WEEKLY WHINE
Results of 2014 US ballot measures
As you are no doubt aware, the United States elections on TUE 04 NOV 2014 were a success for the Republican Party, which claimed a majority in the US Senate and increased its majority in the US House of Representatives.
Last week, we informed you of the appropriate way to vote on all 146 state ballot measures. Due to a clerical error which is not the fault of anyone in particular – though we are now glaring pointedly at you, Arizona secretary of state Ken Bennett – we omitted District of Columbia Initiative 71, on which we totally would have recommended a yes vote.
So that leaves a total of 147 ballot measures at the state or equivalent level. How did you, the voters, do? Join us as we review your performance.
BOND SCOREBOARD
| State | Measure | Purpose | Amount | Result |
|---|
| AL | Amendment 2 | Unspecified | US$50,000,000 | PASS |
| CA | Proposition 1 | Water | US$7,120,000,000 | PASS |
| HI | Amendment 2 | Agriculture | Unlimited | PASS |
| HI | Amendment 5 | Water | Unlimited | PASS |
| ME | Question 2 | Agriculture | US$8,000,000 | PASS |
| ME | Question 3 | Small businesses | US$4,000,000 | PASS |
| ME | Question 4 | Research | US$10,000,000 | PASS |
| ME | Question 5 | Research | US$3,000,000 | PASS |
| ME | Question 6 | Environment | US$10,000,000 | PASS |
| ME | Question 7 | Business | US$7,000,000 | PASS |
| NM | Bond Question A | Facilities improvement | US$17,000,000 | PASS |
| NM | Bond Question B | Libraries | US$11,000,000 | PASS |
| NM | Bond Question C | Education | US$141,000,000 | PASS |
| NY | Proposal 3 | Education | US$2,000,000,000 | PASS |
| RI | Question 4 | Education | US$125,000,000 | PASS |
| RI | Question 5 | Culture | US$35,000,000 | PASS |
| RI | Question 6 | Transit | US$35,000,000 | PASS |
| RI | Question 7 | Environment | US$53,000,000 | PASS |
MINIMUM WAGE SCOREBOARD
| State | Measure | Current | Final | Change | Result |
|---|
| AK | Ballot Measure 3 | US$7.75/hr | US$9.75/hr | +US$2.00/hr | PASS |
| AR | Issue 5 | US$7.25/hr | US$8.50/hr | +US$1.25/hr | PASS |
| NE | Initiative 425 | US$7.25/hr | US$9.00/hr | +US$1.75/hr | PASS |
| SD | Measure 18 | US$7.25/hr | US$8.50/hr | +US$1.25/hr | PASS |
ALABAMA
| AL | AMENDMENT 1 | 72.35% | 27.65% |
| GOOBNET | | NO |
| Amends the state constitution to state that the state does not recognise laws that contradict its own laws. |
| AL | AMENDMENT 2 | 50.47% | 49.53% |
| GOOBNET | | NO |
| Amends the state constitution to authorise bonds of up to US$50,000,000. |
| AL | AMENDMENT 3 | 72.44% | 27.56% |
| GOOBNET | | NO |
| Amends the state constitution to protect the right to bear arms. |
| AL | AMENDMENT 4 | 56.25% | 43.75% |
| GOOBNET | | NO |
| Amends the state constitution to require a 2/3 vote in the state legislature in order to spend more on education. |
| AL | AMENDMENT 5 | 79.83% | 20.17% |
| GOOBNET | | NO |
| Amends the state constitution to protect hunting and fishing rights. |
ALASKA
| AK | BALLOT MEASURE 2 | 52.15% | 47.85% |
| GOOBNET | YES | |
| Legalises marijuana. |
| AK | BALLOT MEASURE 3 | 68.80% | 31.20% |
| GOOBNET | YES | |
| Increases the state minimum wage from US$7.75/hr to US$8.75/hr in 2015 and to US$9.75/hr in 2016. |
| AK | BALLOT MEASURE 4 | 65.32% | 34.68% |
| GOOBNET | YES | |
| Bans mining projects that endanger fisheries reserves. |
ARIZONA
| AZ | PROPOSITION 122 | 51.40% | 48.60% |
| GOOBNET | | NO |
| Amends the state constitution to claim that the state has the right to ignore federal law. |
| AZ | PROPOSITION 303 | 78.30% | 21.70% |
| GOOBNET | | NO |
| Permits terminally ill patients to receive treatments not yet approved by the FDA. |
| AZ | PROPOSITION 304 | 31.65% | 68.35% |
| GOOBNET | | NO |
