Tag: 2026 ballot measures
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Tennessee will be 15th state to decide on a Marsy’s Law ballot question
Tennessee voters will decide on a ballot question to add a list of crime victims’ rights to its state constitution, also known as Marsy’s Law, in November 2026. Tennessee will be the 15th state to decide on a Marsy’s Law ballot measure. The effort to institute Marsy’s Law across the U.S. has been primarily backed…
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Tennessee legislators advance constitutional amendments on crime victims’ rights, bail, and property taxes to 2026 ballot
The Tennessee General Assembly approved three constitutional amendments for the Nov. 3, 2026, ballot on April 21. The amendments address three issues: crime victims’ rights, bail eligibility for criminal offenses, and a ban on state property taxes. Legislators needed to approve the amendments in two consecutive sessions to place them on the ballot. The votes…
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Hawaii voters to decide in 2026 on amendment extending Senate review period for judicial appointments
The Hawaii State Legislature approved a constitutional amendment increasing the timeline for the state Senate to act on judicial appointments. The amendment will appear on the ballot for voter approval on Nov. 3, 2026. Currently, the state constitution requires the Senate to act on judicial appointments within 30 days. If the Senate does not reject…
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South Dakota voters to decide on 60% supermajority requirement for constitutional amendments after rejecting similar requirement for tax-related measures in 2022
South Dakota voters will decide on a constitutional amendment that would establish a 60% supermajority requirement in order for voters to approve new constitutional amendments. This amendment will appear on the ballot on Nov. 3, 2026. When it comes to ballot measures, a supermajority requirement sets a higher approval threshold, requiring more than a simple…
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Massachusetts voters to decide on firearm regulations veto referendum in 2026, which is the state’s second ballot measure, first veto referendum on firearms
Voters in Massachusetts will decide on a veto referendum to repeal House Bill 4855 (H. 4855), also known as Acts of 2024 Chapter 135, An Act Modernizing Firearm Laws. H. 4855 is an omnibus-style bill that made several changes to the state’s firearm regulations. On Nov. 22, the veto referendum was certified for the general…
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Nevadans may decide on two initiatives, related to teacher strikes and attorney contingency fees, in 2026
Two Nevada initiative campaigns submitted signatures for initiatives targeting the 2026 ballot. If at least 102,362 signatures are found valid, the initiatives will be presented to the Nevada State Legislature. If approved by the legislature and signed by the governor, the proposed statute becomes law. If not, the law is submitted to voters at the…