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Massachusetts 1988 ballot measures
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In 1988, voters decided on four statewide ballot measures in Massachusetts on November 8.
- Three were indirect initiated state statutes.
- One was a veto referendum.
- Voters approved zero (0%) and rejected four (100%).
On the ballot
November 8, 1988
| Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Provide for the salaries of certain government officials |
|
429,008 (17%) |
2,065,532 (83%) |
|
| Question 2 | Repeal the state’s prevailing wage law for public works construction |
|
1,063,324 (42%) |
1,479,319 (58%) |
|
| Question 3 | Require the Commissioner of the Department of Food and Agriculture issue regulations regarding the treatment and care of farm animals |
|
713,999 (29%) |
1,781,172 (71%) |
|
| Question 4 | Prohibit the generation of nuclear energy that produces nuclear waste |
|
770,800 (32%) |
1,626,402 (68%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Massachusetts
- List of Massachusetts ballot measures
- 1988 ballot measures
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