Category: Ballot measures
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Vermont constitutional amendment on equal protection of the law headed to November ballot
Vermont voters will decide on a constitutional amendment that would provide "that the people are guaranteed equal protection under the law." The constitutional amendment would also add language prohibiting the denial of rights to a person based on their race, ethnicity, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or national origin. On May…
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Colorado legislature refers measure to November ballot that would allow state to retain excess tax revenue above TABOR cap to fund K-12 education
The Colorado General Assembly referred a state statute to the Nov. 3, 2026, ballot that would allow the state to retain and spend revenue collected above constitutional limits to fund K-12 education programs and operating costs. Legislators passed the statute on May 12, 2026. Senate Bill 135 Introduced as Senate Bill 135 (SB 135) on…
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California initiative to limit compensation for healthcare executives qualifies for the ballot
A California ballot initiative to establish a $450,000 compensation limit for healthcare executives qualified for the 2026 ballot on May 12. The limit would be increased by 3.5% or the annual rate of change in the U.S. Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (U.S. CPI-W), whichever is lower. The initiative would…
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Over the past two weeks, six new ballot measures were certified in five states — California, Colorado, Hawaii, Iowa, and Louisiana
As of May 12, 105 statewide measures have been certified for the ballot in 37 states, 10 more measures than the average number certified at this point in other even-numbered years over the past decade (2014 to 2024). Here’s an update on the latest ballot measure activity during the past two weeks: The most recent…
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California ballot initiative proposed for 2028 to repeal the top-two primary system adopted by voters in 2010
Steve Maviglio, a Democratic political consultant and strategist known for his work on California ballot measure campaigns, filed a ballot initiative on May 8 for the 2028 ballot proposing to repeal the top-two primary system adopted with the approval of Proposition 14 in June 2010. The top-two system provides that all candidates are listed on…
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Hawaii constitutional amendment on resilient infrastructure for shelter and equity (RISE) bonds referred to November 2026 ballot
The Hawaii State Legislature referred a constitutional amendment to the Nov. 3, 2026, statewide general election ballot that would authorize counties and other local governments to issue resilient infrastructure for shelter and equity bonds, also known as RISE bonds. Legislators approved the amendment on May 6, 2026, sending it to voters for consideration. The ballot…
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Louisiana legislature certifies the first ballot measures for 2027, addressing supreme court's authority over disciplinary proceedings against attorneys from other jurisdictions
The Louisiana State Legislature approved a constitutional amendment regarding the state supreme court's authority over disciplinary proceedings against attorneys from other jurisdictions for the April 17, 2027, statewide primary election ballot. Legislators passed the amendment on May 6, 2026. The amendment is the first measure to make the ballot in anystate for 2027. Senate Bill…
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Signatures submitted for California initiatives to prohibit taxes on personal savings and assets, require audits for new special taxes, and challenge proposed billionaire tax measure
Campaigns behind two ballot initiatives in California designed to challenge provisions of the proposed billionaires' tax initiative filed signatures for verification on May 4. The initiatives are constitutional amendments that would: Californians to Protect Retirement and Life Savings, sponsored by Building a Better California, is leading the Yes to Protect Retirement and Life Savings campaign…
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Signatures submitted for Idaho initiative to establish a statutory right to reproductive freedom, including abortion
Supporters of an Idaho initiative that would add a right to reproductive freedom and privacy to state law submitted the last of their signature petition sheets to county clerk offices on May 1. County officials have until June 30 to certify the number of valid signatures submitted and report their findings to the secretary of…
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Signatures submitted for Idaho initiative that would legalize the use of marijuana for medical purposes
Supporters of an Idaho initiative that would legalize the use of marijuana for individuals diagnosed with a substantial health condition submitted signature petition sheets to county clerk offices on May 1. County officials have until June 30 to certify the number of valid signatures submitted and report their findings to the secretary of state. If…