Massachusetts 2010 ballot measures
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The deadline to submit ballot language for the November 2010 ballot in Massachusetts was August 5, 2009. Thirty proposed initiatives were filed by that deadline. The next step is for Martha Coakley, the Massachusetts Attorney General, who must scrutinize each proposal to ensure that it is constitutional under the Massachusetts Constitution.
Supporters must collect a minimum of 66,593 valid signatures from registered voters by December 2, 2009; except for veto referenda, where they must collect 33,297 signatures.
Gathering signatures
| Type | Title | Subject | Description |
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| VR | No Sales Tax for Alcohol Initiative | Taxes | Sales tax eliminated for alcohol sales in the state |
| IndISS | Regional Planning Initiative | Housing | Repeal a housing law |
| IndISS | Elimination of Tolls Initiative | Transportation | Eliminate all tolls in Massachusetts |
| CICA | Right of Self-Government Initiative | Admin of gov't | Allow people to vote to delegate their powers to legislative body |
| IndISS | Sales Tax Relief Act | Taxes | Roll 6.25% sales tax back to 5%, 4%, 3% or 2.5% |
| IndISS | Whale Safe Commercial Fishing | Animals | Ban drift nets or other gear that can harm endangered whales, sea turtles. |
| IndISS | Expand Charter School Options | Education | Remove limits on number of charter schools, their funding, and enrollment. |
| IndISS | Limit Carbon Dioxide Emissions | Environment | Biomass renewable energy sources to emit at most 250 pounds of CO2 |
| IndISS | Excessive Carbon Dioxide Projects Initiative | Environment | Disqualify energy sources that emit at most 250 pounds of CO2 |
| IndISS | Biodiversity Initiative | Environment | No commercial harvesting on forested land owned by the state |
| CICA | Secret Ballot Amendment | Admin of gov't | Implement procedures for the House of Representatives and Senate |
| IndISS | Instant Run-Off Voting Initiative | Elections | Voters to rank preferences among candidates |
| CICA | Health Insurance Amendment | Health care | State government pays for health insurance for all residents |
See also
- 2010 ballot measures
- Massachusetts signature requirements
- Laws governing the initiative process in Massachusetts
- History of Initiative & Referendum in Massachusetts
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