| Increases state legislators’ salaries from US$24,000/yr to US$35,000/yr. |
ARKANSAS
| AR | ISSUE 1 | 59.06% | 40.94% |
| GOOBNET | | NO |
| Amends the state constitution to require the legislature to approve changes in administrative rules of state executive offices. |
| AR | ISSUE 2 | 53.30% | 46.70% |
| GOOBNET | | NO |
| Amends the state constitution to permit more time to collect signatures for ballot measures. |
| AR | ISSUE 3 | 52.54% | 47.46% |
| GOOBNET | | NO |
| Amends the state constitution to extend term limits for state legislators from six years in the state house and eight years in the state senate to sixteen total years, and reforms lobbying rules. |
| AR | ISSUE 4 | 43.10% | 56.90% |
| GOOBNET | YES | |
| Amends the state constitution to ban dry counties. |
| AR | ISSUE 5 | 65.94% | 34.06% |
| GOOBNET | YES | |
| Increases the state minimum wage from US$7.25/hr to US$7.50/hr in 2015, to US$8.00/hr in 2016, and to US$8.50/hr in 2017. |
CALIFORNIA
| CA | PROPOSITION 1 | 66.77% | 33.23% |
| GOOBNET | | NO |
| Authorises bonds of up to US$7,120,000,000 to change the state water system. |
| CA | PROPOSITION 2 | 68.71% | 31.29% |
| GOOBNET | YES | |
| Amends the state constitution to increase the maximum amount that can be placed in the state rainy day fund. |
| CA | PROPOSITION 45 | 40.19% | 59.81% |
| GOOBNET | YES | |
| Requires public notice for insurance rate changes. |
| CA | PROPOSITION 46 | 32.85% | 67.15% |
| GOOBNET | | NO |
| Increases the cap on medical malpractise damages. |
| CA | PROPOSITION 47 | 58.46% | 41.54% |
| GOOBNET | YES | |
| Changes most nonviolent crimes to misdemeanors rather than felonies. |
| CA | PROPOSITION 48 | 39.06% | 60.94% |
| GOOBNET | | NO |
| Ratifies two tribal gaming compacts and exempts them from environmental regulations. |
COLORADO
| CO | AMENDMENT 67 | 35.22% | 64.78% |
| GOOBNET | | NO |
| Amends the state constitution to recognise embryos and fetuses as persons. |
| CO | AMENDMENT 68 | 29.43% | 70.57% |
| GOOBNET | | NO |
| Amends the state constitution to expand gaming at racetracks. |
| CO | PROPOSITION 104 | 70.03% | 29.97% |
| GOOBNET | YES | |
| Requires meetings that are open to the public whenever school boards negotiate collective bargaining. |
| CO | PROPOSITION 105 | 34.29% | 65.71% |
| GOOBNET | | NO |
| Requires labelling of genetically modified food. |
CONNECTICUT
| CT | QUESTION 1 | 47.50% | 52.50% |
| GOOBNET | YES | |
| Permits the state legislature to expand early voting. |
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
| DC | INITIATIVE 71 | 69.51% | 30.49% |
| GOOBNET | YES | |
| Legalises marijuana. |
FLORIDA
| FL | AMENDMENT 1 | 74.95% | 25.05% |
| GOOBNET | YES | |
| Amends the state constitution to fund the Land Acquisition Trust Fund. Requires 60% in favour to pass. |
| FL | AMENDMENT 2 | 57.60% | 42.40% |
| GOOBNET | YES | |
| Amends the state constitution to permit medical marijuana. Requires 60% in favour to pass. |
| FL | AMENDMENT 3 | 47.89% | 52.11% |
| GOOBNET | | NO |
| Amends the state constitution to permit the state governor to fill vacant judges’ seats by appointment. |
GEORGIA
| GA | AMENDMENT A | 73.89% | 26.11% |
| GOOBNET | | NO |
| Amends the state constitution to prevent increases to the maximum state income tax rate. |
| GA | AMENDMENT B | 69.81% | 26.35% |
| GOOBNET | YES | |
| Amends the state constitution to permit the state legislature to increase reckless driving penalties. |
| GA | REFERENDUM 1 | 73.65% | 26.35% |
| GOOBNET | | NO |
| Extends a tax exemption to privately owned facilities at University of Georgia schools. |
HAWAI‘I
Hawai‘i ballot measures require a majority of all voters who cast ballots in order to pass. The below totals therefore include blank and invalid votes in the NO total.
