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As of February 28, 2026, 71 statewide ballot measures were certified for the ballot in 32 states for elections in 2026.

From 2010 to 2024, the average number of statewide ballot measures in an even-numbered year was 161, including 53 citizen-initiated measures.

The first state ballot measure election of 2026 is scheduled for April 21 in Virginia, where voters will decide on a constitutional amendment related to congressional redistricting.

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Types of ballot measures

From 2010 to 2024, an average of 161 statewide ballot measures—53 initiated measures and 108 referred measures—appeared on ballots in even-numbered years. An initiated measure is a proposed law that people collect signatures for to put on the ballot. A referred measure is a proposed law that a legislature or commission, or constitutional provision in the case of automatic referrals, puts on the ballot for voters to decide.

Ballot measures by type, 2010-2026
Type202620242022202020182016201420122010Average
(2010-2024)
Initiated ballot measures105730436876406150
53
Initiated constitutional amendments[77]3231115262581917
17
Initiated state statutes53217253746272929
30
Veto referendums2224555135
6
Referred ballot measures61102110869986118125134
108
Legislative constitutional amendment5573896966699198106
84
Legislative state statute4128692588
7
Commission-referred measure000070100
1
Automatically referred measure213111134
2
Bond issues013761411151415
12
Advisory question033423521
3
Total:71159140129167162158186184
161

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List of state ballot measures

Alabama

See also: Alabama 2026 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResult

LRCA

Increase Age Limit for Walker County Judge of Probate from 70 to 75 AmendmentState judicial selection; Age limits for officialsIncrease the age limit for the judge of probate in Walker County from 70 to 75

May 19

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResult

LRCA

Amendment 1Bail policy; Criminal trialsAdd discharging a firearm in an occupied dwelling or other occupied space and any solicitation, attempt, or conspiracy to commit murder to the list of crimes for which a judge may deny bail

LRCA

Amendment 2Salaries of government officialsProhibit any reduction in a district attorney's compensation during their term in office

Alaska

See also: Alaska 2026 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResult

IndISS

Establish Campaign Contribution Limits for State and Local Elections InitiativeCampaign financeEstablish new campaign contribution limits for campaigns for state and local office

IndISS

Repeal Top-Four Ranked-Choice Voting InitiativePrimary election systems; Ranked-choice voting; Campaign financeRepeal the top-four ranked-choice voting (RCV) system that was adopted in 2020

Arizona

See also: Arizona 2026 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResult

LRSS

Designate Drug Cartels as Terrorist Organizations and Require State DHS to Address Threats MeasureImmigration policy; Criminal sentencingDeclare drug cartels to be terrorist organizations

LRSS

Limit Local Tax Rate on Groceries to 2% of Base Price and Require Voter Approval to Increase Tax Rate MeasureFood and beverage taxes; Sales taxes; Ballot measure processProhibit local government from imposing or increasing a tax on the sale of food items without voter approval and cap the tax rate at 2%

LRCA

Prohibit Taxes or Fees on Miles Traveled in Motor Vehicle AmendmentTransportation taxes and fees; Vehicle and driver regulationsProhibit the state and local governments from imposing taxes or fees based on vehicle miles traveled and from enacting rules to monitor or limit vehicle miles traveled without the person’s consent

Arkansas

See also: Arkansas 2026 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResult

LRCA

Citizenship Requirement for Voting AmendmentCitizenship voting requirementsProvide that only U.S. citizens may vote in state or local elections

LRCA

Creation of Economic Development Districts AmendmentPublic economic investment policy; Local government finance and taxes; Local government organizationAllow the legislature to create programs, including Economic Development Districts, and make loans and grants of public money to develop the state economy

LRSS

Natural Resources Commission Bond MeasurePollution, waste, and recycling policy; Bond issues; Flood infrastructure and management; Storm infrastructure; Parks, land, and natural area conservation; Water irrigation policy; Sewage and stormwaterAuthorize the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission to issue up to $500 million in general obligation bonds to fund water-related infrastructure projects including water treatment and transportation, waste disposal, pollution abatement, drainage, irrigation, flood control, and wetlands and aquatic resources infrastructure

LRCA

Right to Keep and Bear Arms AmendmentFirearms policy; Constitutional rightsProvide that the right to keep and bear arms is "a natural, fundamental, and individual right that shall not be infringed"

California

See also: California 2026 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResult

LRSS

Allow Public Financing of Election Campaigns MeasureCampaign finance; Election administration and governanceAllow the state and local governments to create programs that provide candidates with public funds under spending limits and eligibility rules

LRCA

Eliminate Successor Election at a State Officer Recall Election AmendmentRecall process; State executive branch structureEliminate the successor election when a state officer is recalled, thereby leaving the office vacant until it is filled according to state law

LRCA

Vote Requirements for Initiatives Requiring Supermajority Votes AmendmentInitiative and referendum process; Ballot measure supermajority requirementsRequire initiatives that change vote thresholds to supermajority votes to pass by the same vote requirement as is being proposed

Colorado

See also: Colorado 2026 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResult

CISS

Initiative 85Criminal sentencing; Drug crime policyIncrease penalties for fentanyl-related felonies, require treatment for certain drug offenses, and limit sentencing exceptions in fentanyl-related crimes that cause another person’s death

CICA

Initiative 95Immigration policy; Law enforcement officers and departmentsRequire law enforcement to notify the U.S. Department of Homeland Security when a person is charged with a crime of violence or has a prior felony conviction and the person’s immigration status cannot be determined

Florida

See also: Florida 2026 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResult

LRCA

Changes to Budget Stabilization Fund AmendmentBudget stabilization fundsIncrease the amount of funds that may be retained in the budget stabilization fund from 10% to 25% of net general revenue among other changes

LRCA

Exempt Tangible Personal Property Used for Agriculture or Agritourism from Property Taxes AmendmentAgriculture policy; Property tax exemptionsExempt agricultural-related tangible personal property, such as farm equipment or tools, from property taxes

Georgia

See also: Georgia 2026 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResult

LRCA

Increase Acre Limit for Agriculture and Timber Conservation Use Property Tax Classification AmendmentProperty tax exemptions; Forestry and timber; Agriculture policyIncrease the maximum acreage of agricultural and timber property that can be classified as bona fide conservation use property, which is taxed at 40% of the land's value, from 2,000 acres to 4,000 acres

Hawaii

See also: Hawaii 2026 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResult

LRCA

Increase Time for Senate to Act on Judicial Appointments AmendmentState legislative processes and sessions; State judicial selectionIncrease the timeframe for the Senate to consider and act on appointments of judges and justices from 30 days to 60 days for appointments made between April 1 and December 31 when the Senate is not in regular session or is soon to adjourn the regular session

Idaho

See also: Idaho 2026 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResult

LRCA

HJR 4Marijuana laws; State legislative authority; Psychedelic substances laws; Drug crime policy; Initiative and referendum processProvide that only the state legislature has the authority to legalize marijuana, narcotics, or other psychoactive substances

LRCA

HJR 6English language policyAdd constitutional language designating English as the official language of Idaho

Indiana

See also: Indiana 2026 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResult

LRCA

Bailable Offenses and Substantial Risk Standard AmendmentBail policy; Criminal trialsProvide for the denial of bail when the accused is found to pose a substantial risk to another person

LRCA

Residency Requirements for City and Town Court Judges AmendmentLocal government officials and elections; State judicial selectionRequire city and town court judges to reside in either the county where the court is located or the bordering county closest to the court

