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As a state ballot measure topic, public economic investment policy includes measures involving public funding, investment, and incentives related to economic matters. Examples include tax abatements, tax increment financing (TIF), state grants, and loans. The topic is grouped within the budget and tax policy area.

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See also: 2025 ballot measures and 2026 ballot measures
The following is a list of state ballot measures related to public economic investment policy certified for this year and future elections:

List of state ballot measures

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2026

  1. Arkansas Creation of Economic Development Districts Amendment (2026) - On the ballot

2024

  1. Maine Question 2, Science and Technology Research and Commercialization Bond Issue (2024) Approved

2022

  1. Alabama Amendment 7, Local Economic and Industrial Development Bonds and Financing Amendment (2022) Approved

2012

  1. Arkansas Redevelopment Project Question, Issue 2 (2012) Defeated

2010

  1. Arkansas Criteria for Economic Development Bonds, Proposed Amendment 3 (2010) Approved
  2. Maine Economic Development and Job Creation, Question 4 (June 2010) Approved
  3. Nebraska Amendment 1, Municipal Funding for Economic and Industrial Development Measure (2010) Approved
  4. Ohio Issue 1, Third Frontier Program Economic Development Bond Amendment (May 2010) Approved

2007

  1. Maine Technology Sector Economic Development, Question 2 (2007) Approved

2005

  1. Maine Economic Growth and Job Creation Stimulation, Question 4 (2005) Approved
  2. Ohio Issue 1, Local Public Infrastructure and Economic Development Bond Amendment (2005) Approved
  3. Texas Proposition 3, Economic Development Program Loans Amendment (2005) Approved

2004

  1. Alabama Economic and Industrial Development, Amendment 3 (2004) Approved
  2. Alabama Industrial Development, Amendment 1 (2004) Approved
  3. Alabama Shrimp and Seafood Promotion, Amendment 4 (2004) Approved
  4. Arkansas Economic Development Bonds, Proposed Amendment 2 (2004) Approved
  5. North Carolina Public Improvement Financing Amendment (2004) Approved
  6. Oklahoma State Question 707, Taxes for Economic Development Amendment (2004) Approved
  7. Wyoming Local Economic and Industrial Development, Question B (2004) Approved

2003

  1. Louisiana Local Government Act, Ballot Measure 13 (October 2003) Defeated
  2. Maine Economic Growth and Job Creation, Question 1 (2003) Approved
  3. Ohio Issue 1, Bonds for Science and Technology Research and Development Amendment (2003) Defeated
  4. Texas Proposition 20, Bonds for Defense-Related Communities Amendment (September 2003) Approved

2002

  1. Alabama Sheep and Goat Industry Promotion, Amendment 3 (2002) Approved
  2. Maine Jobs, Building Renovation, Terrorism and Tourism, Question 2 (2002) Approved
  3. Oklahoma State Question 693, Economic Development Bonds Amendment (2002) Approved
  4. Rhode Island Question 4, Quonset PointDavisville Bonds (2002) Defeated

2000

  1. Louisiana Authorization by Local Governments to Donate Revenue, Amendment 4 (2000) Defeated
  2. Nevada Question 1, Economic Development Investment Amendment (2000) Defeated

1998

  1. Alabama Marengo County Economic and Industrial Development, Amendment 10 (1998) Approved
  2. Maine Science and Technology Research and Development, Question 1 (1998) Approved

1997

  1. Washington Referendum 48, Public Stadium Authority and Seattle Seahawks Stadium Funding Measure (June 1997) Approved

1996

  1. Georgia Amendment 3, Enterprise Zones Amendment (1996) Approved
  2. Maine Job Growth in Agriculture and Small Businesses, Question 6 (1996) Approved
  3. Michigan Proposal E, Casino Gambling Initiative (1996) Approved
  4. Rhode Island Question 4, Bonds for the Quonset PointDavisville Development (1996) Approved

1995

  1. Maine Highway, Bridge, Airport and Cargo Port Improvements for Economic Development, Question 2 (1995) Approved

1994

  1. Alabama Calhoun County Economic Development Amendment (1994) Approved
  2. Georgia Amendment 1, Regional Facilities Development Amendment (1994) Approved
  3. Maine Business Financing Programs, Question 5 (1994) Approved

1993

  1. Oregon Measure 1, Voter Authorization of Taxes to Repay Urban Renewal Bonds Amendment (June 1993) Defeated
  2. Texas Proposition 1, Bonds for Economic Recovery Amendment (1993) Defeated

1992

  1. Maine Municipal Infrastructure Job Creation and Preservation, Question 1 Part A (1992) Approved
  2. Maine Transportation Facilities Improvements Job Creation and Protection, Question 1 Part B (1992) Approved

1991

  1. Maine Natural Resource and Other Industries Job Retention and Creation, Question 4 (1991) Defeated

1990

  1. Arkansas Economic Development Credit Enhancement, Proposed Question Act 945 (1990) Defeated
  2. Nebraska Amendment 3, Local Revenue Sources for Development Measure (1990) Approved