| HI | AMENDMENT 1 | 81.98% | 18.02% |
| GOOBNET | YES | |
| Amends the state constitution to require public disclosure of the list of nominees to state courts. |
| HI | AMENDMENT 2 | 50.20% | 49.80% |
| GOOBNET | | NO |
| Amends the state constitution to authorise bonds for farming financial aid. |
| HI | AMENDMENT 3 | 22.03% | 77.97% |
| GOOBNET | | NO |
| Amends the state constitution to increase the mandatory retirement age for judges to 80 years. |
| HI | AMENDMENT 4 | 43.36% | 56.64% |
| GOOBNET | | NO |
| Amends the state constitution to permit public funding for private programs in support of early childhood education. |
| HI | AMENDMENT 5 | 63.32% | 36.68% |
| GOOBNET | | NO |
| Amends the state constitution to authorise bonds that would fund safety compliance upgrades to dams and reservoirs. |
IDAHO
| ID | HJR 2 | 49.41% | 50.59% |
| GOOBNET | | NO |
| Amends the state constitution to require the legislature to approve changes in administrative rules of state executive offices. |
ILLINOIS
| IL | RIGHT TO VOTE AMENDMENT | 72.65% | 27.35% |
| GOOBNET | YES | |
| Amends the state constitution to protect the right to cast a ballot. Requires 60% in favour or a majority of all voters who cast ballots in order to pass. |
| IL | CRIME VICTIMS’ BILL OF RIGHTS AMENDMENT | 76.24% | 23.76% |
| GOOBNET | YES | |
| Amends the state constitution to enhance rights of crime victims in criminal courts. Requires 60% in favour or a majority of all voters who cast ballots in order to pass. |
| IL | MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE QUESTION | 66.37% | 33.63% |
| GOOBNET | YES | |
| Advisory question on an increase in the state minimum wage from US$8.25/hr to US$10.00/hr. |
| IL | BIRTH CONTROL IN PRESCRIPTION DRUG COVERAGE QUESTION | 65.89% | 34.11% |
| GOOBNET | YES | |
| Advisory question on whether birth control should be included in prescription drug insurance. |
| IL | MILLIONAIRE TAX INCREASE FOR EDUCATION QUESTION | 63.62% | 36.38% |
| GOOBNET | | NO |
| Advisory question on an increase in the state’s top income tax rate. |
KANSAS
| KS | SCR 1618 | 74.62% | 25.38% |
| GOOBNET | YES | |
| Authorises the state legislature to permit gaming for nonprofits. |
LOUISIANA
| LA | AMENDMENT 1 | 56.16% | 43.84% |
| GOOBNET | YES | |
| Amends the state constitution to protect the Medical Assurance Trust Fund. |
| LA | AMENDMENT 2 | 56.21% | 43.79% |
| GOOBNET | YES | |
| Amends the state constitution to create a Hospital Stabilization Fund. |
| LA | AMENDMENT 3 | 35.77% | 64.23% |
| GOOBNET | | NO |
| Amends the state constitution to permit private agents to collect taxes. |
| LA | AMENDMENT 4 | 32.48% | 67.52% |
| GOOBNET | YES | |
| Amends the state constitution to create a state infrastructure bank that would issue loans to support transportation projects. |
| LA | AMENDMENT 5 | 41.84% | 58.16% |
| GOOBNET | | NO |
| Amends the state constitution to remove the retirement age of 70 years for state judges. |
| LA | AMENDMENT 6 | 51.16% | 48.84% |
| GOOBNET | | NO |
| Amends the state constitution to authorise Orleans Parish to increase taxes. |
| LA | AMENDMENT 7 | 74.39% | 25.61% |
| GOOBNET | YES | |
| Amends the state constitution to correct language on disabled veterans. |
| LA | AMENDMENT 8 | 57.16% | 42.84% |
| GOOBNET | YES | |
| Amends the state constitution to protect the Artifical Reef Development Fund. |
| LA | AMENDMENT 9 | 46.90% | 53.10% |
| GOOBNET | YES | |
| Amends the state constitution to remove the requirement for permanently disabled homeowners to certify their income annually. |
