Maine 2005 ballot measures
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Seven statewide ballot measures were on the November 8, 2005 ballot in Maine.
- One of the measures was a veto referendum.
- Five of the measures were legislatively referred bond questions.
- One of the measures was a legislatively referred constitutional amendment.
- Five of the measures were approved and two were defeated.
On the ballot
November 8
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VR | Question 1 | LGBT | Rejects a new state law prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation |  |
| BI | Question 2 | Transportation | Issues $33.1 million in bonds for transportation improvements |  |
| BI | Question 3 | Water | Issues $8.9 million in bonds for irrigation, public water systems and veterinary school at University of Maine | |
| BI | Question 4 | Development | Issues $20 million in bonds for economic growth and job creation | |
| BI | Question 5 | Environment | Issues $12 million in bonds for conservation of land, wildlife and waterfront | |
| BI | Question 6 | Education | Issues $9 million in bonds for building renovation for public higher education institutions | |
| LRCA | Question 7 | Taxes | Permits state legislature to use current use values of waterfront property used for commercial fishing | |
See also
External links
- Maine Citizen's Guide to the Referendum Election, Tuesday, November 8, 2005 from Maine Secretary of State
- Referendum Election Tabulations, November 8, 2005 from Maine Secretary of State
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