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Maine Partial-Birth Abortion Initiative, Question 1 (1999)
From Ballotpedia
Maine Question 1 appeared on the November 2, 1999 statewide ballot in Maine. It failed, with 44.4% in favor. Had it passed, it would have prohibited partial-birth abortions except when such an abortion is necessary to save the life of the mother.
Election results
| Maine Question 1 1999 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
 No | 232,113 | 55.6% | ||
| Yes | 185,541 | 44.4% | ||
Text on the Ballot
The wording on the ballot said, "This initiated bill prohibits partial-birth abortions except when such an abortion is necessary to save the life of the mother. Performance of a partial-birth abortion in violation of the provisions of this initiated bill is a Class D crime. In addition, the physician performing the abortion is subject to damages in a civil suit. The mother may not be prosecuted."
See also
External links
- Citizen's guide to the November 2 ballot questions in Maine
- Referendum election in Maine, November 2
- Election results, Questions 1-3
- "Votes on Initiated Bills: 1910-", compiled by the Maine State Law and Legislative Reference Library.
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