New York

New York is a non-initiative state.

2010

In 2009, two constitutional amendments were referred to the ballot by the legislature and both were approved by voters.  The first amendment, passed by a 67-33% margin, authorizes the legislature providing 6 acres of protected forest land for construction of a power line in exchange for at least 10 additional acres of land being given back to the state for incorporation into the forest preserve.  A second amendment was also approved 68-32%, permitting inmates in state and local correctional facilities to perform work for nonprofit organizations. 

Two measures were on the statewide ballot; both were legislative referenda.

2 Constitutional Amendments Were Referred

Question 1: Administration of Government/Environment

“The proposed amendment would authorize the Legislature to convey up to six acres of forest preserve land along the State Route 56 in St. Lawrence County to National Grid for construction of a power line. In exchange, National Grid would convey to the State at least 10 acres of forest land in St. Lawrence County, to be incorporated into the forest preserve. The land to be conveyed by National Grid to the State must be at least equal value to the land conveyed to National Grid by the State. Shall the proposed amendment be approved?
PASSED 67% - 33%

Question 2: Other Issues

“The Proposed amendment would authorize the Legislature to pass legislation to permit inmates in state and local correctional facilities to perform work for nonprofit organizations. Shall the proposed amendment be approved?
PASSED 68% - 32%

2008

For more 2008 election information, click here.

For additional information please check with the New York Secretary of State: http://www.elections.state.ny.us/