Maine Question 3, Nuclear Fission for Electricity Prohibition Initiative (1982)

Maine Question 3
Election date November 2, 1982
Topic Energy transmission projects and Nuclear energy
Status Defeated
Type Initiative

Maine Question 3 was on the ballot as an initiative in Maine on November 2, 1982. It was defeated.

A "yes" vote supported prohibiting the use of nuclear power for producing electricity after November 2, 1987.

A "no" vote opposed prohibiting the use of nuclear power for producing electricity after November 2, 1987.

Election results

Maine Question 3
Result		Votes	Percentage
Yes		201,617	44.05%
No		256,124	55.95%

Results are officially certified.

Source

Text of measure

Ballot title

The ballot title for Question 3 was as follows:

“

Shall an act to end the use of nuclear power for producing electricity in five years become law?

”

Path to the ballot

See also: Laws governing the initiative process in Maine

An indirect initiated state statute is a citizen-initiated ballot measure that amends state statute. There are nine (9) states that allow citizens to initiate indirect state statutes.

While a direct initiative is placed on the ballot once supporters file the required number of valid signatures, an indirect initiative is first presented to the state legislature. Legislators have a certain number of days, depending on the state, to adopt the initiative into law. Should legislators take no action or reject the initiative, the initiative is put on the ballot for voters to decide.

In Maine, the number of signatures required for an indirect initiated state statute is equal to 10% of the total votes cast for governor in the last gubernatorial election prior to the filing of such petition. As an indirect process, the Legislature has until the end of the legislative session to approve the initiative after signatures are certified. If the legislature approves the initiative and the governor approves it, the measure becomes law. If the legislature does not approve the initiative, or if the governor vetoes the measure, it goes to voters for approval. A simple majority vote is required for voter approval.

External links

• Maine Voter Guide (1982)