In a recent government meeting, council member Hastings initiated a discussion on the upcoming 2024 ballot measures, revealing that as of June 15, 2024, a total of 11 statewide measures have been certified for the November 5 election. This includes five legislatively referred state statutes and six constitutional amendments, alongside one county proposition, with another anticipated.

Among the notable measures is an amendment regarding emergency declarations, which would empower the state legislature to terminate a governor's state of emergency after 30 days unless extended, with exceptions for war or natural disasters. Another significant proposal aims to provide financial benefits to the spouses of first responders killed in the line of duty, funded by a $20 fee on criminal convictions.

The ballot will also feature a measure that alters signature requirements for initiatives, mandating signatures from 10% of voters in each legislative district, and a legal challenge amendment that allows for constitutional challenges to initiatives. Additionally, a proposed amendment would enforce partisan primaries for elected offices, potentially conflicting with an initiative advocating for ranked choice voting.

Other measures include a proposal for mandatory life sentences for adults convicted of sex trafficking minors, a property tax refund mechanism for owners in areas with lax enforcement of laws against public nuisances, and an amendment to end term limits for state Supreme Court and Superior Court justices, replacing them with terms of good behavior.

Lastly, a measure concerning legislative ratification of state agency rules that increase regulatory costs is also on the ballot, which would require legislative approval for rules estimated to exceed $500,000 in costs over five years.

The deadline for initiative signatures is set for July 3, 2024, and further updates on these measures are expected as the election date approaches.