Originally published November 7, 2006 at 12:00 AM | Page modified November 7, 2006 at 10:18 PM
Ballot measures, state by state
Initiatives at a glance, from Arizona to Wisconsin.
Arizona
Ban gay marriage and civil unions.
Deny bail to illegal immigrants charged with serious felony. Approved
Make English the state's official language. Approved
Bar illegal immigrants from receiving punitive damages in lawsuits. Approved
Bar illegal immigrants from receiving certain government subsidies. Approved
Raise state minimum wage. Approved
Award $1 million to a random voter each general election. Rejected
Limit eminent domain seizures; require compensation for adverse land-use rulings. Approved
Hike tobacco taxes.
Prohibit smoking in public places. Approved
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Prohibit smoking in public places, but exempt bars. Rejected
California
Require parental notification before minors could have abortion.
Tax oil producers to fund alternative energy programs.
Implement public financing of campaigns.
Limit eminent domain seizures; require compensation for adverse land-use rulings.
Hike tobacco taxes.
Toughen penalties and parole terms for sex offenders.
Colorado
Legalize possession of up to one ounce of marijuana. Rejected
Raise state minimum wage.
Ban gifts from lobbyists to public officials.
Ban same-sex marriage.
Allow same-sex domestic partnerships.
Impose term limits on top judges.
Florida
Limit eminent domain seizures: Approved
Georgia
Limit eminent domain seizures. Approved
Idaho
Limit eminent domain seizures; require compensation for adverse land-use rulings.
Ban gay marriage and civil unions. Approved
Maine
Place cap on state spending. Rejected
Massachusetts
Allow food stores to sell wine. Rejected
Michigan
Scrap affirmative action programs in university admissions and government hiring. Approved
Limit eminent domain seizures. Approved
Missouri
Raise state minimum wage. Approved
Hike tobacco taxes.
Allow stem cell research, including on embryos.
Montana
Raise state minimum wage.
Nebraska
Place cap on state spending. Rejected
Nevada
Legalize possession of up to one ounce of marijuana
Raise state minimum wage. Approved
Limit eminent domain seizures: Approved
New Hampshire
Limit eminent domain seizures. Approved
North Dakota
Limit eminent domain seizures. Approved
Ohio
Raise state minimum wage. Approved
Ban smoking in public places.
Ban smoking in public places, but exempts bars. Rejected
Oregon
Require parental notification before minor could have abortion.
Limit eminent domain seizures. Approved
Place cap on state spending. Rejected
Impose term limits on legislators. Rejected
Rhode Island
Restore voting rights to felons on probation and parole. Approved
South Carolina
Limit eminent domain seizures. Approved
Ban gay marriage and civil unions: Approved
South Dakota
Ban all abortions, except to save pregnant woman's life. Rejected
Legalize medical marijuana.
Ban gay marriage and civil unions.
Hike tobacco taxes. Approved
Strip judges of immunity. Rejected
Tennessee
Ban gay marriage. Approved
Virginia
Ban gay marriage and civil unions. Approved
Wisconsin
Ban gay marriage and civil unions. Approved
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