1989

  1. Texas Proposition 3, State Financing of Products and Businesses Amendment (1989) Approved

1988

  1. Georgia Amendment 8, Seed-Capital Fund Measure (1988) Approved
  2. Nebraska Amendment 1, Changes to Redevelopment Financing for Substandard or Blighted Areas Measure (1988) Approved
  3. Oklahoma State Question 611, Business Development Grants and Loans Amendment (September 1988) Approved

1987

  1. Maine Job Development Program, Question 4 (1987) Defeated
  2. Texas Proposition 4, Assistance for Economic Development Amendment (1987) Approved

1986

  1. Georgia Amendment 7, Development Districts Tax Incentives Measure (1986) Defeated
  2. Kansas Economic Development, Amendment 2 (1986) Approved
  3. Wyoming Economic Development Loan Fund, Amendment 4 (1986)

1985

  1. Maine Centers for Advanced Technology, Bond Issue 3 (1985) Defeated
  2. Washington HJR 23, Tax Increment Financing Districts Amendment (1985) Defeated

1984

  1. Oregon Measure 4, State Lottery Profits for Economic Development Initiative (1984) Approved

1983

  1. Maine Economic Development, Bond Issue 5 (1983) Approved

1982

  1. Alabama Land Development Amendment (1982) Approved
  2. Alabama Poultry Industry Promotion Amendment (1982) Approved
  3. Alabama Soy Promotion Amendment (March 1982) Approved
  4. Alabama Swine Promotion Amendment (March 1982) Approved
  5. Arizona Proposition 103, Urban Property Tax Exemption Amendment (1982) Defeated
  6. Washington SJR 143, Tax Increment Financing Districts Amendment (1982) Defeated

1981

  1. Maine Agricultural and Economic Development, Referendum Question No. 1 (1981) Approved
  2. Washington HJR 7, Industrial Development Bonds Amendment (1981) Approved

1978

  1. Nebraska Amendment 2, Industrial Development Bonds Amendment (1978) Defeated

1977

  1. New York State Debt for Economic Development, Proposition 1 (1977) Defeated

1976

  1. Florida Amendment 4, Community Redevelopment Amendment (1976) Defeated
  2. Georgia Amendment 28, East Point Business and Industrial Development Authority Measure (1976) Approved
  3. Georgia Amendment 4, Renaming of Department and Board of Community Development Measure (1976) Approved

1975

  1. Ohio Industrial Plant Tax Incentives for Jobs Initiative (1975) Defeated

1974

  1. North Dakota New Programs to Increase Employment Opportunities Initiative, Measure 1 (1974) Defeated
  2. Ohio Authorization of Industrial Development Revenue Bonds for Preservation Amendment (1974) Approved
  3. Oregon Measure 12, Bonds for Community Development Amendment (1974) Defeated

1973

  1. Alabama Swine Industry Amendment (December 1973) Approved
  2. Washington HJR 22, Tax Increment Financing Districts Amendment (1973) Defeated

1972

  1. Georgia Amendment 3, Department of Industry and Trade Amendment (1972) Approved

1970

  1. South Carolina Amendment for Slum Clearance and Redevelopment in Charleston County, Local Amendment 1 (1970) Approved
  2. South Carolina Amendment for Slum Clearance and Redevelopment in Richland County, Local Amendment 2 (1970) Approved

1969

  1. Alabama Agriculture Economic Funding, Amendment 5 (1969) Approved
  2. Alabama County Economic Development, Amendment 23 (1969) Approved
  3. Alabama County Economic Development, Amendment 29 (1969) Approved
  4. Alabama Municipal Economic Development, Amendment 24 (1969) Approved

1968

  1. Georgia Amendment 16, Business Expense Authorization for Economic Development Measure (1968) Approved
  2. Georgia Amendment 20, Development Authorities Measure (1968) Approved

1967

  1. Alabama Municipal Economic Development, Amendment 12 (1967) Approved
  2. Alabama State Economic Development, Amendment 9 (1967) Approved

1966

  1. Alabama County Economic Development, Amendment 3 (1966) Defeated
  2. Alabama Municipal Economic Development, Amendment 2 (1966) Approved
  3. Alabama Municipal Economic Development, Amendment 4 (1966) Approved
  4. Alabama Municipal Economic Development, Amendment 6 (1966) Approved
  5. Georgia Amendment 11, Tourism Promotion Amendment (1966) Approved
  6. Georgia Amendment 2, Revenue Obligations for Industrial Development Amendment (1966) Defeated
  7. Massachusetts Question 3, Industrial Development Amendment (1966) Approved

