at a glance

The Rich-backed initiatives fit three categories:

“Imposing lids on state spending in Maine, Nebraska and Oregon, with budget levels tied to population growth and inflation. One state, Colorado, approved such a Taxpayers Bill of Rights measure in 1992, but in November voters there suspended it for five years to ease the impact of spending cuts.

“Imposing term limits on state legislators in Oregon and judges in Colorado’s two highest courts. The Colorado measure would force the retirement of five of the seven Supreme Court justices and seven of the 19 appeals court judges in 2009.

“Requiring state and local governments in Arizona, California, Idaho and Washington to compensate property owners if a land-use regulation lowers property values. Supporters say the measures provide justice for landowners hamstrung by strict development restrictions, such as bans on subdivision.