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## Contents

* 1 Historical Ballot Measures (HBM) Factbooks
* 2 List of ballot measures by year
* 3 Types of ballot measures in New Jersey
* 3.1 Citizen-initiated ballot measures
* 3.2 Legislative referrals
* 3.2.1 Legislatively referred constitutional amendments
* 3.2.2 Legislatively referred state statutes
* 3.2.3 Legislatively referred bond measures
* 4 See also
* 5 Footnotes

## Historical Ballot Measures (HBM) Factbooks[edit]

See also: Historical Ballot Measures (HBM) Factbooks

The inventory of statewide ballot measures is part of Ballotpedia's Historical Ballot Measure Factbooks, which document nearly 200 years of direct democracy in the United States. This ongoing research effort will provide an unparalleled resource for researchers, reporters, and voters on how ballot measures have evolved, the issues they've covered, and the role they have played in our civic life. Click here to access the state historical ballot measure factbooks.

## List of ballot measures by year[edit]

Measures are listed in reverse-chronological order, with the most recent and upcoming elections appearing first. Tables include brief summaries, relevant topics, and the election results for each measure.

### 2021

See also: New Jersey 2021 ballot measures

November 2

Type| Title| Subject| Description| Result| Yes Votes| No Votes

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LRCA

| Public Question 1| Gambling policy; Athletics and sports| Allows allow wagering on college sport competitions held in N.J. and competitions in which a N.J.-based college team participates| d|

909,467 (43%)

1,206,011 (57%)

LRCA

| Public Question 2| Gambling policy| Allows organizations to use proceeds from raffles and bingo for their groups|

1,335,543 (64%)

747,499 (36%)

### 2020

See also: New Jersey 2020 ballot measures

November 3

Type| Title| Subject| Description| Result| Yes Votes| No Votes

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LRCA

| Public Question 1| Marijuana laws| Legalizes the posession and use of marijuana|

2,737,682 (67%)

1,343,610 (33%)

LRCA

| Public Question 2| Veterans policy; Property tax exemptions| Makes peacetime veterans eligible to receive the veterans' property tax deducation|

3,064,754 (76%)

942,580 (24%)

LRCA

| Public Question 3| Redistricting policy| Delays the state legislative redistricting process and the use of new districts if census data is received after February 15|

2,225,089 (58%)

1,625,348 (42%)

### 2019

See also: New Jersey 2019 ballot measures

November 5

Type| Title| Subject| Description| Result| Yes Votes| No Votes

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LRCA

| Public Question 1| Property tax exemptions; Veterans policy| <p>New Jersey Public Question 1, the Property Tax Deduction for Veterans Extended to Continuing Care Retirement Communities Amendment, is on the ballot in New Jersey as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment on November 5, 2019.</p>|

918,077 (76%)

290,529 (24%)

### 2018

See also: New Jersey 2018 ballot measures

November 6

Type| Title| Subject| Description| Result| Yes Votes| No Votes

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| Public Question 1| Higher education funding; Bond issues; Public education funding| The New Jersey School Projects Bond is on the ballot in New Jersey as a legislatively referred bond question on November 6, 2018.|

1,250,746 (54%)

1,059,066 (46%)

### 2017

See also: New Jersey 2017 ballot measures

November 7

Type| Title| Subject| Result| Yes Votes| No Votes

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| Public Question 1| Bond issues|

970,334 (60%)

646,110 (40%)

LRCA

| Public Question 2| Environment; State and local government budgets, spending, and finance|

1,093,448 (69%)

490,763 (31%)

### 2016

See also: New Jersey 2016 ballot measures

November 8

Type| Title| Subject| Description| Result| Yes Votes| No Votes

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LRCA

| Public Question 1| Gambling policy| 2016 measures November 8 Public Question 1 dPublic Question 2 aPollsVoter guidesCampaign finance Signature costs The New Jersey Allowance for Casinos in Two Additional Counties Amendment, also known as Public Question 1, was on the November 8, 2016, ballot in New Jersey as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment. It was defeated.| d|

707,064 (23%)

2,400,081 (77%)

LRCA

| Question 2| State and local government budgets, spending, and finance| |

1,660,021 (55%)

1,385,321 (45%)

### 2014

See also: New Jersey 2014 ballot measures

November 4

Type| Title| Subject| Result| Yes Votes| No Votes

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LRCA

| Public Question 1| Civil and criminal trials|

891,373 (62%)

550,698 (38%)

LRCA

| Public Question 2| Environment; Parks, land, and natural area conservation; State and local government budgets, spending, and finance|

925,121 (65%)

503,031 (35%)

### 2013

See also: New Jersey 2013 ballot measures

November 5

Type| Title| Subject| Result| Yes Votes| No Votes

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LRCA

| Public Question 1| Gambling policy|

1,372,178 (81%)

315,867 (19%)

LRCA

| Public Question 2| Minimum wage laws|

1,052,287 (61%)

665,380 (39%)

### 2012

See also: New Jersey 2012 ballot measures

November 6

Type| Title| Subject| Result| Yes Votes| No Votes

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| Public Question 1| Education; Bond issues|

1,541,549 (63%)

916,259 (37%)

LRCA

| Public Question 2| Public employee retirement funds|

1,982,406 (83%)

401,606 (17%)

### 2011

See also: New Jersey 2011 ballot measures

November 8

Type| Title| Subject| Description| Result| Yes Votes| No Votes

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LRCA

| Public Question 1| Athletics and sports; Gambling policy| New Jersey Public Question 1, the Sports Betting Amendment, was on the ballot in New Jersey as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment on November 8, 2011. The measure was approved.|

671,797 (64%)

379,339 (36%)

### 2010

See also: New Jersey 2010 ballot measures

November 2

Type| Title| Subject| Result| Yes Votes| No Votes

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LRCA

| Public Question 1| Labor and unions|

1,197,956 (80%)

293,886 (20%)

### 2009

See also: New Jersey 2009 ballot measures

November 3

Type| Title| Subject| Result| Yes Votes| No Votes

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LRSS

| Open Space Bond Issue| Environment; Bond issues|

818,986 (52%)

744,814 (48%)

### 2008

See also: New Jersey 2008 ballot measures

November 4

Type| Title| Subject| Result| Yes Votes| No Votes

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| Question 1| Bond issues|

1,259,147 (58%)

915,395 (42%)

| Question 2| State executive powers and duties; State judicial selection| d|

984,404 (45%)

1,181,667 (55%)

### 2007

See also: New Jersey 2007 ballot measures

November 6

Type| Title| Subject| Result| Yes Votes| No Votes

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| Public Question 2| Bond issues; Vaccinations and disease policy| d|

622,725 (47%)

696,068 (53%)

LRCA

| Public Question 4| Constitutional wording changes|

765,923 (60%)

511,929 (40%)

LRCA

| Question 1| Taxes| d|

609,907 (47%)

682,014 (53%)

| Question 3| Parks, land, and natural area conservation; Agriculture policy; Bond issues|