| LA | AMENDMENT 10 | 54.26% | 45.74% |
| GOOBNET | | NO |
| Amends the state constitution to reduce the redemption period for tax sales. |
| LA | AMENDMENT 11 | 29.85% | 70.15% |
| GOOBNET | | NO |
| Amends the state constitution to increase the total number of state executive departments from 20 to 21. |
| LA | AMENDMENT 12 | 41.13% | 58.87% |
| GOOBNET | | NO |
| Amends the state constitution to require at least two members of the state Wildlife and Fisheries Commission to be from northern Louisiana. |
| LA | AMENDMENT 13 | 40.54% | 59.46% |
| GOOBNET | | NO |
| Amends the state constitution to authorise the city of New Orleans to sell property in the Lower Ninth Ward. |
| LA | AMENDMENT 14 | 41.44% | 58.56% |
| GOOBNET | | NO |
| Amends the state constitution to limit the state legislature’s ability to modify tax rebates. |
MAINE
| ME | QUESTION 1 | 46.56% | 53.44% |
| GOOBNET | | NO |
| Places restrictions on bear hunting. |
| ME | QUESTION 2 | 60.24% | 39.76% |
| GOOBNET | | NO |
| Authorises bonds of up to US$8,000,000 for agriculture and resources. |
| ME | QUESTION 3 | 61.90% | 38.10% |
| GOOBNET | | NO |
| Authorises bonds of up to US$4,000,000 for loans to small businesses. |
| ME | QUESTION 4 | 62.72% | 37.28% |
| GOOBNET | | NO |
| Authorises bonds of up to US$10,000,000 for a cancer research centre. |
| ME | QUESTION 5 | 51.13% | 48.87% |
| GOOBNET | | NO |
| Authorises bonds of up to US$3,000,000 for tissue repair laboratories. |
| ME | QUESTION 6 | 64.58% | 35.42% |
| GOOBNET | | NO |
| Authorises bonds of up to US$10,000,000 for wetlands restoration. |
| ME | QUESTION 7 | 59.10% | 40.90% |
| GOOBNET | | NO |
| Authorises bonds of up to US$7,000,000 for marine businesses. |
MARYLAND
| MD | QUESTION 1 | 81.59% | 18.41% |
| GOOBNET | YES | |
| Amends the state constitution to create a transportation trust fund. |
| MD | QUESTION 2 | 80.12% | 19.88% |
| GOOBNET | YES | |
| Amends the state constitution to permit counties to fill vacancies with special elections. |
MASSACHUSETTS
| MA | QUESTION 1 | 52.97% | 47.03% |
| GOOBNET | YES | |
| Repeals a law that links gasoline taxes to inflation. |
| MA | QUESTION 2 | 26.52% | 73.48% |
| GOOBNET | YES | |
| Expands recycling laws. |
| MA | QUESTION 3 | 39.86% | 60.14% |
| GOOBNET | | NO |
| Repeals a law on resort casinos. |
| MA | QUESTION 4 | 59.39% | 40.61% |
| GOOBNET | YES | |
| Permits the use of sick days. |
MICHIGAN
| MI | PROPOSAL 1 | 45.07% | 54.93% |
| GOOBNET | | NO |
| Upholds a law on Upper Peninsula wolf hunting seasons. |
| MI | PROPOSAL 2 | 36.16% | 63.84% |
| GOOBNET | | NO |
| Upholds a law on game species. |
MISSISSIPPI
| MS | HCR 30 | 87.97% | 12.03% |
| GOOBNET | | NO |
| Amends the state constitution to protect hunting and fishing rights. |
MISSOURI
| MO | AMENDMENT 2 | 71.96% | 28.04% |
| GOOBNET | | NO |
| Amends the state constitution to render a defendant’s prior record admissible in child sexual abuse trials. |
| MO | AMENDMENT 3 | 23.55% | 76.45% |
| GOOBNET | | NO |
| Amends the state constitution to tie teacher compensation to performance evaluations. |
| MO | AMENDMENT 6 | 29.67% | 70.33% |
| GOOBNET | YES | |
| Amends the state constitution to establish early voting. |
| MO | AMENDMENT 10 | 56.80% | 43.20% |
| GOOBNET | | NO |
| Amends the state constitution to limit the state governor’s ability to estimate revenues. |
MONTANA
| MT | C-45 | 48.37% | 51.63% |
| GOOBNET | YES | |
| Amends the state constitution to rename the position of “State Auditor” to “Commissioner of Securities and Insurance”. |