Kansas

See also: Kansas 2026 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResult

LRCA

Citizenship Voting Requirement AmendmentCitizenship voting requirementsAmend the state constitution to state that only a citizen of the United States is eligible to vote

August 4

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResult

LRCA

Elections for Supreme Court Justices AmendmentState judicial selectionMake the Kansas Supreme Court an elected office and to abolish the court's nominating commission

Louisiana

See also: Louisiana 2026 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResult

LRCA

Raise Income Limit to $150,000 for Special Property Tax Assessment AmendmentProperty tax exemptions; Homestead tax exemptionsRaise the income limit to qualify for the property tax special assessment level from $100,000 to $150,000

May 16

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResult

LRCA

Allow Parishes to Exempt Business Inventory from Property Taxation AmendmentLocal government finance and taxes; Property tax exemptionsAllow parishes to exempt business inventory from property taxes

LRCA

Increase Judicial Retirement Age to 75 Years AmendmentAge limits for officialsIncrease the judicial retirement age from 70 to 75

LRCA

Legislative Authority to Add or Remove Unclassified Civil Service Positions AmendmentCivil service; State legislative authorityAllow the legislature to add officers, positions, and employees to the unclassified civil service

LRCA

Repeal Certain Funds and Dedicate Revenues to Teachers' Retirement System AmendmentPublic school teachers and staff; Restricted-use funds; Public employee retirement fundsRepeal the three education revenue funds and apply that money to the Teachers' Retirement System

LRCA

St. George Community School System Authority AmendmentPublic education governance; Local government organizationAdd the St. George Community School System to the list of school systems that are regarded and treated as parishes for purposes of operating a school system

Maryland

See also: Maryland 2026 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResult

LRCA

Commission on Judicial Disabilities Vacancies AmendmentState judiciary oversightAllow the chair of the Commission on Judicial Disabilities to appoint former members to temporarily fill vacancies or allow the governor to appoint a substitute member or extend the term of an existing member

Massachusetts

See also: Massachusetts 2026 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResult

VR

Firearm Regulations ReferendumFirearms policyUphold the legislation, An Act Modernizing Firearm Laws (H. 4885), passed in 2024

Michigan

See also: Michigan 2026 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResult

ACCQ

Constitutional Convention QuestionState constitutional conventionsAsks voters whether to hold a state constitutional convention

Missouri

See also: Missouri 2026 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResult

ABR

Amendment 1Parks, land, and natural area conservation; Sales taxesRenew the existing sales and use tax of 0.1% for 10 years to fund state parks and soil and water conservation

LRCA

Amendment 2Local government officials and electionsRequire the Jackson County Assessor to be an elected position

LRCA

Amendment 3Abortion policy; Constitutional rights; LGBTQ issues; Sex and gender issues; Healthcare governanceProhibit abortion in most cases, and prohibit gender transition procedures for minors under eighteen

LRCA

Amendment 4Initiative and referendum process; Campaign finance; Ballot measure supermajority requirements; Ballot measure processRequire the majority of voters from each congressional district to approve initiative petitions to amend the constitution, prohibit foreign nationals from contributing to ballot measure campaigns, among other provisions

Nebraska

See also: Nebraska 2026 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResult

LRCA

Change State Legislative Term Limits from Two to Three Consecutive Terms AmendmentState legislative term limitsChange the legislative term limit from two consecutive four-year terms to three

Nevada

See also: Nevada 2026 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResult

CICA

Question 6Abortion policy; Constitutional rightsProvide for a state constitutional right to abortion before fetal viability

CICA

Question 7Voter ID policyRequire voters to present photo identification when voting in person or to provide the last four digits of their driver’s license or Social Security number when voting by mail

New Mexico

See also: New Mexico 2026 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResult

LRCA

Board of Regents Nominating Committees AmendmentHigher education governanceMake 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 12 months preceding appointment

LRCA

Eliminate Governor’s Pocket Veto and Require Veto Explanations AmendmentState executive powers and dutiesRequire bills to become law if the governor does not sign or veto them within the required timeframe, eliminating the governor's pocket veto

LRCA

Establish Salary for State Legislators AmendmentSalaries of government officialsEstablish a salary for state legislators equal to the annual median household income of the state

LRCA

Repeal Separate Election Requirement for School Election Dates AmendmentPublic education governance; Local government officials and electionsRepeal the constitutional provision requiring that school elections be held at different times from partisan elections

North Carolina

See also: North Carolina 2026 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResult

LRCA

Require Voter Identification AmendmentVoter ID policyRequire photographic identification to vote for all voters, not just those voting in person

North Dakota

See also: North Dakota 2026 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResult

LRCA

Constitutional Measure 1State legislative term limitsEstablish term limits for state legislators of four complete four-year terms in the state legislature regardless of chamber; provide that a term that is less than four-years does not count toward the term limit; repeal the constitutional provision established by Constitutional Measure 1 of 2022 which provided that term limits could only be amended or repealed by initiative petition and not by the state legislature

LRCA

Constitutional Measure 2Ballot measure supermajority requirements; Ballot measure process; Initiative and referendum processRequire constitutional amendments to receive a 60% supermajority vote to be adopted

June 9

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResult

LRCA

Constitutional Measure 1Ballot measure process; Initiative and referendum processCreate a single-subject requirement for initiated constitutional amendments and legislatively referred constitutional amendments in North Dakota

Oklahoma

See also: Oklahoma 2026 ballot measures

June 16

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResult

CISS

State Question 832Minimum wage lawsIncrease the minimum wage to $15.00 per hour

Oregon

See also: Oregon 2026 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResult

VR

Increase to Gas Tax, Payroll Tax, and Vehicle Registration Fees ReferendumFuel taxes; Business taxes; Transportation taxes and feesRepeal sections of House Bill 3991 that increase the state's gas tax, payroll tax, and vehicle registration fees

South Dakota

See also: South Dakota 2026 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResult

LRCA

Constitutional Amendment IPublic assistance programs; Public health insuranceCondition Medicaid expansion on federal funding remaining at least 90%

LRCA

Constitutional Amendment JCitizenship voting requirementsProvide that "[an] individual who is not a citizen of the United States is disqualified from voting in any election or upon any question submitted to the voters"

LRCA

Constitutional Amendment KRestricted-use fundsEstablish an unclaimed property trust fund

LRCA

Constitutional Amendment LBallot measure process; Initiative and referendum process; Ballot measure supermajority requirementsRequire a 60% majority by voters to approve constitutional amendments

Tennessee

See also: Tennessee 2026 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResult

LRCA

Marsy's Law Crime Victims Rights AmendmentCriminal trials; Crime victims' rightsAmend the list of crime victims' rights in the constitution

LRCA

Prohibit State Property Taxes AmendmentProperty taxes; State legislative authorityProhibit the legislature from enacting taxes on property

LRCA

Remove Right to Bail for Certain Criminal Offenses AmendmentCriminal trials; Bail policyRemove the right to bail for specified criminal offenses

Utah

See also: Utah 2026 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResult

LRCA

60% Vote Requirement for Ballot Initiatives to Increase or Expand Taxes AmendmentInitiative and referendum process; Ballot measure supermajority requirementsRequire a supermajority requirement of 60% by voters for citizen-initiated ballot measures that create new taxes, increase existing tax rates, or for a property tax

LRCA

Publication Requirements for Constitutional Amendments MeasureBallot measure processRequire that constitutional amendments appearing on the ballot must be published for a period of 60 days