702,459 (54%)

596,522 (46%)

### 2006

See also: New Jersey 2006 ballot measures

November 7

Type| Title| Subject| Result| Yes Votes| No Votes

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LRCA

| Question 1| Taxes|

1,121,130 (67%)

552,380 (33%)

LRCA

| Question 2| Revenue allocation; Land use and development policy|

992,484 (60%)

659,373 (40%)

LRCA

| Question 3| Taxes|

977,687 (60%)

644,431 (40%)

### 2005

See also: New Jersey 2005 ballot measures

November 8

Type| Title| Subject| Result| Yes Votes| No Votes

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LRCA

| Question 1| State executive elections|

836,134 (56%)

655,333 (44%)

LRCA

| Question 2| Environment; State and local government budgets, spending, and finance|

814,606 (56%)

634,269 (44%)

### 2003

See also: New Jersey 2003 ballot measures

November 4

Type| Title| Subject| Result| Yes Votes| No Votes

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LRCA

| Question 1| Environment; Parks, land, and natural area conservation; Bond issues|

735,872 (65%)

399,243 (35%)

LRCA

| Question 2| State and local government budgets, spending, and finance|

684,613 (61%)

432,443 (39%)

| Question 3| Flood infrastructure and management; Water storage; Sewage and stormwater; Bond issues|

654,630 (59%)

449,458 (41%)

### 2000

See also: New Jersey 2000 ballot measures

November 7

Type| Title| Subject| Result

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LRCA

| Question 1| Taxes|

LRCA

| Question 2| Administration of government|

### 1999

See also: New Jersey 1999 ballot measures

November 2

Type| Title| Subject| Result| Yes Votes| No Votes

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| Question 1| Bond issues; Transportation|

724,778 (64%)

403,576 (36%)

LRCA

| Question 2| Taxes; Veterans policy|

886,481 (77%)

258,972 (23%)

LRCA

| Question 3| State and local government budgets, spending, and finance|

726,008 (65%)

389,250 (35%)

### 1998

See also: New Jersey 1998 ballot measures

November 3

Type| Title| Subject| Result| Yes Votes| No Votes

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LRCA

| Question 1| Environment; State and local government budgets, spending, and finance; Parks, land, and natural area conservation|

978,686 (66%)

498,010 (34%)

LRCA

| Question 2| Gambling policy|

853,631 (60%)

580,170 (40%)

LRSS

| Question 3| Bond issues|

749,700 (53%)

654,852 (47%)

### 1997

See also: New Jersey 1997 ballot measures

November 4

Type| Title| Subject| Result| Yes Votes| No Votes

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| Question 1| Bond issues; Housing|

907,806 (54%)

772,865 (46%)

LRSS

| Question 2| Bond issues; Water|

1,024,151 (62%)

624,104 (38%)

LRSS

| Question 3| Bond issues; Water|

1,006,029 (62%)

609,620 (38%)

### 1996

See also: New Jersey 1996 ballot measures

November 5

Type| Title| Subject| Result| Yes Votes| No Votes

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| Question 1| Bond issues; Water|

1,490,998 (69%)

682,066 (31%)

LRCA

| Question 2| Environment; Taxes|

1,496,025 (70%)

641,910 (30%)

### 1995

See also: New Jersey 1995 ballot measures

November 7

Type| Title| Subject| Result| Yes Votes| No Votes

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LRCA

| Question 1| Redistricting policy|

612,525 (56%)

489,802 (44%)

LRCA

| Question 2| Transportation; Taxes|

703,368 (61%)

442,661 (39%)

LRCA

| Question 3| State and local government budgets, spending, and finance|

731,131 (65%)

395,626 (35%)

| Question 4| Bond issues; Public land policy|

766,798 (68%)

358,388 (32%)

### 1994

See also: New Jersey 1994 ballot measures

November 3

Type| Title| Subject| Description| Result| Yes Votes| No Votes

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| Public Question No. 1| Bond issues| The Developmental Disabilities' Waiting List Reduction and Human Services Facilities Construction Bond Act of 1994 authorized $160 million in bonds for community residences for the developmentally disabled. $30 million went towards capital improvements at state institutions, with the remainder going to community-based facilities.|

875,235 (58%)

641,985 (42%)

### 1993

See also: New Jersey 1993 ballot measures

November 2

Type| Title| Subject| Result

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LRCA

| Public Question 1| Recall process|

### 1992

See also: New Jersey 1992 ballot measures

November 3

Type| Title| Subject| Description| Result| Yes Votes| No Votes

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| Public Question No. 1| Bond issues| The Green Acres, Clean Water, Farmland and Historic Preservation Bond Act of 1992 authorized $345 million in bonds for the purchase of land for recreational and conservational purposes, farmland development, soil and water conservation projects, dam restoration, historic preservation and wastewater treatment.|

1,782,132 (72%)

681,247 (28%)

LRCA

| Public Question No. 2| State judiciary| The amendment to Article VI of the New Jersey Constitution required the state to assume judicial costs previously covered through county property taxes.|

1,446,117 (59%)

1,015,989 (41%)

LRCA

| Public Question No. 3| Death penalty| Provide that the death penalty is not cruel and unusual punishment|

1,835,203 (73%)

664,258 (27%)

LRCA

| Public Question No. 4| State legislatures measures| The amendment to Article V, Section 4, paragraph 6 of the New Jersey Constitution permitted the state legislature to review administrative rules and regulations, allowing it to invalidate such orders when found to go against legislative intent.|

1,352,099 (58%)

978,991 (42%)

### 1991

See also: New Jersey 1991 ballot measures

November 5

Type| Title| Subject| Description| Result| Yes Votes| No Votes

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LRCA

| Public Question No. 1| Crime victims' rights| The amendment entitles crime victims to "fairness, compassion and respect by the criminal justice system," allows them to attend public judicial proceedings and authorizes the state legislature to pass legislation defining their rights and remedies.|

1,222,928 (85%)

223,248 (15%)

LRAQ

| Public Question No. 2| Public health insurance| A majority of voters supported the state requesting that the federal government enact a national health care system.|

1,143,654 (78%)

320,355 (22%)

### 1990

See also: New Jersey 1990 ballot measures

November 6

Type| Title| Subject| Description| Result| Yes Votes| No Votes

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| Public Question No. 1| Bond issues| The Affordable Housing Programs Assistance Bond Act of 1990 would have authorized $135 million in bonds for improvements to housing and to address the housing needs of the homeless and those with low and moderate income.| d|

791,011 (49%)

831,430 (51%)

LRSS

| Public Question No. 2| Gambling policy| The measure allowed Sunday horse racing at tracks which would remain closed on one day of the week.|

912,047 (56%)

707,676 (44%)

LRCA

| Public Question No. 3| Gambling policy| The amendment allowed the state legislature to enact laws permitting gambling establishments in Atlantic City to show live video of horse races for betting purposes, with revenues going toward services for senior citizens.|

852,449 (53%)

749,058 (47%)

