November 30
This measure amends the State Constitution to recognize marriage only between a man and a woman. In addition, the measure prohibits the Legislature, courts, and state and local government agencies from granting the “rights, incidents, or employee benefits of marriage” to any unmarried persons. The measure also prohibits government agencies from requiring private entities to extend the rights of marriage to unmarried persons.
November 29
This measure amends the State Constitution to recognize marriage only between a man and a woman. In addition, the measure prohibits the Legislature, courts, and state and local government agencies from granting the “rights, incidents, or employee benefits of marriage” to any unmarried persons. The measure also prohibits government agencies from requiring private entities to extend the rights of marriage to unmarried persons.
November 29
This measure increases the existing excise tax on cigarettes by $1.50 per pack effective January 2007. This measure specifies that all of the additional tobacco revenues (including those on other tobacco products) be used to support various new and existing health programs, programs to curb tobacco use and regulate tobacco sales, and children’s health coverage.
November 29
This measure increases the existing excise tax on cigarettes by $1.50 per pack effective January 2007. This measure specifies that all of the additional tobacco revenues (including those on other tobacco products) be used to support various new and existing health programs, programs to curb tobacco use and regulate tobacco sales, and children’s health coverage.
December 9
The measure would increase the state minimum wage from the current $6.75 per hour to $7.50 per hour effective January 1, 2007, $8.25 per hour effective January 1, 2008, and $8.75 per hour effective January 1, 2009. In addition, the measure would require the state to adjust annually—beginning January 1, 2010—the minimum wage rate based on inflation. Currently, most categories of employees are subject to the state minimum wage provisions. However, self-employed workers and professional and managerial workers are generally exempt from state and federal minimum wage laws.
December 6
The measure would increase the state minimum wage from the current $6.75 per hour to $7.25 per hour effective January 1, 2007 and $7.75 per hour effective January 1, 2008. In addition, the measure would require the state to adjust annually—beginning January 1, 2009—the minimum wage rate based on inflation. Currently, most categories of employees are subject to the state minimum wage provisions. However, self-employed workers and professional and managerial workers are generally exempt from state and federal minimum wage laws.
December 9
The measure would increase the state minimum wage from the current $6.75 per hour to $7.25 per hour effective January 1, 2007 and $7.75 per hour effective January 1, 2008. In addition, the measure would require the state to adjust annually—beginning January 1, 2009—the minimum wage rate based on inflation. Specifically, the wage rate would be increased by 1.5 times the rate of inflation until the minimum wage rate reached an equivalent purchasing power as in 1968. After that, the annual adjustment would be equal to inflation. Currently, most categories of employees are subject to the state minimum wage provisions. However, self-employed workers and professional and managerial workers are generally exempt from state and federal minimum wage laws.
November 22
This measure amends the State Constitution to recognize marriage only between a man and a woman. In addition, the measure prohibits the Legislature, courts, and state and local government agencies from granting the “rights, incidents, or employee benefits of marriage” to any unmarried persons. The measure also prohibits government agencies from requiring private entities to extend the rights of marriage to unmarried persons.
November 18
This measure amends the State Constitution to recognize marriage only between a man and a woman. In addition, the measure prohibits the Legislature, courts, and state and local government agencies from granting the “rights, incidents, or employee benefits of marriage” to any unmarried persons. The measure also prohibits government agencies from requiring private entities to extend the rights of marriage to unmarried persons.
November 16
This measure amends the State Constitution to recognize marriage only between a man and a woman. In addition, the measure prohibits the Legislature, courts, and state and local government agencies from granting the “rights, incidents, or employee benefits of marriage” to any unmarried persons. The measure also prohibits government agencies from requiring private entities to extend the rights of marriage to unmarried persons.
November 8
The U.S. Constitution’s Second Amendment guarantees the right of citizens to keep and bear arms and has been subject to significant court review for years. Currently, the State Constitution has no equivalent provision. While the Second Amendment confers specific rights regarding the right to bear arms, the courts have allowed federal, state, and local governments to establish prohibitions and restrictions on firearm ownership. This measure adds a new section to the State Constitution that defines the existing right to defend life and liberty to include the right of each person to keep and bear arms for the defense of self, family, and home. The measure states that this right shall not be infringed.
November 4
This measure amends the State Constitution to recognize marriage only between a man and a woman. In addition, the measure prohibits the Legislature, courts, and state and local government agencies from granting the rights of marriage to any unmarried persons. The measure also prohibits government agencies from requiring private entities to extend the rights of marriage to unmarried persons.
November 21
This measure prevents the state from implementing certain regulatory actions related to the consumption and transportation of alcohol. Specifically, the measure prevents the implementation of state laws that would (1) Make it a crime for parents to share alcoholic beverages with their children, (2) Prohibit the transportation of partially consumed alcohol, (3) Regulate the importation from international sources of alcohol for personal consumption, and (4) Confiscate alcoholic beverages under specified circumstances.