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This page provides a list of ballot measures that have appeared on the statewide ballot in Maine.

List of ballot measures by year

Measures are listed in reverse-chronological order, with the most recent and upcoming elections appearing first. Tables include brief summaries, relevant topics, and the election results for each measure.

2025

See also: Maine 2025 ballot measures

November 4

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResult

IndISS

Question 1Election administration and governance; Voter ID policy; Absentee and mail votingRequire voters to present photo identification, as well as make changes to absentee voting and the use of ballot drop boxes

IndISS

Question 2Civil trials; Firearms policyEstablish a process for obtaining an Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO)

2024

See also: Maine 2024 ballot measures

November 5

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

IndISS

Question 1Campaign financeLimit the amount of campaign contributions to $5,000 from individuals and entities to political action committees that make independent expenditures

Approveda

600,191 (75%)

201,034 (25%)

BI

Question 2Public economic investment policy; Bond issuesAuthorize $25 million in general obligation bonds for research, development, and commercialization of for Maine-based public and private institutions in support of technological innovation

Approveda

433,394 (54%)

365,100 (46%)

BI

Question 3Bond issuesAuthorize $10 million in general obligation bonds for the restoration of local community buildings

Approveda

410,979 (51%)

391,176 (49%)

BI

Question 4Bond issuesAuthorize $30 million in general obligation bonds for the development and maintenance of outdoor trails

Approveda

440,560 (55%)

354,626 (45%)

LRSS

Question 5State flags, symbols, and holidaysReplace the Maine state flag with a flag consisting of a pine tree and the North Star on a buff background
Defeatedd

358,912 (44%)

451,366 (56%)

2023

See also: Maine 2023 ballot measures

November 7

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

IndISS

Question 1Energy; State and local government budgets, spending, and finance; Ballot measure processRequire voter approval for certain state entities, municipal electric districts, electrification cooperatives, or consumer-owned transmission utilities to incur an outstanding debt that exceeds $1 billion

Approveda

260,670 (65%)

137,478 (35%)

IndISS

Question 2Campaign financeProhibit election spending by foreign governments, including entities with partial (5% or more) foreign government ownership or control

Approveda

348,781 (86%)

55,226 (14%)

IndISS

Question 3Utility policy; Administrative organization; Energy market regulationsCreate the Pine Tree Power Company, an electric transmission and distribution utility governed by an elected board
Defeatedd

122,961 (30%)

283,401 (70%)

IndISS

Question 4Transportation; Business regulationsAllow motor vehicle owners and independent repair facilities to have access to the vehicle on-board diagnostic systems

Approveda

341,574 (84%)

63,208 (16%)

LRCA

Question 5Initiative and referendum processChange the judicial review period from within 100 days of a petition being filed to within 100 business days from the deadline for filing a petition

Approveda

227,602 (58%)

166,876 (42%)

LRCA

Question 6Constitutional wording changes; American Indian issuesRepeals Article X, Section 7 of the Maine Constitution, which would provide for Section 1, Section 2, and Section 5, which concern American Indian provisions, to be included in any printed copies of the State Constitution

Approveda

289,818 (73%)

107,466 (27%)

LRCA

Question 7Initiative and referendum processRemove the requirement that an initiative petition signature gatherer must be a resident and registered voter of Maine
Defeatedd

122,646 (31%)

269,699 (69%)

LRCA

Question 8Constitutional wording changes; Election administration and governanceRemoves a constitutional provision, found unconstitutional in 2001, that says individuals under a guardianship for reasons of mental illness cannot vote for governor, senators, and representatives
Defeatedd

184,063 (47%)

211,120 (53%)

2021

See also: Maine 2021 ballot measures

November 2

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

IndISS

Question 1State legislative vote requirements; Energy transmission projects; Land use and development policyProhibits the construction of electric transmission lines in the Upper Kennebec Region and requires a two-thirds legislative vote to approve high-impact electric transmission lines in other parts of the state

Approveda

243,943 (59%)

168,143 (41%)

BI

Question 2Bond issues; TransportationIssues $100 million in bonds for transportation infrastructure projects

Approveda

296,478 (72%)

115,481 (28%)

LRCA

Question 3Constitutional rights; Food policy; Agriculture policyCreates a state constitutional right to a produce, harvest, and consume food

Approveda

249,273 (61%)

160,440 (39%)

2020

See also: Maine 2020 ballot measures

July 14

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

BI

Question 1Bond issues; Telecommunications infrastructureAuthorizes $15 million in bonds for high-speed internet infrastructure

Approveda

234,932 (75%)

77,325 (25%)

BI

Question 2Transportation; Bond issuesAuthorizes $105 million in bonds for transportation infrastructure projects

Approveda

248,056 (79%)

65,975 (21%)


March 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

VR

Question 1Vaccinations and disease policyRepeals the law eliminating religious and philosophical exemptions from vaccination requirements for students and healthcare employees
Defeatedd

105,214 (27%)

281,750 (73%)

2019

See also: Maine 2019 ballot measures

November 5

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

BI

Question 1Bond issues<p>Maine Question 1, the Transportation Infrastructure Bond Issue, is on the ballot in Maine as a legislatively referred bond question on November 5, 2019.</p>

Approveda

143,315 (76%)

44,589 (24%)

LRCA

Question 2Initiative and referendum processAllow for persons with physical disabilities that prevent them from signing their own names to use an alternative signature to sign ballot initiative petitions

Approveda

141,162 (76%)

45,799 (24%)

2018

See also: Maine 2018 ballot measures

November 6

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

CISS

Question 1TaxesThe Maine Payroll and Non-Wage Income Taxes for Home Care Program Initiative may appear on the ballot in Maine as an indirect initiated state statute on November 6, 2018.
Defeatedd

235,679 (37%)

398,819 (63%)

BI

Question 2Bond issuesThe Maine Wastewater Infrastructure Bond Issue is on the ballot in Maine as a legislatively referred bond question on November 6, 2018.

Approveda

344,507 (55%)

286,248 (45%)

BI

Question 3Bond issuesThe Maine Transportation Bond Issue is on the ballot in Maine as a legislatively referred bond question on November 6, 2018.

Approveda

427,357 (68%)

203,780 (32%)

BI

Question 4Bond issuesThe Maine University of Maine System Bond Issue is on the ballot in Maine as a legislatively referred bond question on November 6, 2018.

Approveda

340,743 (54%)

288,455 (46%)

BI

Question 5Bond issuesThe Maine Community Colleges Bond Issue is on the ballot in Maine as a legislatively referred bond question on November 6, 2018.

Approveda

410,288 (65%)

221,947 (35%)


June 12

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

VR

Question 1Ranked-choice voting

Approveda

149,900 (54%)

128,291 (46%)

2017

See also: Maine 2017 ballot measures

November 7

TypeTitleSubjectResultYes VotesNo Votes

IndISS

Question 1Gambling policy
Defeatedd

57,538 (17%)

286,847 (83%)

IndISS

Question 2Public health insurance; Public assistance programs

Approveda

203,080 (59%)

141,436 (41%)

BI

Question 3Transportation; Bond issues

Approveda

246,828 (72%)

96,017 (28%)

LRCA

Question 4Public employee retirement funds

Approveda

208,924 (63%)

122,545 (37%)


June 13

TypeTitleSubjectResultYes VotesNo Votes

BI

Question 1Bond issues

Approveda

63,468 (62%)

39,549 (38%)

2016

See also: Maine 2016 ballot measures

November 8

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

CISS

Question 1Marijuana lawsThe Maine Marijuana Legalization Measure, also known as Question 1, was on the November 8, 2016, ballot in Maine as an indirect initiated state statute. It was approved. Opponents sought a recount of election results, but abandoned the effort on December 17, 2016.

Approveda

381,768 (50%)

377,773 (50%)

IndISS

Question 2TaxesThe Maine Tax on Incomes Exceeding $200,000 for Public Education Measure, also known as Question 2, was on the November 8, 2016, ballot in Maine as an indirect initiated state statute. The measure was approved. On July 4, 2017, Gov. LePage signed a budget bill that repealed Question 2.

Approveda

383,428 (51%)

373,848 (49%)

IndISS

Question 3Firearms policy
Defeatedd

366,770 (48%)

394,157 (52%)

IndISS

Question 4Minimum wage lawsIncrease the state's minimum wage to $12 by 2020

Approveda

420,892 (55%)

337,486 (45%)

IndISS

Question 5Ranked-choice voting

Approveda

388,273 (52%)

356,621 (48%)

BI

Question 6Bond issuesThe Maine Transportation Bond, also known as Question 6, was on the November 8, 2016 ballot in Maine as a legislatively referred bond question. It was approved.

Approveda

457,864 (61%)

290,062 (39%)

2015

See also: Maine 2015 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectResultYes VotesNo Votes

IndISS

Question 1Business taxes; Campaign finance

Approveda

119,992 (55%)

98,343 (45%)

BI

Question 2Housing; Bond issues

Approveda

151,695 (69%)

67,160 (31%)

BI

Question 3Bond issues; Transportation

Approveda

134 (91%)

13 (9%)

2014

See also: Maine 2014 ballot measures

November 4

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

IndISS

Question 1Hunting regulations
Defeatedd

281,728 (47%)

323,024 (53%)

BI

Question 2Agriculture policy; Bond issues

Approveda

354,086 (60%)

233,148 (40%)

BI

Question 3Bond issuesThe Maine Small Business Bond Issue, Question 3 was on the November 4, 2014 ballot in Maine as a legislatively referred bond question, where it was approved. The measure was designed to issue $4 million in bonds to insure loans to small businesses and $8 million in bonds for flexible loans to small businesses.

Approveda

362,237 (62%)

222,576 (38%)

BI

Question 4Healthcare facility funding; Bond issues

Approveda

367,114 (63%)

218,211 (37%)

BI

Question 5Bond issues; Healthcare

Approveda

297,008 (51%)

283,632 (49%)

BI

Question 6Environment; Bond issues; Water

Approveda

379,606 (65%)

208,105 (35%)

BI

Question 7Bond issuesThe Maine Marine Businesses Bond Issue, Question 7 was on the November 4, 2014 ballot in Maine as a legislatively referred bond question, where it was approved. The measure was designed to issue $7 million in bonds to facilitate growth of marine businesses.

Approveda

344,783 (59%)

238,793 (41%)

2013

See also: Maine 2013 ballot measures

November 5

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRSS

Question 1State National Guard and militia; Bond issues; Defense-related funding

Approveda

126,393 (58%)

90,130 (42%)

LRSS

Question 2Bond issuesThe Maine University System Bond, Question 2 , was on the November 5, 2013 ballot in Maine as a legislatively referred state statute. It was approved.

Approveda

132,759 (61%)

84,647 (39%)

LRSS

Question 3Bond issuesThe Maine Transportation Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Bond, Question 3, was on the November 5, 2013 ballot in Maine as a legislatively referred state statute. It was approved.

Approveda

157,190 (72%)

59,895 (28%)

LRSS

Question 4Bond issuesThe Maine Maritime Academy Science Center Bond, Question 4, was on the November 5, 2013 ballot in Maine as a legislatively referred state statute. It was approved.

Approveda

114,348 (53%)

102,233 (47%)

LRSS

Question 5Higher education funding; Bond issues

Approveda

143,026 (66%)

75,073 (34%)

2012

See also: Maine 2012 ballot measures

November 6

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

IndISS

Question 1Family-related policyCategory:Approved, general, 2012 Category:Approved, notable, 2012

Approveda

372,887 (53%)

334,723 (47%)

BI

Question 2Bond issues; Higher education funding
Defeatedd

334,580 (49%)

350,590 (51%)

LRSS

Question 3Bond issuesThe Maine Community Water and Sewer Bond Question 1 was on the November 6, 2012 ballot in the state of Maine as a legislatively referred state statute, where it was approved. The measure allowed for a bond for water and sewer projects in the state. The measure was one of two water and sewage bond measures that were proposed for the ballot.

Approveda

418,555 (61%)

270,301 (39%)

LRSS

Question 4Transportation; Bond issues

Approveda

499,366 (72%)

191,454 (28%)

LRSS

Question 5Bond issuesThe Maine Water and Sewer Bond Question 2 was on the November 6, 2012 ballot in the state of Maine as a legislatively referred state statute, where it was approved. The measure would allow for a bond for water and sewer projects in the state. The measure is one of two water and sewage bond measures that are being proposed for the ballot.

Approveda

432,813 (63%)

253,561 (37%)

2011

See also: Maine 2011 ballot measures

November 8

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

VR

Question 1Voter registrationThe Maine Same-Day Registration Veto Referendum was on the November 8, 2011 general election ballot ballot in the state of Maine as a "People's Veto" where it was approved.

Approveda

237,024 (60%)

155,156 (40%)

CISS

Question 2Gambling policy
Defeatedd

176,718 (45%)

215,115 (55%)

CISS

Question 3Gambling policyThe Maine Slot Machine Facility Question was on the November 8, 2011 ballot in the state of Maine as an indirect initiated state statute where it was defeated.
Defeatedd

143,127 (37%)

248,467 (63%)

LRCA

Question 4Redistricting policyA Maine Redistricting Measure, also known as Question 4 was on the November 8, 2011 ballot in the state of Maine as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment, where it was approved.