### 1989

See also: New Jersey 1989 ballot measures

November 7

Type| Title| Subject| Description| Result| Yes Votes| No Votes

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| Public Question No. 1| Bond issues| The Open Space Preservation Bond Act of 1989 authorized $300 million in bonds for the acquistion of land for recreational and conservational purposes.|

1,189,754 (71%)

480,461 (29%)

| Public Question No. 2| Bond issues| The Public Purpose Buildings and Community-Based Facilities Construction Bond Act of 1989 authorized $125 million in bonds for correctional and human services facilities.|

982,237 (60%)

642,810 (40%)

| Public Question No. 3| Bond issues| The Stormwater Management and Combined Sewer Overflow Abatement Bond Act of 1989 authorized $50 million in bonds for local projects relating to stormwater management and sewer overflow abatement.|

1,094,516 (67%)

529,270 (33%)

| Public Question No. 4| Bond issues| The New Jersey Bridge Rehabilitation and Improvement and Railroad Right-of-way Preservation Bond Act of 1989 approved $115 million in bonds for bridge maintenance and preserving and acquiring railroad rights-of-way.|

1,132,522 (69%)

503,713 (31%)

LRSS

| Public Question No. 5| Bond issues| The Hazardous Discharge Bond Acts of 1981 and 1986 were amended to expand the uses of authorized bonds to include projects to protect underground drinking water supplies and treatment of contaminated supplies.|

1,257,583 (77%)

376,585 (23%)

### 1988

See also: New Jersey 1988 ballot measures

November 8

Type| Title| Subject| Description| Result| Yes Votes| No Votes

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| Public Question No. 1| Bond issues| The Jobs, Education and Competitiveness Bond Act of 1988 authorized $350 million in bonds for construction and maintenance of buildings at public and private higher education facilities.|

1,569,769 (69%)

712,376 (31%)

LRCA

| Public Question No. 2| State legislatures measures| The amendment required that a vacancy in the legislature be filled within 35 days by a county committee of the same party the incumbent was a member of, and that the appointee serve until a successor is elected at the next general election at least 51 days after the vacancy is created or otherwise until the end of the unexpired term.|

1,503,003 (70%)

649,185 (30%)

LRCA

| Public Question No. 3| Taxes| The amendment allowed applicable shareholders of a cooperative or mutual housing corporation to receive property tax deductions for veterans and/or the elderly and disabled.|

1,673,322 (74%)

575,326 (26%)

LRCA

| Public Question No. 4| Ballot measure process| The amendment set a deadline of 70 days before a general election to submit public questions for the ballot.|

1,674,456 (79%)

451,500 (21%)

### 1987

See also: New Jersey 1987 ballot measures

November 3

Type| Title| Subject| Description| Result| Yes Votes| No Votes

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| Public Question No. 1| Bond issues| The Correctional Facilities Construction Bond Act authorized $198 million in bonds for the construction of state and county correctional facilities.|

824,570 (60%)

546,790 (40%)

| Public Question No. 2| Bond issues| The New Jersey Green Acres, Cultural Centers and Historic Preservation Bond Act of 1987 authorized bonds of $40 million for cultural center projects, $25 million for historic preservation projects and $35 million for municipal acquisition of land for recreational and conservational purposes.|

857,096 (62%)

516,971 (38%)

| Public Question No. 3| Bond issues| The New Jersey Baseball Stadium Bond Act of 1987 would have authorized $185 million in bonds for construction of a stadium in the event of a commitment by a Major League Baseball team to relocate to New Jersey.| d|

473,704 (33%)

972,783 (67%)

LRSS

| Public Question No. 4| Bond issues| The Farmland Preservation Bond Act of 1981 was amended to allow the state to use allocated bond money to purchase farmland for resale with preservational intent, and to increase the proportion of bond money used on the purchase of farmland development easements from 50 to 80 percent, if not 100 percent in an emergency.|

934,903 (69%)

421,918 (31%)

| Public Question No. 5| Bond issues| 10 million in bonds unused after the passage of the New Jersey Public Purposes Buildings Construction Bond Act of 1980 were directed towards the construction and improvement of facilities for the mentally ill. The act originally directed the money towards a loan guarantee fund for the development of nursing homes, which never came to fruition.|

955,124 (71%)

397,533 (29%)

LRCA

| Public Question No. 6| Law enforcement officers and departments| The amendment would have extended the terms of sheriffs elected in or after the 1988 general election from three years to five.| d|

537,798 (41%)

767,601 (59%)

### 1986

See also: New Jersey 1986 ballot measures

November 4

Type| Title| Subject| Description| Result| Yes Votes| No Votes

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LRSS

| Public Question No. 1| Bond issues| The Hazardous Discharge Bond Act of 1981 was amended to allow bond money to be used on hazardous waste cleanup operations without first looking to other state or federal funds.|

813,183 (68%)

385,032 (32%)

| Public Question No. 2| Bond issues| The Hazardous Discharge Bond Act of 1986 authorized $200 million in bonds for the cleanup of hazardous waste contingent on the enactment of other revenue-raising measures for such projects.|

786,576 (66%)

399,467 (34%)

### 1985

See also: New Jersey 1985 ballot measures

November 5

Type| Title| Subject| Description| Result| Yes Votes| No Votes

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| Public Question No. 1| Bond issues| The Wastewater Treatment Bond Act of 1985 authorized $190 million in bonds for municipal water treatment projects.|

1,045,725 (71%)

429,575 (29%)

| Public Question No. 2| Bond issues| The Resource Recovery and Solid Waste Disposal Facility Bond Act of 1985 authorized $85 million in bonds for a revolving fund to make loans to municipalities for solid waste disposal facilities.|

1,066,305 (72%)

410,877 (28%)

| Public Question No. 3| Bond issues| The Pinelands Infrastructure Trust Bond Act of 1985 authorized $30 million in bonds for grants and loans for infrastructure systems in the pinelands area of the state.|

930,250 (64%)

532,114 (36%)

LRSS

| Public Question No. 4| Bond issues| The Natural Resources Bond Act of 1980 was amended to allow repayments of money from the fund it created to the fund created in the Resource Recovery and Solid Waste Disposal Facility Bond Act of 1985. Interest derived from investment in resource recovery was also redirected to the new fund.|

939,266 (66%)

480,199 (34%)

LRSS

| Public Question No. 5| Gambling policy| The Simulcast Racing Act allowed racetracks to transmit and receive video of horse races, particularly out-of-state races, for betting purposes.|

1,040,117 (66%)

533,926 (34%)

LRCA

| Public Question No. 6| Taxes| The amendment would have ended the use of money from the casino revenue fund to finance senior and disabled homestead rebates after June 30, 1985.| d|

573,555 (38%)

943,740 (62%)

LRCA

| Public Question No. 7| Administration of government| Following a ruling by the New Jersey Supreme Court that the state legislature could not invalidate rules and regulations by executive agencies except through the bill process, ultimately requiring the Governor's approval, the amendment would have allowed the legislature to void administrative rules and regulations through resolutions.| d|

