Each proposition is translated into plain language so you can see what approving it would change.
04Statewide propositionLegislatureEliminate Governor's Pocket Veto and Require Veto ExplanationsWhat a Yes vote doesAmend the state constitution to require bills to become law if the governor does not sign or veto them within the required timeframe, eliminate the governor's pocket veto, and require the governor to provide a substantive explanation for vetoes.
05Statewide propositionLegislatureBoard of Regents Nominating CommitteesWhat a Yes vote doesMake changes to the Board of Regents including establishing nominating committees to provide lists of candidates; provide that student members are appointed from a list provided by student governing body, and; prohibit non-student members from changing political party twelve months preceding appointment.
06Statewide propositionLegislatureEstablish Salary for State LegislatorsWhat a Yes vote doesEstablish a salary for state legislators equal to the annual median household income of the state.
07Statewide propositionLegislatureRepeal Separate Election Requirement for School Election DatesWhat a Yes vote doesRepeal the constitutional provision requiring that school elections be held at different times from partisan elections, thus allowing school elections to be held on the same dates as partisan elections, such as statewide and federal elections.
08Statewide propositionBond IssueHigher Education Improvements Bond IssueWhat a Yes vote doesAuthorize up to $230 million in general obligation bonds for capital improvements and acquisitions at higher education institutions, special schools, and tribal schools, funded by a statewide property tax.
09Statewide propositionBond IssueLibrary Acquisition Bond IssueWhat a Yes vote doesAuthorize up to $20 million in general obligation bonds for academic, public school, tribal, and public library resource acquisitions, funded by a statewide property tax.
10Statewide propositionBond IssueSenior Citizen Facilities Bond IssueWhat a Yes vote doesAuthorize $30 million in general obligation bonds for senior citizen facility improvement, construction, and equipment acquisition projects, funded by a statewide property tax.
County, city, and school-district questions are not included. Check your official sample ballot for local measures.
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