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In [[1990 ballot measures|1990]], voters decided on six statewide ballot measures in [[Massachusetts]] on November 6. | |||
* One | *One was an advisory question. | ||
*Four were indirect initiated state statutes. | |||
*One were legislatively referred constitutional amendments. | |||
*Voters approved four (66.67%) and rejected two (33.33%). | |||
==On the ballot== | ==On the ballot== | ||
{{Massachusetts1990}} | {{Massachusetts1990}} | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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*[[ | * [[Laws governing the initiative process in Massachusetts]] | ||
* [ | * [[List of Massachusetts ballot measures]] | ||
* [[1990 ballot measures]] | |||
*[[1990 ballot measures]] | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [ | *[https://www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/elections/research-and-statistics/balmresults.htm ''William Francis Galvin Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts'', "Massachusetts Statewide Ballot Measures: 1919-Present"] | ||
{{1990 ballot measures}} | {{1990 ballot measures}} | ||
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[[Category:Massachusetts 1990 ballot measures]] | [[Category:Massachusetts 1990 ballot measures]] | ||
[[Category:Past-date_ballot_measure_state_year_overviews]] | [[Category:Past-date_ballot_measure_state_year_overviews]] | ||
Latest revision as of 23:37, 14 June 2024
1992 →
← 1988
In 1990, voters decided on six statewide ballot measures in Massachusetts on November 6.
- One was an advisory question.
- Four were indirect initiated state statutes.
- One were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved four (66.67%) and rejected two (33.33%).
On the ballot
November 6, 1990
| Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Provide that the federal census be used for redistricting |
|
1,731,341 (78%) |
479,999 (22%) |
|
| Question 2 | Enact limits on the state's use of consultants |
|
1,038,174 (45%) |
1,246,739 (55%) |
|
| Question 3 | Reduce income tax rates, require legislative approval for new or increased fees, and revert certain tax laws |
|
935,337 (40%) |
1,397,542 (60%) |
|
| Question 4 | Expand political designation options, lower the threshold for groups to qualify as political parties, and reduce signature requirements for candidate nominations |
|
1,134,535 (52%) |
1,027,966 (48%) |
|
| Question 5 | Change how the state distributes the Local Aid Fund to cities and towns |
|
1,242,270 (57%) |
949,561 (43%) |
|
| Question 6 | Require all radio and television broadcast outlets give equal time to all certified candidates for public office |
|
1,141,706 (54%) |
973,933 (46%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Massachusetts
- List of Massachusetts ballot measures
- 1990 ballot measures
External links
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