Maine Question 6, Add Additional Lane to Turnpike Measure (1997)
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| Type Veto referendum |
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Maine Question 6 was on the ballot as a veto referendum in Maine on November 4, 1997. It was approved.
A "yes" vote supported directing the Maine Turnpike Authority to construct an additional travel lane for each direction on the Maine Turnpike between miles 12 and 42. |
A "no" vote opposed directing the Maine Turnpike Authority to construct an additional travel lane for each direction on the Maine Turnpike between miles 12 and 42. |
Election results
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210,629 | 60.84% | ||
| No | 135,549 | 39.16% | ||
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Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Question 6 was as follows:
| “ | Do you favor adding one travel lane in each direction to the southern end of the Maine Turnpike, paid for by turnpike tolls, to reduce accidents and congestion? | ” |
Path to the ballot
A veto referendum is a citizen-initiated ballot measure that asks voters whether to uphold or repeal an enacted law. This type of ballot measure is also called statute referendum, popular referendum, people's veto, or citizen's veto. There are 23 states that allow citizens to initiate veto referendums.
In Maine, the number of signatures required for a veto referendum is equal to 10% of the total votes cast for governor in the last gubernatorial election prior to the filing of such petition. Signatures for veto referendums are due 90 days following the final adjournment of the legislative session at which the targeted bill was passed. A simple majority vote is required for voter approval.
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