Approveda

197,026 (53%)

175,112 (47%)

2010

See also: Maine 2010 ballot measures

November 2

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

IndISS

Question 1Gambling policyAllow a casino in Oxford County with table games and slot machines

Approveda

284,934 (50%)

280,211 (50%)

BI

Question 2Healthcare; Bond issuesAuthorize a $5 million bond issue to expand access to dental care in Maine

Approveda

286,645 (51%)

270,705 (49%)

BI

Question 3Bond issues; Parks, land, and natural area conservationAuthorize a $9.75 million bond issue for land conservation, working waterfront preservation, and state park improvements

Approveda

331,919 (59%)

227,182 (41%)


June 8

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

VR

Question 1Income taxes; Sales taxesRepeal the law that reduces Maine's income tax and supplements that revenue by broadening sales taxes

Approveda

193,960 (61%)

124,928 (39%)

BI

Question 2Higher education funding; Bond issues; Energy conservation and efficiencyAuthorize a $26.5 million bond issue to fund an offshore wind energy project and improve state universities' campus energy infrastructure

Approveda

187,947 (59%)

129,435 (41%)

BI

Question 3Bond issues; Highways and bridges; RailwaysAuthorize a $47.8 million bond issue to create jobs through improvements to Maine’s highways, railroads, and marine facilities

Approveda

183,978 (58%)

132,439 (42%)

BI

Question 4Bond issues; Public economic investment policyAuthorize a $23.75 million bond issue to boost economic development and job creation

Approveda

159,084 (51%)

155,224 (49%)

BI

Question 5Bond issues; WaterAuthorize $10.25 million bond measure to improve water quality, support drinking water and wastewater infrastructure, and help farmers develop sustainable water sources

Approveda

175,165 (56%)

140,442 (44%)

2009

See also: Maine 2009 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

VR

Question 1Family-related policy; LGBTQ issuesProhibit same-sex couples from marrying

Overturned

300,848 (53%)

267,828 (47%)

IndISS

Question 2Sales taxes; TransportationReduce the municipal excise tax on newer motor vehicles and exempting hybrid, alternative energy, and highly fuel-efficient vehicles from sales tax and three years of excise tax
Defeatedd

145,610 (28%)

370,391 (72%)

IndISS

Question 3Public education governanceRepeal the 2007 law on school district consolidation and restoring the prior school governance laws
Defeatedd

228,952 (42%)

320,334 (58%)

IndISS

Question 4Revenue and spending limits; TaxesChange the formulas that limit state and local government spending and requiring voter approval for spending above those limits and for state tax increases
Defeatedd

223,059 (40%)

336,144 (60%)

IndISS

Question 5Marijuana lawsExpand the medical marijuana law to cover more medical conditions and establishing a regulated distribution system

Approveda

332,038 (59%)

232,024 (41%)

BI

Question 6Transportation; Bond issuesAllow an issue of $71.25 million in bonds for transportation and infrastructure improvements, including funding for LifeFlight

Approveda

363,537 (65%)

192,789 (35%)

LRCA

Question 7Initiative and referendum processIncrease amount of time that local officials have to certify the signatures on direct initiative petitions from five days to ten days
Defeatedd

260,887 (48%)

285,385 (52%)

2008

See also: Maine 2008 ballot measures

November 4

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

VR

Question 1Healthcare facility funding; Sales taxesReject parts of a new law that would fund Maine's Dirigo Health Program through fixed fees on health insurers and taxes on malt liquor, wine, and soft drinks

Approveda

462,818 (65%)

253,026 (35%)

IndISS

Question 2Gambling policyAllow a specific Maine company to operate the only casino in the state, located in Oxford County, with a portion of revenue dedicated to state programs
Defeatedd

333,685 (46%)

389,251 (54%)

BI

Question 3Drinking water systems; Bond issuesAllow an issue $3.4 million in bonds for drinking water programs and wastewater treatment facility construction

Approveda

353,497 (50%)

349,662 (50%)


June 10

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

BI

Question 1Transportation; Bond issues; Agriculture policyAllow an issue of $29.73 million in bonds for natural resource, agricultural, and transportation infrastructure projects

Approveda

101,171 (58%)

71,822 (42%)

2007

See also: Maine 2007 ballot measures

November 6

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

IndISS

Question 1Gambling policy; American Indian issuesAllow a Maine tribe to operate a harness racing track with slot machines and high-stakes beano games in Washington County
Defeatedd

130,164 (48%)

142,458 (52%)

BI

Question 2Public economic investment policy; Bond issuesAllow an issue of bonds to provide $5 million in loans and grants and $50 million for research and commercialization in targeted technology sectors, administered by the Maine Technology Institute

Approveda

138,615 (51%)

132,080 (49%)

BI

Question 3Bond issues; Higher education fundingAllow an issue of $43.5 million in bonds for renovations and improvements at public higher education institutions, K-12 schools, and cultural and educational facilities

Approveda

139,505 (51%)

132,424 (49%)

BI

Question 4Parks, land, and natural area conservation; Bond issuesAllow an issue of $35.5 million in bonds for land conservation, outdoor recreation, farmland and waterfront preservation, and investments in parks and community infrastructure

Approveda

171,892 (63%)

100,580 (37%)

LRSS

Question 5State legislative term limitsIncrease legislative terms from four terms to six terms
Defeatedd

88,832 (33%)

181,588 (67%)


June 12

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

BI

Question 1Bond issues; Ports and harbors; Non-motorized transportation; Highways and bridges; Airport infrastructure; Public transportationAuthorize an issue of $112.98 million in bonds to improve highways, bridges, airports, public transit, ferry and port facilities, and bicycle and pedestrian trails

Approveda

83,477 (71%)

33,486 (29%)

BI

Question 2Bond issues; WaterAuthorize an issue of $18.3 million in bonds to fund drinking water programs and the construction of wastewater treatment facilities

Approveda

74,893 (64%)

41,483 (36%)

2006

See also: Maine 2006 ballot measures

November 7

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

IndISS

Question 1Revenue and spending limits; Ballot measure processLimit annual government spending increases to include the rate of inflation and the cost of population growth, and requiring voter approval for all increases in taxes and fees
Defeatedd

247,175 (46%)

288,971 (54%)

IndICA

Question 2Initiative and referendum processState that an initiative or veto referendum can not be certified unless it is submitted to officials by the deadline, and change the deadline for the submission of signatures for initiatives

Approveda

270,922 (54%)

229,749 (46%)

2005

See also: Maine 2005 ballot measures

November 8

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

VR

Question 1LGBTQ issuesVeto the 2005 law that would prohibit discrimination in employment, housing, or public accommodations based on a person's sexual orientation
Defeatedd

181,926 (45%)

223,274 (55%)

BI

Question 2Bond issues; TransportationIssue $33.1 million in bonds to fund transportation projects

Approveda

270,486 (67%)

130,352 (33%)

BI

Question 3Sewage and stormwater; Higher education funding; Drinking water systems; Bond issuesIssue a bond of $8.9 million to fund environmental and agricultural products

Approveda

228,970 (58%)

167,424 (42%)

BI

Question 4Bond issuesPermit a $20 million bond issue to fund medical and marine research, equity investments in small Maine companies, and renovations and improvements of some campuses and community centers

Approveda

232,563 (58%)

165,607 (42%)

BI

Question 5Bond issues; Parks, land, and natural area conservationAllow an issue of $12 million in bonds to purchase land and conservation easements for environmental protection, outdoor recreation, and preservation efforts

Approveda

259,475 (65%)

140,469 (35%)

BI

Question 6Higher education funding; Bond issuesIssue $9 million in bonds to fund renovation of higher education facilities
Defeatedd

193,077 (50%)

195,939 (50%)

LRCA

Question 7Taxes; Property; Fisheries and fishing regulationsAllow the Legislature to permit tax assessments for waterfront land used in commercial fishing similar to the assessed of farms and forestland

Approveda

276,116 (72%)

109,508 (28%)

2004

See also: Maine 2004 ballot measures

November 2

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

IndISS

Question 1Ballot measure supermajority requirements; Property taxes; Local government finance and taxesLimit the state property tax rate to 1% of the property's assessed value, require that any change in the property tax limit would require two-thirds approval by voters, and prohibit local governments from imposing taxes on property
Defeatedd

271,636 (37%)

458,369 (63%)

IndISS

Question 2Hunting regulationsProhibit the hunting of bears with bait, traps, or dogs
Defeatedd

344,322 (47%)

389,455 (53%)


June 8

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

IndISS

Question 1Public education fundingRequire the state government to provide at least 55% of the total public education funding

Approveda

99,764 (55%)

81,347 (45%)

2003

See also: Maine 2003 ballot measures

November 4

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

IndISS

Question 2Gambling policyPermit those licensed to operate commercial horse racing tracks to operate slot machines

Approveda

272,394 (53%)

242,490 (47%)

IndISS

Question 3American Indian issues; Gambling policyPermit the Passamaquoddy Tribe and Penobscot Nation to open a single location to conduct gambling and require the casino's operator to pay the state 25% of its revenue
Defeatedd

170,500 (33%)

346,583 (67%)

BI

Question 4Drinking water systems; Bond issues; Pollution, waste, and recycling policyIssue $6.95 million in bonds to fund pollution control, hazardous substance control, and water treatment facilities

Approveda

295,569 (59%)

201,617 (41%)

BI

Question 5Higher education funding; Bond issuesIssue $19 million in bonds to enhance access for students with disabilities and repair, upgrade, and improve the campuses of higher education facilities in the State of Maine

Approveda

266,146 (53%)

232,127 (47%)

BI

Question 6Highways and bridges; Railways; Airport infrastructure; Ports and harbors; Bond issuesIssue $63.45 million in bonds to fund transportation projects

Approveda

326,802 (66%)

171,715 (34%)


June 10

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

BI

Question 1Public economic investment policy; Bond issuesIssue $60 million in bonds to fund grants and loans to municipalities, research and development at the University of Maine, and medical research at Maine-based institutions, among other things

Approveda

69,340 (61%)

44,520 (39%)

2002

See also: Maine 2002 ballot measures

November 5

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

BI

Question 1Bond issues; Prison and jail fundingIssue $25 million in bonds to fund a new correctional facility and improve the standing Maine Correctional Center
Defeatedd

179,173 (37%)

309,569 (63%)

BI

Question 2Bond issues; Drinking water systems; Open meetings and public information; Pollution, waste, and recycling policyIssue $24.1 million in bonds to fund water treatment and pollution control facilities, public health protections, hazardous substance sites, and the establishment of an Internet-based Maine public library of geographic data, among other projects

Approveda

283,740 (57%)

211,736 (43%)

LRCA

Question 3Debt limitsExempt short-term loans from the $2 million debt limit, if they are to be repaid within 12 months by federal transportation funds

Approveda

262,900 (55%)

212,940 (45%)


June 11

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

BI

Question 1Housing assistance programs; Public education funding; Bond issuesIssue $28.5 million in bonds to fund infrastructure improvements in the state's higher education facilities and the creation of a center for homeless teens in Portland

Approveda

104,918 (58%)

75,902 (42%)

BI

Question 2Bond issues; Public economic investment policyIssue $34.97 million in general obligation bonds

Approveda

94,128 (51%)

88,965 (49%)

2001

See also: Maine 2001 ballot measures

November 6

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

BI

Question 1Housing assistance programs; Bond issuesIssue $12 million in bonds to raise funds to provide housing to homeless persons, people with mental health conditions, and victims of domestic violence

Approveda

128,026 (59%)

90,753 (41%)

BI

Question 2Bond issues; Healthcare facility fundingIssue $5 million in bonds for biomedical and marine research

Approveda

113,538 (52%)

102,820 (48%)

BI

Question 3Airport infrastructure; Bond issues; Highways and bridges; RailwaysIssue $61 million in bonds to permit the Department of Transportation to fund projects

Approveda

162,071 (74%)

56,407 (26%)

BI

Question 4Bond issues; Public education fundingIssue $15 million in bonds, the revenue of which would be placed in the State's School Revolving Renovation Fund

Approveda

149,580 (69%)

68,471 (31%)

BI

Question 5Pollution, waste, and recycling policy; Agriculture policy; Bond issues; Drinking water systemsIssue $17 million in bonds to fund projects, including the construction and upgrade of drinking water and water pollution facilities

Approveda

140,584 (65%)

76,514 (35%)

BI

Question 6Bond issues; Higher education fundingIssue $36.7 million in bonds to fund construction and renovation projects for the state's higher education systems

Approveda

124,395 (58%)

91,238 (42%)

2000

See also: Maine 2000 ballot measures

November 7

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

IndISS

Question 1Assisted death policyAllow a mentally competent adult with a terminal illness to request assistance from a doctor to end their life
Defeatedd

315,031 (49%)

332,280 (51%)

IndISS

Question 2Forestry and timber; Business regulationsRequire landowners to obtain a permit before clear-cutting their land and limit timber harvesting on land subject to the Maine Tree Growth Tax Law
Defeatedd

181,643 (28%)

459,239 (72%)

IndISS

Question 3Gambling policyPermit horse racing tracks to operate video lottery machines for people 21 and older
Defeatedd

253,920 (40%)

387,872 (60%)

LRCA

Question 4Property taxes; Fisheries and fishing regulationsAllow a land's value, for property tax purposes, to be assessed based on its use as a commercial fishing location
Defeatedd

301,931 (50%)

305,554 (50%)

LRCA

Question 5Election administration and governance; Constitutional rightsPermit people who are under guardianship due to mental illness to vote
Defeatedd

250,729 (40%)

379,964 (60%)

LRSS

Question 6Constitutional rights; LGBTQ issuesProhibit discrimination against a person or group of persons based on their sexual orientation
Defeatedd

314,012 (50%)

318,846 (50%)

1999

See also: Maine 1999 ballot measures

November 2

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

IndISS

Question 1Abortion policyProhibit an abortion procedure referred to as partial-birth abortion
Defeatedd

185,541 (44%)

232,113 (56%)

IndISS

Question 2Marijuana lawsPermit patients with specific illnesses to cultivate marijuana for medical treatment if the use is approved by a doctor

Approveda

256,387 (61%)

161,114 (39%)

BI

Question 3Bond issues; Railways; Ports and harbors; Highways and bridgesIssue more than $56 million in bonds to fund highway, bridge, airport, ferry, rail, marine, and public transit improvements

Approveda

305,308 (74%)

107,594 (26%)

BI

Question 4Water; Environment; Bond issuesIssue $12.5 million in bonds for the closure and cleanup of solid waste landfills, tire stockpiles and hazardous waste discharges, as well as to construct drinking water system improvements

Approveda

304,622 (74%)

106,474 (26%)

BI

Question 5Bond issues; Telecommunications infrastructureIssue $9.4 million in bonds to convert the Maine Public Broadcasting corporation to a digital broadcasting system

Approveda

264,653 (64%)

146,696 (36%)

BI

Question 6Bond issues; Higher education fundingIssue $26.42 million in bonds to fund technology libraries, laboratories, and facilities at Maine's seven technical colleges

Approveda

284,880 (70%)

124,052 (30%)

BI

Question 7Parks, land, and natural area conservation; Bond issues; Agriculture policy; EnvironmentIssue $50 million in bonds to purchase public lands and easements statewide for conservation, water access, outdoor recreation, hunting and fishing, wildlife and fish habitat and farmland preservation

Approveda

282,512 (69%)

128,872 (31%)

LRCA

Question 8Initiative and referendum processRequire that petitions for people's vetoes be voted upon at the next statewide or general election, rather than at special elections

Approveda

285,174 (71%)

114,640 (29%)

LRCA

Question 9Property tax exemptionsAllow properties maintained for scenic views or historic preservation to receive a reduced property tax rate

Approveda

221,997 (55%)

185,121 (45%)

1998

See also: Maine 1998 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

BI

Question 1Bond issues; Agriculture policy; Water; Public economic investment policy; Mineral resourcesIssue $20 million in bonds to support applied research and development in biotechnology, aquaculture and marine sciences, information technologies, advanced materials and advanced technologies for forestry and agriculture

Approveda

250,506 (63%)

149,710 (37%)

BI

Question 2Water; Environment; Bond issuesIssue $7 million in bonds with allocations of $3.5 million for water pollution control facilities, $1 million to clean up tire stockpiles, $1.15 million to clean up hazardous substance discharges and $1.5 million for drinking water system improvements

Approveda

289,771 (72%)

111,450 (28%)


June 9

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

BI

Question 1Bond issues; TransportationIssue $36.9 million in bonds to match available federal funds for surface, air, water and rail transportation improvements

Approveda

103,099 (74%)

35,551 (26%)

BI

Question 2Bond issues; WaterIssue $6 million in bonds for the construction of water pollution control facilities, to close and clean up solid waste landfills and to mitigate storm water pollution

Approveda

91,816 (67%)

45,781 (33%)

BI

Question 3Higher education funding; Bond issuesIssue $5 million in bonds for capital expenses at vocational high schools

Approveda

91,170 (66%)

46,554 (34%)


February 10

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

VR

Question 1Constitutional rights; LGBTQ issuesRepeal legislation that had banned discrimination based on sexual orientation for jobs, housing, public accommodations and credit

Approveda

145,452 (51%)

138,153 (49%)

1997

See also: Maine 1997 ballot measures

November 4

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRSS

Question 1Parks, land, and natural area conservationMake the Compact for Maine's Forests, which was made to promote sustainable forests management practice, into law
Defeatedd

