The first measure would increase the maximum amount of land large agricultural and timber landowners can place in a conservation-use program, which allows qualifying property to be taxed at a lower rate. Supporters say the change could ease costs for family farmers. Opponents argue it could also benefit industrial-scale farms.

A second amendment would remove party affiliations from probate judge races on ballots. Probate judges handle matters including wills and estates. Emory University political scientist Andra Gillespie said the office is generally viewed as less political than other judicial positions, a reason proponents support making the races nonpartisan. Critics contend that removing party labels would leave voters with less information when choosing candidates.

The third proposal would let the state set aside money for Next Generation 911, an effort to replace aging emergency-response infrastructure. The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency says 88% of the state’s 911 centers rely on outdated systems. Modernized technology could improve location tracking and allow people to contact emergency services through text, photos and video as well as calls.

Critics have raised concerns that the money could be used for other law enforcement purposes. Gillespie said the upgrades are intended to help emergency communications keep pace with how people use phones today.

Georgia’s constitution has been amended repeatedly: Since its ratification in 1983, 109 amendments have gone before voters, and 89 have passed. Gillespie said constitutional questions commonly appear on election-year ballots and urged voters not to overlook them.

Early voting ends Oct. 30. Election Day is Nov. 3. Voters can review a sample ballot through the Georgia Secretary of State’s My Voter Page and research the measures before casting a ballot, Gillespie said.