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Massachusetts 1992 ballot measures
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In 1992, voters decided on four statewide ballot measures in Massachusetts on November 3.
- Four were indirect initiated state statutes.
- Voters approved two (50%) and rejected two (50%).
On the ballot
November 3, 1992
| Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Provide for a new excise tax on cigarettes and smokeless tobacco to fund the Health Protection Fund |
|
1,429,642 (54%) |
1,200,438 (46%) |
|
| Question 2 | Require publicly traded corporations to publicly report information from their state tax returns |
|
1,372,192 (56%) |
1,099,585 (44%) |
|
| Question 3 | Require packaging to meet specific environmental standards |
|
1,071,219 (41%) |
1,556,298 (59%) |
|
| Question 4 | Establish an excise tax on oil, toxic chemicals, and other hazardous substances and use the funds to assess and clean up contaminated sites |
|
1,051,046 (41%) |
1,485,451 (59%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Massachusetts
- List of Massachusetts ballot measures
- 1992 ballot measures
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