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Data is based on information from the Elections Division, Office of the Secretary of State. Initiatives are legislative proposals initiated by citizens according to Article IV, Part Third, Section 18 of the Maine Constitution. The Legislature has the option of enacting the measure as is or sending it out for ratification by the voters at a vote or referendum. Bills introduced by the initiative process are assigned an IB and an LD number. |
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See also our lists for Referenda or People's Vetoes, or our compiled history, "Citizen Initiated Legislation"
Year |
Bill Number |
Title of
Legislation |
Legislative
Action |
Form of
Ballot Question |
Date of Vote |
Vote Totals |
Enacted Law
Citation |
Comments |
| 1911 | S.D. 75 | An Act to Provide for Nomination of Candidates of Political Parties by Primary Elections | Sent out to Referendum | Same as Bill | Sept. 11, 1911 | In favor: 65,810 Oppsed: 21,774 | P.L. 1913, c. 221 | Currently 21-A MRSA § 331 et seq |
| 1923 | S.D. 157 | An Act to Amend Sections One and Three of Chapter Three Hundred Fifty of the Public Laws of Nineteen Hundred and Fifteen, Relative to the Hours of Employment of Women and Minors | Sent out to Referendum | To Establish a Forty-eight Hour Week for Women and Minors | Oct. 15, 1923 | In favor: 33,991 Opposed: 53,784 | ||
| 1927 | No Printed Document Located-Text copied from the Legislative Record | An Act to Repeal Sections One to Thirty-six of Chapter Six of the Revised Statutes Relative to Primary Elections | Sent Out to Referendum | To Repeal the Direct Primary Law | Oct. 18, 1927 | In favor: 20,027 Opposed: 37,114 | ||
| 1933 | L.D. 811, I.B. 1 | An Act to Raise an Excise Tax on Corporations Organized for Making, Generating, Selling, Distributing and/or Supplying Electricity or Electric Current for Power, Lighting, Heating, Manufacturing or Mechanical Purposes | Sent Out to Referendum | To Raise the Tax on Corporations Distributing and Supplying Electric Power | Sept. 11, 1933 | In favor: 46,015 Opposed: 90,804 | ||
| L.D. 812, I.B. 2 | An Act Establishing a Low Rate Tax on Intangible Personal Property in Accordance with Constitutional Amendment Permitting the Same | Sent Out to Referendum | An Act Establishing a Low Rate Tax on Intangible Personal Property | Sept. 11, 1933 | In favor: 44,832 Opposed: 85, 332 | |||
| 1935 | L.D. 217, I.B. 1 | An Act Relating to the Use of the General Highway Fund, and to Prevent Diversion Thereof | Sent Out to referendum | Same as the Bill | Sept. 14, 1936 | In favor: 182,012 Opposed: 52,590 | Initiated Act 1936, c. 1 | Currently 23 MRSA § 1653 |
| 1947 | I.B.1 | An Act to Protect the Right to Work and to Prohibit Secondary Boycotts, Sympathetic Strikes and Jurisdictional Strikes (Barlow Bill) | Sent Out to Referendum | Same as the Bill | Sept. 13, 1948 | In favor: 46,809 Opposed: 126,285 | ||
| L.D. 242 (Competing Measure) | An Act Protecting the Right of Members and Non-Members of Labor Organizations to the Opportunity to Work (Tabb Bill) | Enacted as PL 1947, c. 395 and sent out as a competing measure to I.B. 1 (the Barlow Bill) | Same as the Bill | Sept. 13, 1948 | In favor : 13,676 Opposed: 126,285 | Competing Measure. Was repealed by PL 1949,c. 349 § 50 | ||
