Tag: ballot initiatives
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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…
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Signatures submitted for Missouri initiative requiring voter approval for certain legislative changes to initiative process and voter-approved laws
In Missouri, signatures were submitted for an initiative that would establish the citizen initiative and referendum process as fundamental rights and prohibit the state legislature from “weakening citizens’ initiative and referendum powers.” If enough signatures are found valid, the amendment will appear on the Nov. 2026 ballot. On May 3, Respect MO Voters, the campaign…
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Signatures submitted for California initiative to require background checks and sexual assault reporting by rideshare companies
Signatures were submitted for a California initiative that would require rideshare companies to conduct background checks and investigations related to sexual assault. If enough signatures are validated, voters will decide on the initiative on Nov. 3, 2026. The campaign supporting the initiative, Alliance Against Corporate Abuse, submitted approximately 1,100,000 signatures on April 23, 2026. In…
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Over the past two weeks, 10 new ballot measures were certified in six states — Alabama, Idaho, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, and Oklahoma
As of April 14, 94 statewide measures have been certified for the ballot in 36 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 last signature…
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Minnesota voters have decided 218 ballot measures since 1857, beginning with the ratification of the state constitution
Ballotpedia completed an inventory of all Minnesota ballot measures dating back to 1857, the year Minnesota voters ratified the state constitution and the year before Minnesota was admitted to the union. Between 1857 and 2025, Minnesota voters decided on 218 ballot measures. In total, 123 measures were approved (56.4%), and 95 were defeated (43.6%). Two…
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West Virginia voters to decide on homestead exemption increase amendment in Nov. 2026
As the West Virginia State Legislature adjourned on March 14, 2026, one amendment—a measure that would state that only citizens may vote in elections—made the ballot. However, several amendments, including a homestead exemption increase, did not make the 2026 ballot. The amendment would have increased the minimum homestead exemption for certain homeowners from $20,000 to…
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Washington to decide ballot initiatives in 2026 related to school sports eligibility based on biological sex and certain parental rights in public schools
Voters in Washington will decide on two ballot initiatives that address school sports eligibility requirements based on biological sex and certain parental rights in public schools on Nov. 3, 2026. Sports eligibility initiative The first initiative that voters in Washington will decide on, known as IL26-638, is also the first statewide measure related to biological…
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Over the past two weeks, ballot measures certified in New Mexico and Wisconsin, signatures for initiatives submitted in California and Colorado
As of March 3, 71 statewide measures have been certified for the ballot in 32 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 last signature…