511,115 (37%)

851,883 (63%)

### 1984

See also: New Jersey 1984 ballot measures

November 6

Type| Title| Subject| Description| Result| Yes Votes| No Votes

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| Public Question No. 1| Bond issues| The Jobs, Science and Technology Bond Act of 1984 authorized $90 million in bonds to establish a network of advanced technology centers at institutions of higher education with the intent of creating jobs.|

1,450,924 (62%)

888,757 (38%)

| Public Question No. 2| Bond issues| The New Jersey Human Services Facilities Construction Bond Act of 1984 authorized $60 million in bonds for human services facilities.|

1,442,331 (62%)

891,172 (38%)

LRCA

| Public Question No. 3| Bond issues| The amendment to Article VIII, Section 2 of the New Jersey Constitution allocated the revenues from 2.5 cents per gallon of the motor fuels tax to a special account in the state general fund for 17 years in order to fund work on the transportation system.|

1,495,707 (64%)

828,295 (36%)

LRCA

| Public Question No. 4| Gambling policy| The amendment allowed senior citizen organizations to conduct raffles for their benefit.|

2,074,417 (86%)

342,344 (14%)

LRCA

| Public Question No. 5| Taxes| The amendment allowed those qualifying for the veterans' tax deduction and the senior tax deduction to receive both.|

2,091,176 (85%)

356,088 (15%)

LRCA

| Public Question No. 6| Taxes| The amendment to Article VIII, Section 1, paragraph 7 of the New Jersey Constitution prohibited future state taxation on Social Security and Railroad Retirement benefits.|

1,858,918 (78%)

519,913 (22%)

### 1983

See also: New Jersey 1983 ballot measures

November 8

Type| Title| Subject| Description| Result| Yes Votes| No Votes

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| Public Question No. 1| Bond issues| An act authorized $135 million in bonds to acquire and develop land for recreational and conservational purposes as part of the state's Green Acres program.|

806,521 (61%)

519,667 (39%)

| Public Question No. 2| Bond issues| The Shore Protection Act of 1983 authorized $50 million in bonds for state shore preservation projects and grants to county and municipal governments for similar projects.|

798,117 (60%)

532,319 (40%)

LRSS

| Public Question No. 3| Bond issues| The Water Supply Bond Act of 1981 was amended to allow the state of New Jersey to use bond funds to finance additional state and local water supply projects.|

860,897 (66%)

447,512 (34%)

| Public Question No. 4| Bond issues| An act authorized $135 million in bonds for bridge improvements and rehabilitation.|

952,162 (71%)

387,387 (29%)

LRCA

| Public Question No. 5| State judiciary| The amendment to Article VII, Section 3, paragraph 3 and Section 4, paragraphs 1 and 3 of the New Jersey Constitution created a family part of the Chancery Division of the New Jersey Superior Court and transferred judges from preexisting juvenile, family and domestic relations courts.|

702,898 (56%)

550,064 (44%)

LRCA

| Public Question No. 6| State and local government budgets, spending, and finance| The amendment to Article VIII, Section 2, paragraph 3 of the New Jersey Constitution allowed the state legislature to authorize refinancing of state debts without a public vote on the condition that it would result in a debt service savings.|

674,290 (54%)

570,658 (46%)

LRCA

| Public Question No. 7| Taxes| The amendment allowed a veteran's surviving spouse to receive the veterans' real and personal property tax deduction.|

1,089,078 (82%)

238,540 (18%)

LRCA

| Public Question No. 8| State executive official measures| The amendment to Article V, Section 1, paragraph 14 of the New Jersey Constitution allowed the Governor seven additional days to consider legislation passed within 10 days of the end of a legislative term.|

849,759 (68%)

404,155 (32%)

### 1982

See also: New Jersey 1982 ballot measures

November 2

Type| Title| Subject| Description| Result| Yes Votes| No Votes

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LRAQ

| Public Question No. 1| Military-related advisory questions| The non-binding referendum supported a nuclear weapons freeze between the United States and the Soviet Union, as well as the use of money saved by the freeze for tax cuts and human services.|

1,250,468 (66%)

643,780 (34%)

| Public Question No. 2| Bond issues| The Correctional Facilities Construction Bond Act of 1982 authorized $170 million in bonds for correctional facilities.|

1,040,289 (58%)

746,677 (42%)

| Public Question No. 3| Bond issues| Section 5 of the New Jersey Public Purpose Buildings Construction Bond Act of 1980 was amended to remove a requirement that federal matching funds be committed before the start of construction of nursing home facilities for disabled veterans. The measure came following a federal budget freeze that affected such funds.|

1,036,185 (59%)

715,917 (41%)

| Public Question No. 4| Bond issues| The Community Development Bond Act of 1982 authorized $85 million in bonds for local development. $45 million capitalized the New Jersey Local Development Financing Fund, $30 million financed local revitalization and development projects and $10 million financed urban industrial parks.|

848,393 (50%)

845,585 (50%)

LRCA

| Public Question No. 5| Property| The proposed amendment to Article VIII, Section 5 of the New Jersey Constitution would have permitted the Legislature to pass criteria for setting prices at which the state can express interest in riparian land.| d|

649,919 (39%)

1,029,937 (61%)

### 1981

See also: New Jersey 1981 ballot measures

November 3

Type| Title| Subject| Description| Result| Yes Votes| No Votes

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| Public Question No. 1| Bond issues| The Water Supply Bond Act of 1981 authorized $350 million in bonds for improvements to and construction of water supply facilities.|

1,154,854 (65%)

634,834 (35%)

| Public Question No. 2| Bond issues| The Hazardous Discharge Bond Act authorized $100 million in bonds for the cleanup and removal of hazardous waste.|

1,109,070 (63%)

647,557 (37%)

| Public Question No. 3| Bond issues| The Farmland Preservation Bond Act authorized $50 million in bonds for grants to cover up to 50 percent of the cost of acquiring development easements and carrying out soil and water conservation projects.|

1,065,996 (61%)

668,172 (39%)

| Public Question No. 4| Bond issues| The Water Conservation Bond Interest Rate Ceiling Elimination Act removed the 6 percent interest rate ceiling from water conservation bonds passed in 1969.|

929,033 (57%)

697,424 (43%)

LRCA

| Public Question No. 5| Gambling policy| The amendment to Article VI, Section 7, paragraph 2 of the New Jersey Constitution authorized the use of revenues from gambling as funding for expanded or additional health and transportation services for the elderly and disabled.|

1,105,957 (68%)

524,496 (32%)

LRCA

| Public Question No. 6| State executive official measures| The amendment to Article V, Section 1, paragraph 14 of the New Jersey Constitution required the Governor to consider all bills passed by the legislature prior to 10 days before the end of a legislative term. Previously, the Governor would request that passed legislation be presented, allowing for pocket vetoes by requesting them late in a legislative term and declining further action. The amendment also extended the time window for the Governor to consider a bill to 45 days and allowed for a special legislative session at the end of a term to work on bills sent back by the Governor.|

