Maine 1980 ballot measures
From Ballotpedia
Five ballot questions were on the 1980 ballot in Maine.
- One was a veto referendum challenging a newly-enacted state law forbidding slot machines in the state. This vote was held on March 11, 1980.
- One was a citizen initiative about nuclear power. This vote was held on September 23, 1980.
- Three were proposed constitutional amendments.
On the ballot
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VR | Slot Machine Ban | Gambling | Voters could reject a new state law banning slot machines | Law rejected |
| CISS | No Electricity from Nuclear | Environment | Prohibit the generation of nuclear power in the state through nuclear fission | 
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| LRCA | Apportionment Act | State legislature | Bring into conformance the year in which the House and Senate shall be apportioned | 
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| LRCA | Initiative Elections | Elections | Initiative and people's veto elections can be held at the same time as a scheduled statewide election |
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| LRCA | Justices of the Peace Act | Judicial reform | Manner of selection of judges of probate and justices of the peace |
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See also
- List of Maine ballot measures
- List of amendments to the Maine Constitution
- List of People's Veto ballot measures in Maine
External links
- People's Veto votes
- Constitutional amendments from 1911-present.
- "Votes on Initiated Bills: 1910-", compiled by the Maine State Law and Legislative Reference Library.
- I&R Institute ballot measure database for Maine