| MT | LR-126 | 43.17% | 56.83% |
| GOOBNET | | NO |
| Moves the late voter registration deadline four days earlier. |
NEBRASKA
| NE | INITIATIVE 425 | 59.23% | 40.77% |
| GOOBNET | YES | |
| Increases the state minimum wage from US$7.25/hr to US$8.00/hr in 2015 and to US$9.00 in 2016. |
NEVADA
| NV | QUESTION 1 | 53.77% | 46.23% |
| GOOBNET | | NO |
| Amends the state constitution to create an intermediate appellate court. |
| NV | QUESTION 2 | 49.68% | 50.32% |
| GOOBNET | YES | |
| Amends the state constitution to remove a cap on mining taxes, currently at 5%. |
| NV | QUESTION 3 | 21.25% | 78.75% |
| GOOBNET | YES | |
| Increases corporate taxes. |
NEW JERSEY
| NJ | PUBLIC QUESTION 1 | 61.58% | 38.42% |
| GOOBNET | | NO |
| Permits pretrial detention in some cases. |
| NJ | PUBLIC QUESTION 2 | 64.64% | 35.36% |
| GOOBNET | | NO |
| Requires allocation of a specified portion of corporate taxes to preserve open spaces. |
NEW MEXICO
| NM | AMENDMENT 1 | 57.60% | 42.40% |
| GOOBNET | | NO |
| Amends the state constitution to separate school elections from general elections. Requires 75% in favour and 2/3 of each county in favour in order to pass. |
| NM | AMENDMENT 2 | 64.67% | 35.33% |
| GOOBNET | YES | |
| Amends the state constitution to place a student representative on the Northern New Mexico State School Board of Regents. |
| NM | AMENDMENT 3 | 62.31% | 37.69% |
| GOOBNET | | NO |
| Amends the state constitution to permit the state legislature to set different deadlines for candidacy declarations in judicial retention elections and primary elections. |
| NM | AMENDMENT 4 | 59.18% | 40.82% |
| GOOBNET | YES | |
| Amends the state constitution to permit county charters for urban counties. |
| NM | AMENDMENT 5 | 52.70% | 47.30% |
| GOOBNET | YES | |
| Amends the state constitution to change the way the Land Grant Permanent Fund is managed. |
| NM | BOND QUESTION A | 64.90% | 35.10% |
| GOOBNET | | NO |
| Authorises bonds of up to US$17,000,000 for facilities for senior citizens. |
| NM | BOND QUESTION B | 62.95% | 37.05% |
| GOOBNET | | NO |
| Authorises bonds of up to US$11,000,000 for libraries. |
| NM | BOND QUESTION C | 59.80% | 40.20% |
| GOOBNET | | NO |
| Authorises bonds of up to US$141,000,000 for education facilities. |
NEW YORK
| NY | PROPOSAL 1 | 57.34% | 42.66% |
| GOOBNET | YES | |
| Amends the state constitution to establish a redistricting commission. |
| NY | PROPOSAL 2 | 77.34% | 22.66% |
| GOOBNET | YES | |
| Amends the state constitution to remove the requirement on the state legislature to print paper copies of bills. |
| NY | PROPOSAL 3 | 61.71% | 38.29% |
| GOOBNET | | NO |
| Authorises bonds of up to US$2,000,000,000 for education facilities. |
NORTH CAROLINA
| NC | CRIMINAL DEFENDANT MAY WAIVE JURY TRIAL AMENDMENT | 53.13% | 46.87% |
| GOOBNET | YES | |
| Amends the state constitution to state that criminal defendants may waive a jury trial. |
NORTH DAKOTA
| ND | MEASURE 1 | 35.87% | 64.13% |
| GOOBNET | | NO |
| Amends the state constitution to recognise embryos and fetuses. |
| ND | MEASURE 2 | 75.70% | 24.30% |
| GOOBNET | | NO |
| Amends the state constitution to ban state mortgage, sales, and transfer taxes. |
| ND | MEASURE 3 | 25.07% | 74.93% |
| GOOBNET | | NO |
| Amends the state constitution to abolish the elected state Board of Higher Education. |
| ND | MEASURE 4 | 43.41% | 56.59% |
| GOOBNET | | NO |
| Amends the state constitution to require referenda on all measures that have a significant fiscal impact on the state. |
| ND | MEASURE 5 | 20.62% | 79.38% |