1,114,269 (68%)

523,895 (32%)

LRCA

| Public Question No. 7| Property| The proposed amendment to Article VIII of the New Jersey Constitution added a fifth section allowing land tidal flowed within the previous 40 years to be claimed by the state; claims to land tidal flowed more than 40 years prior not presented by the state within one year were barred. Revenues from the sale of tidal flowed land were directed toward a public education fund.|

864,445 (53%)

756,220 (47%)

LRSS

| Public Question No. 8| Gambling policy| The Amusement Games Licensing Law was amended to allow a state commissioner to set entry fees and prize values of amusement games, subject to a public hearing and legislative review.|

927,680 (58%)

668,679 (42%)

### 1980

See also: New Jersey 1980 ballot measures

November 4

Type| Title| Subject| Description| Result| Yes Votes| No Votes

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| Public Question No. 1| Bond issues| The Natural Resources Bond Act of 1980 authorized $145 million in bonds for resource recovery, sewage treatment, water supplies, dam restoration and harbor cleanup.|

1,412,678 (62%)

873,381 (38%)

| Public Question No. 2| Bond issues| The Public Purpose Buildings Construction Bond Act of 1980 authorized $159 million in bonds for mental health facilities, correctional institutions, veterans' care facilities and care facilities for the elderly and disabled.|

1,245,981 (55%)

1,002,915 (45%)

| Public Question No. 3| Bond issues| The amendment allowed eligible senior citizens and disabled people to claim a real property tax deduction on dwelling houses sitting on land that they do not own.|

1,758,598 (75%)

588,183 (25%)

LRCA

| Public Question No. 4| Taxes| The amendment to Article VIII, Section 1, paragraph 4 of the New Jersey Constitution increased the maximum property tax deduction for senior and disabled citizens each year until 1983, when it was capped at $250. The annual income limitation to qualify for this deduction was likewise increased to a maximum of $10,000 in 1983 and thereafter.|

1,790,199 (76%)

555,788 (24%)

| Public Question No. 5| Bond issues| The Energy Conservation Bond Issue authorized $50 million in bonds, including $3 million for energy audits and $47 million for projects to make public buildings and facilities more energy-efficient.|

1,172,160 (53%)

1,024,937 (47%)

LRSS

| Public Question No. 6| Gambling policy| The measure would have changed the state gambling laws to allow horse racing on Sundays and extend Saturday horse racing by one hour.| d|

996,006 (44%)

1,285,074 (56%)

LRCA

| Public Question No. 7| Gambling policy| The proposed amendment to Article IV, Section VII, paragraph 2 of the New Jersey Constitution would have allowed the state legislature to regulate amusement games with prizes of merchandise.| d|

996,006 (44%)

1,285,074 (56%)

### 1979

See also: New Jersey 1979 ballot measures

November 6

Type| Title| Subject| Description| Result| Yes Votes| No Votes

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| Public Question 1| Bond issues| An act authorized $475 million in bonds for repairs and improvements of the state's highways, county and municipal roads and public transportation facilities.|

747,272 (54%)

638,758 (46%)

| Public Question 2| Bond issues| The New Jersey Higher Education Facilities Construction Act of 1979 would have authorized $95 million in bonds for higher education facilities.| d|

611,639 (45%)

748,737 (55%)

### 1978

See also: New Jersey 1978 ballot measures

November 7

Type| Title| Subject| Description| Result| Yes Votes| No Votes

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LRCA

| Question 1| State judiciary| The amendment merged county courts into the New Jersey Superior Court, along with their jurisdiction, pending cases and judges.|

846,192 (55%)

699,956 (45%)

LRCA

| Question 2| Gambling policy| The amendment would have allowed and regulated gambling on jai alai, with revenue going towards property tax relief.| d|

671,793 (41%)

966,254 (59%)

| Question 3| Bond issues| The New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority Refunding Bond Guaranty Act authorized a guarantee of up to $317 million in bonds to refinance the Sports Authority in control of the Meadowlands Sports Complex in East Rutherford.|

846,377 (54%)

731,352 (46%)

| Question 4| Bond issues| An act authorized $200 million in bonds for the state to purchase land for recreational and conservational use.|

880,306 (56%)

694,167 (44%)

| Question 5| Bond issues| The Institutional Construction Bond Act of 1978 authorized $100 million in bonds to construct mental health facilities, prisons, facilities for the blind and handicapped, and a forensic laboratory.|

918,070 (59%)

642,647 (41%)

| Question 6| Bond issues| The Emergency Flood Control Bond Act of 1978 authorized $25 million in bonds for flood control planning and facilities.|

868,715 (56%)

687,739 (44%)

### 1977

See also: New Jersey 1977 ballot measures

November 8

Type| Title| Subject| Description| Result| Yes Votes| No Votes

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| Public Question 1| Bond issues| The Beaches and Harbors Bond Act of 1977 authorized $30 million in bonds for beach and harbor restoration, facilities and projects.|

907,904 (59%)

640,029 (41%)

| Public Question 2| Bond issues| The New Jersey Medical Education Facilities Bond Act of 1977 authorized $120 million in bonds to refinance the Teaching Hospital of the College of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and to construct and renovate medical education facilities.|

929,138 (60%)

616,502 (40%)

### 1976

See also: New Jersey 1976 ballot measures

November 2

Type| Title| Subject| Description| Result| Yes Votes| No Votes

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LRCA

| Public Question No. 1| Gambling policy| The amendment authorized the legislature to establish and regulate casinos in Atlantic City, with all state revenue going towards reducing property taxes, rentals and utility costs for eligible senior and disabled citizens.|

1,535,249 (57%)

1,180,799 (43%)

LRCA

| Public Question No. 2| Housing| The amendment gave a differential homestead rebate or credit to senior and disabled citizens, as well as their surviving spouses.|

1,989,812 (78%)

554,587 (22%)

| Public Question No. 3| Bond issues| The New Jersey Mortgage Assistance Bond Act of 1976 authorized $25 million in bonds for mortgage assistance and construction of housing for senior and low and moderate-income citizens.|

1,275,048 (53%)

1,142,213 (47%)

| Public Question No. 4| Bond issues| The New Jersey Clean Waters Bond Act of 1976 authorized $120 million in bonds for water supply, water pollution and sewage treatment facilities.|

1,543,237 (64%)

884,948 (36%)

| Public Question No. 5| Bond issues| The New Jersey Institutions Construction Bond Act of 1976 authorized $80 million for special needs schools, mental hospitals, mental health facilities and prisons.|

1,315,052 (56%)

1,038,668 (44%)

LRCA

| Public Question No. 6| Taxes| The amendment directed the net receipts from all personal income taxes towards offsetting or reducing property taxes.|

1,688,463 (71%)

701,983 (29%)

LRCA

| Public Question No. 7| Gambling policy| The amendment would have increased the maximum price of playing an amusement game from 25 cents to 50 cents and the maximum value for prizes won in an amusement game from $15 to $100.| d|