164,574 (47%)

182,368 (53%)

BI

Question 2Bond issues; Water; EnvironmentIssue $7 million in bonds to construct water pollution control facilities, clean up tire stockpiles, and to make drinking water improvements

Approveda

236,170 (69%)

107,523 (31%)

BI

Question 3Bond issues; Healthcare facility fundingIssue $10 million in bonds for the Adaptive Equipment Loan Program, which provided loans to people with disabilities to purchase adaptive equipment and to small businesses to improve disabled access, as well as improving accessibility and related safety issues at the University of Maine System and the State House

Approveda

188,522 (55%)

152,736 (45%)

BI

Question 4Transportation; Bond issuesIssue $56.85 million in bonds for improvements to municipal and state roads, state and local bridges, airports, state ferry vessels and terminals and rail and marine facilities

Approveda

267,721 (78%)

76,185 (22%)

LRCA

Question 5Constitutional wording changes; Election administration and governanceRepeal the language that barred persons under guardianship for reasons of mental illness from being able to vote
Defeatedd

141,654 (42%)

196,662 (58%)

LRSS

Question 6TransportationDirect the Maine Turnpike Authority to construct an additional travel lane for each direction on the Maine Turnpike between miles 12 and 42

Approveda

210,629 (61%)

135,549 (39%)

1996

See also: Maine 1996 ballot measures

November 5

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

IndISS

Question 1Federal government issuesImpose term limits of three terms for the United States House of Representatives and two terms for the United States Senate

Approveda

318,119 (59%)

225,620 (41%)

IndISS

Question 2Business regulations; Parks, land, and natural area conservation; Forestry and timber

Approveda

282,620 (67%)

139,176 (33%)

BI

Question 3Campaign financeEnact the Maine Clean Election Act, which would provide for gubernatorial and state legislative candidates to choose to have their campaigns publicly funded

Approveda

320,755 (56%)

250,185 (44%)

BI

Question 4Parks, land, and natural area conservation; Bond issuesIssue $3 million in bonds to fund improvements in accessibility for people with disabilities at state parks and historic facilities

Approveda

342,116 (59%)

234,023 (41%)

BI

Question 5Bond issues; Environment; WaterIssue $16.5 million in bonds for the cleanup of hazardous substances

Approveda

352,924 (61%)

221,542 (39%)

BI

Question 6Agriculture policy; Public economic investment policy; Bond issuesIssue $11 million in bonds to encourage job growth and economic viability through capital access for agriculture and small business enterprises

Approveda

370,978 (65%)

202,432 (35%)

BI

Question 7Water; Bond issuesIssue $10 million in bonds to construction water pollution control facilities and to address environmental health deficiencies in drinking water supplies

Approveda

360,888 (63%)

209,300 (37%)

LRCA

Question 8Initiative and referendum processRequire that petitions for direct initiatives be submitted to local officials for certification by the tenth day before the petition must be submitted to the secretary of state

Approveda

367,994 (66%)

187,428 (34%)


June 11

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

BI

Question 1Bond issues; Public education fundingIssue $4.9 million in bonds for a statewide library information system

Approveda

98,452 (52%)

90,108 (48%)

1995

See also: Maine 1995 ballot measures

November 7

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

IndISS

Question 1Constitutional rights; LGBTQ issuesLimit protected classifications in future state and local laws to race, color, sex, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status and marriage status, and repealing existing laws that expanded those classifications
Defeatedd

193,938 (47%)

221,562 (53%)

BI

Question 2Bond issues; Public economic investment policy; TransportationIssue $58.9 million in bonds for economic development for improvements to highways, state and local bridges, airports and cargo ports

Approveda

289,614 (70%)

121,983 (30%)

BI

Question 3Public education funding; Bond issues; Utility policyIssue $15 million in bonds to fund local telecommunications infrastructure and classroom technology equipment to enhance interactive telecommunications capabilities and student learning opportunities

Approveda

245,464 (60%)

165,129 (40%)

BI

Question 4Housing; Healthcare facility funding; Bond issuesIssue $4 million in bonds for the acquisition, construction or rehabilitation of housing, including subsidized apartments, for people with mental illness

Approveda

230,359 (56%)

177,836 (44%)

BI

Question 5Water; Bond issuesIssue $14 million in bonds, with $10 million being allocated to protect drinking water resources by granting funds to cities and towns for the proper capping of their solid waste landfills, $1 million for the small community program and $3 million for the removal of state-owned underground storage tanks

Approveda

250,574 (61%)

156,996 (39%)

LRCA

Question 6Public employee retirement funds; State and local government budgets, spending, and financeRequire funding to the Maine State Retirement System, require paying off the current unfunded liability in 31 years, and prohibit the creation of new unfunded liabilities

Approveda

274,786 (69%)

123,208 (31%)

LRCA

Question 7State executive official measuresCreate the gubernatorial power of line-item veto for dollar amounts appearing in appropriation or allocation sections of legislative documents

Approveda

286,929 (71%)

115,216 (29%)

LRSS

Question 8Transportation; Law enforcementRequire the wearing of seat belts in motor vehicles when a person four years or older is a passenger in the vehicle

Approveda

208,164 (50%)

204,928 (50%)

1994

See also: Maine 1994 ballot measures

November 8

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

IndISS

Question 1Congressional term limitsDirect the secretary of state to not place on the ballot any candidates for the United States House of Representatives who had been elected to represent the state in that office for any six of the previous eleven years or any candidates for United States Senate who had been elected to represent the state in that office for any 12 of the previous 17 years

Overturned

312,007 (63%)

182,192 (37%)

BI

Question 2Bond issues; WaterIssue $9 million in bonds which were appropriated in the amounts of $4 million for local water pollution control facilities, $1 million the Small Community Program and $4 million the investigation, abatement and mitigation of threats to the public health and environment from uncontrolled hazardous substances sites or other hazardous waste discharges

Approveda

248,660 (51%)

236,088 (49%)

BI

Question 3Water; Bond issuesIssue $20 million in bonds to provide funds to cities and towns for the capping of their solid waste landfills with the intention of protecting drinking water resources

Approveda

276,476 (57%)

211,600 (43%)

BI

Question 4Higher education funding; Bond issuesIssue $5 million in bonds for academic improvements at the University of Maine System, including instructional technology and distance learning
Defeatedd

199,819 (41%)

286,053 (59%)

BI

Question 5Public economic investment policy; Bond issuesIssue $15 million in bonds to create and retain jobs through the establishment of community, regional and state business financing programs, with specifically $10 million appropriated to a newly created Regional Economic Development Revolving Loan Program and $5 million to continue the Economic Recovery Program

Approveda

249,699 (52%)

233,784 (48%)

BI

Question 6Transportation; Bond issuesIssue $21.3 million in bonds for a variety of transportation issues, with specifically $3.5 million appropriated for port facilities improvements, $8 million for rail improvements, $1.8 million for the removal of oil tanks at Department of Transportation and State Police facilities and $8 million for construction and maintenance of sand and salt facilities
Defeatedd

220,690 (46%)

262,578 (54%)

BI

Question 7Bond issues; Higher education fundingIssue $5 million in bonds to purchase up-to-date training equipment at Maine's technical colleges, with $3.5 million were for the purchase of training equipment at all of the campuses and $1.5 million was to match private or in-kind donations for program enhancements, research and development

Approveda

253,186 (52%)

232,504 (48%)

BI

Question 8Public education funding; Bond issues; School choice policyIssue $2 million in bonds for safety improvements at the Baxter School for the Deaf

Approveda

247,400 (51%)

239,034 (49%)

BI

Question 9Bond issues; Fisheries and fishing regulationsIssue $10 million in bonds for improvements and expansions of fish hatcheries
Defeatedd

238,092 (49%)

249,142 (51%)

1993

See also: Maine 1993 ballot measures

November 2

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

IndISS

Question 1State legislative term limits; Executive official term limitsCreate term limits for the offices of state legislators, secretary of state, state treasurer, attorney general and state auditor, with all of these offices limited to four consecutive terms, except state auditor, which was limited to two consecutive terms

Approveda

159,785 (68%)

76,732 (32%)

BI

Question 2Bond issues; EnvironmentIssue $5 million in bonds to fund the closure and remediation of municipal solid waste landfills

Approveda

125,629 (54%)

105,008 (46%)

BI

Question 3Bond issues; TransportationIssue $39.5 million in bonds for improvements to highways, state and local bridges, airports, cargo ports and the ferry service

Approveda

165,382 (71%)

68,541 (29%)

BI

Question 4Water; Bond issuesIssue $15.15 million in bonds for the construction of water pollution control facilities

Approveda

149,673 (64%)

82,488 (36%)

LRCA

Question 5State legislative processes and sessions; Parks, land, and natural area conservationRequires a two-thirds vote of the legislature to reduce or change the purpose of state park, conservation, or recreation land

Approveda

169,485 (73%)

63,056 (27%)

LRSS

Question 6Nuclear energyApprove an interstate compact with Texas and Vermont for the disposal of the state's low-level radioactive waste at a proposed facility in the state of Texas

Approveda

170,411 (73%)

63,672 (27%)

1992

See also: Maine 1992 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

BI

Question 1Bond issues; Pollution, waste, and recycling policyIssue $10 million in bonds to fund loans and grants to municipalities and regional associations for purchasing recycling equipment and facilities and for the closure and remediation of municipal solid waste landfills

Approveda

331,404 (52%)

307,194 (48%)

BI

Question 2Transportation; Bond issuesIssue $6 million in bonds to help municipalities pay for the repair and improvement of publicly owned port facilities
Defeatedd

159,045 (25%)

467,669 (75%)

BI

Question 3Labor and unions; Bond issuesIssue $8 million in bonds for capital repairs to state facilities to meet health and safety codes and comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards
Defeatedd

238,324 (38%)

392,847 (62%)

BI

Question 4Water; Bond issuesIssue $12 million in bonds to match federal funding in the amount of $30 million for the construction of water pollution control facilities

Approveda

377,975 (60%)

255,139 (40%)

BI

Question 5Bond issues; EducationIssue $9,984,000 in bonds to pay for the tuition of 3,000 unemployed Maine citizens enrolled as full-time students in eligible programs at technical colleges
Defeatedd

285,473 (45%)

351,223 (55%)

BI

Question 6Transportation; Bond issuesIssue $3 million in bonds for the acquisition of certain rail lines to ensure the continuation of rail services in Piscataquis, Penobscot and Waldo counties
Defeatedd

244,332 (39%)

387,199 (61%)

LRCA

Question 7Administration of government; State legislative authorityAllow the deputy treasurer of state to fill a vacancy in the position of state treasurer and the first deputy secretary of state to fill a vacancy in the position of secretary of state, with these vacancies filled until the legislature elects a new official to fill the vacancy in the current session, if in session, or the next regular or special session

Approveda

396,409 (64%)

219,822 (36%)

LRCA

Question 8State and local government budgets, spending, and financeRequire that all revenues derived from noncommercial hunting, fishing and trapping licenses and permits and other revenues collected by the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife must be appropriated to the department, unless otherwise set aside for special purposes

Approveda

467,672 (74%)

164,759 (26%)

LRCA

Question 9State and local government budgets, spending, and financeRequire the state to fund any mandates it imposed upon municipalities by statute, by executive order or by rule

Approveda

327,249 (54%)

278,518 (46%)


June 9

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

BI

Question 1, Part ABond issues; Public education fundingIssue $37 million in bonds to fund municipal infrastructure projects, the Economic Program Recovery Fund, and public school improvements

Approveda

103,718 (61%)

66,358 (39%)

BI

Question 1, Part BHighways and bridges; Bond issuesIssue $42 million in bonds to fund improvement projects for transportation facilities

Approveda

98,577 (59%)

69,611 (41%)

1991

See also: Maine 1991 ballot measures

November 5

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

IndISS

Question 1Highways and bridgesDeauthorize the widening of the Maine Turnpike and make changes to the statewide transportation policy

Approveda

224,277 (59%)

156,861 (41%)

BI

Question 2Prison and jail funding; Bond issuesIssue $5.5 million in bonds to fund construction and renovations at correctional facilities
Defeatedd

132,898 (35%)

242,760 (65%)

BI

Question 3Bond issues; Drinking water systems; Pollution, waste, and recycling policyIssue $16.5 million in bonds to fund the construction of water pollution facilities and safe drinking water programs
Defeatedd

164,283 (44%)

210,523 (56%)

BI

Question 4Bond issuesIssue $7.5 million in bonds to fund the Maine Street Investment Program, the Natural Resources Capital Investment Fund, and the Economic Opportunity Fund
Defeatedd

139,848 (37%)

233,399 (63%)

BI

Question 5Bond issues; Parks, land, and natural area conservationIssue $5 million in bonds to fund public land and wildlife conservation and projects that increase accessibility and recreation
Defeatedd

161,456 (43%)

214,929 (57%)

BI

Question 6Bond issues; Pollution, waste, and recycling policyIssue $10 million in bonds to fund recycling and water treatment facilities
Defeatedd

185,577 (49%)

190,078 (51%)

BI

Question 7Parks, land, and natural area conservation; Bond issuesIssue $5.5 million in bonds to fund preservation of historic buildings and the Bureau of Parks and Recreation
Defeatedd

122,721 (33%)

253,267 (67%)

BI

Question 8Airport infrastructure; Highways and bridges; Ports and harbors; Bond issuesIssue $29.7 million in bonds to fund improvements to transportation infrastructure, including highway, bridge, airport, ferry, and harbor construction

Approveda

223,135 (59%)

152,110 (41%)

BI

Question 9Restricted-use funds; Public employee retirement fundsDeclare that funds appropriated for the Maine State Retirement System can not be used for any other action

Approveda

262,113 (70%)

111,705 (30%)

1990

See also: Maine 1990 ballot measures

November 6

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

IndISS

Question 1Sunday regulationsAllow stores with more than 5,000 square feet of selling space to engage in retail sales on Sundays if they do not require their employees to work on Sundays

Approveda

272,129 (52%)

246,378 (48%)

BI

Question 2Railways; Bond issuesIssue $4.5 million in bonds to fund the acquisition and operation of rail lines in Augusta, Cobbosseecontee, and Rockland

Approveda

256,727 (51%)

243,579 (49%)

BI

Question 3Bond issues; Public education fundingIssue $5 million in bonds to fund emergent repairs and corrections to public school facilities

Approveda

270,636 (54%)

231,169 (46%)

BI

Question 4Pollution, waste, and recycling policy; Bond issuesIssue $3 million in bonds to fund environmental cleanup and public health threat mitigation, organized by the Department of Environmental Protection

Approveda

320,740 (64%)

182,227 (36%)

BI

Question 5Bond issues; Parks, land, and natural area conservationIssue $19 million in bonds to fund public land projects and organizations.
Defeatedd

205,454 (42%)

289,194 (58%)

BI

Question 6Prison and jail funding; Bond issuesIssue $20.25 million in bonds to fund construction of correctional facilities
Defeatedd

187,622 (38%)

306,887 (62%)

BI

Question 7Bond issues; Sewage and stormwaterIssue $9 million in bonds to provide for water pollution control construction, as well as the State Revolving Loan Fund

Approveda

285,358 (57%)

212,222 (43%)

