1996 Virginia ballot measures

Question 1

This amendment asked voters to turn all state employees'

trust fund

accounts.

Question 1

Choice	Votes	%
Yes	1,717,244	83.13
No	348,369	16.87
Total votes	2,065,613	100.00
Source: - Official Results

Question 2

The Victims' Rights Act amendment asked voters the following question:

"Shall the Constitution of Virginia be amended to provide that the victims of crime shall be treated with fairness, dignity, and respect in the criminal justice process and that the General Assembly may define, by law, the rights of victims of crime?"

Question 2

Choice	Votes	%
Yes	1,748,942	84.17
No	328,995	15.83
Total votes	2,077,937	100.00
Source: - Official Results

Question 3

This amendment gives the General Assembly the right to appeal any case against the Commonwealth (which is normally done by the

Question 3

Choice	Votes	%
Yes	1,423,167	70.41
No	598,010	29.59
Total votes	2,021,177	100.00
Source: - Official Results

Question 4

This amendment adjusted

Question 4

Choice	Votes	%
Yes	1,498,496	73.98
No	527,042	26.02
Total votes	2,025,538	100.00
Source: - Official Results

Question 5

This amendment would have removed language which prohibited the General Assembly from passing a law permitting incorporation of any church or religious organization. Although the amendment was narrowly rejected, the aforementioned language in the Virginia State Constitution was ruled

Question 5

Choice	Votes	%
No	1,016,262	50.91
Yes	979,833	49.09
Total votes	1,996,095	100.00
Source: - Official Results

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