907,007 (40%)

1,359,860 (60%)

### 1975

See also: New Jersey 1975 ballot measures

November 4

Type| Title| Subject| Description| Result| Yes Votes| No Votes

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LRCA

| Public Question 2| Sex and gender issues; Constitutional rights| Prohibit the denial or abridgment of rights on account of a person's sex| d|

828,290 (49%)

868,061 (51%)

LRCA

| Public Question No. 1| Taxes| The amendment extended the property tax deduction for senior citizens, allowed them to receive a homestead tax credit or rebate in addition to other exemptions or deductions, allowed a homestead credit or rebate for home owners and tenants, and authorized the legislature to pass laws regarding property tax abatement.|

1,171,474 (69%)

538,060 (31%)

| Public Question No. 3| Bond issues| An act would have authorized $110 million in bonds for water supply, waste treatment and shore protection facilities.| d|

740,496 (45%)

891,190 (55%)

| Public Question No. 4| Bond issues| An act would have authorized $600 million in bonds for improvements to public transportation.| d|

616,461 (38%)

1,022,150 (62%)

| Public Question No. 5| Bond issues| An act would have authorized $100 million in bonds for housing assistance.| d|

670,370 (41%)

973,629 (59%)

| Public Question No. 6| Bond issues| If approved, it would have authorized $112 million in bonds for human services facilities.| d|

587,404 (37%)

1,002,854 (63%)

### 1974

See also: New Jersey 1974 ballot measures

November 5

Type| Title| Subject| Description| Result| Yes Votes| No Votes

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|

LRCA

| Public Question No. 1| Gambling policy| The amendment would have allowed the legislature to pass laws allowing the establishment of gambling houses or casinos, directed the entire net proceeds from those establishments to the state treasury and forbidden gambling establishments in a municipality unless approved through local and county referendums.| d|

790,777 (40%)

1,202,638 (60%)

LRCA

| Public Question No. 2| Residency voting requirements| The amendment reduced the residency qualifications for voters from 6 months in the state to 30 days, and 40 days in a county to 30 days.|

946,175 (52%)

876,814 (48%)

| Public Question No. 3| Bond issues| An act authorized $200 million in bonds to acquire land for recreational and conservational purposes.|

1,000,385 (55%)

816,919 (45%)

| Public Question No. 4| Bond issues| An act would have authorized $200 million in bonds for improvements to state highways.| d|

754,798 (42%)

1,060,617 (58%)

| Public Question No. 5| Bond issues| An act would have authorized $100 million in improvements to freight and passenger rail services.| d|

865,011 (48%)

919,742 (52%)

| Public Question No. 6| Bond issues| An act would have authorized $90 million in bonds for housing assistance.| d|

841,648 (47%)

956,881 (53%)

### 1973

See also: New Jersey 1973 ballot measures

November 6

Type| Title| Subject| Description| Result| Yes Votes| No Votes

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LRCA

| Public Question No. 1| State judiciary| The amendment permitted civil trials by six-member juries.|

1,036,460 (75%)

344,975 (25%)

| Public Question No. 2| Bond issues| An act authorized $25 million in bonds for education facilities for severely handicapped children.|

879,432 (64%)

502,107 (36%)

### 1972

See also: New Jersey 1972 ballot measures

November 7

Type| Title| Subject| Description| Result| Yes Votes| No Votes

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| Public Question No. 1| Bond issues| An act would have authorized $650 million in bonds for improvements to the public transportation system, including highways and mass transit.| d|

1,043,831 (46%)

1,234,462 (54%)

LRCA

| Public Question No. 2| Gambling policy| The amendment authorized bingo games for senior citizens.|

1,968,816 (85%)

341,816 (15%)

LRCA

| Public Question No. 3| State executive official measures| The amendment would have made the terms of the Secretary of State and Attorney General indefinite; they would have instead served at the Governor's pleasure.| d|

994,469 (47%)

1,139,227 (53%)

### 1971

See also: New Jersey 1971 ballot measures

November 2

Type| Title| Subject| Description| Result| Yes Votes| No Votes

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| Public Question No. 1| Bond issues| An act authorized $155 million in bonds for higher education buildings.|

846,433 (54%)

719,109 (46%)

LRCA

| Public Question No. 2| Taxes| The amendment excluded federal benefits from determining eligibility for the property tax deduction for senior citizens.|

1,278,729 (80%)

317,229 (20%)

| Public Question No. 3| Bond issues| An act authorized $80 million in bonds for acquiring land for recreational and conservational purposes.|

1,029,200 (67%)

512,985 (33%)

### 1970

See also: New Jersey 1970 ballot measures

November 3

Type| Title| Subject| Description| Result| Yes Votes| No Votes

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LRCA

| Public Question No. 1| Voting age policy| The amendment would have lowered the voting age from 21 years to 19.| d|

728,731 (43%)

977,531 (57%)

LRCA

| Public Question No. 2| Taxes| The amendment increased the property tax deduction for senior citizens from $80 to $160, with the state reimbursing half of the deduction to municipalities.|

1,375,497 (81%)

312,561 (19%)

| Public Question No. 3| Bond issues| An act authorized $80 million in bonds for acquiring land for recreational and conservational purposes.|

1,029,200 (67%)

512,985 (33%)

### 1969

See also: New Jersey 1969 ballot measures

November 4

Type| Title| Subject| Description| Result| Yes Votes| No Votes

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| Public Question No. 1| Bond issues| An act authorized $271 million in bonds for water conservation.|

1,380,357 (74%)

483,903 (26%)

LRCA

| Public Question No. 2| Voting age policy| The amendment would have lowered the voting age from 21 years to 18.| d|

788,978 (41%)

1,154,606 (59%)

LRCA

| Public Question No. 3| Gambling policy| The amendment authorized the legislature to establish a state lottery.|

1,593,239 (81%)

362,947 (19%)

### 1968

See also: New Jersey 1968 ballot measures

November 5

Type| Title| Subject| Description| Result| Yes Votes| No Votes

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| Public Question No. 1| Bond issues| An act authorized $337.5 million in bonds for the construction and development of public buildings.|

1,301,711 (63%)

773,821 (37%)

| Public Question No. 2| Bond issues| An act authorized $640 million in bonds for the improvement of state highways and public transportation facilities.|

1,319,928 (64%)

750,427 (36%)

| Public Question No. 3| Bond issues| An act authorized $12.5 million in bonds for the construction of housing for low and moderate-income families.|

1,140,411 (56%)

891,844 (44%)

LRCA

| Public Question No. 4| State legislatures measures| The amendment set the terms of state legislators at two years and allowed measures from the first yearly session to carry over into the second if still pending.|

1,275,471 (66%)

644,719 (34%)

### 1966

See also: New Jersey 1966 ballot measures

November 8

Type| Title| Subject| Description| Result| Yes Votes| No Votes

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LRCA

| Public Question No. 1| State legislatures measures| The amendment implemented changes recommended by a constitutional convention regarding reapportionment of the state legislature.|

