Maine 1999 ballot measures
From Ballotpedia
Nine ballot measures were voted on in Maine in 1999.
- Two were citizen initiatives.
- Five were bond questions
- Two were legislatively-referred constitutional amendments.
On the November 2 ballot
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
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| CISS | Question 1 | Abortion | Prohibits partial-birth abortions except when such an abortion is necessary to save the life of the mother | 
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| CISS | Question 2 | Marijuana | Allows use of small quantities of medicinal marijuana | 
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| BI | Question 3 | Bonds | $56,042,031 in bonds for transportation funds |
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| BI | Question 4 | Bonds | $12,500,000 in bonds for water pollution control |
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| BI | Question 5 | Bonds | $9,400,000 in bonds for conversion to digital broadcasting by the Maine Public Broadcasting Corporation |
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| BI | Question 6 | Bonds | $26,420,000 in bonds for infrastructure improvements at Maine's 7 technical colleges |
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| BI | Question 7 | Bonds | $50 million to purchase public lands and easements from willing sellers for conservation, water access, outdoor recreation, etc |
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| LRCA | Question 8 | Elections | People's veto to be voted on only at next statewide or general election (no special elections) |
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| LRCA | Question 9 | Property tax | Allow reduced property taxes on historic preservation and scenic view properties |
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See also
- List of Maine ballot measures
- List of Maine ballot initiatives
- List of amendments to the Maine Constitution
External links
- Citizen's guide to the November 2 ballot questions in Maine
- Referendum election in Maine, November 2
- Election results, Questions 1-3
- Election results, Questions 4-6
- Election results, Questions 7-9
- "Votes on Initiated Bills: 1910-", compiled by the Maine State Law and Legislative Reference Library.
- Votes on Maine constitutional amendments
- Votes on Maine bond questions