| GOOBNET | | NO |
| Amends the state constitution to require allocation of a specified portion of oil taxes to conservation. |
| ND | MEASURE 6 | 37.91% | 62.09% |
| GOOBNET | | NO |
| Entitles both parents in a child custody case to joint custody unless one of them is declared unfit. |
| ND | MEASURE 7 | 41.05% | 58.95% |
| GOOBNET | | NO |
| Abolishes the requirement that the majority owner of a pharmacy must be a registered pharmacist. |
| ND | MEASURE 8 | 44.45% | 55.55% |
| GOOBNET | | NO |
| Requires schools to begin the year no earlier than Labor Day. |
OKLAHOMA
| OK | STATE QUESTION 769 | 69.45% | 30.55% |
| GOOBNET | YES | |
| Amends the state constitution to specify the right of public officials to serve in the National Guard, Oklahoma State Guard, and Officers Reserve Corps. |
| OK | STATE QUESTION 770 | 90.39% | 9.61% |
| GOOBNET | YES | |
| Amends the state constitution to permit veterans to keep their homestead tax exemption when moving. |
| OK | STATE QUESTION 771 | 90.50% | 9.50% |
| GOOBNET | YES | |
| Amends the state constitution to establish a homestead exemption for surviving spouses of military personnel killed in action. |
OREGON
| OR | MEASURE 86 | 41.32% | 58.68% |
| GOOBNET | YES | |
| Amends the state constitution to create a fund for postsecondary education. |
| OR | MEASURE 87 | 56.73% | 43.27% |
| GOOBNET | YES | |
| Amends the state constitution to permit judges to serve in the National Guard and at public universities, and to permit employees of public schools to serve in the state legislature. |
| OR | MEASURE 88 | 32.57% | 67.43% |
| GOOBNET | YES | |
| Permits driver cards for those who do not have proof of legal residence. |
| OR | MEASURE 89 | 62.76% | 37.24% |
| GOOBNET | | NO |
| Amends the state constitution to guarantee equal rights regardless of sex. |
| OR | MEASURE 90 | 31.88% | 68.12% |
| GOOBNET | YES | |
| Establishes open primary elections. |
| OR | MEASURE 91 | 55.31% | 44.69% |
| GOOBNET | YES | |
| Legalises marijuana. |
| OR | MEASURE 92 | 49.53% | 50.47% |
| GOOBNET | | NO |
| Requires labelling of genetically modified food. |
RHODE ISLAND
| RI | QUESTION 1 | 56.54% | 43.46% |
| GOOBNET | | NO |
| Amends the state constitution to permit casino games at Newport Grand. Requires a majority of both the state and the city of Newport in favour in order to pass. Failed due to 57.04% NO vote in the city of Newport. |
| RI | QUESTION 2 | 67.31% | 32.69% |
| GOOBNET | | NO |
| Amends the state constitution to require approval of the electorate for changes in gaming locations. |
| RI | QUESTION 3 | 44.66% | 55.34% |
| GOOBNET | | NO |
| Authorises a constitutional convention. |
| RI | QUESTION 4 | 63.39% | 36.61% |
| GOOBNET | | NO |
| Authorises bonds of up to US$125,000,000 for a new building at the University of Rhode Island. |
| RI | QUESTION 5 | 60.52% | 39.48% |
| GOOBNET | | NO |
| Authorises bonds of up to US$35,000,000 for cultural centres. |
| RI | QUESTION 6 | 59.98% | 40.02% |
| GOOBNET | | NO |
| Authorises bonds of up to US$35,000,000 for transit improvements. |
| RI | QUESTION 7 | 70.90% | 29.10% |
| GOOBNET | | NO |
| Authorises bonds of up to US$53,000,000 for environmental projects. |
SOUTH CAROLINA
| SC | AMENDMENT 1 | 82.69% | 17.31% |
| GOOBNET | YES | |
| Amends the state constitution to permit gaming for nonprofits. |
| SC | AMENDMENT 2 | 56.36% | 43.64% |
| GOOBNET | YES | |
| Amends the state constitution to make the state Adjutant General a governor appointment subject to confirmation by the state senate rather than a directly elected position. |
