Massachusetts 1950 ballot measures
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In 1950, voters decided on five statewide ballot measures in Massachusetts on November 7.
- Three were indirect initiated state statutes.
- Two were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved three (60%) and rejected two (40%).
On the ballot
November 7, 1950
| Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Provide the start and end dates of terms for the governor, lieutenant governor, and councillors, and to establish procedures for succession if the governor-elect dies before taking office |
|
1,151,692 (85%) |
208,957 (15%) |
|
| Question 2 | Replace fixed signature requirements for citizen-initiated ballot measures with percentage-based requirements tied to voter turnout in the most recent gubernatorial election |
|
992,643 (74%) |
343,573 (26%) |
|
| Question 3 | Provide monthly assistance payments to eligible low-income senior residents |
|
918,555 (60%) |
624,362 (40%) |
|
| Question 4 | Conduct a monthly lottery and establish the rates at which met proceeds are to be divided amongst different groups |
|
644,707 (42%) |
894,685 (58%) |
|
| Question 5 | Require the Commissioner of Insurance to annually set "fair and reasonable classifications of risks and adequate, just, reasonable and nondiscriminatory premium charges" for motor vehicle liability insurance |
|
376,636 (23%) |
1,275,431 (77%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Massachusetts
- List of Massachusetts ballot measures
- 1950 ballot measures
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