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Maine 1971 ballot measures
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Four statewide ballot measures were on the November 2, 1971 ballot in Maine.
- One of the measures was an indirect initiated state statute.
- Three of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Three of the measures were approved and one was defeated.
On the ballot
November 2
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IndISS | Referendum Question | Taxes | Repeals state income tax |  |
| LRCA | Proposed Constitutional Amendment No. 1 | Suffrage | Reduces voting age requirement from 20 to 18 years old |  |
| LRCA | Proposed Constitutional Amendment No. 2 | State Exec | Continues Governor's term in office until his successor is determined and take the oath of office | |
| LRCA | Proposed Constitutional Amendment No. 3 | Education | Provides government credit for loans to state college students | |
See also
External links
- Lewiston Daily Sun, "Specimen Ballot," October 26, 1971
- Maine State Law and Legislative Reference Library, Votes on Initiated Bills
- Maine State Law and Legislative Reference Library, Proposed Constitutional Amendments 1820-
- National Conference of State Legislatures, State Ballot Measures Database
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