Tag: constitutional amendment
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Wisconsin Legislature places two constitutional amendments on the ballot, addressing emergency closure of places of worship and preferential treatment by government entities
The Wisconsin State Legislature advanced two proposed constitutional amendments on Jan. 21, 2026, for the statewide general election ballot for Nov. 3, 2026. Both amendments were also approved during the previous legislative session. In Wisconsin, a proposed constitutional amendment must receive majority approval in each legislative chamber during two consecutive sessions before it can be…
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Virginia voters will decide on automatically restoring voting rights for people convicted of a felony
On Nov. 3, Virginia voters will decide on a constitutional amendment that would automatically restore voting rights for people convicted of a felony after they complete their prison sentence. Virginia is one of 10 states that never automatically restores voting rights for individuals convicted of a felony. Instead, people must apply to the governor's office…
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Voters in seven states decided on 26 constitutional amendments this year — above the average of 23 for odd-numbered year elections since 2011
In 2025, voters in California, Louisiana, New York, Ohio, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin decided on 26 constitutional amendments sent to state ballots by their respective state legislatures. Voters approved 22 amendments and defeated four, all of which were in Louisiana. This year saw the second-highest number of amendments among odd-numbered years from 2011 to 2023,…
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Under proposed supermajority rule, every Missouri ballot initiative since 2020 would have failed
In 2026, Missouri voters will decide on a constitutional amendment, Amendment 4, to require voter approval of citizen-initiated constitutional amendments in each congressional district, rather than statewide. Amendment 4 was introduced by State Rep. Ed Lewis (R-6). It passed the House by 98–58 and passed the Senate by 21–11. In addition to the new supermajority…
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Virginia 2025 House of Delegates elections could affect the outcome of three proposed constitutional amendments related to abortion, same-sex marriage, and voting
Virginia’s 2025 House of Delegates election could decide the fate of three proposed constitutional amendments. One would remove a constitutional ban on same-sex marriage, one would create a constitutional right to reproductive freedom, and one would allow persons convicted of felonies to vote following their release from incarceration. The constitutional amendment process in Virginia requires…
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Ohio voters could decide same-sex marriage amendments in 2026
Two citizen initiatives in Ohio, which would amend the state constitution regarding same-sex marriage, were certified to circulate for signature-gathering in the state. If enough signatures are submitted, these amendments will be decided by voters in 2026. One initiative would repeal language in the Ohio Constitution defining marriage as between a man and a woman,…
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Initiative sponsors in Massachusetts filed a total of 47 measures by the Aug. 6 deadline, the second most since 2012
In Massachusetts, the initiative filing deadline for the 2026 ballot was Aug. 6. Initiative sponsors filed 47 measures (42 initiated state statutes and five initiated constitutional amendments) by the deadline. The 42 initiated state statutes could be placed on the 2026 ballot. Constitutional amendments require a longer approval process, meaning the five initiated constitutional amendments…
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Texas voters to decide on amendment dedicating sales tax revenue to state water fund in November
Among the 17 constitutional amendments on the ballot for Texas voters this November is an amendment to dedicate a portion of sales tax revenue to the Texas Water Fund, which voters authorized in 2023 with the passage of Proposition 6. It was approved with 77.7% of voters supporting it. The 2025 amendment, Proposition 4, would…
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Texas voters to decide on slate of amendments prohibiting several types of taxes in November
The Texas State Legislature is sending three constitutional amendments to voters this November that would prohibit several types of taxes—Proposition 2, Proposition 6, and Proposition 8. Proposition 2 would prohibit realized or unrealized capital gains taxes and add language stating that the prohibition would not apply to ad valorem taxes on property, sales taxes on…
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Arizona voters to decide on constitutional amendment prohibiting taxes on vehicle miles traveled and related limits in Nov. 2026
Arizona voters will decide on a constitutional amendment that would prohibit taxes on miles traveled in a motor vehicle and prevent state and local governments from limiting miles traveled by any individual in a motor vehicle. The amendment will appear on the ballot on Nov. 3, 2026. A vehicle miles traveled (VMT) tax, sometimes called…