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Maine 1985 ballot measures
From Ballotpedia
1986 →
← 1984
Three statewide ballot measures were on the 1985 ballot in the state of Maine.
- Two measures were legislatively-referred constitutional amendments.
- One measure was a ballot initiative.
- Two were approved, one was defeated.
On the ballot
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRCA | Civil Service | State legislatures | Lawmakers could be appointed to civil office as long as they resign from the Legislature. | 
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| IndISS | Nuclear Waste | Environment | Plan to dump low-level radioactive waste in the state would have to be subjected to a statewide vote. | 
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| LRCA | Sheriffs | Elections | Extended the tenure for sheriffs from 2 years to 4 years |
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See also
- 1985 ballot measures
- List of Maine ballot measures
- Laws governing the initiative process in Maine
- Maine Legislature
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