Maine 2002 ballot measures

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Five statewide ballot measures were on the June 11 and November 5, 2002 ballots in Maine.

• Four of the measures were legislatively referred bond questions.
• One of the measures was a legislatively referred constitutional amendment.
• Four of the measures were approved and one was defeated.

On the ballot

June 11

Type	Title	Subject	Description	Result
BI	Question 1	Education	Issues $28.5 million in bonds to capitalize the School Revolving Renovation Fund; install sprinkler systems; provide a center for homeless teenagers	a
BI	Question 2	Bond Issues	Issues $34.97 million in bonds to stimulate job growth, renovate buildings, defend against terrorism and promote tourism	a

November 5

Type	Title	Subject	Description	Result
BI	Question 1	Prisons	Issues $25 million in bonds to fund a new correctional facility and to make improvements existing facility	d
BI	Question 2	Environment	Issues $24.1 million in bonds for multiple environmental, water and public health projects	a
LRCA	Question 3	Gov't Finances	Allows the state to issue short-term debt in limited amounts to be repaid by federal funds	a

See also

• 2002 ballot measures
• List of Maine ballot measures
• History of Initiative & Referendum in Maine

External links

• Maine Citizen's Guide to the Referendum Election, Tuesday, June 11, 2002 from Maine Secretary of State
• Maine Secretary of State, Elections Division: Referendum Election Tabulations, June 11, 2002
• Maine Citizen's Guide to the Referendum Election, Tuesday, November 5, 2002 from Maine Secretary of State
• Maine Secretary of State, Elections Division,: Referendum Election Tabulations, November 5, 2002