices and Judges | Passed |
| Nov. 1, 2007 | Texas | Proposition 10: Office of Inspector of Hides and Animals | Passed |
| Nov. 1, 2007 | Texas | Proposition 7: Re-Sale of Property Acquired through Eminent Domain | Passed |
Health Insurance
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 1, 2007 | Washington | Referendum Measure 67: Health Insurance Referendum | Passed |
Health and Health Care
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 1, 2007 | Alabama | Amendment 2: Funds for Health Care Costs | Passed |
| Nov. 1, 2007 | Texas | Proposition 15: Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas | Passed |
Higher Education
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 1, 2007 | Maine | Question 3 - Bond Issue: Education Facility Bonds | Passed |
| Nov. 1, 2007 | Texas | Proposition 1: Angelo State University | Passed |
| Nov. 1, 2007 | Texas | Proposition 2: Educational Loans to College and University Students | Passed |
| Nov. 1, 2007 | Washington | HJR 4215: Investment of Higher Education Permanent Funds | Passed |
Housing and Property
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 1, 2007 | Louisiana | Ballot Measure 4: Exempt Jewelry from Property Taxes | Failed |
| 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. 1, 2007 | Oregon | Measure 49: Modifies Measure 37; Clarifies Right to Build Homes; Limits Large Developments; Protects Farms, Forests, Groundwater | Passed |
| Nov. 1, 2007 | Texas | Proposition 8: Home Equity Loan Procedures | Passed |
| Nov. 1, 2007 | Texas | Proposition 3: Homestead Taxes | Passed |
| Nov. 1, 2007 | Texas | Proposition 5: Local Property Taxes | Passed |
| Nov. 1, 2007 | Texas | Proposition 6: Motor Vehicle Taxes | Passed |
| Nov. 1, 2007 | Texas | Proposition 9: Property Tax Exemption for Disabled Veterans | Passed |
| Nov. 1, 2007 | Texas | Proposition 7: Re-Sale of Property Acquired through Eminent Domain | Passed |
Indigenous Peoples
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 1, 2007 | Maine | Question 1 - Citizen Initiative: Slot Machines | Failed |
Infrastructure
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 1, 2007 | Maine | Question 2: Bond Issue - Water | Passed |
| Nov. 1, 2007 | Texas | Proposition 4: Bonds for Maintenance, Improvement, Repair, and Construction Projects and for the Purchase of Needed Equipment | Passed |
| Nov. 1, 2007 | Texas | Proposition 12: Highway Improvement Bonds | Passed |
Judicial Branch
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 1, 2007 | Texas | Proposition 14: Limit on Service by State Justices and Judges | Passed |
K-12 Education
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 1, 2007 | Utah | Citizens' Referendum 1: Education Vouchers | Failed |
| Nov. 1, 2007 | Washington | HJR 4204: School District Tax Levies | Passed |
Legislative Branch
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 1, 2007 | Maine | Question 5 - Referendum: Term Limits | Failed |
| Nov. 1, 2007 | Texas | Proposition 11: Public Record of Votes in the Legislature | Passed |
Minors and Children
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 1, 2007 | Oregon | Measure 50: Amends Constitution: Dedicates Funds to Provide Health Care for Children, Fund Tobacco Prevention, through Increased Tobacco Tax | Failed |
Science
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 1, 2007 | Maine | Question 2 - Bond Issue: Economic Development Bonds | Passed |
| Nov. 1, 2007 | Texas | Proposition 15: Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas | Passed |
Senior Citizens
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 1, 2007 | Alabama | Amendment 2: Funds for Health Care Costs | Passed |
Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2007 | Alaska | Advisory Vote: Prohibit Employment Benefits to Same-Sex Partners of Public Employees | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 1, 2007 | Louisiana | Ballot Measure 4: Exempt Jewelry from Property Taxes | Failed |
| 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 | Texas | Proposition 3: Homestead Taxes | Passed |
| Nov. 1, 2007 | Texas | Proposition 5: Local Property Taxes | Passed |
| Nov. 1, 2007 | Texas | Proposition 9: Property Tax Exemption for Disabled Veterans | Passed |
| Nov. 1, 2007 | Washington | HJR 4204: School District Tax Levies | Passed |
| Nov. 1, 2007 | Washington | Initiative Measure 960: Tax and Fee Increases Imposed by State Government | Passed |
Transportation
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 1, 2007 | Maine | Question 1: Bond Issue - Transportation | Passed |
| Nov. 1, 2007 | Texas | Proposition 12: Highway Improvement Bonds | Passed |
| Nov. 1, 2007 | Texas | Proposition 6: Motor Vehicle Taxes | Passed |
Unemployed and Low-Income
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 1, 2007 | Oregon | Measure 50: Amends Constitution: Dedicates Funds to Provide Health Care for Children, Fund Tobacco Prevention, through Increased Tobacco Tax | Failed |
| Nov. 1, 2007 | Utah | Citizens' Referendum 1: Education Vouchers | Failed |
Veterans
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 1, 2007 | Texas | Proposition 9: Property Tax Exemption for Disabled Veterans | Passed |