Maine 1999 ballot measures

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Nine state-wide ballot measures were on in November 2, 1999 ballot in Maine.

• Two of the measures were indirect initiated state statutes.
• Five of the measures were legislatively referred bond questions.
• Two of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
• All measures but one were approved.

On the ballot

November 2

Type	Title	Subject	Description	Result
IndISS	Question 1	Abortion	Prohibits partial-birth abortions except when such an abortion is necessary to save the life of the pregnant person	d
IndISS	Question 2	Marijuana	Allows use of small quantities of medicinal marijuana	a
BI	Question 3	Transportation	Issues $56,042,031 in bonds for transportation facilities and infrastructure	a
BI	Question 4	Water	Issues $12,500,000 in bonds for water pollution control and other environmental projects	a
BI	Question 5	Media	Issues $9,400,000 in bonds for conversion to digital broadcasting by the Maine Public Broadcasting Corporation	a
BI	Question 6	Education	Issues $26,420,000 in bonds for infrastructure improvements at Maine's seven technical colleges	a
BI	Question 7	Forests & Parks	Issues $50 million to purchase public lands and easements for conservation, water access, outdoor recreation	a
LRCA	Question 8	Direct Democracy	Allows people's vetoes to be voted on only at next statewide or general election	a
LRCA	Question 9	Taxes	Allows reduced property taxes on historic preservation and scenic view properties	a

See also

• 1999 ballot measures
• List of Maine ballot measures
• History of Initiative & Referendum in Maine

External links

• Maine Citizen's Guide to the Referendum Election, Tuesday, November 2, 1999 from Maine Secretary of State
• Maine State Law and Legislative Reference Library, Votes on Initiated Bills 1980-
• Maine State Law and Legislative Reference Library, Votes on Maine Bond Issues, 1951-
• Maine State Law and Legislative Reference Library, Proposed Constitutional Amendments 1820-