Vermont

See also: Vermont 2026 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResult

LRCA

Proposal 3Collective bargaining; Constitutional rightsEstablish a state constitutional right to organize or join a labor organization for the purpose of collective bargaining

Virginia

See also: Virginia 2026 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResult

LRCA

Remove Constitutional Same-Sex Marriage Ban AmendmentFamily-related policy; Sex and gender issues; Race and ethnicity issues; LGBTQ issues; Constitutional rightsRepeal the provision defining marriage as between one man and one woman and prohibit the state from denying a marriage license to two adult persons based on sex, gender, or race

LRCA

Right to Reproductive Freedom AmendmentAbortion policy; Constitutional rightsProvide a state constitutional right to reproductive freedom, defined as "the right to make and effectuate one's own decisions about all matters related to one's pregnancy"

LRCA

Voting Rights Restoration for Felons Upon Release AmendmentVoting rights for persons with criminal convictionsProvide for the restoration of voting rights to individuals convicted of felonies upon release from incarceration

April 21

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResult

LRCA

Use of Legislative Congressional Redistricting Map AmendmentRedistricting policyAllow the state legislature to conduct congressional redistricting between 2025 and 2030

Wisconsin

See also: Wisconsin 2026 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResult

LRCA

Prohibit Government Closure of Places of Worship During Emergencies AmendmentConstitutional rightsProhibit the government from closing gatherings at places of worship during declared emergencies, including public health emergencies

LRCA

Prohibit Government Discrimination or Preferential Treatment AmendmentConstitutional rights; Affirmative actionProhibit the government from discriminating or granting preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin

LRCA

Prohibit Partial Veto to Increase Tax or Fee AmendmentState executive powers and dutiesProhibit the governor from using the partial veto to create or increase any tax or fee

Wyoming

See also: Wyoming 2026 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResult

CISS

Homeowner's Primary Residence Property Tax Exemption InitiativeHomestead tax exemptions; Property tax exemptions; Property taxesCreate a homeowner's property tax exemption that exempts 50% of a primary residence's assessed value from property taxation
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List of election dates

See also: 2026 ballot measure election results
Jurisdiction Type Title Description
Alaska

IndISS

Establish Campaign Contribution Limits for State and Local Elections Initiative Establish new campaign contribution limits for campaigns for state and local office
Alaska

IndISS

Repeal Top-Four Ranked-Choice Voting Initiative Repeal the top-four ranked-choice voting (RCV) system that was adopted in 2020
Alabama

LRCA

Increase Age Limit for Walker County Judge of Probate from 70 to 75 Amendment Increase the age limit for the judge of probate in Walker County from 70 to 75
Arkansas

LRCA

Creation of Economic Development Districts Amendment Allow the legislature to create programs, including Economic Development Districts, and make loans and grants of public money to develop the state economy
Arkansas

LRCA

Citizenship Requirement for Voting Amendment Provide that only U.S. citizens may vote in state or local elections
Arkansas

LRSS

Natural Resources Commission Bond Measure Authorize the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission to issue up to $500 million in general obligation bonds to fund water-related infrastructure projects including water treatment and transportation, waste disposal, pollution abatement, drainage, irrigation, flood control, and wetlands and aquatic resources infrastructure
Arkansas

LRCA

Right to Keep and Bear Arms Amendment Provide that the right to keep and bear arms is "a natural, fundamental, and individual right that shall not be infringed"
Arizona

LRSS

Designate Drug Cartels as Terrorist Organizations and Require State DHS to Address Threats Measure Declare drug cartels to be terrorist organizations
Arizona

LRSS

Limit Local Tax Rate on Groceries to 2% of Base Price and Require Voter Approval to Increase Tax Rate Measure Prohibit local government from imposing or increasing a tax on the sale of food items without voter approval and cap the tax rate at 2%
Arizona

LRCA

Prohibit Taxes or Fees on Miles Traveled in Motor Vehicle Amendment Prohibit the state and local governments from imposing taxes or fees based on vehicle miles traveled and from enacting rules to monitor or limit vehicle miles traveled without the person’s consent
California

LRSS

Allow Public Financing of Election Campaigns Measure Allow the state and local governments to create programs that provide candidates with public funds under spending limits and eligibility rules
California

LRCA

Eliminate Successor Election at a State Officer Recall Election Amendment Eliminate the successor election when a state officer is recalled, thereby leaving the office vacant until it is filled according to state law
California

LRCA

Vote Requirements for Initiatives Requiring Supermajority Votes Amendment Require initiatives that change vote thresholds to supermajority votes to pass by the same vote requirement as is being proposed
Colorado

CICA

Initiative 95 Require law enforcement to notify the U.S. Department of Homeland Security when a person is charged with a crime of violence or has a prior felony conviction and the person’s immigration status cannot be determined
Colorado

CISS

Initiative 85 Increase penalties for fentanyl-related felonies, require treatment for certain drug offenses, and limit sentencing exceptions in fentanyl-related crimes that cause another person’s death
Florida

LRCA

Changes to Budget Stabilization Fund Amendment Increase the amount of funds that may be retained in the budget stabilization fund from 10% to 25% of net general revenue among other changes
Florida

LRCA

Exempt Tangible Personal Property Used for Agriculture or Agritourism from Property Taxes Amendment Exempt agricultural-related tangible personal property, such as farm equipment or tools, from property taxes
Georgia

LRCA

Increase Acre Limit for Agriculture and Timber Conservation Use Property Tax Classification Amendment Increase the maximum acreage of agricultural and timber property that can be classified as bona fide conservation use property, which is taxed at 40% of the land's value, from 2,000 acres to 4,000 acres
Hawaii

LRCA

Increase Time for Senate to Act on Judicial Appointments Amendment Increase the timeframe for the Senate to consider and act on appointments of judges and justices from 30 days to 60 days for appointments made between April 1 and December 31 when the Senate is not in regular session or is soon to adjourn the regular session
Idaho

LRCA

HJR 4 Provide that only the state legislature has the authority to legalize marijuana, narcotics, or other psychoactive substances
Idaho

LRCA

HJR 6 Add constitutional language designating English as the official language of Idaho
Indiana

LRCA

Bailable Offenses and Substantial Risk Standard Amendment Provide for the denial of bail when the accused is found to pose a substantial risk to another person
Indiana

LRCA

Residency Requirements for City and Town Court Judges Amendment Require city and town court judges to reside in either the county where the court is located or the bordering county closest to the court
Kansas

LRCA

Citizenship Voting Requirement Amendment Amend the state constitution to state that only a citizen of the United States is eligible to vote
Louisiana

LRCA

Raise Income Limit to $150,000 for Special Property Tax Assessment Amendment Raise the income limit to qualify for the property tax special assessment level from $100,000 to $150,000
Massachusetts

VR

Firearm Regulations Referendum Uphold the legislation, An Act Modernizing Firearm Laws (H. 4885), passed in 2024
Maryland

LRCA

Commission on Judicial Disabilities Vacancies Amendment Allow the chair of the Commission on Judicial Disabilities to appoint former members to temporarily fill vacancies or allow the governor to appoint a substitute member or extend the term of an existing member
Michigan

CCQ

Constitutional Convention Question Asks voters whether to hold a state constitutional convention
Missouri

ABR

Amendment 1 Renew the existing sales and use tax of 0.1% for 10 years to fund state parks and soil and water conservation
Missouri

