Alaska Initiative to Limit State Funding of Abortions (1982)
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The Alaska Initiative to Limit State Funding of Abortions appeared on the 1982 ballot in Alaska.
1982 election results
| Alaska Initiative to Limit State Funding of Abortions (1982) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes or no | Votes | Percentage | ||
| Yes | 77,829 | 40.8% | ||
 No
| 112,995 | 59.2% | ||
| Total votes | 190,824 | 100% precincts | ||
Ballot Language
The language on the ballot said, "This initiative would amend the provisions of Title 47 of the Alaska Statutes, Welfare, Social Services and Institutions, by prohibiting state funding of abortions except upon written certification of a physician that the procedure was necessary to preserve the life of a patient and that all reasonable efforts were made to preserve the life of the unborn. The bill provides that the prohibition of state funding of abortions will not affect state participation in the medicaid program established under Title XIX of the Social Security Act."
See also
- List of Alaska ballot measures 1960-present
- Laws governing the initiative process in Alaska
- Campaign finance requirements for Alaska ballot measures
External links
- Alaska Elections Website
- I and R Institute, History of Alaska's Initiatives
- National Conference of State Legislatures, Initiative and Referenda information
