Maine Export of Surplus Hydroelectric Power Measure (September 1929)
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| Topic Hydroelectric energy |
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| Type Legislatively referred state statute |
Origin |
Maine Export of Surplus Hydroelectric Power was on the ballot as a legislatively referred state statute in Maine on September 9, 1929. It was defeated.
A "yes" vote supported allowing the exportation of surplus hydroelectric power out of state. |
A "no" vote opposed allowing the exportation of surplus hydroelectric power out of state. |
Election results
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
| Yes | 54,070 | 50.01% | ||
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54,044 | 49.99% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Export of Surplus Hydroelectric Power was as follows:
| “ | Shall the act to provide for the exportation of surplus power, as defined and restricted in said act, permitting the sale outside of Maine of hydro-electric power not needed in Maine, be accepted? | ” |
Path to the ballot
A simple majority vote is required during one legislative session for the Maine State Legislature to place a state statute on the ballot. That amounts to a minimum of 76 votes in the Maine House of Representatives and 18 votes in the Maine State Senate, assuming no vacancies. Statutes require the governor's signature to be referred to the ballot.
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