LRCA

Amendment 2 Require the Jackson County Assessor to be an elected position
Missouri

LRCA

Amendment 3 Prohibit abortion in most cases, and prohibit gender transition procedures for minors under eighteen
Missouri

LRCA

Amendment 4 Require the majority of voters from each congressional district to approve initiative petitions to amend the constitution, prohibit foreign nationals from contributing to ballot measure campaigns, among other provisions
North Carolina

LRCA

Require Voter Identification Amendment Require photographic identification to vote for all voters, not just those voting in person
North Dakota

LRCA

Constitutional Measure 1 Establish term limits for state legislators of four complete four-year terms in the state legislature regardless of chamber; provide that a term that is less than four-years does not count toward the term limit; repeal the constitutional provision established by Constitutional Measure 1 of 2022 which provided that term limits could only be amended or repealed by initiative petition and not by the state legislature
North Dakota

LRCA

Constitutional Measure 2 Require constitutional amendments to receive a 60% supermajority vote to be adopted
Nebraska

LRCA

Change State Legislative Term Limits from Two to Three Consecutive Terms Amendment Change the legislative term limit from two consecutive four-year terms to three
New Mexico

LRCA

Board of Regents Nominating Committees Amendment Make 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 12 months preceding appointment
New Mexico

LRCA

Eliminate Governor’s Pocket Veto and Require Veto Explanations Amendment Require bills to become law if the governor does not sign or veto them within the required timeframe, eliminating the governor's pocket veto
New Mexico

LRCA

Establish Salary for State Legislators Amendment Establish a salary for state legislators equal to the annual median household income of the state
New Mexico

LRCA

Repeal Separate Election Requirement for School Election Dates Amendment Repeal the constitutional provision requiring that school elections be held at different times from partisan elections
Nevada

CICA

Question 6 Provide for a state constitutional right to abortion before fetal viability
Nevada

CICA

Question 7 Require voters to present photo identification when voting in person or to provide the last four digits of their driver’s license or Social Security number when voting by mail
Oregon

VR

Increase to Gas Tax, Payroll Tax, and Vehicle Registration Fees Referendum Repeal sections of House Bill 3991 that increase the state's gas tax, payroll tax, and vehicle registration fees
South Dakota

LRCA

Constitutional Amendment I Condition Medicaid expansion on federal funding remaining at least 90%
South Dakota

LRCA

Constitutional Amendment J Provide that "[an] individual who is not a citizen of the United States is disqualified from voting in any election or upon any question submitted to the voters"
South Dakota

LRCA

Constitutional Amendment K Establish an unclaimed property trust fund
South Dakota

LRCA

Constitutional Amendment L Require a 60% majority by voters to approve constitutional amendments
Tennessee

LRCA

Marsy's Law Crime Victims Rights Amendment Amend the list of crime victims' rights in the constitution
Tennessee

LRCA

Prohibit State Property Taxes Amendment Prohibit the legislature from enacting taxes on property
Tennessee

LRCA

Remove Right to Bail for Certain Criminal Offenses Amendment Remove the right to bail for specified criminal offenses
Utah

LRCA

60% Vote Requirement for Ballot Initiatives to Increase or Expand Taxes Amendment Require a supermajority requirement of 60% by voters for citizen-initiated ballot measures that create new taxes, increase existing tax rates, or for a property tax
Utah

LRCA

Publication Requirements for Constitutional Amendments Measure Require that constitutional amendments appearing on the ballot must be published for a period of 60 days
Virginia

LRCA

Remove Constitutional Same-Sex Marriage Ban Amendment Repeal the provision defining marriage as between one man and one woman and prohibit the state from denying a marriage license to two adult persons based on sex, gender, or race
Virginia

LRCA

Right to Reproductive Freedom Amendment Provide a state constitutional right to reproductive freedom, defined as "the right to make and effectuate one's own decisions about all matters related to one's pregnancy"
Virginia

LRCA

Voting Rights Restoration for Felons Upon Release Amendment Provide for the restoration of voting rights to individuals convicted of felonies upon release from incarceration
Vermont

LRCA

Proposal 3 Establish a state constitutional right to organize or join a labor organization for the purpose of collective bargaining
Wisconsin

LRCA

Prohibit Government Closure of Places of Worship During Emergencies Amendment Prohibit the government from closing gatherings at places of worship during declared emergencies, including public health emergencies
Wisconsin

LRCA

Prohibit Government Discrimination or Preferential Treatment Amendment Prohibit the government from discriminating or granting preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin
Wisconsin

LRCA

Prohibit Partial Veto to Increase Tax or Fee Amendment Prohibit the governor from using the partial veto to create or increase any tax or fee
Wyoming

CISS

Homeowner's Primary Residence Property Tax Exemption Initiative Create a homeowner's property tax exemption that exempts 50% of a primary residence's assessed value from property taxation

List of potential ballot measures

See also: Potential 2026 ballot measures

Requirements

See also: Ballot measure petition deadlines and requirements, 2026

Initiatives

The tables below provide information on signature deadlines and dates for initiatives, including initiated constitutional amendments and initiated statutes, in 2026.