| 1971 | L.D. 1536, I.B. 1 | An Act Repealing the "Maine Income Tax Law" | Sent out to Referendum | "Shall the Corporate and Individual Maine Income Tax Law be Repealed?" | Nov. 2, 1971 | In favor: 63,393 Opposed: 190,261 | ||
| L.D. 1707, I.B. 2 | An Act Relating to Form of Ballots in General Elections | Sent out to Referendum | Same as the Bill | June. 19, 1972 | In favor: 110,867 Opposed: 64,506 | 1971 I.B. (no chapter number given) | Amended: 21 MRSA § 702(2)(C), Repealed and replaced: 21 MRSA § 702(1), (2)(A),(B) and 21 MRSA § 922, Repealed 21 MRSA §§ 702(2)(D) and 1069(4) | |
| 1973 | I.B. 1 (no LD number available) | An Act Creating the Power Authority of Maine | Sent out to Referendum | "Shall an Initiated Bill 'An Act Creating the maine Power Authority' become Law?" | Nov. 6, 1973 | In favor: 95,645 Opposed: 151,480 | ||
| 1975 | L.D. 1619, I.B. 1 | An Act to Establish a Public Preserve in the Bigelow Mountain Area | "Died Between Houses", Sent out to Referendum | "Shall an Initiated Bill 'An Act to establish a Public Preserve in the Bigelow Mountain Area' become Law?" | June. 8, 1976 | In favor: 85,782 Opposed: 81,915 | 1975 Initiated Bill (no chapter number given) | This Legislation did not contain any statutory language |
| 1977 | L.D. 270, I.B. 1 | An Act to Repeal the State Property Tax | "Ought Not to Pass", sent out to Referendum | Do You Wish to Repeal the Uniform State Property Tax? | Dec. 5, 1977 | In favor: 124,322 Opposed: 95,413 | 1977 Initiated Bill (no chapter number given) | Repealed: 20 MRSA § 3742, pargraphs 1 and 2 and 36 MRSA§§ 451(2), 452(2),453 and 453-A |
| 1979 | L.D. 1412, I.B. 1 | An Act to Repeal the Forced Deposit Law | "Ought Not to Pass", sent out to Referendum | Do You Wish to Repeal the "Returnable Container Law" (Bottle Bill)? | Nov. 6, 1979 | In favor: 41,480 Opposed: 226,687 | ||
| 1980 | L.D. 1984, I.B. 2 | An Act to Prohibit the Generation of Electric Power by Means of Nuclear Fission | "Ought Not to Pass", sent out to Referendum | Same as the Bill | Sept. 23, 1980 | In favor: 161,181 Opposed: 233,198 | ||
| 1981 | L.D. 522, I.B. 1 | An Act to Create the Maine Energy Commission | "Ought Not to Pass", sent out to Referendum | Same as the Bill | Nov. 3, 1981 | In favor: 90,333 Opposed: 144,647 | ||
| 1982 | L.D. 1737, I.B. 2 | An Act to Adjust Annually Individual Income Tax Laws to Eliminate Inflation-Induced Increases in Individual State Income Taxes | "Died Between Houses", sent out to Referendum | Same as the Bill | Nov. 2, 1982 | In favor: 240,023 Opposed: 182,939 | 1981 I.B. 2 | Enacted: 36 MRSA § 5401,to 5403 Amended : 36 MRSA §§ 5111, 5124-A and 5126 |
| L.D. 1935 I.B. 3 | An Act to Repeal the Control of Milk Prices at the Wholesale and Retail Levels | "Ought Not to Pass, sent out to Referendum | Same as the Bill | Nov. 2, 1982 | In favor: 222,422 Opposed: 232,430 | |||
| L.D. 1989, I.B. 4 | An Act to End the Use of Nuclear Power for Producing Electricity | "Ought Not to Pass", sent out to Referendum | Same as the Bill | Nov. 2, 1982 | In favor: 201,617 Opposed: 256,124 | |||
| 1983 | L.D. 743, I.B. 1 | An Act to Repeal the Law Providing an Open Season on Moose | "Ought Not to Pass", sent out to Referendum | "Shall Maine Repeal the Hunting Season on Moose?" | Nov. 8, 1983 | In favor: 121,125 Opposed: 185,603 | ||
