Maine 1999 ballot measures

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Nine ballot measures were voted on in Maine in 1999.

• Two were citizen initiatives.
• Two were legislatively-referred constitutional amendments.
• All measures but one were approved.

On the ballot

Type	Title	Subject	Description	Result
CISS	Question 1	Abortion	Prohibits partial-birth abortions except when such an abortion is necessary to save the life of the mother	d
CISS	Question 2	Marijuana	Allows use of small quantities of medicinal marijuana	a
BI	Question 3	Bonds	$56,042,031 in bonds for transportation funds	a
BI	Question 4	Bonds	$12,500,000 in bonds for water pollution control	a
BI	Question 5	Bonds	$9,400,000 in bonds for conversion to digital broadcasting by the Maine Public Broadcasting Corporation	a
BI	Question 6	Bonds	$26,420,000 in bonds for infrastructure improvements at Maine's 7 technical colleges	a
BI	Question 7	Bonds	$50 million to purchase public lands and easements for conservation, water access, outdoor recreation	a
LRCA	Question 8	Elections	People's veto to be voted on only at next statewide or general election (no special elections)	a
LRCA	Question 9	Property tax	Allow reduced property taxes on historic preservation and scenic view properties	a

See also

• 1999 ballot measures
• List of Maine ballot measures
• Laws governing the initiative process in Maine
• Maine Legislature

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