890,710 (64%)

506,884 (36%)

LRSS

| Public Question No. 2| Gambling policy| The measure allowed night horse racing.|

945,495 (62%)

577,002 (38%)

### 1964

See also: New Jersey 1964 ballot measures

November 3

Type| Title| Subject| Description| Result| Yes Votes| No Votes

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| Public Question No. 1| Bond issues| An act authorized $50 million in bonds for state institutions including prisons and hospitals.|

945,523 (53%)

830,868 (47%)

| Public Question No. 2| Bond issues| An act authorized $40.1 million in bonds for public higher education facilities.|

992,669 (55%)

804,278 (45%)

### 1963

See also: New Jersey 1963 ballot measures

November 5

Type| Title| Subject| Description| Result| Yes Votes| No Votes

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| Public Question No. 1| Bond issues| An act would have authorized $275 million in bonds for public buildings.| d|

801,415 (46%)

949,910 (54%)

| Public Question No. 2| Bond issues| An act would have authorized $475 million in bonds for public roads and highways, eliminating railroad crossings at road grade and providing state grants for municipal roads and highways.| d|

741,261 (44%)

944,380 (56%)

LRCA

| Public Question No. 3| Taxes| The amendment granted a yearly property tax exemption of $50 for veterans rather than the existing $500 exemption.|

1,082,017 (68%)

509,752 (32%)

LRCA

| Public Question No. 4| Elections and campaigns| The amendment changed voter residency requirements; the county residence qualification was reduced from 60 to 40 days, residents of the state and county for 40 days were made eligible to vote in presidential elections, and registered voters not meeting residency requirements were made eligible to vote in presidential elections by absentee ballot only.|

1,042,789 (69%)

467,448 (31%)

LRCA

| Public Question No. 5| Taxes| The amendment granted a yearly property tax exemption of $80 for senior citizens rather than the existing $800 exemption.|

1,165,739 (74%)

406,002 (26%)

LRCA

| Public Question No. 6| Agriculture policy; Property taxes| The amendment allowed land used agriculturally and horticulturally to be taxed as farmland.|

1,043,262 (71%)

425,815 (29%)

### 1962

See also: New Jersey 1962 ballot measures

November 6

Type| Title| Subject| Description| Result| Yes Votes| No Votes

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LRCA

| Public Question No. 1| Law enforcement officers and departments| The amendment would have increased the terms of sheriffs from three years to five.| d|

464,749 (41%)

659,745 (59%)

### 1961

See also: New Jersey 1961 ballot measures

November 7

Type| Title| Subject| Description| Result| Yes Votes| No Votes

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| Public Question No. 1| Bond issues| An act authorized $40 million in bonds for state institutions relating to health and welfare.|

890,616 (69%)

394,600 (31%)

| Public Question No. 2| Bond issues| An act authorized $60 million in bonds to acquire land for recreational and conservational purposes.|

742,396 (59%)

507,879 (41%)

LRCA

| Public Question No. 3| Administration of government| The amendment insured that state, county and local governments would continue to operate following an attack.|

1,007,972 (82%)

223,336 (18%)

LRCA

| Public Question No. 4| Gambling policy| The act licensed amusement games at agricultural fairs.|

768,372 (63%)

445,816 (37%)

### 1960

See also: New Jersey 1960 ballot measures

November 8

Type| Title| Subject| Description| Result| Yes Votes| No Votes

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LRCA

| Public Question No. 1| Taxes| The amendment permitted an annual $800 property tax exemption for senior citizens.|

1,368,262 (78%)

376,939 (22%)

### 1959

See also: New Jersey 1959 ballot measures

November 3

Type| Title| Subject| Description| Result| Yes Votes| No Votes

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| Public Question No. 1| Bond issues| An act authorized $66.8 million in bonds for higher education.|

904,706 (56%)

713,929 (44%)

LRSS

| Public Question No. 2| Gambling policy| An act authorized amusement games with a maximum prize value of $15 and a maximum charge of 25 cents per play.|

917,291 (59%)

630,800 (41%)

LRSS

| Public Question No. 2| Gambling policy| An act authorized amusement games with a maximum prize value of $15 and a maximum charge of 25 cents per play.|

917,291 (59%)

630,800 (41%)

### 1958

See also: New Jersey 1958 ballot measures

November 4

Type| Title| Subject| Description| Result| Yes Votes| No Votes

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| Public Question No. 1| Bond issues| An act authorized $45.85 million in bonds to develop water supplies.|

922,876 (76%)

298,780 (24%)

LRCA

| Public Question No. 2| Public education governance; Public education funding| The amendment allowed the state public school fund to be invested in local school bonds.|

807,864 (72%)

309,308 (28%)

### 1957

See also: New Jersey 1957 ballot measures

November 5

Type| Title| Subject| Description| Result| Yes Votes| No Votes

|
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LRCA

| Public Question No. 1| Elections and campaigns| The amendment reduced the voter residency requirements from 1 year to 6 months in the state and 5 months to 60 days in a county.|

680,592 (67%)

341,044 (33%)

### 1956

See also: New Jersey 1956 ballot measures

November 6

Type| Title| Subject| Description| Result| Yes Votes| No Votes

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LRCA

| Public Question No. 1| Law enforcement officers and departments| The amendment would have lengthened the terms of sheriffs from three years to five.| d|

541,714 (35%)

991,617 (65%)

LRCA

| Public Question No. 2| Taxes| The amendment would have allowed municipalities to determine assessed to true value property tax ratios.| d|

591,077 (39%)

941,579 (61%)

### 1955

See also: New Jersey 1955 ballot measures

November 8

Type| Title| Subject| Description| Result| Yes Votes| No Votes

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| Public Question No. 1| Bond issues| An act would have authorized $100 million in bonds for public water supplies.| d|

384,125 (38%)

622,936 (62%)

### 1954

See also: New Jersey 1954 ballot measures

November 2

Type| Title| Subject| Description| Result| Yes Votes| No Votes

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| Public Question No. 1| Bond issues| An act would have authorized $25 million in bonds to establish a state medical-dental school.| d|

565,878 (44%)

718,020 (56%)

### 1953

See also: New Jersey 1953 ballot measures

November 3

Type| Title| Subject| Description| Result| Yes Votes| No Votes

|
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LRCA

| Public Question No. 1| Gambling policy| The amendment allowed bingo games.|

947,676 (72%)

374,818 (28%)

LRCA

| Public Question No. 2| Taxes| The amendment extended the veterans' tax exemption to veterans' widows.|

1,041,071 (84%)

193,547 (16%)

### 1952

See also: New Jersey 1952 ballot measures

November 4

Type| Title| Subject| Description| Result| Yes Votes| No Votes

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| Public Question No. 1| Bond issues| An act authorized $285 million in bonds to build the Garden State Parkway.|

908,142 (64%)

505,081 (36%)

| Public Question No. 2| Bond issues| An act authorized $25 million in bonds for institutions.|

1,135,618 (80%)

280,126 (20%)