StateTypeDeadlinesExplanationSignatures
AlaskaIndISSBallotpedia:Calendar 01/20/2026Signatures must be submitted before the start of the legislative session34,098
ArizonaCICA07/02/2026Signatures must be submitted at least four months before the general election383,923
ArizonaCISS07/02/2026Signatures must be submitted at least four months before the general election255,949
ArkansasCICA07/03/2026Signatures must be submitted at least four months before the general election90,704
ArkansasCISS07/03/2026Signatures must be submitted at least four months before the general election72,563
CaliforniaCICA06/25/2026Signatures must be verified at least 131 days before the general election874,641
CaliforniaCISS06/25/2026Signatures must be verified at least 131 days before the general election546,651
ColoradoCICA08/03/2026Signatures must be submitted at least three months before the general election124,238
ColoradoCISS08/03/2026Signatures must be submitted at least three months before the general election124,238
FloridaCICABallotpedia:Calendar 02/01/2026Signatures must be verified on or before February 1880,062
IdahoCISS05/01/2026Signatures must be verified on or before May 170,725
IllinoisCICA05/03/2026Signatures must be submitted at least six months before the general election328,371
MaineIndISSBallotpedia:Calendar 02/02/2026Signatures must be submitted within 25 days after the convening of the legislative session67,682
MassachusettsIndICABallotpedia:Calendar 11/19/2025Signatures must be submitted two weeks before the first Wednesday in December74,574
MassachusettsIndISSBallotpedia:Calendar 11/19/2025 (Round 1)
06/17/2026 (Round 2)
Round 1: Signatures must be submitted two weeks before the first Wednesday in December
Round 2: Signatures must be submitted two weeks before the first Wednesday in July
74,574 (Round 1)
12,429 (Round 2)
MichiganCICA07/06/2026Signatures must be submitted at least 120 days before the general election446,198
MichiganIndISS05/27/2026Signatures must be submitted at least 160 days before the general election356,958
MississippiIndICABallotpedia:Calendar Suspended[78]Signatures must be submitted at least 90 days before the next regular legislative session106,190
MissouriCICA05/03/2026Signatures must be submitted at least six months before the general election170,215
MissouriCISS05/03/2026Signatures must be submitted at least six months before the general election106,384
MontanaCICA06/21/2026Signatures must be verified on or before the third Friday of June60,241
MontanaCISS06/21/2026Signatures must be verified on or before the third Friday of June30,121
NebraskaCICA07/02/2026Signatures must be submitted at least four months before the general election10% of registered voters at time of deadline
NebraskaCISS07/02/2026Signatures must be submitted at least four months before the general election7% of registered voters at time of deadline
NevadaCICA06/24/2026[79]Signatures must be filed by 15 days after the primary election148,788
NevadaIndISSBallotpedia:Calendar 11/20/24Signatures must be filed by 15 days after the general election102,362
North DakotaCICA07/06/2026Signatures must be submitted at least 120 days before the general election31,164
North DakotaCISS07/06/2026Signatures must be submitted at least 120 days before the general election15,582
OhioCICA07/01/2026Signatures must be submitted at least 125 days before the general election413,487
OhioIndISSBallotpedia:Calendar 12/26/2025 (Round 1)
07/01/2026 (Round 2)
Round 1: Signatures must be submitted at least 10 days before the legislative session begins
Round 2: Signatures must be submitted at least 125 days before the general election[80]
124,046 (Round 1)
124,046 (Round 2)
OklahomaCICA08/25/2026Signatures must be verified at least 70 days before the general election172,993
OklahomaCISS08/25/2026Signatures must be verified at least 70 days before the general election92,263
OregonCICA07/02/2026Signatures must be submitted at least four months before the general election156,231
OregonCISS07/02/2026Signatures must be submitted at least four months before the general election117,173
South DakotaCICA05/05/2026Signatures must be filed by the first Tuesday in May of a general election year35,017
South DakotaCISS05/05/2026Signatures must be filed by the first Tuesday in May of a general election year17,508
UtahCISSBallotpedia:Calendar 02/15/2026Signatures must be submitted on or before February 15140,748
UtahIndISSBallotpedia:Calendar 11/15/2025 (Round 1)
Ballotpedia:Calendar 02/15/2026 (Round 2)
Round 1: Signatures must be submitted on or before November 15
Round 2: Signatures must be submitted on or before February 15
70,374 (Round 1)
70,374 (Round 2)
WashingtonCISS07/02/2026Signatures must be submitted at least four months before the general election308,911
WashingtonIndISSBallotpedia:Calendar 01/02/2026Signatures must be submitted at least 10 days before the legislative session308,911
WyomingIndISSBallotpedia:Calendar 02/06/2026Signatures must be submitted before the legislative session40,669

Referendums

Note: Deadlines for veto referendums will be added in 2026 based on state legislative session schedules.

Certified to the legislature

Certified to the legislature refers to indirect ballot initiatives that have had their signatures verified and are now being considered by the state legislature. After signatures are verified, the measure is presented to the state legislature. Lawmakers can choose to enact the measure into law. If the legislature rejects it or takes no action, the measure qualifies for the ballot or requires a second round of signatures, depending on the state.

Jurisdiction Type Title Description
Massachusetts

IndISS

Change State Tax Revenue Limit Initiative Change the limit of how much revenue the state can collect in a given year
Massachusetts

IndISS

Decrease State Income Tax Rate to 4% Initiative Decrease the state tax rates for personal taxable income from 5% to 4%
Massachusetts

IndISS

Eliminate Recreational Marijuana Sales and Allow Limited Possession Initiative Repeal laws that permit the sale of recreational marijuana and the personal cultivation of cannabis in homes
Massachusetts

IndISS

Establish the Nature for All Fund Initiative Create a fund for state money, titled the Nature for All Fund, that would be used to further efforts of nature conservation
Massachusetts

IndISS

Legislative Stipend Calculation and Payment Rules Initiative Change the method of calculating the stipends that state legislators receive in addition to their base salaries
Massachusetts

IndISS

Limit on Required Lot Size for Single-Family Homes Initiative Require cities and towns to allow single-family homes on residentially zoned lots that meet minimum standards of at least 5,000 square feet in area
Massachusetts

IndISS

Permit Collective Bargaining for Committee for Public Counsel Services Employees Initiative Permit employees of the Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) to participate in collective bargaining practices
Massachusetts

IndISS

Permit Same-Day Voter Registration Initiative Provide for same-day voter registration
Massachusetts

IndISS

Public Records Requirements for Legislature and Governor’s Office Initiative Make records held by the state legislature and the governor's office public records
Massachusetts

IndISS

Rent Control Initiative Establish rent control, limiting annual rent increases for residential units to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) or 5%, whichever is lower
Massachusetts

IndISS

Top-Two Primary Elections Initiative Eliminate political party primaries for state elections and create a single primary where candidates are listed regardless of their political party
Washington

IndISS

Limit Participation in Female Sports to Students Verified as Biologically Female Initiative Require school and voluntary nonprofit athletics to prohibit biologically male students from competing with and against biologically female students
Washington

IndISS

Parental Right to Review Education Materials, Receive Notifications, and Opt Out of Sexual-Health Education Initiative Re-enact Initiative to the Legislature 2081 (2024), related to parental rights to review educational materials, receive specific notifications, and opt their children out of sexual health education

Signatures submitted

Signatures submitted refers to citizen-initiated ballot measures for which supporters have turned in petition signatures but are awaiting verification to determine whether the measure qualifies for the ballot.

Jurisdiction Type Title Description
Alaska

IndISS

Citizenship Requirement for Voting Initiative Provide that "Only a person who is a citizen" may vote
California

CICA

Two-Thirds Vote Requirement for Special Taxes Initiative Require a two-thirds vote by the electorate to enact special local taxes enacted by local governments and successful citizen initiative campaigns
Colorado

CISS

Biological Sex Requirement for School Sports Measure Require all K-12 and collegiate school sports teams to be separated based on biological sex, unless the team is co-ed
Colorado

CISS

Prohibit Surgeries to Alter Biological Sex Characteristics of Minors Measure Prohibit healthcare professionals from performing any surgeries on minors that would alter biological sex characteristics, and prohibit the use of state or federal funds from being used for this type of surgery
Colorado

CISS

Require Life in Prison for Sexual Trafficking of a Minor Measure Change sexual trafficking of a minor from a Class 2 felony to a Class 1 felony, and require a sentence of life in prison without parole or release
Maine

IndISS

Birth Certificate Sex Requirement for Public School Sports Require public schools to separate athletic teams as either female or male teams
Missouri

VR

Congressional Map Referendum Uphold HB 1, which provided for new congressional districts
Oklahoma

CICA

State Question 836 Establish top-two primaries for statewide, county, legislative, and congressional offices where candidates appear on one ballot regardless of party, with the top-two vote-winners moving forward to the general election
Utah

CISS

Eliminate the Independent Redistricting Commission Initiative Eliminate the Utah Independent Redistricting Commission created in 2018

Approved for signature gathering

Approved for signature gathering refers to citizen-initiated ballot measures that election officials have authorized to begin collecting signatures.

