A 'bond measure' is an
initiative to sell
bonds for the purpose of acquiring
funds for various
public works projects, such as research, transportation infrastructure improvements, and others. These measures are put up for a
vote in general elections and must be approved by a
plurality or
majority of voters, depending on the specific project in question.
Such measures are very often used in the
United States when other
revenue sources, such as
taxes, are limited or non-existent.