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Rhode Island Department of Corrections, Proposal 5 (1982)
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The Rhode Island Departments of Corrections, Proposal 5 was on the ballot in Rhode Island on November 2, 1982, as a legislatively referred bond question. It was defeated. The measure would have authorized $8.5 million in bonds for the renovation of and upgrades to medium and maximum security correctional facilities.[1]
Election results
| Rhode Island Proposal 5 (1982) | ||||
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
 No | 149,439 | 54.76% | ||
| Yes | 123,438 | 45.24% | ||
Election results via: Referenda Elections for Rhode Island 1968-1990
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