| 1985 | L.D. 615, I.B. 1 | An Act to Require Voter Approval of the Disposal of Low-level Radioactive Waste | "Ought Not to Pass", sent out to Referendum as Measure "A" with competing measure "B", L.D. 1649, P.L. 1985, c. 493 | "Do You Want the Right to Vote for or Against Any Plan for the Storage or Disposal of Low-level Radioactive Waste? | Nov. 5, 1985 | In favor: "A" 86,678 "B" 45,920 "C" Against Both Measures: 39,893 | I.B. 1985, c. 1 | Enacted: 38 MRSA §§ 1491 to 1497. |
| L.D. 1649 (Competing Measure) | An Act to Establish a State Policy Relating to the Disposal of Low-level Radioactive Waste | Enacted as P.L. 1985, c. 493 as a Competing Measure to L.D. 615, I.B. 1. It was question "B" on the ballot. | " Do You Want to Vote on any Maine Site for Disposal of Low-level Radioactve Waste if it is not Disposed of safely Outside of Maine or at the Maine Yankee Site?" | Nov. 5, 1985 | In favor: "A" 86,678 "B" 45,920 "C" Against Both Measures: 39,893 | |||
| 1986 | L.D. 2092 I.B. 2 | An Act to Prohibit the Promotion and Wholesale Promotion of Pornographic Material in the State of Maine | Ought Not to Pass, sent out to Referendum | "Do You Want to Make it a Crime to Make, Sell, Give for Value, or Otherwise Promote Obscene Material in Maine?" | June. 10,1986 | In favor: 81,970 Opposed: 209,537 | ||
| L.D. 2093 I.B. 3 | An Act to Prohibit Mandatory Local Measured Service and to Preserve Affordable Traditional Flat Rate Local Telephone Service at as Low a Cost as Possible | "Ought Not to Pass", sent out to Referendum | "Do You want to Ban Mandatory Local Measured Phone Service and Direct the State to Keep Flat Rate Phone Service at as Low a Cost as Possible?" | Nov. 4, 1986 | In favor: 241,894 Opposed: 178,745 | I.B. 1985, c. 2 | Enacted as: 35 MRSA § 80 Currently: 35-A MRSA § 7303 | |
| 1987 | L.D. 20, I.B. 1 | An Act Regarding the Generation of Electric Power and High-level Radioactive Waste | "Ought Not to Pass", sent out to Referendum | "Do You Want to Let any Power Plant Like Maine Yankee Operate after July 4, 1988, if it Makes High Level Nuclear Waste?" | Nov. 3, 1987 | In favor: 235,069 Opposed: 162,902 | A "Yes" vote allowed Maine Yankee to continue operating | |
| 1989 | L.D. 255, I.B. 1 | A Resolution Regarding the Testing of Cruise Missiles in Maine | "Ought Not to Pass", sent out to Referendum | "Do You Favor Stopping Cruise Missile Tests in Maine?" | Nov. 7, 1989 | In favor: 122,820 Opposed: 112,109 | I.B. 1989, c.1 | This was a "Resolution" only. No statutory citations. |
| L.D. 256 , I.B. 2 | An Act to Limit Spending and Contributions in Campaigns for Governor | "Ought Not to Pass", sent out to Referendum | "Do You Favor the Changes in Maine Law Concerning Campaign Finances for Candidates for Governor, as Proposed by Citizen Petition?" | Nov. 7, 1989 | In favor: 98,558 Opposed: 126,140 | |||
| 1990 | L.D. 2371, I.B. 3 | An Act to Amend the Sunday Sales Law | "Ought Not to Pass", sent out to Referendum | "Do You Favor the Change in Maine Law that Would Allow all Stores a Choice to Open on Sunday and Certain Holidays, Provided Stores in Excess of 5000 Square Feet of Selling Space do not Require thier Employees to Work on Such Days Proposed by Citizen Petition?" | Nov. 6, 1990 | In favor: 272,129 Opposed: 246,378 | I.B. 1989, c. 2 | Amended: 17 MRSA § 3204 |