BI

Question 8Parks, land, and natural area conservation; Bond issuesIssue $5 million in bonds to fund the restoration and preservation of historic buildings and improvements to state parks
Defeatedd

236,378 (48%)

260,045 (52%)

LRCA

Question 9Housing assistance programs; Public economic investment policyAllow the state legislature to ensure payment of mortgage loans
Defeatedd

236,348 (49%)

250,346 (51%)

1989

See also: Maine 1989 ballot measures

November 7

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

BI

Question 1Bond issues; Pollution, waste, and recycling policyIssue $6 million in bonds to fund a grant program for cities to allow for public health and water quality protection, through the cleanup and closure of abandoned landfills

Approveda

162,246 (70%)

69,994 (30%)

IndISS

Question 1Campaign financeEstablish a voluntary system of public financing of gubernatorial campaigns
Defeatedd

98,558 (44%)

126,140 (56%)

BI

Question 11Bond issues; Housing development funding; Housing assistance programsIssue $15 million in bonds to fund affordable housing initiatives

Approveda

125,154 (54%)

106,095 (46%)

LRCA

Question 12Public economic investment policy; Housing assistance programsAllow the legislature to ensure payment of mortgage loans, up to $25 million in total at one time
Defeatedd

112,090 (49%)

115,232 (51%)

LRSS

Question 13Nuclear energyApprove a contract with the Rocky Mountain Low-level Radioactive Waste Board to dispose radioactive waste at a disposal site in Beatty, Nevada

Approveda

124,618 (55%)

103,857 (45%)

IndISS

Question 2Nuclear weapons and missiles policy; Federal government issuesInform the governor that the citizens of Maine do not agree to the testing of sea-launched cruise missiles in the state of Maine and request that the governor persuade the federal government to stop such testing

Approveda

122,820 (52%)

112,109 (48%)

BI

Question 3ABond issues; Prison and jail fundingIssue $14.5 million in bonds to fund the construction and renovation of correctional facilities in Maine

Approveda

124,556 (53%)

108,978 (47%)

BI

Question 3BPrison and jail funding; Bond issues
Defeatedd

94,223 (41%)

136,362 (59%)

BI

Question 4Pollution, waste, and recycling policy; Bond issuesIssue $5 million in bonds to provide grants for municipalities and regional solid waste commissions

Approveda

136,873 (61%)

87,093 (39%)

BI

Question 5Higher education funding; Bond issuesIssue more than $20.2 million in bonds to fund improvements to the Maine Vocational-Technical Institute System.

Approveda

139,124 (59%)

95,154 (41%)

BI

Question 6Bond issues; Sewage and stormwaterIssue $4.4 million in bonds to fund the construction of sewer facilities

Approveda

124,631 (54%)

106,976 (46%)

BI

Question 7Airport infrastructure; Bond issues; Ports and harbors; Highways and bridgesIssue $21 million in bonds to fund transportation projects

Approveda

152,148 (65%)

82,548 (35%)

BI

Question 8Healthcare facility funding; Bond issuesIssue $7 million in bonds to fund programs for people living with mental illnesses

Approveda

131,840 (57%)

100,668 (43%)

BI

Question 9Bond issues; Pollution, waste, and recycling policy; Public education fundingIssue $12 million in bonds to fund the identification and correction of indoor air quality health hazards in educational facilities

Approveda

134,345 (57%)

99,394 (43%)

1988

See also: Maine 1988 ballot measures

November 8

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

BI

Question 1Bond issuesIssue $3.2 million to establish a statewide 911 emergency call system

Approveda

271,383 (53%)

243,511 (47%)

BI

Question 2Bond issues; Law enforcementIssue $3 million in bonds to build, repair or renovate public safety facilities

Approveda

270,433 (52%)

251,333 (48%)

BI

Question 3Bond issues; Environment; WaterIssue $13 million in bonds for the investigation, abatement, clean up and mitigation of uncontrolled hazardous substance sites, as well as the clean up and closure of solid waste landfills and the removal of underground oil storage tanks

Approveda

372,834 (70%)

157,343 (30%)

BI

Question 4Utility policy; Bond issuesIssue $12 million in bonds for sewerage facilities construction

Approveda

281,720 (54%)

236,471 (46%)

BI

Question 5Bond issuesIssue $5 million in bonds to fund the Adaptive Equipment Loan Program, the purpose of the program being to provide loans to persons with disabilities in order to enable them to purchase adaptive equipment necessary for independent living

Approveda

343,742 (65%)

181,179 (35%)

BI

Question 6Higher education funding; Bond issuesIssue $36.8 million in bonds for the construction and upgrading of libraries, classrooms, laboratories and other educational facilities at all branches of the University of Maine System

Approveda

294,037 (55%)

237,378 (45%)

LRCA

Question 7Constitutional wording changes; Constitutional rightsRemove gender-biased language from the constitution to make it gender neutral

Approveda

292,335 (56%)

232,456 (44%)

1987

See also: Maine 1987 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

IndISS

Question 1Nuclear energy; Energy; EnvironmentAllow for continued generation of electricity by nuclear fission and for the Maine Yankee power plant to remain in operation, with high-level nuclear waste as a waste product of that process

Approveda

235,069 (59%)

162,902 (41%)

BI

Question 10Parks, land, and natural area conservation; Bond issuesIssue $35 million in bonds to fund the acquisition of public lands for natural and wildlife conservation and outdoor recreation

Approveda

246,257 (69%)

113,017 (31%)

BI

Question 11Bond issues; Pollution, waste, and recycling policyIssue $6 million in bonds to fund the detection and removal of asbestos hazards in state facilities and public schools

Approveda

211,650 (56%)

162,960 (44%)

LRCA

Question 12Firearms policyEdit the wording of the right to keep and bear arms

Approveda

215,370 (58%)

158,753 (42%)

LRCA

Question 13State legislative electionsRequire candidates for the state House of Representatives to live in their district when they run for office

Approveda

300,069 (80%)

73,092 (20%)

BI

Question 2Bond issues; Environment; WaterIssue $8 million in bonds to clean up and close solid waste landfills that posed a hazard to public health and water quality

Approveda

273,837 (70%)

115,727 (30%)

BI

Question 3Utility policy; Environment; Bond issuesIssue $8.3 million in bonds for the construction of sewage treatment facilities throughout the state

Approveda

217,274 (57%)

166,381 (43%)

BI

Question 4Bond issues; Public economic investment policyCreate Maine Job Development program and authorize the state to issue $6 million in bonds to fund the program
Defeatedd

129,040 (34%)

250,703 (66%)

BI

Question 5Higher education funding; Bond issuesIssue $3.1 million in bonds for pier reconstruction at the Maine Maritime Academy
Defeatedd

182,851 (47%)

202,255 (53%)

BI

Question 6Bond issues; Pollution, waste, and recycling policyIssue $3 million in bonds to fund the removal of oil storage tanks and related groundwater infrastructure restoration

Approveda

210,830 (55%)

171,266 (45%)

BI

Question 7Bond issues; Pollution, waste, and recycling policyIssue $8 million in bonds to fund improvements and repairs to state facilities, including the removal of asbestos
Defeatedd

146,975 (39%)

233,738 (61%)

BI

Question 8Public education funding; Bond issuesIssue $5 million in bonds to fund the purchase of school buses for Maine public schools

Approveda

205,582 (53%)

179,173 (47%)

BI

Question 9Bond issues; Highways and bridges; Airport infrastructureIssue $26.5 million in bonds to fund transportation infrastructure

Approveda

231,739 (62%)

142,038 (38%)

1986

See also: Maine 1986 ballot measures

November 4

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes
Question 1Business regulations; Telecommunications infrastructure; Initiative and referendum processBan mandatory local measured phone service and direct the state to keep flat rate local phone service at a low cost

Approveda

241,894 (58%)

178,745 (42%)

LRCA

Question 10State legislative authority; Constitutional wording changes; Redistricting policyAmend the procedure for apportionment of the state legislature and the operation of the Reapportionment Commission

Approveda

250,609 (66%)

130,410 (34%)

BI

Question 2Bond issues; Prison and jail fundingIssue $16 million in bonds to build, repair, or renovate state correctional facilities

Approveda

222,679 (55%)

180,787 (45%)

BI

Question 3Utility policy; Bond issues; Sewage and stormwaterIssue $12 million in bonds to provide for sewer treatment facilities

Approveda

229,580 (57%)

170,584 (43%)

BI

Question 4Bond issues; Public education funding; Healthcare facility fundingIssue 6 million in bonds to provide for school construction projects to comply with the educational reform law and for the construction of an activity building at Augusta Mental Health Institute

Approveda

244,485 (61%)

157,472 (39%)

BI

Question 5Bond issues

Approveda

214,996 (54%)

184,759 (46%)

BI

Question 6Bond issues; Land use and development policy; Ports and harborsIssue 10 million in bonds for acquiring land for coastal access, harbor improvements, Maine State Ferry improvements, and for improvements to the State's Marine Laboratory at McKown Point, Boothbay Harbor
Defeatedd

197,396 (50%)

200,725 (50%)

BI

Question 7Bond issues; Defense-related fundingIssue a 3.1 million bond to provide for armory expansion, rehabilitation and construction
Defeatedd

126,236 (32%)

269,886 (68%)

BI

Question 8Parks, land, and natural area conservation; Bond issuesIssue a 5 million bond to acquire wildlife habitat and land for public outdoor recreation

Approveda

248,891 (62%)

151,822 (38%)

BI

Question 9Higher education funding; Bond issuesIssue $7.7 million in bonds to upgrade facilities in the University of Maine System

Approveda

227,751 (57%)

173,527 (43%)


June 10

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes
Obscene Material Prohibition InitiativeSexual content regulations; Initiative and referendum processCriminalize making, seling, giving for value,

or otherwise promoting

obscene material in Maine
Defeatedd

81,970 (28%)

209,537 (72%)

1985

See also: Maine 1985 ballot measures

November 5

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

IndISS

Question 1Ballot measure process; Environment; Nuclear energy

Approveda

86,678 (68%)

39,893 (32%)

BI

Question 2Sewage and stormwater; Pollution, waste, and recycling policy; Bond issuesIssue $15 million in bonds to fund sewage treatment and water improvement facilities and the restoration and clean up of Maine's ground water

Approveda

130,714 (69%)

58,077 (31%)

BI

Question 3Fisheries and fishing regulations; Bond issues; Public economic investment policy; Energy; Agriculture policyIssue $4.3 million in bonds to fund the Department of Finance and Administration in constructing, improving, and renovating centers for advanced technology
Defeatedd

88,111 (47%)

99,393 (53%)

BI

Question 4Bond issues; Airport infrastructure; Highways and bridgesIssue $20 million in bonds to fund transportation infrastructure improvements

Approveda

137,560 (72%)

52,919 (28%)

BI

Question 5Railways; Bond issuesIssue $850,000 in bonds to acquire rail lines

Approveda

97,022 (51%)

92,025 (49%)

BI

Question 6Bond issues; Parks, land, and natural area conservationIssue $2 million in bonds to fund the restoration and preservation of historic properties

Approveda

98,863 (52%)

90,540 (48%)

BI

Question 7Higher education funding; Bond issuesIssue $2.2 million in bonds to fund the purchase of technical equipment for the state vocational-technical institutes

Approveda

124,029 (65%)

65,469 (35%)

LRCA

Question 8State executive elections; State legislative electionsAllow state legislators to be appointed to other government offices that require legislative approval if they resign from the legislature
Defeatedd

92,262 (50%)

92,824 (50%)

LRCA

Question 9Local official term limits; Local law enforcementIncrease the terms of county sheriffs from two years to four

Approveda

110,080 (58%)

80,141 (42%)

1984

See also: Maine 1984 ballot measures

November 6

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

BI

Question 1Higher education funding; Bond issuesIssue $13.425 million in bonds to fund the procurement of a tug boat for the Maine Maritime Academy and buildings at Maine Vocational-Technical Institutes

Approveda

280,529 (54%)

238,172 (46%)

BI

Question 2State judiciary structure; Bond issuesIssue $6 million in bonds to fund the construction of courthouses in Portland and Bath-Brunswick
Defeatedd

224,348 (43%)

293,290 (57%)

BI

Question 3Higher education funding; Bond issuesIssue $16.5 million in bonds to fund the construction and renovation of University of Maine facilities

Approveda

299,385 (57%)

223,489 (43%)

BI

Question 4Prison and jail funding; Bond issuesIssue $10.035 million in bonds to fund the Department of Corrections

Approveda

276,886 (53%)

242,341 (47%)

LRCA

Question 5Bond issue requirementsRequire that bonds that are authorized by voters be deauthorized after five years if they are not issued by the state

Approveda

309,717 (64%)

175,127 (36%)

LRCA

Question 6Constitutional rights; Sex and gender issuesProhibit the denial or abridgment of rights on account of a person's sex
Defeatedd

195,653 (37%)

333,998 (63%)

LRCA

Question 7Veterans policy; Public economic investment policyAllow the Maine legislature to ensure business loans owned completely or in part by a Maine veteran

Approveda

296,299 (59%)

206,760 (41%)

LRCA

Question 8Property tax exemptionsExempt all watercraft from personal property tax as long as some watercraft are subject to a municipal excise tax

Approveda

336,848 (67%)

169,286 (33%)


June 12

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

BI

Bond Issue to Fund Pollution Abatement and Hazardous Waste Clean Up MeasurePollution, waste, and recycling policy; Bond issuesIssue $15.735 million in bonds to fund the cleanup of polluted waters and hazardous waste

Approveda

66,430 (73%)

24,271 (27%)

1983

See also: Maine 1983 ballot measures

November 8

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

IndISS

Question 1Hunting regulationsRepeal the law that allows for an open season on hunting moose
Defeatedd

121,125 (39%)

185,603 (61%)

BI

Question 2Bond issuesIssue $720,000 in bonds to fund projects to improve county courthouse accessibility

Approveda

182,039 (62%)

112,916 (38%)

BI

Question 3Highways and bridges; Bond issuesIssue $24.6 million in bonds over two years to fund bridge and highway improvement projects

Approveda

218,995 (74%)

78,019 (26%)

BI

Question 4Bond issues; Pollution, waste, and recycling policy; Prison and jail fundingDefund past bonds that were authorized but not issued, and issue $21.094 million in bonds to fund government facilities projects
Defeatedd

141,706 (49%)

149,378 (51%)

BI

Question 5Bond issues; Airport infrastructure; Ports and harborsIssue $11.875 million in bonds to fund improvements to ferry services and airports

Approveda

161,231 (56%)

127,860 (44%)

LRCA

Question 6Property tax exemptionsAllow the legislature to create a property tax exemption for watercraft without being required to reimburse municipalities for the revenue losses resulting from the property tax exemption
Defeatedd

133,605 (47%)

151,499 (53%)

LRCA

Question 7Restricted-use fundsRequire a two-thirds vote of the legislature, along with the governor's approval, to use funds in the Mining Excise Tax Trust Fund

Approveda

179,082 (65%)

96,370 (35%)

LRCA

Question 8Property tax exemptions; Mineral resourcesAlter requirements for property tax exemptions and mining taxes

Approveda

140,680 (53%)

125,309 (47%)

1982

See also: Maine 1982 ballot measures

November 2

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes
Question 1Income taxes; Initiative and referendum processAdjust individual income taxes to eliminate inflation-induced increases in individual state income taxes