Jurisdiction Type Title Description
Arkansas

CICA

Create a Fundamental Right to Initiative and Referendum Amendment Make changes to Article 5, Section 1 of the Arkansas Constitution, which governs the initiative and referendum process in the state
Arkansas

CICA

Establish Educational Standards for Schools Receiving Public Funding Initiative Establish educational standards for schools receiving public funding; requires public and private schools that receive state or local public funding to adhere to the same standards for accreditation and assessments
Arkansas

CISS

Exempt Feminine Hygiene Products and Diapers from Sales Tax Initiative Exempt feminine hygiene products and diapers for children and adults from state sales and use tax
Arkansas

CICA

Right to Government Transparency Initiative Create a constitutional right to government transparency, defined as "the government's obligation to share information with citizens or to deliver information to citizens" and requires voter approval for laws concerning government transparency
Arizona

CICA

Create a Constitutional Right to Early and Mail-in Voting Amendment Create a constitutional right to early voting and voting by mail
Arizona

CISS

Limit Compensation for Healthcare Executives Initiative Create a compensation limit for executives and managers of hospitals and other healthcare facilities
Arizona

CICA

Prohibit Conservators From Receiving Compensation From Restricted Persons' Estates Amendment Prohibit conservators from receiving any compensation from the estate of people who have had their rights restricted by the State of Arizona
Arizona

CISS

Repeal Marijuana Legalization Initiative Repeal the majority of laws and regulations enacted by Proposition 207, which legalized the possession and use of marijuana for recreational purposes
Arizona

CISS

Restrict Empowerment Scholarship Account Funds and Require State Board of Education Oversight Initiative Restrict the use of funds from the Empowerment Scholarship Account program and require that teachers and staff at schools qualified for the program must have valid identification cards and be subject to oversight from the State Board of Education
California

CISS

AI Companion Chatbot Regulations Initiative Adopt AI chatbot regulations
California

CISS

Allow Voting on Citizen Initiatives at Primary Elections Measure Allow citizen initiatives to appear on primary ballots if they qualify at least 131 days before the election
California

CISS

Ban State Legislators Who Approve Redistricting Changes from Seeking Public Office for 10 Years Initiative Prohibit state legislators who approve or modify the redistricting process that was in effect as of January 1, 2025, from seeking public office for 10 years following the vote
California

CISS

Change Environmental Review Process for Essential Projects Initiative Establish timelines for local and state agencies to review plans and solicit public comment for essential projects, such as housing, improvements to water supply, transportation, energy, and facilities for health and public safety
California

CICA

Changes to Tax Assessment on Inherited Homes Initiative Reinstate the constitutional right to transfer a home and limited amount of other property to children or grandchildren without requiring a tax reassessment on the property.
California

CICA

Citizens Redistricting Commission Map Initiative Require the use of the congressional maps adopted by the citizen redistricting commission in 2021 for the 2028 and 2030 congressional elections
California

CISS

Classify Rideshare Companies as Common Carriers Initiative Require rideshare companies to be classified as common carriers, like buses, trains, and taxis, and make them legally responsible to their riders and the public for any damages
California

CICA/SS

Establish Education Savings Account and Repeal Blaine Amendment Initiative Establish education savings accounts funded with $17,000 for each student in the first year and adjusted annually thereafter that could be used to attend private religious or nonreligious schools or homeschool
California

CISS

Establish Immunology and Immunotherapy Research Institute Initiative Establish an Immunology and Immunotherapy Research Institute affiliated with the University of California
California

CICA

Establish Personal Injury Lawyer Regulations Initiative Require car accident victims to receive at least 75% of the total amount of damages recovered and prohibit referral agreements between personal injury law firms and medical care providers
California

CISS

Homeownership Loan Program and Single-Family Home Construction Initiative Establish a homeownership loan program for households with incomes that do not exceed 200% of the area median income for a family of the same size in the county that requires at least a 3% of the purchase price of the qualified home for the downpayment
California

CISS

Independence Plebiscite Initiative Require an independence plebiscite on November 3, 2026, which would ask voters, "Should California leave the United States and become a free and independent country?"
California

CISS

Limit Compensation of Healthcare Executives Initiative Create a fair compensation limit for CEOs, executives, administrators, and managers of healthcare corporations
California

CICA/SS

One-Time Wealth Tax for State-Funded Healthcare, Education, and Food Assistance Programs Initiative Levy a one-time 5% tax on the accumulated wealth, including shares of capital stock, bonds or other evidences of indebtedness, and any legal or equitable interest, of billionaires in the state to fund state-funded health care programs, such as Medi-Cal
California

CISS

Oversight of Nonprofit Scientific and Technological Research Organizations Initiative Create the Charitable Research Oversight Board to oversee artificial intelligence developers
California

CISS

Prohibit Certain Uses of Artificial Intelligence by Minors and Smartphone Use During the School Day Initiative Prohibit the use fo certain artificial intelligence powered chatbots by minors, prohibit the use of smartphones during the school day, establish statutory damages for actual harm caused by the use of AI chatbots or social media, and prohibit the selling or sharing of data from minors without consent
California

CICA

Prohibit Exceptions to State Minimum Guarantee for Education Funding Amendment Prohibit taxes enacted after January 1, 2026, can be exempted from the state minimum guarantee for education funding established by Proposition 98 passed in 1988
California

CICA

Prohibit Taxes on Retirement Holdings and Personal Savings Amendment Prohibit the enactment of new taxes after January 1, 2026 on ownership or accumulation of retirement holdings, individually-owned assets, and other forms of personal savings
California

CICA

Property Tax Exemption for Elderly Residents Initiative Establish a property tax exemption on the homesteads of elderly residents 60 years of age or older for certain ad valorem taxes
California

CISS

Regulate Use of Artificial Intelligence Chatbots by Minors Initiative Require AI chatbot developers to restrict content when used by minors, prohibit the sale of a minor's data without parental consent, require independent audits of chatbot technology for minor safety risks reported to the state attorney general, and prohibit the promotion of isolation or romantic relationships with AI chatbots
California

CISS

Renew State Income Tax Increase for Education Funding Initiative Renew the additional income taxes enacted with the approval of Proposition 38 in 2012 that fund education and early childhood programs.
California

CISS

Require Background Checks and Sexual Assault Reporting by Rideshare Companies Initiative Require rideshare companies to conduct background checks and investigations when the company receives sexaul assault or misconduct allegations against a driver.
California

CISS

Require Health Care Union Member Approval for Ballot Measure Campaign Spending Initiative Require health care labor unions to inform members annually how member dues are being spent on political activities, specifically spending on state and local ballot measures, and require a majority of members to approve such expenditures
California

CISS

Require Transparency in Health Clinic Funding and Regulate Use of Profits Initiative Prohibit healthcare clinics, specifically federally-qualified health centers and related organizations, from spending less than 90% of their annual revenue on mission-related purposes
California

CICA

Residency Criteria for State Taxes and Benefits Amendment Establish that an individual who spends at least 183 days in a calendar year in the state, possesses a valid California driver's license or identification card, and has a valid California voter registration is considered a resident for the sake of income and asset taxation, unemployment insurance benefits eligibility, and Medi-Cal benefits eligibility
California

CICA

Revenue Use Requirements for New Special Taxes Amendment Require state laws or ballot initiatives levying a new special tax enacted after January 1, 2026 to require the government entities or departments receiving revenue from the new tax to eliminate their lowest-performing programs and reinvest those savings in higher-performing programs
California

CICA

Rights to Preservation of Constitutional Government, Rule of Law, and Peaceful Transfer of Power Initiative Establish the preservation of constitutional government, the rule of law, and the peaceful transfer of power as fundamental public rights in the state constitution
California

CICA

Right to Counsel of Choice Initiative Establish a right to counsel of choice
California

CICA

State University Staff First-Time Homebuyer Down Payment Loan Program Initiative Create a first time homebuyer downpayment loan program for qualifying staff of state universities
California

