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Connecticut 1982 ballot measures
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← 1980
In 1982, voters decided on four statewide ballot measures in Connecticut on November 2.
- All four of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved all four (100%) of the measures.
On the ballot
November 2, 1982
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Criminal trials; Jury rules | Remove the requirement for a grand jury to find probable cause before bringing someone to trial for those arrested for a crime that can result in either life in prison or the death penalty |
|
437,231 (74%) |
157,080 (26%) |
|
| Question 2 | Administrative powers; Legislature | Clarify that the General Assembly can oversee executive departments, and that the authority can be delegated to a committee such as the Legislative Review Committee |
|
392,606 (70%) |
167,570 (30%) |
|
| Question 3 | Salaries | Clarify that elected officials cannot increase their pay during their term of office |
|
322,557 (57%) |
241,597 (43%) |
|
| Question 4 | Judiciary structure | Create a court of appeals below the state's supreme court |
|
387,116 (71%) |
156,257 (29%) |
See also
- Laws governing ballot measures in Connecticut
- List of Connecticut ballot measures
- 1982 ballot measures
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