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Massachusetts 1974 ballot measures
In 1974, voters decided on six statewide ballot measures in Massachusetts on November 5.
- One was an advisory question.
- One was an indirect initiated state statute.
- One was an indirect initiated constitutional amendment.
- Three were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved six (100%) and rejected zero (0%).
On the ballot
November 5, 1974
| Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Allow the Legislature to take recesses totaling up to 30 days at any point during the session |
|
952,007 (67%) |
471,087 (33%) |
|
| Question 2 | Reduce the number of state representatives and change the process for drawing legislative districts |
|
1,128,315 (79%) |
302,008 (21%) |
|
| Question 3 | Repeal section 2 of Article 46 of the Articles of Amendments to the Constitution of the Commonwealth so that aid for private higher educational institutions can be provided |
|
829,465 (59%) |
580,298 (41%) |
|
| Question 4 | Allow the use of money from the highway fund for systems of mass transportation |
|
824,077 (58%) |
586,558 (42%) |
|
| Question 5 | Create an Independent Corrupt Practices Commission to oversee compliance with state and federal campaign finance laws |
|
898,547 (65%) |
475,694 (35%) |
|
| Question 6 | Create the Department of Health Systems Regulation |
|
1,065,279 (75%) |
353,854 (25%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Massachusetts
- List of Massachusetts ballot measures
- 1974 ballot measures
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