Approveda

240,023 (57%)

182,939 (43%)

Question 2Business regulations; Administrative organization; Food policy; Agriculture policyAbolish the Maine Milk Commission's power to set dealer and retail prices of milk
Defeatedd

222,422 (49%)

232,430 (51%)

Question 3Energy transmission projects; Nuclear energy; Utility policyProhibit the use of nuclear power for producing electricity after November 2, 1987
Defeatedd

201,617 (44%)

256,124 (56%)

LRCA

Question 4Bond issuesLimit the life of bonds authorized but not issued

Approveda

241,838 (61%)

152,727 (39%)

LRCA

Question 5Higher education fundingAuthorize the use of state credit to secure funds to provide educational loans to parents of Maine students attending higher education institutions

Approveda

257,040 (61%)

162,696 (39%)

1981

See also: Maine 1981 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

IndISS

Create an Energy Commission MeasureUtility policy; Administration of governmentEstablish the Maine Energy Commission
Defeatedd

90,333 (38%)

144,647 (62%)

LRCA

Proposed Constitutional Amendment No. 1Initiative and referendum processRequire all signatures for initiated measures to be dated and require signatures to expire after one year

Approveda

141,975 (65%)

77,170 (35%)

LRCA

Proposed Constitutional Amendment No. 2State legislative electionsRemove requirement that members of the state House must continue to reside in the same town after elected

Approveda

193,862 (84%)

37,257 (16%)

LRCA

Proposed Constitutional Amendment No. 3Public education funding; Bond issuesDecrease the bonding limit of the Maine School Building Authority from $10 million to $6 million

Approveda

143,962 (64%)

80,300 (36%)

BI

Question 4Parks, land, and natural area conservation; Bond issuesIssue $1.5 million in bonds to fund the development of state park facilities
Defeatedd

113,118 (49%)

119,900 (51%)

BI

Question 6Telecommunications infrastructure; Bond issuesIssue $600,000 in bonds to fund equipment replacement for the Maine Public Broadcasting Network
Defeatedd

111,575 (48%)

119,603 (52%)

BI

Referendum Question No. 1Bond issues; Agriculture policy; Transportation; Public economic investment policyIssue $33.3 million in bonds for agricultural and economic development, including airport improvements, port facilities, feed grain terminal facilities, and potato storage and centralized packing facilities

Approveda

134,261 (57%)

100,840 (43%)

BI

Referendum Question No. 2Transportation; Bond issuesIssue $12.3 million for bridge and highway improvements

Approveda

163,180 (69%)

72,251 (31%)

BI

Referendum Question No. 3Energy conservation and efficiency; Bond issues; EnvironmentIssue $2 million for energy conservation improvements to state-owned buildings

Approveda

133,514 (57%)

99,251 (43%)

BI

Referendum Question No. 5Pollution, waste, and recycling policy; Bond issuesIssue $1 million in bonds to help municipalities with solid waste for resource conservation and recovery systems

Approveda

139,255 (60%)

92,060 (40%)

1980

See also: Maine 1980 ballot measures

November 4

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

BI

Court Facilities Bond MeasureBond issues; Public land policyIssue $4 million in bonds to fund improvements to court facilities
Defeatedd

173,485 (37%)

296,837 (63%)

LRCA

Proposed Constitutional Amendment No. 1State legislative elections; Redistricting policyAlign the years apportionment occurred for the state Senate and House beginning in 1983

Approveda

298,113 (67%)

144,976 (33%)

LRCA

Proposed Constitutional Amendment No. 2Initiative and referendum processAllow referendum votes to be held at the next statewide election, rather than the next general election, and require initiatives be voted upon at an election in November of the year the petition was filed

Approveda

364,629 (79%)

96,099 (21%)

LRCA

Proposed Constitutional Amendment No. 3State executive powers and duties; State legislative authority; State judicial selectionProvide that the judges of probate and justices of the peace were to be appointed by the governor unless another method of selection is specified in the constitution or in the statutes

Approveda

288,116 (65%)

156,880 (35%)

BI

Referendum Question No. 2Energy conservation and efficiency; Environment; Bond issuesIssue $7 million in bonds for energy conservation improvements for public school buildings and the University of Maine

Approveda

317,033 (66%)

160,067 (34%)


September 23

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

IndISS

Prohibit Nuclear Fission for Electricity MeasureEnergy; Nuclear energyProhibit the generation of electrical power by means of nuclear fission
Defeatedd

161,181 (41%)

233,198 (59%)


June 10

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

BI

Vocational-Technical Institutes and Maritime Academy Improvements Bond MeasureBond issues; Higher education fundingIssue $8 million in bonds for improvements to vocational-technical institutes and the Maine Maritime Academy

Approveda

67,011 (60%)

44,345 (40%)


March 11

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

VR

Prohibit Gambling Machines Veto ReferendumGambling policyUphold a law that prohibits gambling machines

Approveda

60,757 (62%)

37,406 (38%)

1979

See also: Maine 1979 ballot measures

November 6

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

BI

Question 1Highways and bridges; Bond issuesIssue $16.5 million in bonds for highway and bridge improvements

Approveda

187,734 (72%)

72,817 (28%)

BI

Question 2Fisheries and fishing regulations; Airport infrastructure; Ports and harbors; Railways; Bond issuesIssue $11.81 million in bonds for public fish piers, airports and other transportation improvements

Approveda

173,349 (67%)

85,086 (33%)

BI

Question 3Bond issues; Energy conservation and efficiencyIssue $2.5 million in bonds for energy conservation improvements for local government buildings

Approveda

156,968 (61%)

99,157 (39%)

LRCA

Question 4Literacy, poll tax, and property voting requirementsRepeal the literacy requirement for voting
Defeatedd

84,971 (33%)

170,267 (67%)

IndISS

Repeal of Returnable Container Law InitiativeEnvironmentRepeal the Returnable Container Law, which provided incentives for the reuse and recycling of beverage containers
Defeatedd

41,480 (15%)

226,687 (85%)

1978

See also: Maine 1978 ballot measures

November 7

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

BI

Northern Vocational-Technical Institute Dormitory Bond MeasureHigher education funding; Bond issuesIssue $2.1 million in bonds for the construction of a dormitory at Northern Maine Vocational-Technical Institute at Presque Isle

Approveda

191,888 (58%)

139,486 (42%)

LRCA

Question 1State judiciary structure; Bond issuesEliminate the office of justice of the peace as a constitutional office

Approveda

179,146 (56%)

141,527 (44%)

LRCA

Question 2Military service policy; Literacy, poll tax, and property voting requirements; Constitutional wording changesRepeal poll taxes and the ability to pay for an exemption from military service

Approveda

185,997 (60%)

124,650 (40%)

LRCA

Question 3Insurance policy; Bond issuesReduce and combine the guarantee limits for enterprise insurance within the State and make registered vessels eligible for the same limit

Approveda

204,747 (68%)

95,546 (32%)

LRCA

Question 4State legislative processes and sessionsMove the convening of the Legislature from January to December following a general election

Approveda

165,262 (52%)

153,409 (48%)

LRCA

Question 5Local government organization; Property taxesRequire the State to reimburse municipalities from state tax sources for 50% of losses caused by property tax exemptions and credits enacted after April 1, 1978

Approveda

213,417 (68%)

100,488 (32%)

LRCA

Question 6Public education fundingA school administrative district or a community school district can assess any taxes they levy according to any cost-sharing formula authorized by the legislature

Approveda

212,063 (68%)

97,764 (32%)

1977

See also: Maine 1977 ballot measures

December 5

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

BI

Question 1Bond issues; Pollution, waste, and recycling policyIssue up to $30 million in bonds for pollution abatement facilities for a period less than 20 years

Approveda

125,760 (59%)

86,039 (41%)

BI

Question 2Higher education funding; Bond issuesIssue $300k in bonds for renovation projects at Leavitt Hall at the Maine Maritime Academy
Defeatedd

100,512 (47%)

112,075 (53%)

BI

Question 3Higher education funding; Bond issuesIssued $5,965,000 in bonds for renovation projects at the University of Maine
Defeatedd

106,796 (50%)

107,832 (50%)

BI

Question 4Higher education funding; Bond issuesIssue $3,748,000 in bonds for construction projects at the state technical-vocational institutes

Approveda

134,101 (63%)

80,034 (37%)

BI

Question 5Energy conservation and efficiency; Bond issuesIssue up to $10 million in bonds for energy conservation improvements to state owned buildings and public school buildings

Approveda

131,514 (62%)

80,178 (38%)

BI

Question 6Bond issues; Airport infrastructureIssue $1.8 million in bonds for improvements to multiple airports

Approveda

116,745 (55%)

95,591 (45%)

BI

Question 7Bond issues; Highways and bridgesIssue $11.5 million in bonds to fund the Highway and Bridge Improvement Program

Approveda

147,569 (69%)

66,722 (31%)

BI

Question 8Veterans policy; Bond issuesIssue $2.1 million in bonds to fund the construction of a Maine Veterans Home

Approveda

121,836 (57%)

92,153 (43%)

IndISS

Uniform State Property Tax InitiativeInitiative and referendum process; Public education fundingRepeal the uniform property tax and change portions of the school funding law

Approveda

124,322 (57%)

95,413 (43%)

1976

See also: Maine 1976 ballot measures

November 2

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRSS

Minimum Bottle Refund MeasurePollution, waste, and recycling policyCreate 5 cent refund value on beverage containers to incentivize manufactures, distributors, dealers and consumers to reuse or recycle

Approveda

274,164 (58%)

200,200 (42%)

LRCA

Question 1State executive powers and dutiesIncrease the number of days the governor had to act on legislation presented before it would take automatically take effect from five days to ten days

Approveda

332,174 (77%)

98,043 (23%)

LRCA

Question 2Judicial term limitsAllow justices whose terms of office had expired or who had reached the mandatory retirement age to hold office for up to six month longer or until a successor is appointed

Approveda

331,802 (76%)

105,278 (24%)

LRCA

Question 3Bond issues; Public education funding; Veterans policyIncrease the bonding limit on the Maine Veterans' Mortgage Loans from $2 million to $4 million and decrease the bonding limit of the Maine School Building Authority from $25 million to $10 million

Approveda

247,499 (59%)

170,083 (41%)

LRCA

Question 4Bond issuesProhibit using state bonds for everyday expenditures and ensure them only for capital projects

Approveda

242,299 (62%)

149,571 (38%)


June 8

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

IndISS

Bigelow Mountain Public Preserve InitiativeParks, land, and natural area conservationEstablish a public preserve in the Bigelow Mountain area

Approveda

85,782 (51%)

81,915 (49%)

1975

See also: Maine 1975 ballot measures

November 4

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

BI

Question 1Higher education funding; Bond issuesIssue $900k in bonds for the renovation of student housing at the University of Maine at Portland

Approveda

91,719 (61%)

57,484 (39%)

BI

Question 2Highways and bridges; Bond issuesIssue $13.6 million in bonds for highway and bridge improvements

Approveda

106,619 (71%)

43,282 (29%)

LRCA

Question 3State legislative authority; Redistricting policy; State legislative structureProvide for single member districts for the state House of Representatives, apportionment of the House and Senate and establish an apportionment commission

Approveda

94,773 (68%)

45,307 (32%)

LRCA

Question 4Initiative and referendum processCreate a filing deadline for petitions for referendum and initiative, suspend the effective date of any action in a referendum petition, allow the secretary of state to declare a special election for a petition if the governor failed to do so, and empower the legislature to develop procedures for validating petitions

Approveda

105,073 (76%)

32,995 (24%)

LRCA

Question 5State executive powers and duties; State executive branch structureOutline circumstances under which the governor could be found incapable of discharging the powers and duties of the office and determined what would happen

Approveda

112,171 (78%)

31,647 (22%)

LRCA

Question 6State executive branch structure; State executive powers and dutiesAbolish the Executive Council and reassign its constitutional powers to the governor and the legislature, abolish the office of notary public, and prohibit the appointment of legislators to offices that require approval from the legislature

Approveda

94,702 (67%)

47,513 (33%)

LRCA

Question 7State legislative processes and sessionsProvide for annual, instead the existing biennial, meetings of the legislature

Approveda

91,582 (66%)

47,877 (34%)

1974

See also: Maine 1974 ballot measures

November 5

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

BI

Question 1Bond issues; Highways and bridgesIssue $7.8 million in bonds to build state highways

Approveda

255,141 (73%)

93,602 (27%)

BI

Question 2Public education funding; Bond issuesIssue $25 million in bonds to provide for elementary and secondary school building construction

Approveda

206,097 (62%)

127,159 (38%)

LRCA

Question 3Residency voting requirementsRepeal the three month requirement for establishing residency for voting purposes when moving within the state

Approveda

217,445 (66%)

110,588 (34%)

LRCA

Question 4State judicial selectionMake the positions of justices of the peace and notaries public appointed by the governor for their initial terms.

Approveda

214,353 (69%)

96,554 (31%)

LRCA

Question 5Local government organization; Business regulationsClarify municipal authority over industrial parks by explicitly allowing cities to purchase land and property interests, not just construct industrial buildings

Approveda

239,953 (77%)

71,644 (23%)

VR

Weight of Commercial Vehicles and Related Provisions ReferendumInitiative and referendum process; Business regulationsRepeal and replace language regarding commercial vehicles, including weight and length limits
Defeatedd

123,501 (38%)

197,946 (62%)


June 11

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

BI

Inland Fisheries and Game Acquisition Fund QuestionBond issues; Fisheries and fishing regulations; Parks, land, and natural area conservationIssue $1 million in bonds for the financing of the Maine Inland Fisheries and Game Acquisition Fund

Approveda

122,046 (68%)

56,323 (32%)

1973

See also: Maine 1973 ballot measures

November 6

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

IndISS

Question 1Utility policyCreate the public body of Power Authority of Maine to generate and transmit electricity for sale to other electric utility systems and to Canada or other states
Defeatedd

95,645 (39%)

151,480 (61%)

LRSS

Question 2Gambling policyEstablish a State Lottery and create a State Lottery Commission

Approveda

154,911 (63%)

90,433 (37%)

BI

Question 3Bond issues; Parks, land, and natural area conservationIssue up to $3 million in bonds for the acquisition of real property for state parks

Approveda

150,497 (63%)

87,999 (37%)

LRCA

Question 4Debt limitsRepeal constitutional limits on municipal borrowing and authorized the Legislature to set debt limits by general law

Approveda

122,555 (55%)

100,984 (45%)

LRCA

Question 5Administration of government; State executive official measures; State legislative processes and sessionsAllow the Governor to veto bills after adjournment by returning them within three days of the Legislature’s next session but if the Legislature did not reconvene, the bill would not become law

Approveda

153,639 (69%)

68,446 (31%)

1972

See also: Maine 1972 ballot measures

November 7

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

BI

Question 1Bond issues; Highways and bridgesIssue $10.3 million in bonds, including the matching of federal funds, for the construction of state highways

Approveda

259,313 (67%)

127,656 (33%)

BI

Question 2Bond issues; Higher education fundingIssue $8.36 million in bonds for the expansion and improvement of classroom facilities at seven campuses of the University of Maine

Approveda

212,847 (56%)

168,469 (44%)