SOUTH DAKOTA
| SD | INITIATED MEASURE 17 | 61.81% | 38.19% |
| GOOBNET | YES | |
| Prohibits network limitations by health insurance firms, so that clients will be permitted to use any provider. |
| SD | INITIATED MEASURE 18 | 55.04% | 44.96% |
| GOOBNET | YES | |
| Increases the state minimum wage from US$7.25/hr to US$8.50/hr in 2015 and links it to inflation starting in 2016. |
| SD | AMENDMENT Q | 56.69% | 43.31% |
| GOOBNET | | NO |
| Amends the state constitution to permit gaming in Deadwood with the approval of the local electorate. |
TENNESSEE
| TN | AMENDMENT 1 | 52.61% | 47.39% |
| GOOBNET | | NO |
| Amends the state constitution to authorise the state legislature to pass bills regarding abortion. |
| TN | AMENDMENT 2 | 60.92% | 39.08% |
| GOOBNET | | NO |
| Amends the state constitution to authorise the state governor to appoint judges subject to confirmation by the state legislature. |
| TN | AMENDMENT 3 | 66.22% | 33.78% |
| GOOBNET | | NO |
| Amends the state constitution to ban state payroll and income taxes. |
| TN | AMENDMENT 4 | 69.60% | 30.40% |
| GOOBNET | YES | |
| Amends the state constitution to permit gaming for nonprofits. |
TEXAS
| TX | PROPOSITION 1 | 79.79% | 20.21% |
| GOOBNET | | NO |
| Amends the state constitution to allocate oil and gasoline tax revenues to the state’s highway fund rather than its rainy day fund. |
UTAH
| UT | AMENDMENT A | 40.54% | 59.46% |
| GOOBNET | | NO |
| Amends the state constitution to permit more than two members of the same political party on the state tax commission. |
| UT | AMENDMENT B | 55.64% | 44.36% |
| GOOBNET | | NO |
| Amends the state constitution to repeal the requirement for a lieutenant governor who is appointed in midterm to stand for election at the next opportunity. |
| UT | AMENDMENT C | 34.41% | 65.59% |
| GOOBNET | YES | |
| Amends the state constitution to authorise separate legal counsel for the state lieutenant governor, auditor, and treasurer. |
VIRGINIA
| VA | PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR SURVIVING SPOUSES OF ARMED FORCES AMENDMENT | 87.08% | 12.92% |
| GOOBNET | YES | |
| Amends the state constitution to establish a property tax exemption for surviving spouses of military personnel killed in action. |
WASHINGTON
| WA | INITIATIVE 591 | 45.22% | 54.78% |
| GOOBNET | | NO |
| Bans background checks on firearm sales. |
| WA | INITIATIVE 594 | 58.93% | 41.07% |
| GOOBNET | YES | |
| Requires background checks on firearm sales. |
| WA | ADVISORY VOTE 8 | 53.86% | 46.14% |
| GOOBNET | YES | |
| Advisory question on raising taxes on marijuana. |
| WA | ADVISORY VOTE 9 | 54.87% | 45.13% |
| GOOBNET | YES | |
| Advisory question on an excise tax on tribal property. |
| WA | INITIATIVE 1351 | 50.49% | 49.51% |
| GOOBNET | YES | |
| Limits class sizes in public schools and makes changes to school funding. |
WEST VIRGINIA
| WV | AMENDMENT 1 | 61.90% | 38.10% |
| GOOBNET | | NO |
| Amends the state constitution to establish a property tax exemption for nonprofit youth organisations. |
WISCONSIN
| WI | QUESTION 1 | 79.88% | 20.12% |
| GOOBNET | YES | |
| Amends the state constitution to establish a transportation fund. |
WYOMING
| WY | CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT A | 29.67% | 70.33% |
| GOOBNET | | NO |
| Amends the state constitution to permit residents of other states to serve as trustees of the University of Wyoming. |
OVERALL SCOREBOARD
| State | GoobNet | Voters | Result |
|---|
| YES | NO | PASS | FAIL |
|---|
