Monthly Archives: November 2022

Alabama Recompiled Constitution Ratification Question: Voters consider updating the state constitution to remove racist language and fight text bloat

Getty Images; Insider Alabama’s Recompiled Constitution Ratification Question would update the state’s constitution. The new constitution would remove racist language and reorganize the text. Proponents say that the measure will make Alabama a more welcome place. A “yes” on Alabama’s Recompiled Constitution Ratification Question would ratify an updated state constitution and remove racist and defunct…

Amendment 1: Voters in Tennessee will decide if mandatory union membership and fees should be legal

Getty Images; Insider Amendment 1 would alter the state’s constitution to prohibit mandatory union participation at workplaces. Proponents say that the amendment will give workers more options in the workplace. Opponents argue that the law strives to kill union power in Tennessee. A “yes” on Amendment 1 would alter the state’s constitution to prohibit mandatory…

Vermont Proposal 2: Voters will decide on removing antiquated slavery language from the state’s constitution

Getty Images; Insider Vermont Proposal 2 would remove antiquated slavery-related language from the state constitution. Proponents of the proposal argue that the changes are long overdue. There is no organized campaign against the proposal, according to Ballotpedia. A “yes” on Vermont Proposal 2 would edit out obsolete language in the state constitution that allows for…

Tennessee Amendment 3: Voters will decide on expressly banning slavery, including inside of prisons

Getty Images; Insider Tennessee Amendment 3 would change language in the state constitution to expressly ban slavery. Proponents argue that the amendment is necessary to reflect the state’s current values. There is no organized campaign against the proposal, according to Ballotpedia. A “yes” on Tennessee Amendment 3 would expressly ban slavery in Tennessee — including…

Louisiana Amendment 7: Voters will decide on a confusing change to the state’s constitution over slavery and indentured servitude

Getty Images; Insider Louisiana Amendment 7 would ban slavery in the state’s constitution, but confusion abounds. The amendment would allow involuntary servitude in the “lawful administration of criminal justice.” Rep. Edmond Jordan, a Democrat in Baton Rouge, sponsored the measure but now opposes it, according to NOLA.com. A “yes” on Louisiana Amendment 7 would prohibit…

Massachusetts Question 1: Voters will decide on higher taxes for people earning more than $1 million

Getty Images; Insider Massachusetts Question 1 would increase taxes on people earning more than $1 million and use the revenue to improve education and transportation. Supporters argue that Question 1 would benefit residents with modest incomes. Opponents argue it would make the wealthy consider leaving the state. A “yes” on Massachusetts Question 1 would provide…

Missouri Constitutional Convention Question: Voters will decide whether to support a state constitutional convention

Getty Images; Insider Missouri’s Constitutional Convention Question asks voters whether they want a state constitutional convention. Supporters argue the convention would allow for adjustments to the state constitution. An opponent argues the effort is ill-timed, citing political divisions throughout the state and nation. A “yes” on the Missouri Constitutional Convention Question would establish a state…