LRSS

Question 3Local government finance and taxes; Airport infrastructureReallocate money appropriated for land, installing a localizer at Auburn-Lewiston Airport, and construction at Rumford to be used for general rehabilitation and repairs at the Auburn-Lewiston Airport and for construction at the Oxford County Regional Airport instead
Defeatedd

139,012 (38%)

222,343 (62%)

LRCA

Question 4Local government finance and taxes; Housing assistance programs; American Indian issuesGuarantee loans for housing for Native Americans by using state credits

Approveda

268,969 (72%)

104,521 (28%)

LRCA

Question 5State and local government budgets, spending, and finance; Veterans policyPledge the credit of the state for the guaranteeing of loans for resident veterans

Approveda

292,405 (78%)

81,629 (22%)

LRCA

Question 6State legislative authorityReduce the age qualification for members of the House of Representatives to 20 years
Defeatedd

179,557 (48%)

194,166 (52%)


June 19

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

IndISS

Question 1Initiative and referendum process; Election administration and governanceEstablish a ballot on which the candidates are alphabetically listed in a column by office rather than in columns by parties

Approveda

110,867 (63%)

64,506 (37%)

BI

Question 2Public education funding; American Indian issues; Higher education fundingIssue $3.85 million in bonds for various vocational technical institutes and Native American reservation schools

Approveda

102,511 (59%)

69,793 (41%)

BI

Question 3Corrections governance; Healthcare facility funding; Bond issues; Prison and jail fundingIssue $2,985,000 in bonds for renovation of facilities for treatment and care of the mentally ill at mental health and correctional institutes

Approveda

136,669 (77%)

40,837 (23%)

BI

Question 4Bond issues; Highways and bridgesIssue $4 million in bonds for the construction of a toll bridge across the Kennebec River between Waterville and Winslow
Defeatedd

64,776 (37%)

109,004 (63%)

BI

Question 5Public land policy; Bond issues; Airport infrastructureIssue $3.09 million in bonds for the development of state park facilities, improvements to various airports and a maintenance building at Augusta

Approveda

87,306 (50%)

85,989 (50%)

1971

See also: Maine 1971 ballot measures

November 2

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

IndISS

Question 1Business taxes; Income taxesRepeal the state income tax law for individuals and corporations
Defeatedd

63,393 (25%)

190,261 (75%)

LRCA

Question 2Voting age policyReduce the voting age requirement from 20 to 18 years old

Approveda

144,949 (59%)

99,274 (41%)

LRCA

Question 3State executive electionsAllow the Governor to continue in office until his successor is determined and take the oath of office

Approveda

170,851 (72%)

67,875 (28%)

LRCA

Question 4Bond issues; Higher education fundingAllow for the pledging of state credit to back loans for higher education and issued $4 million in bonds for such loans

Approveda

139,984 (59%)

97,430 (41%)

1970

See also: Maine 1970 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

BI

Question 1Bond issues; Highways and bridges
Defeatedd

80,489 (28%)

202,120 (72%)

BI

Question 2Bond issues; Public education fundingIssue up to $50 million in bonds for the construction of elementary and secondary school buildings

Approveda

160,681 (57%)

121,196 (43%)

BI

Question 3Pollution, waste, and recycling policy; Bond issuesAllow the issuing of $4 million in bonds for oil pollution clean up efforts when the Governor declares an Oil Pollution Disaster

Approveda

172,378 (62%)

105,881 (38%)

BI

Question 4Pollution, waste, and recycling policy; Bond issuesRepeal the interest limit on unissued bonds for water pollution abatement

Approveda

175,111 (68%)

82,789 (32%)

LRCA

Question 5Voting age policyDecrease the voting age requirement from 21 to 20 years old

Approveda

167,660 (59%)

117,668 (41%)

LRCA

Question 6Parks, land, and natural area conservation; Property taxes; Agriculture policy; Forestry and timberAllow the Legislature to provide for the assessment of real estate taxes of three types of real estate in accordance with a valuation based on the lands current use

Approveda

168,390 (63%)

99,316 (37%)

LRCA

Question 7State legislative processes and sessionsAllow for special sessions of the Legislature to be called by the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House with the consent of a majority of the Legislature members in each political party

Approveda

157,903 (59%)

110,047 (41%)


June 15

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

BI

QuestionBond issues; Healthcare facility funding; Higher education fundingIssue a total of $3.825 million in bonds for construction of facilities and purchase of equipment at the State Vocational-Technical Institutes and for a diagnostic facility for treatment of emotionally disturbed boys at the Boys Training Center

Approveda

96,368 (69%)

42,785 (31%)

BI

Question 1Higher education funding; Bond issuesRemove the interest rate limitation of five percent from unissued bonds for a regional vocational center or centers in York County, and put the State Treasurer in charge of setting the interest rate

Approveda

80,315 (60%)

52,646 (40%)

BI

Question 3Higher education funding; Bond issuesIssue $14.985 million in bonds for classroom expansions and improvements at several of the University of Maine campuses
Defeatedd

62,952 (45%)

76,145 (55%)

LRSS

Question 4Bond issues; Public education fundingAllow the for the money originally appropriated for an addition to the Gould Academic Building at the Boys Training center to be used for the construction of educational classrooms at the center

Approveda

93,129 (68%)

43,738 (32%)


March 16

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

BI

State Highways Construction Bond MeasureBond issues; Highways and bridgesIssue $19.5 million in bonds, including the matching of federal funds, for the construction of state highways

Approveda

65,235 (55%)

53,390 (45%)

1969

See also: Maine 1969 ballot measures

November 4

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

BI

Question 1Higher education funding; Bond issuesIssue $7.54 million in bonds for the expansion of classroom facilities and other improvements at several campuses of the University of Maine
Defeatedd

70,949 (49%)

74,520 (51%)

BI

Question 10Parks, land, and natural area conservation; Bond issuesIssue $1.9 million in bonds to fund the development, expansion and improvement of state parks, improve forestry facilities, and the expansion of the Marine Research Laboratory
Defeatedd

60,647 (43%)

79,909 (57%)

BI

Question 11Bond issues; Highways and bridgesIssue $21.5 million in bonds for state highway construction
Defeatedd

66,296 (47%)

74,218 (53%)

BI

Question 12Healthcare facility funding; Bond issues; Prison and jail fundingIssue $2.515 million in bonds for the enlargement and improvement of mental and correctional institutions

Approveda

104,030 (73%)

39,115 (27%)

LRSS

Question 13Bond issuesApprove an increase in the interest rate for state bonds from five to six percent

Approveda

69,013 (52%)

63,793 (48%)

LRCA

Question 14Higher education funding; Bond issuesProvide $25 million in bonds for state guaranteed loans to private colleges for the construction and expansion of facilities
Defeatedd

55,770 (41%)

79,051 (59%)

LRCA

Question 15State legislative structureProvide that the members of the Senate should be an odd number with no fewer than 31 members and no more than 41

Approveda

76,330 (57%)

57,950 (43%)

LRCA

Question 16Local government organizationGive cities and towns the power to enact local laws on matters of municipal concern, as long as those laws don't conflict with state law

Approveda

76,405 (58%)

56,209 (42%)

LRCA

Question 16Public education funding; Bond issuesAllow the Legislature to set the bonding limit at $25 million on the Maine School Building Authority

Approveda

70,639 (52%)

64,594 (48%)

BI

Question 2Airport infrastructure; Bond issuesAuthorize the Aeronautics Commission to designate the use of $13,000 at the Norridgewock Airport
Defeatedd

54,876 (40%)

83,845 (60%)

BI

Question 3Bond issues; Parks, land, and natural area conservationProvide $210k in bonds for constructing facilities at Camp Waban in York County
Defeatedd

64,411 (46%)

76,711 (54%)

BI

Question 4Bond issues; Public education fundingIssue $22 million in bonds for the state to start making monthly payments to the Foundation Program School Subsidies for local school units during a transitional period of January 1970 to June 1970.

Approveda

84,505 (59%)

57,799 (41%)

BI

Question 5Bond issues; American Indian issues; Sewage and stormwater; Utility policyIssue $310k in bonds to construct water and sewage facilities at three Indian Housing Authorities in the state

Approveda

90,713 (63%)

52,997 (37%)

BI

Question 6Bond issues; Ports and harborsIssue $100,000 in bonds for the construction of docking facilities for passengers and freight at Matinicus Island
Defeatedd

43,732 (31%)

95,997 (69%)

BI

Question 7Bond issues; Public education fundingProvide $9.8 million in bonds for state subsides of elementary and secondary school building construction, as well as $800k for subsidizing regional technical and vocational school building construction

Approveda

73,589 (52%)

67,997 (48%)

BI

Question 8Pollution, waste, and recycling policy; Bond issuesIssue $50 million in bonds for the planning, construction and equipment of pollution abatement facilities

Approveda

75,790 (53%)

66,921 (47%)

BI

Question 9Bond issues; Higher education funding; American Indian issuesIssue $770k in bonds for the improvement of facilities and acquisition of land at 4 Maine Vocational Technical Institutes, educational facilities at Maine Maritime Academy, the Unorganized Territory schools, and Indian schools

Approveda

75,499 (53%)

66,281 (47%)

1968

See also: Maine 1968 ballot measures

November 5

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Proposed Constitutional AmendmentState and local government budgets, spending, and financeIncrease the limit on state-backed loans for industrial, manufacturing, fishing, and agricultural enterprises to $80 million

Approveda

240,983 (73%)

89,015 (27%)

BI

Question 1Highways and bridges; Bond issuesRatify a $12.8 million state bond issue to fund the construction of state highways

Approveda

246,291 (75%)

82,767 (25%)

BI

Question 2Bond issues; Parks, land, and natural area conservationRatify a state bond issue of up to $4 million to create and finance the Maine State Park and Recreation Area Fund

Approveda

225,192 (70%)

97,443 (30%)

BI

Question 3Healthcare facility funding; Bond issuesRatify a $180,000 state bond issue to construct a residential facility for children with intellectual disabilities in Aroostook County

Approveda

270,576 (82%)

58,305 (18%)

BI

Question 4Highways and bridges; Bond issuesRatify a state bond issue of up to $4.5 million to construct a bridge across the Androscoggin River between Auburn and Lewiston.

Approveda

199,221 (61%)

127,084 (39%)


June 17

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

BI

Question 1Utility policy; Public education funding; American Indian issues; Bond issuesAuthorize a $384,000 state bond issue to build and modernize school facilities at three Indian reservations and construct water and sewage systems at the Indian Township Reservation in Princeton

Approveda

78,304 (82%)

16,817 (18%)

BI

Question 2AHousing development funding; Higher education funding; Bond issuesAuthorize an $850,000 state bond issue to construct dormitory facilities at Maine Maritime Academy to increase enrollment capacity and improve student housing

Approveda

64,431 (70%)

27,576 (30%)

BI

Question 2BHigher education funding; Bond issues; Housing development fundingAuthorize a $955,000 state bond issue to construct women’s dormitory facilities at Farmington State College

Approveda

64,129 (70%)

27,617 (30%)

1967

See also: Maine 1967 ballot measures

November 7

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 3Bond issues; Parks, land, and natural area conservationIncrease the limit on state-backed loans for recreational projects from $10 million to $17 million through a new bond issue

Approveda

40,619 (51%)

38,454 (49%)

LRCA

Amendment 4State judiciary structureRepeal the offices of Judges and Registers of Probate as constitutional officers

Approveda

41,850 (55%)

34,454 (45%)

LRCA

Amendment 5Public economic investment policyModify provisions governing temporary loans made in anticipation of state tax revenues and the limits on such borrowing

Approveda

45,086 (59%)

31,930 (41%)

LRCA

Amendment No. 6Revenue allocation; Fisheries and fishing regulations; Agriculture policyAllow the state to insure payment of industrial loans made to fisheries and agricultural enterprises

Approveda

49,886 (64%)

28,365 (36%)

LRCA

Proposed Constitutional Amendment No. 1Constitutional wording changes; Bond issuesChange the time allowed for codifying the state constitution

Approveda

46,649 (61%)

29,798 (39%)

LRCA

Proposed Constitutional Amendment No. 2Bond issues; Higher education fundingAllow the state to issue up to $1 million in bonds to provide loans for Maine students in higher education

Approveda

57,583 (71%)

24,018 (29%)

BI

Question No. 4Bond issues; Higher education fundingAuthorize a $6.32 million state bond issue to expand and improve classroom facilities at multiple University of Maine locations to accommodate increased enrollment

Approveda

55,736 (67%)

27,388 (33%)

BI

Referendum Question No. 1Higher education funding; Bond issuesRatify a $415,000 state bond issue to construct a multi-purpose building at Fort Kent State College

Approveda

49,069 (60%)

32,862 (40%)

BI

Referendum Question No. 2Bond issues; Higher education fundingAuthorize a $4.815 million state bond issue to expand classroom facilities at state colleges and vocational-technical institutes to accommodate increased enrollment

Approveda

58,301 (70%)

24,883 (30%)

BI

Referendum Question No. 3Prison and jail funding; Healthcare facility funding; Bond issuesAuthorize a $1.42 million state bond issue to expand and improve mental hospitals and correctional institutions for better accommodation of individuals with mental, emotional, or social disorders

Approveda

68,596 (82%)

15,022 (18%)


September 12

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

BI

Question 1Highways and bridges; Bond issuesIssue $3 million in bonds to reconstruct and eliminate hazardous portions of State Route 6
Defeatedd

40,415 (44%)

51,174 (56%)

BI

Question 2Healthcare facility funding; Bond issuesIssue $350k in bonds for construction of a regional care facility at Bangor for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Approveda

75,483 (81%)

17,497 (19%)

BI

Question 3Bond issues; Highways and bridgesIssue $4.5 million in bonds for a bridge across the Androscoggin River between Auburn and Lewiston
Defeatedd

36,444 (40%)

55,434 (60%)

BI

Question 4Higher education funding; Bond issues; HousingIssue $6.715 million in bonds for self-liquidating student housing and dining facilities at state colleges and vocational-technical schools

Approveda

60,496 (66%)

31,358 (34%)

BI

Question 5Airport infrastructure; Bond issuesIssue $2.837 million in bonds for the construction, extension and improvement of airports

Approveda

48,613 (53%)

42,290 (47%)

BI

Question 6Higher education funding; Bond issuesIssue $6.38 million for school building construction and $270k for construction of regional technical and vocational centers

Approveda

61,593 (67%)

30,061 (33%)

BI

Question 7Higher education funding; Bond issuesIssue $1.8 million in bonds for the construction of a research and advanced study building at the University of Maine-Portland

Approveda

48,913 (54%)

42,419 (46%)

BI

Question 8Bond issuesIssue $16.710 million in bonds for capital improvements, construction, renovations, repairs, equipment and furnishings
Defeatedd

43,742 (48%)

47,061 (52%)

1966

See also: Maine 1966 ballot measures

November 8

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

BI

Question 1Bond issuesIssue $4.8 million in bonds for the construction of a state cultural building

Approveda

147,876 (55%)

121,542 (45%)

BI

Question 2Water storage; Bond issuesIssue $1.5 million in bonds to develop the maximum wilderness character of the Allagash Waterway

Approveda

184,937 (68%)

85,354 (32%)

LRCA

Question 3State legislative elections; Redistricting policyRepealed and replaced the language outlining the election, powers and apportionment of the Maine State Senate

Approveda

157,773 (63%)

91,618 (37%)