CICA

Supermajority Requirement for Initiatives Establishing One-Time Revenue Sources Amendment Require initiatives proposing a one-time revenue source to be approved by a two-thirds vote
California

CICA

Voter Identification and Voter List Maintenance Requirements Initiative Require voters to present government-issued identification when casting ballots and require election officials to use government data to confirm voter citizenship and report verification rates
Colorado

CISS

Establish a Gradual Income Tax Amendment Establish a graduated income tax within the state
Colorado

CICA

Increase Transportation Funds for Road Transportation and Decrease Funds for Other Forms of Transportation Amendment Increase funding for road transportation-related projects and programs and decrease funding for other types of transportation
Colorado

CICA

Initiative 117 Grant consumers the right to purchase natural gas for cooking or heating in homes or businesses, and for distributors and utilities to sell natural gas to consumers
Idaho

CISS

Exempt Food From Sales and Use Taxes Initiative Exempt food sold for human consumption from sales and use tax
Idaho

CISS

Marijuana Legalization Initiative Legalize the use, possession, and cultivation of marijuana
Idaho

CISS

Medical Marijuana Legalization Initiative Legalize the use of marijuana for individuals diagnosed with a substantial health condition
Idaho

CISS

Reproductive Freedom and Privacy Act Initiative Provide, in statute, that people have a right to reproductive freedom and privacy, defined as "the right to make and carry out one’s own reproductive decisions"
Michigan

CICA

Additional 5% Tax on Annual Taxable Income to Fund Public Schools Initiative Require a 5% tax on annual taxable income of more than $1 million for joint returns, and $500,000 for single returns, using the money to be spend on funding public school districts
Michigan

CISS

Campaign Finance Regulations Measure Prohibit certain organizations and individuals—such as regulated electric and gas utilities, contractors with over $250,000 annually in government contracts, and people and organizations with substantial connections to those utilities or contractors—from making direct or indirect contributions to those who run for office, and also provide further regulations for campaign finance laws and spending on political communications
Michigan

CICA

Citizenship Requirement for Voting Amendment Provide that only U.S. citizens can vote in elections
Michigan

VR

Minimum Wage for Tipped Workers Referendum Repeal Public Act 1 of 2025, which reduced the minimum wage for Michigan tipped workers, established a new schedule for increasing the stale minimum wage, and changed the way future inflation adjustments for minimum wage increases will occur
Missouri

CICA

Allow Counties and Cities of Over 10,000 to Enact Certain Local Ordinances Amendment Allow for cities with populations of over 10,000 and all counties to enact local ordinances, including imposing higher minimum wages, requiring additional leave from work, restricting, how much rent and fees property owners may charge for privately owned residential rental property, and prohibiting the state from overriding local laws
Missouri

CICA

Allow Voters to Decide County Taxes on Cigarettes Amendment Allow county voters to decide county taxes on cigarettes or tobacco products
Missouri

CICA

Electronic Signatures for Citizen Initiatives Measure Allow initiative petitions to be signed electronically by eligible voters
Missouri

CICA

Initiative Process, Foreign Campaign Funds, and Prohibition of Certain Activities by Legislators Amendment Prohibit individuals from holding elected office if they have been found guilty of or pleaded guilty to weapons offenses or certain violent sexual crimes
Missouri

CICA

Limit Credit Card Transaction Fees to 1.5% Amendment Limit credit and debit card processing transaction fees to no more than 1.5% of the total sale amount
Missouri

CICA

Marijuana Regulations Amendment Replace the current marijuana and hemp regulations with a provision recognizing the right to use or cultivate marijuana; provide for the legislature to regulate it by 2027; remove license caps, possession limits, and mandatory seed-to-sale tracking; provide for automatic expungement of prior non-violent marijuana and hemp offenses; and establish a tax on marijuana and hemp sales for 10 years to provide services for veterans and addiction programs
Missouri

CICA

Motor Vehicle Manufacturer Regulations Amendment Define any location operated by a motor vehicle manufacturer that markets and processes or takes orders for new motor vehicles as a dealership, subject to franchise laws
Missouri

CICA

Osage River Gambling Boat License Initiative Allow the Missouri Gaming Commission to issue one additional gambling boat license to operate on the Osage River
Missouri

CICA

Prohibit Minors from Possessing Firearms Amendment Prohibit minors from under the age of 18 from possessing a firearm without the consent of a parent or legal guardian
Missouri

CICA

Prohibit Public Funding of Nonpublic Schools Amendment Prohibit public funds from being used for nonpublic schools
Missouri

CICA

Proportional Representation in Presidential Elections Amendment Replace the winner-take-all system of distributing electoral votes in Missouri's presidential elections, and replacing it with a proportional system beginning in 2028
Missouri

CICA

Proxy Voting for State Legislature Members Initiative Provide for proxy voting for members of the Missouri General Assembly
Missouri

CICA

Require 80% Vote for Legislative Changes to Citizen Initiatives Amendment Prohibit the legislature from repealing or amending a citizen initiative unless eighty percent of voters approve the changes, and would prohibit the legislature from making changes to the citizen initiative and referendum process
Missouri

CICA

Require 90% Vote for Legislative Changes to Citizen Initiatives Amendment Prohibit the legislature from making certain changes to initiative petition laws unless there is a supermajority vote of 90% of the legislature
Missouri

CICA

Require Business License Applications to Be Approved Within 60 Days Amendment Require business applications to be approved in 60 days, exempting licenses involving public health, safety, federal programs, gaming, liquor, marijuana, tobacco, and pending investigations
Missouri

CICA

Require Cash Payments for Most In-Person Goods and Services Amendment Require cash payments for most in-person goods and services, and prohibit state or local governments from enforcing cashless policies
Missouri

CICA

Right to Public Education Amendment Provide that education is a fundamental right, and that it is the duty of the state to establish and maintain adequate, thorough, and uniform high quality free public schools
Missouri

VR

Stadium Funding Veto Referendum Repeal the "Show-Me Sports Investment Act," which provided state funding to professional sports stadiums
Montana

CICA

CI-129 Limit the annual increase for property valuation assessments of primary residences to 2% each year
Montana

CICA

CI-130 Limit the annual increase to 2% each year for all real property valuations
Montana

CICA

CI-131 Require that elections for the Montana Supreme Court and Montana District Courts to be nonpartisan in the Montana Constitution
Montana

CICA

CI-132 Add a new section to the Montana Constitution to require that all judicial elections are nonpartisan
North Dakota

CISS

Free School Meals Initiative Require public schools to provide one free breakfast and one free lunch to students
North Dakota

CISS

Remove Restrictions on Vehicle Window Tinting Initiative Remove the restriction prohibiting windshield tints
Nebraska

CICA

Establish Personhood of Preborn Children Amendment Provide that a "preborn child is a person at every stage of development, beginning at fertilization"
Nebraska

CICA

Limit Property Tax Increases Amendment Limit the annual growth of property taxes for individuals' parcels to the percent change in the state's total general fund receipts or 3%, whichever is less
Nebraska

CICA

Marijuana Legalization Initiative Amend the state constitution to establish a right to the use of marijuana for recreational purposes for individuals 21 years of age or older
Nebraska

CICA

Minimum Base Salary for Certified Public School Teachers Initiative Establish a minimum base salary of $50,000 for certified public school teachers beginning with the 2027-2028 school year
Nebraska

CICA

Online Sports Betting Amendment Authorize laws to govern sports betting
Nebraska

CICA

Presidential Electoral Winner-Take-All System Initiative Amend the state constitution to implement a winner-take-all system where the presidential ticket receiving the greatest number of votes in the state receives all the electoral votes
Nebraska

