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Massachusetts 1912 ballot measures
From Ballotpedia
1913 →
← 1911
In 1912, voters decided on two statewide ballot measures in Massachusetts on November 5.
- Both of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved both amendments.
On the ballot
November 5, 1912
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permit the Taxation of Wild and Forest Lands Amendment | Property taxes; Public land | Amend the constitution to permit the legislature to levy a tax on wild and forest lands to fund the development and conservation of forest resources |
|
200,819 (74%) |
70,923 (26%) |
|
| Remove Voting Rights of Persons Convicted of Certain Election-Related Crimes Amendment | Suffrage | Amend the constitution to remove the voting rights of people convicted of election-related offenses |
|
208,492 (71%) |
85,689 (29%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Massachusetts
- Types of ballot measures in Massachusetts
- List of Massachusetts ballot measures
- 1912 ballot measures
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