June 20

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

BI

Question 1Bond issuesIssue $2.5 million for the construction of an office building for State Highway Commission
Defeatedd

53,641 (41%)

78,627 (59%)

BI

Question 2Bond issues; Airport infrastructureIssue $2.95 million in bonds for the construction and improvement of airports
Defeatedd

62,644 (47%)

69,842 (53%)


February 21

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

VR

Sunday Liquor Sales ReferendumSunday regulations; Alcohol lawsProhibit liquor sales on election day until polls close and from 11:45 p.m. on Saturdays to 6 a.m. on Sundays, except for midnight to 2 a.m. if the Sunday is January 1st
Defeatedd

101,086 (50%)

102,392 (50%)

1965

See also: Maine 1965 ballot measures

November 2

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

BI

Question 1Housing development funding; Higher education funding; Bond issuesIssue $3.960 million for the construction of self-liquidating student housing and dining facilities at teachers' colleges and vocational-technical schools

Approveda

40,116 (83%)

8,467 (17%)

BI

Question 2Highways and bridges; Bond issuesIssue $9.6 million in bonds for the construction of state highways

Approveda

38,244 (80%)

9,846 (20%)

BI

Question 3Bond issues; Higher education fundingIssue $6 million in bonds for the construction of student housing at University of Maine

Approveda

38,033 (79%)

10,043 (21%)

BI

Question 4Bond issues; Higher education fundingIssue $6.97 million in bonds for capital improvements at the University of Maine

Approveda

37,416 (78%)

10,522 (22%)

BI

Question 5Bond issues; Juvenile criminal justice; Prison and jail fundingIssue $500k in bonds for the construction and renovation of the Boys' Training Center, Maine State Prison and Stevens School

Approveda

40,299 (84%)

7,793 (16%)

BI

Question 6Higher education funding; Bond issues; Public education fundingIssue $500,000 in bonds to establish York County Regional Vocational Education Center

Approveda

29,461 (62%)

17,942 (38%)

LRCA

Question 7SuffrageRemove the voting restriction against paupers and clarify restriction against those under guardianship to those under guardianship for intellectual disabilities

Approveda

28,233 (60%)

18,630 (40%)

LRCA

Question 8Public economic investment policyExtend state guaranteed loans for industrial purposes to personal property

Approveda

31,685 (68%)

14,632 (32%)

LRCA

Question 9State and local government budgets, spending, and financeAllow for state guaranteed loans up to $10 million on real estate and personal property for recreational projects

Approveda

29,647 (64%)

16,606 (36%)

1964

See also: Maine 1964 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

BI

Pollution Abatement Facilities QuestionPollution, waste, and recycling policy; Bond issuesIssue $25 million in bonds for the construction and equipment of pollution abatement facilities

Approveda

222,242 (73%)

81,469 (27%)

LRCA

Question 1State executive powers and duties; State legislative authorityRemove the requirement that the Governor communicate his or her pardons to the Legislature

Approveda

149,582 (60%)

98,581 (40%)

LRCA

Question 10Local government organization; Election administration and governanceClarify the procedure for municipalities to submit their election returns to the Secretary of State by removing outdated language regarding selectmen and plantations

Approveda

178,614 (77%)

52,836 (23%)

LRCA

Question 2State executive powers and duties; State legislative authority; State judicial authorityProvide a method for the Chief Justice of the Maine Supreme Court to administer the oaths of office for members of the Maine State Legislature if the Governor could not be present to administer them and if the Chief Justice cannot administer them then the Senior Associate Judge could administer them.

Approveda

179,451 (73%)

65,193 (27%)

LRCA

Question 3State legislative electionsProvide a method for electing senators in the event of vacancies

Approveda

190,949 (79%)

49,339 (21%)

LRCA

Question 4Open meetings and public informationEliminate the requirements that money drawn from the state treasury require warrants from the Governor and Council, except for those allocated by law

Approveda

131,407 (56%)

102,809 (44%)

LRCA

Question 5State judicial authorityRepeal and replace Article VI of the Maine Constitution, which outlines the powers of the judicial branch

Approveda

143,614 (64%)

79,095 (36%)

LRCA

Question 6State executive powers and dutiesRemove prohibition of the Governor to march or convey militia without consent of the legislature

Approveda

147,984 (64%)

83,335 (36%)

LRCA

Question 7State executive electionsRepeal and replace the language outlining the determination of the election of Governor

Approveda

156,407 (68%)

74,441 (32%)

LRCA

Question 8State executive branch structureClarify the provisions regarding the line of succession by the President of Senate or Speaker of the House when the office of Governor becomes vacant

Approveda

171,113 (74%)

59,170 (26%)

LRCA

Question 9Public economic investment policyIncrease the state guaranteed loans for industrial purposes by $20 million, bringing the total limit up to $40 million

Approveda

164,855 (70%)

69,658 (30%)

1963

See also: Maine 1963 ballot measures

November 5

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

BI

Question 1Higher education funding; Bond issuesIssue up to $475k in bonds for the construction of a student dining facility at the Maine Maritime Academy

Approveda

48,648 (68%)

22,985 (32%)

BI

Question 2Highways and bridges; Bond issuesIssue $7 million in bonds for the construction of state highways

Approveda

50,356 (69%)

22,435 (31%)

BI

Question 3Bond issues; Higher education fundingIssue up to $1.433 million in bonds to build student housing at the state teachers colleges

Approveda

50,558 (71%)

20,881 (29%)

BI

Question 4Bond issuesIssue $8.422 million in bonds for capital improvements, construction, repairs, equipment, supplies and furnishings for the 1964 fiscal year

Approveda

42,816 (61%)

27,189 (39%)

BI

Question 5Highways and bridges; Bond issuesIssue up to $3 million in bonds for the construction of a bridge connecting Chebeague Island with Littlejohn Island
Defeatedd

21,626 (30%)

49,699 (70%)

LRCA

Question 6State legislative elections; Redistricting policy; State legislative authorityChange the election, powers and apportionment of the Maine House of Representatives
Defeatedd

44,556 (66%)

23,035 (34%)

LRCA

Question 7Constitutional rightsProhibited discrimination against any person

Approveda

49,966 (72%)

19,294 (28%)

1962

See also: Maine 1962 ballot measures

November 6

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Question 1Public employee retirement funds; Restricted-use fundsPlace the funds of the Maine State Retirement System in trust and stipulate that they not be diverted

Approveda

187,799 (81%)

43,286 (19%)

LRCA

Question 2Local government finance and taxesAllowe voters in a municipality to decide whether or not their municipality could issue notes or bonds for the purpose of constructing buildings for industrial use

Approveda

147,447 (66%)

74,928 (34%)


June 18

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

BI

Educational Television Network Bond MeasureBond issues; Telecommunications infrastructureIssue up to $1.5 million in bonds for the development of a statewide educational television network

Approveda

59,574 (55%)

49,134 (45%)

1961

See also: Maine 1961 ballot measures

October 10

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Public employee retirement funds; State and local government budgets, spending, and finance

Approveda

33,261 (82%)

7,387 (18%)

LRCA

Proposed Constitutional Amendment No. 2County and municipal governance; Bond issues

Approveda

20,377 (51%)

19,657 (49%)

BI

Question 1Highways and bridges; Bond issuesProvide for an issue of $6 million in bonds for the construction of state highways

Approveda

29,511 (72%)

11,554 (28%)

BI

Question 2Higher education funding; Bond issues; HousingProvide an issue up to $2.6 million in bonds for the construction of self-liquidating student housing for the Aroostook, Farmington, Gorham and Washington State Teachers Colleges

Approveda

31,256 (76%)

9,778 (24%)

1960

See also: Maine 1960 ballot measures

November 8

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Constitutional AmendmentGovernment continuity policyEnsure continuity of government in the event of an enemy attack

Approveda

343,333 (93%)

24,829 (7%)

1959

See also: Maine 1959 ballot measures

September 9

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

BI

Question 1Bond issues; Highways and bridgesRatify a state bond issue of up to $3.9 million to construct a bridge across the Passagassawaukeag River at Belfast

Approveda

36,662 (73%)

13,471 (27%)

BI

Question 2Bond issues; Highways and bridgesRatify a $13 million state bond issue to fund the construction of state highways in Maine

Approveda

39,305 (78%)

11,398 (22%)

BI

Question 3Bond issues; Higher education funding; Housing development fundingRatify a state bond issue of up to $10 million to finance the construction of housing for the University of Maine

Approveda

42,133 (82%)

9,560 (18%)

BI

Question 4Bond issuesRatify a $3.95 million state bond issue to fund capital improvements, construction, repairs, equipment, supplies, and furnishings for fiscal years 1960 and 1961

Approveda

39,367 (77%)

11,660 (23%)

LRSS

Question 5Ports and harborsAllow ferry service for Long Island Plantation as authorized by the 99th Legislature

Approveda

38,886 (75%)

12,635 (25%)

1958

See also: Maine 1958 ballot measures

March 10

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

VR

Referendum QuestionTransportation taxes and feesIncrease registration fees for passenger cars, motor trucks up to 26,000 pounds, and operator license fees from $2 to $3
Defeatedd

22,495 (17%)

106,840 (83%)

1957

See also: Maine 1957 ballot measures

September 9

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Revenue and spending limits; Bond issuesAllow the state to pledge its credit and issue up to $20 million in bonds to guarantee loans for industrial purposes

Approveda

66,427 (68%)

30,750 (32%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Election administration and governanceChange the date of the general election from the second Monday in September to the Tuesday following the first Monday in November

Approveda

63,820 (64%)

36,202 (36%)

LRCA

Amendment 3Executive official term limits; State executive electionsChange the governor’s term from two years to four years and to limit governors to no more than two consecutive terms

Approveda

60,240 (59%)

41,392 (41%)

BI

Referendum Question 1Highways and bridges; Bond issuesRatify a $24 million state bond issue to fund the construction of state highways in Maine

Approveda

74,285 (75%)

24,739 (25%)

BI

Referendum Question 2Ports and harbors; Bond issuesRatify a state bond issue to establish ferry service for North Haven, Vinalhaven, Islesboro, and Swan’s Island

Approveda

68,188 (69%)

30,363 (31%)

1955

See also: Maine 1955 ballot measures

September 12

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Constitutional Amendment 1Parole policy; State executive powers and dutiesExtend the pardon powers of the governor and council to include offenses of juvenile delinquency

Approveda

22,658 (75%)

7,562 (25%)

LRCA

Constitutional Amendment 2State executive electionsModify the citizenship requirements for serving as governor

Approveda

15,157 (51%)

14,452 (49%)

LRCA

Constitutional Amendment 3Debt limits; Public education fundingExempt rental agreements with the Maine School Building Authority from municipal debt limitations

Approveda

19,378 (68%)

9,327 (32%)

LRCA

Constitutional Amendment 4Voting rights for persons with criminal convictionsClarify provisions governing voting by persons serving in the military

Approveda

25,347 (84%)

4,664 (16%)

BI

Referendum QuestionBond issues; Highways and bridgesRatify a state bond issue of up to $1 million to construct a bridge across Jonesport Reach

Approveda

22,204 (72%)

8,550 (28%)

1954

See also: Maine 1954 ballot measures

September 13

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Question 1Debt limitsRaise the limit on municipal indebtedness from five percent to seven and a half percent

Approveda

111,726 (58%)

80,402 (42%)

LRCA

Question 2Race and ethnicity issues; American Indian issues; Race and suffragePermit Native Americans to vote

Approveda

155,528 (79%)

41,688 (21%)

1951

See also: Maine 1951 ballot measures

September 10

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

BI

Question 1Bond issues; Highways and bridgesAuthorized the issuance of $27 million in bonds to build state highways

Approveda

36,661 (69%)

16,839 (31%)

LRCA

Question 10Absentee and mail voting; Military service policyReaffirm the right to absentee voting for persons absent in the armed forces and for other citizens absent or physically incapacitated for reasons deemed sufficient

Approveda

39,006 (79%)

10,187 (21%)

LRCA

Question 11Bond issuesAuthorize a bond issue up to $3 million payable within 15 years at a rate of interest not exceeding 4 percent per year, payable semi-annually to pay for the construction of a state office building
Defeatedd

16,107 (34%)

31,369 (66%)

LRCA

Question 12Public economic investment policy; Debt limitsClarify the provisions regarding the state's borrowing power

Approveda

28,758 (62%)

17,582 (38%)

BI

Question 2Highways and bridges; Bond issuesAuthorize the issue of $2.5 million in bonds to construct a toll bridge across the Penobscot River between the cities of Bangor and Brewer

Approveda

29,552 (57%)

21,940 (43%)

BI

Question 3Bond issues; Highways and bridgesIssue $3 million in bonds to construct a toll bridge across the Androscoggin River between the cities of Lewiston and Auburn
Defeatedd

23,088 (45%)

28,010 (55%)

LRSS

Question 4Highways and bridgesMake the combination highway and railroad bridge across Fore River into a toll bridge until all the bonds issued for its construction were retired
Defeatedd

21,648 (41%)

31,069 (59%)

LRCA

Question 5Executive official term limitsRepeal the provision limiting the State Treasurer to serve no more than six years successively

Approveda

27,073 (55%)

22,320 (45%)

LRCA

Question 6Initiative and referendum processChange the signature requirements for direct initiatives to 10 percent of the total votes for governor in the most recent gubernatorial election

Approveda

23,600 (52%)

21,986 (48%)

LRCA

Question 7Debt limits; Local government finance and taxesRaise the limit on municipal debt and liability from five percent to seven and a half percent
Defeatedd

21,478 (45%)

26,232 (55%)

LRCA

Question 8Balanced budget requirementsMake any law requiring spending beyond available state funds inoperative for 45 days after the next regular legislative session, unless it provided new revenues to cover the cost

Approveda

24,746 (54%)

20,900 (46%)

LRCA

Question 9Debt limitsExempt rental agreements for 40 years or less with the Maine School Building Authority from the municipal debt and liabilities limit

Approveda

23,887 (54%)

20,594 (46%)

1950

See also: Maine 1950 ballot measures

September 11

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Proposed Constitutional Amendment 1Constitutional wording changesAllow for the rearranging of the state constitution

Approveda

106,433 (70%)

44,688 (30%)

LRCA

Proposed Constitutional Amendment 2Initiative and referendum processChange the deadline for filing initiated legislation with the secretary of state to 45 days after the beginning of the legislative session

Approveda

101,116 (69%)

46,238 (31%)

LRCA

Proposed Constitutional Amendment 3Bond issue requirementsAllow the legislature to issue bonds on behalf of the state by referring bond measures to voters

Approveda

112,035 (72%)

44,124 (28%)

LRCA

Proposed Constitutional Amendment 4Highways and bridges; Bond issuesIssue $7 million in bonds to fund the construction of a highway and railroad bridge across Fore River

Approveda

106,952 (66%)

55,248 (34%)

LRCA

Proposed Constitutional Amendment 5Redistricting policyLimit the number of representatives that a municipality may have to seven, with exceptions for merged cities

Approveda

109,325 (71%)

43,718 (29%)

1948

See also: Maine 1948 ballot measures

September 13

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

IndISS

Barlow and Tabb Labor Union BillsLabor and unions
Defeatedd

LRCA

Proposed Constitutional Amendment 1Initiative and referendum processRequire signatures from citizens numbering at least 10% of the total vote for Governor cast in the last gubernatorial election to certify an initiated law to go before the legislature

