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2016 Ballot Measures

State

Year

Issue Category

Animals and Wildlife

Election Date	State	Title	Outcome
Nov. 8, 2016	Indiana	Public Question 1: A Joint Resolution Proposing an Amendment to Article 1 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana Concerning Natural and Cultural Resources.	Passed
Nov. 8, 2016	Kansas	HCR 5008: Right of Public to Hunt, Fish and Trap	Passed
Nov. 8, 2016	Massachusetts	Question 3: An Act to Prevent Cruelty to Farm Animals	Passed
Nov. 8, 2016	Montana	Initiative Number 177: Prohibit the Use of Traps and Snares for Animals by the Public on Any Public Lands within Montana	Failed
Nov. 8, 2016	Oregon	Measure Number 100: Wildlife Trafficking Prevention Act	Passed

Arts, Entertainment, and History

Election Date	State	Title	Outcome
Nov. 8, 2016	California	Proposition 60: The California Safer Sex in the Adult Film Industry Act	Failed
Nov. 8, 2016	Georgia	Amendment 4: Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution so as to Provide the Proceeds of Excise Taxes on the Sale of Fireworks or Consumer Fireworks in this State be Dedicated to the Funding of Trauma Care	Passed
Nov. 8, 2016	Massachusetts	Question 1: An Act Relative to Expanded Gaming	Failed
Nov. 8, 2016	Missouri	SJR 1: Constitutional Amendment 1	Passed
Nov. 8, 2016	New Mexico	Measure: Bond Question B	Passed

Civil Liberties and Civil Rights

Election Date	State	Title	Outcome
Nov. 8, 2016	Colorado	Amendment T: No Exception to Involuntary Servitude Prohibition	Failed
Nov. 8, 2016	Washington	Initiative Measure 735: An Act Relating to the Influence of Corporations and Money in Our Political System	Passed

Criminal Justice

Election Date	State	Title	Outcome
Nov. 8, 2016	Alabama	HB459: Statewide Amendment 7	Passed
Nov. 8, 2016	California	Proposition 62: The Justice That Works Act of 2016	Failed
Nov. 8, 2016	California	Proposition 66: Death Penalty Reform and Savings Act of 2016	Passed
Nov. 8, 2016	Georgia	Amendment 2: Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund; Provide that General Assembly by Law May Impose Additional Penalties or Fees for the Offenses	Passed
Nov. 8, 2016	Montana	Initiative Number 116: Ensure that Crime Victims' Right and Interests are Respected and Protected by Law	Passed
Nov. 8, 2016	North Dakota	Initiated Constitutional Measure Number 3: Initiated Constitutional Measure to Preserve and Protect the Right of Crime Victims to Justice	Passed
Nov. 8, 2016	New Mexico	Constitutional Amendment 1: A Joint Resolution Proposing an Amendment to Article 2, Section 13 of the Constitution of New Mexico to Protect Community Safety by Granting Courts New Authority to Deny Release on Bail Pending Trial for Dangerous Defendants in Felony Cases While Retaining the Right to Pretrial Release for Non-Dang	Passed
Nov. 8, 2016	Oklahoma	Initiative Petition 404: State Question 780	Passed
Nov. 8, 2016	Oklahoma	Initiative Petition 405: State Question 781	Passed
Nov. 8, 2016	South Dakota	Constitutional Amendment S: An Initiated Amendment to the South Dakota Constitution to Expand Rights for Crime Victims	Passed
Nov. 8, 2016	Washington	Initiative Measure 1501: Seniors and Vulnerable Individuals' Safety and Financial Crimes Prevention Act	Passed

Drugs

Election Date	State	Title	Outcome
Nov. 8, 2016	California	Proposition 61: The California Drug Price Relief Act	Failed
Nov. 8, 2016	Oklahoma	Initiative Petition 404: State Question 780	Passed
Nov. 8, 2016	Oklahoma	Initiative Petition 405: State Question 781	Passed

Gambling and Gaming

Election Date	State	Title	Outcome
Nov. 8, 2016	New Jersey	Public Question 1: Proposes Constitutional Amendment to Authorize Legislature to Permit by Law Establishment and Operation of Casinos in Certain Counties	Failed
Nov. 8, 2016	Rhode Island	Question 1: Approval of an Act Authorizing State-Operated Casino Gaming at Twin River-Tiverton in the Town of Tiverton	Passed

Guns

Election Date	State	Title	Outcome
Nov. 8, 2016	California	Proposition 63: The Safety for All Act of 2016	Passed
Nov. 8, 2016	Maine	Question 3: An Act To Require Background Checks for Gun Sales	Failed
Nov. 8, 2016	Nevada	Question 1: The Background Check Initiative	Passed
Nov. 8, 2016	Washington	Initiative Measure 1491: An Act Relating to Extreme Risk Protection Orders	Passed

Religion

Election Date	State	Title	Outcome
Nov. 8, 2016	Oklahoma	Legislative Referendum Number 369: State Question 790	Failed