New Mexico Bond Question 4 (2008)

New Mexico Bond Question 4, also known as Bond Question D, was on the November 4, 2008 ballot in New Mexico, along with three other bond questions as part of the 2008 Capital Projects General Obligation Bond Act passed by the New Mexico State Legislature.

All four bond measures were approved by voters, and the total amount is $223,802,000 ($223.8 million).

Election results

Bond Question D (2008)
Result		Votes	Percentage
a Yes		401,514	57.60%
No		295,583	42.40%

Election Results via: New Mexico Secretary of State (dead link)

Specific Provisions

Question 4 enacted the following provisions:

• Authorize the issuance and sale of higher educational and special schools capital improvement and acquisition bonds not to exceed $140,133,000.
• The funds would be for "certain higher educational and special schools capital improvements and acquisitions."
• Provide for a general property tax imposition and levy for the payment of principal of, interest on and expenses incurred in connection with the issuance of the bonds and for the collection of the tax as permitted by law.

Supporters

Editorial Support:

• La Cruces News
• Santa Fe New Mexican

Arguments in Support

Notable arguments made in support of the measure included:

• The bonds will benefit many areas with minimal impact financially

See also

• New Mexico statewide bond questions.

External links

• New Mexico voter's guide (dead link)
• Secretary of State election information