CICA

Reduce Taxable Value of Real, Agricultural, and Horticultural Property Amendment Limit property valuation of real property to 50% of its actual value and agricultural and horticultural property to 37.5% of its value
Nebraska

CISS

Regulate Online Sports Betting Initiative Authorize online sports betting in the state and authorize the state gaming commission to adopt rules and regulations governing the gaming operators
Nebraska

CICA

Repeal Property, Income, and Inheritance Taxes Amendment Prohibit property, income, and inheritance taxes to be collected by any government entity in Nebraska
Nebraska

CICA

Require a Four-Fifths Vote for Legislative Ballot Initiative Changes Amendment Require a four-fifths legislative vote to change, impair, or repeal an approved ballot initiative
Nebraska

CICA

Require Hand Counted Paper Ballot Elections Initiative Amend the state constitution to require the hand counting of paper ballots at all elections
Nevada

CICA

Biological Sex Requirements for School Sports Programs Amendment Require that eligibility for sports or athletic competitions in public schools and colleges is based upon the biological sex of the athlete recorded at birth rather than gender identity or gender expression, and that biological males are not permitted to participate in a sport or competition designated for biological females
Nevada

CICA

Open Primaries for Publicly Funded Elections Amendment Provide for the right for voters to participate in publicly funded elections, and would not require a voter to affiliate with a political party in order to participate in a publicly funded primary election
Nevada

CICA

Require Initiative Description to Include Appropriation and Expenditure Language Amendment Require the description of effect for any constitutional amendment that may contain a potential appropriation or expenditure of money to include the language "this initiative petition may require an appropriation or otherwise require the expenditure of money"
Ohio

CICA

Eliminate and Prohibit Taxes on Real Property Initiative Prohibit taxes on real property
Ohio

CICA

Equality of Rights Under the Law Amendment Provide for the equality of rights under the law, on "account of race, color, creed or religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression regardless of sex assigned at birth, pregnancy status, genetic information, disease status, age, disability, recovery status, familial status, ancestry, national origin, or military and veteran status"
Ohio

VR

Regulate Cannabis Products Referendum Uphold or repeal SB 56, which was designed to regulate marijuana in the state, including banning intoxicating hemp outside of a licensed cannabis dispensary, regulating packaging and labeling requirements, and capping the amount of dispensaries statewide
Ohio

CICA

Remove Constitutional Same-Sex Marriage Ban Amendment Repeal language in the Ohio Constitution that defines marriage as between one man and one woman
Ohio

CICA

Right to Civil Action Against Government Actors and Prohibit Immunity Defenses for Constitutional Violations Allow persons to bring civil lawsuits against the state, political subdivisions, public employees for alleged violations of constitutional rights under the Ohio Constitution
Ohio

CICA

Voting and Elections Amendment Make various changes to the Ohio Constitution regarding voting and elections, including providing for automatic voter registration and same-day registration change, voting by non-electronic and electronic means, providing photo identification, and require the state of Ohio to make accommodations for voters with disabilities
Oregon

CISS

Changes to Pretrial Release for Persons Accused of Felonies and Class A Misdemeanors Initiative Prohibit persons accused of felonies or Class A misdemeanors from being released prior to first court appearance, remove limits on bail amount, change criteria used to determine release, and require state cover county pretrial incarceration costs
Oregon

CISS

Remove Animal Cruelty Exceptions Initiative Remove certain exemptions to animal cruelty laws and criminalize various practices such as breeding, hunting, fishing, pest control, and some farming methods; and would also establish the Humane Transition Fund
Oregon

CISS

Repeal Estate Tax Initiative Repeal the state's estate tax and prohibit any future estate taxes
Oregon

CICA

Require In-Person Election Day Voting Initiative Require in-person election day voting, thereby prohibiting mail-in elections
Oregon

CICA

Require Reason for Employee Termination or Discipline Initiative Require employers to provide a reason or procedures for termination or disciplinary action and severance upon termination
Oregon

CICA

Voter Approval for New Tolls Initiative Require voter approval of new highway fees or tolls by each county with a border within a 15-mile radius of the highway
Oregon

CISS

Waterway Access Permit Regulations Initiative Require any person 14 years or older to carry a waterway access permit when operating a nonmotorized boat that is at least 10 feet long or a sailboat less than 12 feet long, with certain exceptions
South Dakota

CICA

Eliminate Property Taxes and Establish Flat Retail Transaction Tax Initiative Eliminate property taxes and adopt a retail tax of $1.50 on purchases of $15 or more and 10% on purchases under $15
South Dakota

CICA

Require Three-Fourths Legislative Vote and Voter Approval to Amend Initiated Laws Initiative Require a three-fourths vote of the state legislature, as well as voter approval, to change initiated state laws within seven years of their approval
South Dakota

CICA

Require Voter Approval for Legislative Changes to Initiative and Referendum Process Amendment Require voter approval for legislative changes to the initiative and referendum process

Filed with election officials

See also: Ballot initiatives filed for the 2026 ballot

Filed with election officials refers to citizen-initiated ballot measures that have been submitted to election officials but have not been approved, or have not yet been approved, for signature gathering. The table below lists states with 2026 initiatives or referendums filed for circulation, along with the number of measures filed. The chart displays the number of initiatives filed as of the first day of each month, starting in January 2026.

States with 2026 initiative and referendum filings
StateFilings website1/1/20262/1/20263/1/20264/1/20265/1/20266/1/20267/1/20268/1/2026
AlaskaSource44      
ArizonaSource56      
ArkansasSource66      
CaliforniaSource4243      
ColoradoSource1112      
FloridaSource2222      
IdahoSource66      
IllinoisSource00     
MaineSource33      
MarylandSource11      
MassachusettsSource4747      
MichiganSource33      
MississippiSource00      
MissouriSource151151      
MontanaSource810      
NebraskaSource99      
NevadaSource57      
New MexicoSource00      
North DakotaSource22      
OhioSource78      
OklahomaSource89      
OregonSource7377      
South DakotaSource33      
UtahSource77      
WashingtonSource1313      
WyomingSource11      
Total 437450      

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Footnotes

  1. California State Legislature, "Assembly Bill 440," accessed July 3, 2024
  2. California State Legislature, "Senate Constitutional Amendment 1," accessed August 31, 2024
  3. Oklahoma Watch, "Stitt Sets June 2026 Election Date for Minimum Wage Question," accessed November 27, 2024
  4. Las Vegas Review-Journal, "Uber-backed group continues drive for cap on attorney fees," September 11, 2024
  5. The Nevada Independent, "Uber-backed ballot petition capping attorney fees blocked by Nevada Supreme Court," January 27, 2025
  6. Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, "Signature Verification Notice," November 22, 2024
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  77. This includes combined initiated constitutional amendment and state statute measures.
  78. Mississippi has an initiated constitutional amendment process, including a signature distribution requirement based on five congressional districts. However, the requirements cannot be met, according to the Mississippi Supreme Court, because the state has four congressional districts following reapportionment in 2001. As a result, the process remains part of the state constitution but cannot be carried out in practice.
  79. This deadline is a projection based on state law.
  80. The requirement for each indirect initiative is 90 days following the legislature's four-month deadline to address the initiative. While signatures can be submitted within that time frame, after July 1, 2026, the initiative would appear on the following year's ballot.