| Alabama | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0/5 |
| Alaska | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3/3 |
| Arizona | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1/3 |
| Arkansas | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1/5 |
| California | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4/6 |
| Colorado | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4/4 |
| Connecticut | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0/1 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1/1 |
| Florida | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2/3 |
| Georgia | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1/3 |
| Hawai‘i | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3/5 |
| Idaho | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1/1 |
| Illinois | 4 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 4/5 |
| Kansas | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1/1 |
| Louisiana | 6 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 10/14 |
| Maine | 0 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 1/7 |
| Maryland | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2/2 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3/4 |
| Michigan | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2/2 |
| Mississippi | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0/1 |
| Missouri | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1/4 |
| Montana | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1/2 |
| Nebraska | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1/1 |
| Nevada | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0/3 |
| New Jersey | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0/2 |
| New Mexico | 3 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 4/8 |
| New York | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2/3 |
| North Carolina | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1/1 |
| North Dakota | 0 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 6/8 |
| Oklahoma | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3/3 |
| Oregon | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3/7 |
| Rhode Island | 0 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 2/7 |
| South Carolina | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2/2 |
| South Dakota | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2/3 |
| Tennessee | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1/4 |
| Texas | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0/1 |
| Utah | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1/3 |
| Virginia | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1/1 |
| Washington | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5/5 |
| West Virginia | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0/1 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1/1 |
| Wyoming | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1/1 |
| TOTAL | 63 | 84 | 96 | 51 | 80/147 |
So, you followed our advice 54% of the time. This leads to the obvious question: why should we bother? Sure, there were the occasional states where you actually listened to us, like Colorado and Washington. But in Maine, you only agreed with us on bear hunting, and in places like Nevada and Alabama, you ignored us completely.
We here at GoobNet are obviously going to have to reassess whether we will continue to provide this service to you in future.
Oh, who are we kidding? We love to provide you services of which you don’t take advantage.
