Become part of the movement for unbiased, accessible election information. Donate today.
Rhode Island Question 8, Watershed Protection Bonds (2004)
From Ballotpedia
Rhode Island Question 8, also known as Open Space, Recreation, Bay and Watershed Protection Bonds, was on the November 2, 2004 election ballot in Rhode Island as a bond question, where it was approved.[1]
Election results
| Question 8 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
 Yes | 262,486 | 70.8% | ||
| No | 108,347 | 21.2% | ||
Text of measure
The language that appeared on the ballot said:
- "Approval of this question will authorize the State of Rhode Island to issue general obligation bonds, refunding bonds, and temporary notes in an amount not to exceed $70,000,000 to provide $19,000,000 for anti-pollution projects and restoration activities benefiting Narragansett Bay and state watersheds, $43,000,000 for open space, farmland preservation, and recreational development, and $8,000,000 for acquisition of land for groundwater protection and supply."
See also
Footnotes
 |
State of Rhode Island Providence (capital) |
|---|---|
| Elections |
What's on my ballot? | Elections in 2025 | How to vote | How to run for office | Ballot measures |
| Government |
Who represents me? | U.S. President | U.S. Congress | Federal courts | State executives | State legislature | State and local courts | Counties | Cities | School districts | Public policy |