Approveda

68,237 (51%)

65,698 (49%)

LRCA

Proposed Constitutional Amendment 2Salaries of government officialsAllow members of the state legislature to be paid by the state treasury once per week to cover expenses for travel

Approveda

77,716 (56%)

62,236 (44%)

1946

See also: Maine 1946 ballot measures

September 9

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

World War II Veterans Bonus Bonds and Taxes AmendmentTobacco and cigarette taxes; Veterans policyProvide a bonus of $150 to veterans of World War II and other veterans' benefits through issuing additional cigarette, liquor and miscellaneous taxes
Defeatedd

59,725 (36%)

108,467 (64%)

LRSS

World War II Veterans's Bonus Taxes MeasureTobacco and cigarette taxes; Veterans policyProvide for a payment of a bonus to World War II veterans by increasing cigarette and other liquor taxes and miscellaneous taxes
Defeatedd

60,544 (36%)

109,450 (64%)

1944

See also: Maine 1944 ballot measures

September 11

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Highway Use Fun AmendmentRevenue allocation; Highways and bridgesUse revenues derived from the taxation of vehicles and fuels used on public highways for public highways only

Approveda

139,805 (81%)

33,172 (19%)

1941

See also: Maine 1941 ballot measures

December 10

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

VR

Additional Gasoline TaxFuel taxesLevy an additional tax on gasoline
Defeatedd

14,520 (31%)

32,131 (69%)

1940

See also: Maine 1940 ballot measures

September 9

TypeTitleSubjectResultYes VotesNo Votes

VR

Question No. 5Elections and campaigns

Approveda

70,412 (50%)

70,226 (50%)

VR

Question No. 6Law enforcement; County and municipal governance

Approveda

69,933 (51%)

67,179 (49%)

1939

See also: Maine 1939 ballot measures

September 11

TypeTitleSubjectResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Highways and Bridges Bond Issue Increase AmendmentTransportation; Bond issues
Defeatedd

16,500 (44%)

21,265 (56%)

1938

See also: Maine 1938 ballot measures

September 12

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Voter Residence Qualification AmendmentResidency voting requirementsLengthen the amount of time it took to qualify as a resident to vote

Approveda

125,996 (61%)

79,342 (39%)

1937

See also: Maine 1937 ballot measures

August 16

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRSS

Old Age Assistance and Minimum Education MeasurePublic assistance programs; Public education governanceProvide for programs that assisted the elderly, to established a minimum level of education and to provide funding for such projects
Defeatedd

41,482 (34%)

80,449 (66%)

1936

See also: Maine 1936 ballot measures

September 14

TypeTitleSubjectResultYes VotesNo Votes

IndISS

Question 5State and local government budgets, spending, and finance

Approveda

182,012 (78%)

52,590 (22%)

VR

Question No. 4Hunting regulations; Fisheries and fishing regulations

Approveda

132,400 (54%)

113,634 (46%)

1935

See also: Maine 1935 ballot measures

September 9

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRSS

Deer Isle-Sedgwick Bridge District MeasureHighways and bridges; Local government organizationCreate the Deer Isle-Sedgwick Bridge District

Approveda

22,205 (74%)

7,813 (26%)

LRCA

Question 1Residency voting requirementsLengthen the period of time required to establish residency for voting purposes from three to six months

Approveda

23,269 (81%)

5,540 (19%)

LRCA

Question 2Bond issues; Highways and bridgesProvide for an increase in the amount of state bonds to be issued for the purpose of matching federal aid money available for the construction of state highways

Approveda

19,074 (66%)

9,915 (34%)

LRCA

Question 3Elections and campaignsAllow for the use of voting machines, so long as they did not violate the right to secret voting

Approveda

17,855 (62%)

10,996 (38%)

LRCA

Question 4Bond issues; Highways and bridgesProvid for the issuance of bonds for furnishing and paying any additional funds necessary for the maintenance, interest and retirement of bonds issued by the Deer Isle-Sedgwick Bridge District

Approveda

21,383 (72%)

8,375 (28%)

1934

See also: Maine 1934 ballot measures

September 10

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Question 1Alcohol lawsRepeal the prohibition against the manufacture and sale of intoxicating liquors, not including cider and or liquor for medicinal purposes

Approveda

161,893 (65%)

85,363 (35%)

LRCA

Question 2Debt limitsIncrease the state debt limit from $800k to $2 million

Approveda

117,046 (56%)

91,515 (44%)

LRCA

Question 3Bond issuesProvide for the issuance of up to $2 million in bonds to pay for the construction, improvement and equipment of state buildings

Approveda

123,843 (61%)

79,906 (39%)

VR

Transportation of Intoxicating Liquor ReferendumAlcohol laws

Approveda

141,259 (63%)

82,877 (37%)

1933

See also: Maine 1933 ballot measures

September 11

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Election administration and governanceAllow for the use of mechanical voting devices
Defeatedd

57,230 (47%)

64,553 (53%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Debt limitsRaise the state debt limit to $2 million and make an exception from the municipal debt limit for loans from the state for emergency relief
Defeatedd

47,678 (37%)

81,023 (63%)

IndISS

Direct Initiative Question 1Business taxes; Utility policyCreate a 2% excise tax on corporations that make, generate, sell, or distribute electricity
Defeatedd

46,015 (34%)

90,804 (66%)

IndISS

Direct Initiative Question 2Property taxesIssue 0.25% tax on intangible personal property such as stocks and bonds
Defeatedd

44,832 (34%)

85,332 (66%)

1932

See also: Maine 1932 ballot measures

September 12

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

VR

Gas Tax Increase ReferendumFuel taxesIncrease the fuel tax to five cents per gallon
Defeatedd

24,008 (11%)

195,922 (89%)

1931

See also: Maine 1931 ballot measures

November 9

TypeTitleSubjectResultYes VotesNo Votes

VR

State Government Administration ReferendumAdministration of government

Approveda

41,077 (57%)

30,368 (43%)


September 14

TypeTitleSubjectResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Senate Membership AmendmentState legislative elections; Redistricting policy

Approveda

9,709 (52%)

8,972 (48%)

1929

See also: Maine 1929 ballot measures

September 9

TypeTitleSubjectResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 2Bond issues; Transportation

Approveda

58,206 (57%)

43,844 (43%)

LRCA

Amendment No. 1County and municipal governance

Approveda

62,075 (66%)

32,527 (34%)

LRCA

Amendment No. 3Transportation; Bond issues

Approveda

58,607 (58%)

43,189 (42%)

LRSS

Referendum Question No. 1Energy
Defeatedd

54,070 (46%)

64,044 (54%)

VR

Referendum Question No. 2Energy; Taxes
Defeatedd

35,258 (31%)

79,673 (69%)

1928

See also: Maine 1928 ballot measures

September 10

TypeTitleSubjectResultYes VotesNo Votes

VR

Referendum QuestionTaxes; Transportation

Approveda

119,762 (70%)

52,350 (30%)

1927

See also: Maine 1927 ballot measures

October 18

TypeTitleSubjectResultYes VotesNo Votes

IndISS

Direct Primary Repeal ReferendumElections and campaigns
Defeatedd

20,027 (35%)

37,114 (65%)

1926

See also: Maine 1926 ballot measures

September 13

TypeTitleSubjectResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Public Fund Uses MeasureState and local government budgets, spending, and finance
Defeatedd

65,349 (41%)

94,148 (59%)

1925

See also: Maine 1925 ballot measures

December 7

TypeTitleSubjectResultYes VotesNo Votes

VR

Question No. 1Time standards

Approveda

34,414 (55%)

28,454 (45%)

VR

Question No. 2Business regulations; Food policy
Defeatedd

19,607 (34%)

38,056 (66%)


September 14

TypeTitleSubjectResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment No. 1Bond issues; Transportation

Approveda

54,107 (87%)

8,228 (13%)

LRCA

Amendment No. 2Transportation; Bond issues

Approveda

49,821 (83%)

10,332 (17%)

LRSS

Incorporation of Dexter P. Cooper ReferendumMineral resources; Energy

Approveda

53,547 (88%)

7,220 (12%)

1923

See also: Maine 1923 ballot measures

October 15

TypeTitleSubjectResultYes VotesNo Votes

CISS

Referendum QuestionWorking hours regulations; Sex and gender issues; Child labor regulations; Gender-based labor regulations
Defeatedd

33,991 (39%)

53,784 (61%)

1922

See also: Maine 1922 ballot measures

September 11

TypeTitleSubjectResultYes VotesNo Votes

VR

Full-Time State Highway Commission MeasureTransportation; Administration of government
Defeatedd

56,822 (49%)

60,258 (51%)

1921

See also: Maine 1921 ballot measures

September 12

TypeTitleSubjectResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 2Bond issues; Transportation
Defeatedd

9,924 (38%)

16,194 (62%)

LRCA

Amendment No. 1Absentee and mail voting

Approveda

14,410 (55%)

11,670 (45%)

LRCA

Amendment No. 3Veterans policy; Bond issues
Defeatedd

11,969 (44%)

15,316 (56%)

1920

See also: Maine 1920 ballot measures

September 13

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Proposed Constitutional Amendment No. 1Elections and campaigns

Approveda

76,129 (72%)

29,333 (28%)

LRCA

Proposed Constitutional Amendment No. 2Veterans policy; Bond issues

Approveda

105,712 (76%)

32,820 (24%)

LRCA

Proposed Constitutional Amendment No. 3Taxes
Defeatedd

53,975 (45%)

64,787 (55%)

VR

Women's Suffrage for Presidential Elections ReferendumWomen's suffrage; Sex and gender issuesProvides for women's suffrage in presidential elections

Approveda

88,080 (74%)

30,462 (26%)

1919

See also: Maine 1919 ballot measures

September 8

TypeTitleSubjectResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1State National Guard and militia

Approveda

15,826 (59%)

11,020 (41%)

LRCA

Amendment No. 2Residency voting requirements

Approveda

22,024 (77%)

6,751 (23%)

LRCA

Amendment No. 3Bond issues; Transportation

Approveda

22,637 (77%)

6,777 (23%)

LRCA

Amendment No. 4State and local government budgets, spending, and finance

Approveda

21,542 (75%)

7,080 (25%)

LRCA

Amendment No. 5Transportation; Bond issues

Approveda

26,228 (84%)

5,125 (16%)

1917

See also: Maine 1917 ballot measures

September 10

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Sex and gender issues; Women's suffrageProvides for women's suffrage in state constitution
Defeatedd

20,604 (35%)

38,838 (65%)

LRCA

Amendment 2County and municipal governance; Law enforcement

Approveda

29,584 (85%)

5,416 (15%)

LRCA

Amendment 4State National Guard and militia
Defeatedd

20,585 (46%)

23,912 (54%)

LRCA

Amendment 5Redistricting policy; State legislative elections

Approveda

22,013 (50%)

21,719 (50%)

LRCA

Proposed Amendment No. 3Elections and campaigns
Defeatedd

22,588 (48%)

24,593 (52%)

1916

See also: Maine 1916 ballot measures

September 11

TypeTitleSubjectResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Question 2State and local government budgets, spending, and finance; County and municipal governance; Transportation

Approveda

96,677 (87%)

14,138 (13%)

VR

Question OneSex and gender issues; Gender-based labor regulations; Working hours regulations; Child labor regulations

Approveda

95,591 (70%)

40,252 (30%)

1914

See also: Maine 1914 ballot measures

September 14

TypeTitleSubjectResultYes VotesNo Votes

VR

Public Utilities Commission MeasureUtility policy; Administration of government

Approveda

67,635 (65%)

37,008 (35%)

1913

See also: Maine 1913 ballot measures

September 8

TypeTitleSubjectResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Question No. 1Taxes; Property

Approveda

18,060 (69%)

8,157 (31%)

LRCA

Question No. 2Ballot measure process

Approveda

16,746 (71%)

6,741 (29%)

1912

See also: Maine 1912 ballot measures

September 9

TypeTitleSubjectResultYes VotesNo Votes

VR

Question No. 1Elections and campaigns

Approveda

72,816 (68%)

33,884 (32%)

LRCA

Question No. 2Transportation; Bond issues

Approveda

80,619 (79%)

21,454 (21%)

1911

See also: Maine 1911 ballot measures

September 11

TypeTitleSubjectResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Question No. 1Alcohol laws
Defeatedd

60,095 (50%)

60,853 (50%)

LRCA

Question No. 2State capitals

Approveda

59,678 (59%)

41,294 (41%)

LRCA

Question No. 3State and local government budgets, spending, and finance; County and municipal governance

Approveda

39,240 (50%)

38,712 (50%)

CISS

Question No. 4Primary election systems

Approveda

65,810 (75%)

21,774 (25%)

1910

See also: Maine 1910 ballot measures

September 12

TypeTitleSubjectResultYes VotesNo Votes

VR

Portland Bridge Reconstruction MeasureTransportation
Defeatedd

21,251 (42%)

29,851 (58%)

VR

Standard Percentage of Alcohol in Intoxicating Liquors ReferendumAlcohol laws
Defeatedd

31,093 (43%)

40,475 (57%)

VR

Town of Gorges ReferendumCounty and municipal governance
Defeatedd

19,692 (36%)

34,722 (64%)

1908

See also: Maine 1908 ballot measures

September 15

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Initiative and Referendum AmendmentInitiative and referendum processEstablish an initiative and referendum process in Maine

Approveda

53,785 (69%)

24,543 (31%)


September 14

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Constitutional Revision Election AmendmentBallot measure process

Approveda

47,981 (67%)

23,132 (33%)

1819

See also: Maine 1819 ballot measures

December 6

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

CCRCA

State Constitution Ratification MeasureState constitution ratificationRatify the proposed state constitution

Approveda

9,040 (92%)

796 (8%)


July 26

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRSS

Separation from Massachusetts and Statehood MeasureStatehoodSeparate Maine from Massachusetts as an independent state

Approveda

17,091 (71%)

7,132 (29%)

1816

See also: Maine 1816 ballot measures

September 2

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRSS

Separation from Massachusetts and Statehood MeasureStatehoodSeparate Maine from Massachusetts as an independent state
Defeatedd

11,969 (54%)

10,347 (46%)


May 20

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRSS

Request General Court to Approve Separation from Massachusetts MeasureStatehoodRequest the Massachusetts General Court to approve the separation of the District of Maine from Massachusetts

Approveda

10,584 (62%)

6,491 (38%)

1807

See also: Maine 1807 ballot measures

April 6

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRSS

Legislators to Request General Court to Approve Separation from MassachusettsStatehoodAuthorize the senators and representatives of the District of Maine to request the consent of the Massachusetts General Court for Maine to separate from Massachusetts
Defeatedd

3,370 (26%)

9,404 (74%)

1797

See also: Maine 1797 ballot measures

May 10

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRSS

Request General Court for Consent to Separate from Massachusetts MeasureStatehoodRequest the Massachusetts General Court for its consent to separate the District of Maine from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Approveda

2,785 (54%)

2,412 (46%)

1792

See also: Maine 1792 ballot measures

May 7

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRSS

Separation from Massachusetts MeasureStatehoodSupport "the idea of separating from Massachusetts"
Defeatedd

2,074 (45%)

2,524 (55%)

See also