State |
Initiative Name/Number |
Description |
Status |
ATR Position |
Arizona |
Prop 105
Majority Rules |
Requires that any initiative that would impose additional taxes or spending must garner approval from a majority of registered voters, as opposed to a majority of votes cast. |
On ballot |
Support |
California |
Prop 7 |
Requires all California utilities to procure at least half of their power from renewable resources by 2025. It is estimated that state administrative costs will jump by $3.4 million each year, and result in higher rates for Californians if this measure is approved. |
On ballot |
Oppose |
Colorado |
Amendment 47 Right-To-Work |
Prohibits forced unionization of workers and compulsory payment of dues.
http://www.abettercolorado.com/ |
On ballot |
Support |
|
Amendment 49
Ethical Standards for Public Payroll |
Prohibits automatic deductions from government employees’ paychecks for special interests and political purposes.
http://www.cleangovernmentcolorado.com/ |
On ballot |
Support |
|
Amendment 51 |
Increases the state sales tax by more than $185 million. |
On ballot |
Oppose |
|
Amendment 56 |
Requires every business with as few as 20 employees provide gold plated health insurance to all employees. This measure would destroy Colorado small businesses and kill jobs. |
On ballot |
Oppose |
Colorado |
Amendment 58 |
This measure, supported by Gov. Ritter, would effectively raise severance taxes on energy companies doing business in CO through the elimination of a longstanding property tax deduction. If passed, CO residents can expect higher utility bills and a higher cost of living. |
On ballot |
Oppose |
|
Amendment 59 |
This initiative would effectively put an end to TABOR in Colorado. If passed, CO residents will no longer receive refunds when government revenues grow faster than population and inflation.
|
On ballot |
Oppose |
Florida |
Amendment 3 |
Exempts specified home improvements from consideration in property assessments. |
On ballot |
Support |
|
Amendment 6 |
Mandates that ad valorem taxation of waterfront property be based on current use. |
On ballot |
Support |
|
Amendment 8
Local Option Community College Funding |
Requires that the legislature authorize counties to put local options sales tax measures before voters. |
On ballot |
Oppose |
Maine |
Referendum to Repeal the Dirigo Tax |
This measure is a referendum to veto the Governor’s $100 million tax increase on alcohol, sugary drinks, and insurance claims.
http://www.fedupwithtaxes.org/ |
On ballot |
Support |
Massachusetts |
Question 1 |
Phases out of the state income tax over a two year period.
http://www.smallgovernmentact.org/ |
On ballot |
Support |
Minnesota |
Sales Tax Increase |
This measure would increase the state sales tax by 3/8ths of a percent, resulting in a $300 million annual sales tax increase. |
On ballot |
Oppose |
Missouri |
Prop A |
Increases the state tax paid by casinos to 21 percent and institutes at $2/vistor casino entry fee. Furthermore, this measure puts a limit on future construction of casinos in Missouri. |
On ballot |
Oppose |
|
Prop C |
Mandates that 15% of the state’s electricity consumption be generated from renewable energy resources by 2012. |
On ballot |
Oppose |
Nevada |
Question 2 |
Prevents a government agency from using eminent domain to take private property and selling to private entity. |
On ballot |
Support |
North Dakota |
Measure 2 |
Cuts personal income tax in half and reduces the corporate income tax by 15%. |
On ballot |
Support |
Oklahoma |
Question 735 |
Provides a property tax exemption for disabled veterans. |
On ballot |
Support |
|
State Question No. 741 |
Prohibits individuals and businesses from applying for any property tax exemptions granted in a previous year. |
On ballot |
Oppose |
Oregon |
Measure 59 |
Permits federal income tax deduction from state taxes. |
On ballot |
Support |
|
Measure 64 |
This measure would prohibit automatic payroll deductions from government employees’ paychecks for special interests (i.e. unions). |
On ballot |
Support |
South Dakota |
Term Limit Repeal |
Eliminates term limits for state legislators |
On ballot |
Oppose |