1965

  1. Alabama County Economic Development, Amendment 24 (1965) Approved
  2. Alabama County Economic Development, Amendment 30 (1965) Approved
  3. Alabama County and Municipal Economic Development, Amendment 25 (1965) Approved
  4. Alabama Economic Development Bonds, Amendment 8 (1965) Approved
  5. Alabama Economic Development Indebtedness, Amendment 18 (1965) Approved
  6. Alabama Municipal Economic Development, Amendment 31 (1965) Approved
  7. Alabama Municipal Economic Development, Amendment 37 (1965) Approved
  8. Alabama Municipal Economic Development, Amendment 7 (1965) Defeated
  9. Ohio Funds for Industrial Development Amendment (May 1965) Approved
  10. Ohio Issuance of Development Bonds Amendment (May 1965) Approved

1963

  1. Alabama County Economic Development, Amendment 8 (1963) Approved
  2. Alabama Municipal Economic Development, Amendment 12 (1963) Approved
  3. Alabama Municipal Economic Development, Amendment 13 (1963) Approved

1962

  1. Georgia Amendment 14, County Redevelopment Amendment (1962) Approved
  2. Georgia Amendment 4, Department of Industry and Trade Amendment (1962) Approved
  3. Oklahoma State Question 404, Bonds for Developing Industry Amendment (May 1962) Approved

1961

  1. Alabama County Economic Development, Amendment 29 (1961) Approved
  2. Alabama County Economic Development, Amendment 32 (1961) Approved
  3. Alabama County Economic Development, Amendment 34 (1961) Approved
  4. Alabama County Economic Development, Amendment 35 (1961) Approved
  5. Alabama County Economic Development, Amendment 36 (1961) Approved
  6. Alabama County Economic Development, Amendment 37 (1961) Approved
  7. Alabama County Economic Development, Amendment 43 (1961) Approved
  8. Michigan Aid for Development Amendment (April 1961) Defeated
  9. New York Loan to Non-Profit Corporations, Amendment 4 (1961) Approved

1960

  1. Alabama Economic Development in Franklin County, Amendment 9 (1960) Defeated
  2. Alabama Municipal Economic Development, Amendment 2 (1960) Approved
  3. Georgia Amendment 7, Industrial Development Commission Amendment (1960) Approved
  4. Georgia Amendment 8, Promotion of Agricultural Products Amendment (1960) Approved
  5. Oklahoma State Question 391, Industrial Finance Authority Amendment (July 1960) Approved
  6. Oregon Measure 3, Urban Redevelopment Taxes Amendment (1960) Approved

1958

  1. Arkansas Industrial Development Bonds, Proposed Amendment 49 (1958) Approved
  2. Oregon Measure 5, Urban Redevelopment Taxes Amendment (1958) Defeated

1957

  1. Alabama Bullock County Economic Development, Amendment 14 (1957) Approved

1956

  1. Alabama County Economic Development, Amendment 5 (August 1956) Defeated
  2. Alabama County Economic Development, Amendment 6 (August 1956) Defeated

1955

  1. Alabama County Economic Development, Amendment 15 (1955) Defeated
  2. Alabama County Economic Development, Amendment 23 (1955) Defeated
  3. Alabama County Economic Development, Amendment 28 (1955) Defeated
  4. Alabama County Economic Development, Amendment 30 (1955) Defeated
  5. Alabama County Economic Development, Amendment 8 (1955) Defeated
  6. Alabama County Economic Development, Amendment 9 (1955) Defeated
  7. New York Powers of Corporations to Contract Indebtedness, Amendment 6 (1955) Approved

1954

  1. Alabama Economic Development, Amendment 1 (1954) Approved
  2. Georgia Amendment 6, Slum Clearance and Redevelopment Measure (1954) Approved

1953

  1. Alabama Municipal Economic Development, Amendment 3 (1953) Defeated

1951

  1. Alabama County Economic Development, Amendment 14 (1951) Defeated
  2. Alabama County Economic Development, Amendment 15 (1951) Defeated
  3. Alabama County Economic Development, Amendment 16 (1951) Defeated
  4. Alabama County Economic Development, Amendment 17 (1951) Defeated
  5. Alabama County Economic Development, Amendment 9 (1951) Defeated

1950

  1. Alabama County Economic Investment, Amendment 4 (1950) Approved

1943

  1. Georgia Amendment 26, Fulton County and City of Atlanta Promotion Measure (August 1943) Approved

1936

  1. Washington Initiative 119, Production for Use Districts Measure (1936) Defeated

1932

  1. Oklahoma State Question 171, Unemployed Relief Commission Initiative (July 1932) Defeated

1926

  1. Ohio Special Property Tax Assessments for Public Improvement Projects Amendment (August 1926) Defeated

1924

  1. Minnesota Establish Grain Elevators, Amendment 3 (1924) Defeated

1922

  1. Oregon Measure Nos. 308-309, Tax for 1925 Exposition Amendment (1922) Defeated

1914

  1. Arizona Measure Nos. 316-317, Panama-Pacific International Exposition Participation Initiative (1914) Defeated
  2. Arizona Measure Nos. 324-325, State Development Projects Initiative (1914) Approved

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