Maine Referendum Question 2, Ferry Service Bond Measure (September 1957)
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| Topic Bond issues and Ports and harbors |
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Origin |
Maine Referendum Question 2 was on the ballot as a bond issue in Maine on September 9, 1957. It was approved.
A "yes" vote supported ratifying a state bond issue to establish ferry service for North Haven, Vinalhaven, Islesboro, and Swan’s Island. |
A "no" vote opposed ratifying a state bond issue to establish ferry service for North Haven, Vinalhaven, Islesboro, and Swan’s Island. |
Election results
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Maine Referendum Question 2 |
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68,188 | 69.19% | ||
| No | 30,363 | 30.81% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Referendum Question 2 was as follows:
| “ | Shall a bond issue be ratified for the purposes set forth in 'An Act to Authorize Ferry Service for North Haven, Vinalhaven, Islesboro and Swan's Island' passed by the 98th Legislature? | ” |
Path to the ballot
In Maine, voter approval is required for state bond issues that exceed $2 million, with exceptions to bonds for the purpose of suppressing insurrection, repelling invasion, or for purposes of war, as well as for temporary loans paid out of money raised by taxation during the fiscal year which they are made, or for loans to be paid within 12 months with federal transportation funds.
A two thirds majority (66.67%) vote is required during one legislative session for the Maine State Legislature to place a bond issue on the ballot. That amounts to a minimum of 101 votes in the Maine House of Representatives and 24 votes in the Maine State Senate, assuming no vacancies. State bond issues require the governor's signature to be referred to the ballot.
See also
Footnotes
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