### 1951

See also: New Jersey 1951 ballot measures

November 6

Type| Title| Subject| Description| Result| Yes Votes| No Votes

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| Public Question No. 1| Bond issues| An act authorized $15 million in bonds for teachers' college buildings.|

473,727 (62%)

289,409 (38%)

### 1949

See also: New Jersey 1949 ballot measures

November 8

Type| Title| Subject| Description| Result| Yes Votes| No Votes

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| Public Question No. 1| Bond issues| An act authorized $25 million in bonds for state institutions.|

776,896 (68%)

371,077 (32%)

| Public Question No. 2| Bond issues| An act would have authorized $105 million in bonds for veterans' bonuses.| d|

578,988 (49%)

596,484 (51%)

| Public Question No. 3| Bond issues| An act would have authorized $100 million in bonds for housing assistance.| d|

397,504 (37%)

663,877 (63%)

### 1948

See also: New Jersey 1948 ballot measures

November 2

Type| Title| Subject| Description| Result| Yes Votes| No Votes

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| Public Question No. 1| Bond issues| An act would have authorized $50 million in bonds for state buildings for welfare and education.| d|

479,562 (46%)

557,300 (54%)

| Public Question No. 2| Bond issues| An act would have authorized $15 million in bonds for a high-speed transit system in southern New Jersey.| d|

360,468 (37%)

610,455 (63%)

### 1947

See also: New Jersey 1947 ballot measures

November 4

Type| Title| Subject| Description| Result| Yes Votes| No Votes

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LRCCQ

| Public Question No. 1| State constitutional conventions| A new state constitution was adopted as a result.|

653,096 (78%)

184,632 (22%)

### 1946

See also: New Jersey 1946 ballot measures

November 5

Type| Title| Subject| Description| Result| Yes Votes| No Votes

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| Public Question No. 1| Bond issues| An act authorized $35 million in housing assistance, particularly for veterans of World War II.|

478,623 (68%)

228,667 (32%)

### 1943

See also: New Jersey 1943 ballot measures

November 2

Type| Title| Subject| Description| Result| Yes Votes| No Votes

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LRSS

| Public Question No. 1| Constitutional wording changes| An act authorized the legislature to agree to a revised constitution which reapportioned both legislative chambers.|

395,631 (62%)

241,297 (38%)

### 1939

See also: New Jersey 1939 ballot measures

November 7

Type| Title| Subject| Description| Result| Yes Votes| No Votes

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| Public Question No. 1| Bond issues| An act authorized $21 million in bonds for unemployment assistance.|

391,604 (53%)

344,483 (47%)

### 1934

See also: New Jersey 1934 ballot measures

November 6

Type| Title| Subject| Description| Result| Yes Votes| No Votes

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| Public Question No. 1| Bond issues| Bonds were authorized for an emergency relief fund.|

535,822 (72%)

213,477 (28%)

### 1933

See also: New Jersey 1933 ballot measures

November 7

Type| Title| Subject| Description| Result| Yes Votes| No Votes

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| Public Question No. 1| Bond issues| The measure repealed a previous $7 million bond issue.|

591,486 (80%)

147,093 (20%)

| Public Question No. 2| Bond issues| Bonds were authorized to aid school districts.|

619,865 (82%)

134,296 (18%)

| Public Question No. 3| Bond issues| Bonds authorized in a previous state highway issue were reduced.|

582,223 (82%)

130,064 (18%)

| Public Question No. 4| Bond issues| Bonds were authorized for the relief of the unemployed and dependent.|

600,365 (82%)

127,721 (18%)

LRSS

| Public Question No. 5| Gambling policy| The act concerned corporations for raising, breeding and improving the breed of horses.|

447,217 (52%)

406,002 (48%)

### 1930

See also: New Jersey 1930 ballot measures

November 4

Type| Title| Subject| Description| Result| Yes Votes| No Votes

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| Public Question No. 1| Bond issues| Bonds were authorized for state institutions.|

327,565 (57%)

242,942 (43%)

| Public Question No. 2| Bond issues| Bonds were authorized for water rights.|

324,294 (58%)

239,256 (42%)

| Public Question No. 3| Bond issues| Bonds were authorized for state highways.|

318,568 (55%)

255,926 (45%)

### 1927

See also: New Jersey 1927 ballot measures

November 8

Type| Title| Subject| Description| Result| Yes Votes| No Votes

|
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|

| Public Question No. 1| Bond issues| Bonds were authorized for state highways.|

290,924 (61%)

183,033 (39%)

### 1915

See also: New Jersey 1915 ballot measures

October 19

Type| Title| Subject| Description| Result| Yes Votes| No Votes

|
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LRCA

| Women's Suffrage Amendment| Women's suffrage; Sex and gender issues| Provides for women's suffrage in state constitution| d|

133,282 (42%)

184,390 (58%)

### 1897

See also: New Jersey 1897 ballot measures

September 28

Type| Title| Subject| Description| Result| Yes Votes| No Votes

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LRCA

| Women's Suffrage for School Elections Amendment| Sex and gender issues; Women's suffrage| Provides for women's suffrage in local school elections| d|

64,784 (46%)

75,079 (54%)

## Types of ballot measures in New Jersey[edit]

See also: Types of ballot measures in New Jersey

### Citizen-initiated ballot measures[edit]

In New Jersey, citizens do not have the power to initiate ballot measures at the state level.

### Legislative referrals[edit]

#### Legislatively referred constitutional amendments[edit]

See also: Legislatively referred constitutional amendment

The New Jersey Constitution provides two legislative methods for referring a constitutional amendment to the ballot. First, the legislature can refer an amendment to the ballot through a 60% vote of both chambers during one legislative session. That amounts to a minimum of 48 votes in the New Jersey General Assembly and 24 votes in the New Jersey State Senate, assuming no vacancies. Second, the legislature can refer an amendment through a simple majority vote (50%+1) in each legislative chamber during two successive legislative sessions. That amounts to a minimum of 41 votes in the New Jersey General Assembly and 21 votes in the New Jersey State Senate, assuming no vacancies. Amendments do not require the governor's signature to be referred to the ballot.

#### Legislatively referred state statutes[edit]

See also: Legislatively referred state statute

A simple majority vote is required during one legislative session for the New Jersey State Legislature to place a state statute on the ballot. That amounts to a minimum of 41 votes in the New Jersey General Assembly and 21 votes in the New Jersey State Senate, assuming no vacancies. Statutes require the governor's signature to be referred to the ballot.

#### Legislatively referred bond measures[edit]

See also: Legislatively referred bond measure

A simple majority vote is required during one legislative session for the New Jersey State Legislature to place a bond issue on the ballot. That amounts to a minimum of 41 votes in the New Jersey General Assembly and 21 votes in the New Jersey State Senate, assuming no vacancies. Under Article VIII, Section II of the New Jersey Constitution, the state legislature cannot issue debt that exceeds 1% of total appropriations unless submitted to voters for approval. Bond issues require the governor's signature to be referred to the ballot.

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