| 1991 | L.D. 719, I.B. 1 | An Act to Deauthorize the Widening of the Maine Turnpike and to Create a Sensible Transportation Policy | "Ought Not to Pass", sent out to Referendum | "Do You Favor the Changes in Maine Law Concerning Deauthorizing the Widening of the Maine Turnpike and Establishing Transportation Policy Proposed by Citizen Petition?" | Nov. 5, 1991 | In favor: 224,277 Opposed: 156,861 | I.B 1991, c. 1 | Enacted: 23 MRSA §§ 73, 1961 (5),(6) and 1964 (6-A), Amended: 23 MRSA §§ 1961 (2), 1965 (1)(D),(O), 1968 (1), 1974 (4) and 1977 |
| 1991 | LD 720, I.B. 2 | An Act to Enact the Passenger Rail Service Act | L.D. 720 was enacted with amendment H-461 by the Legislature and never went to referendum for a vote | None | None | None | P.L. 1991,c. 587 | Enacted: 23 MRSA §§ 7171 to 7181 |
| 1993 | LD 751, I.B. 1 | An Act to Impose Term Limitations on Legislators, Constitutional Officers and the State Auditor | "Died Between Houses", sent out to Referendum | "Do You Favor Changes in Maine Law Limiting the Number of Terms Which May Be Served by Maine's State Legislators, Secretary of State, Treasurer, Attorney General and State Auditor Proposed by Citizen Petition?" | Nov. 2, 1993 | In favor: 159,785 Opposed: 76,732 | I.B. 1993, c. 1 | Enacted: 21-A MRSA §§ 551 to 554 |
| 1994 | L.D. 1983, I.B. 2 | An Act to Impose Term Limits on Members of the United States Congress | "Ought Not to Pass", sent out to Referendum | "Do You Favor the Changes in Maine Law Limiting the Number of Terms which May Be Served by Maine's Representatives to the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate Proposed by Citizen Petition?" | Nov. 8, 1994 | In favor: 312,007 Opposed: 182,192 | I.B. 1993, c. 2 | Enacted:
21-A MRSA § 421. This law
was declared unconstitutional by a Maine Federal District Court decision " League of Women
Voters of Maine v. Diamond, No. 94-377-P-H (D. Me., May 26, 1995)" and was repealed by P.L. 1995, c. 516 § 5.
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| 1995 | L.D. 310, I.B. 1 | An Act to Limit Protected Classes Under Maine Law | "Ought Not to Pass", sent out to Referendum | "Do You Favor the Changes in Maine Law Limiting Protected Classifications, in Future State and Local Laws to Race, Color, Sex, Physical or Mental Disability, Religion, Age, Ancestry, National Origin, Familial Statuts, and Marital Status, and Repealiung Existing Laws which Expand these Classifications as Proposed by Citizen Petition?" | Nov. 7, 1995 | In favor: 193,938 Opposed: 221,562 | ||
| 1995 | L.D. 716, I.B. 2 | An Act to Repeal the Motor Vehicle Emission Program | L.D. 716 was enacted with amendment H-144 by the Legislature and never went to referendum for a vote | None | None | None | P.L. 1995, c. 49 | Repealed: 29-A MRSA § 403 and 38 MRSA §§ 2401 to 2408 |
| L.D. 717, I.B. 3 | An Act to Establish the Outdoor Heritage Fund | L.D. 717 was enacted with amendment H-279 by the Legislature and never went to referendum for a vote | None | None | None | P.L. 1995, c. 494 | Enacted: 5 MRSA § 942-A, 8 MRSA § 374(5) and 12 MRSA §§ 7781 to 7789 Amended: 2 MRSA § 6 and 5 MRSA § 12004-G | |
| 1996 | L.D. 1819, I.B. 4 | An Act top Promote Forest Rehabilitation and Eliminate Clearcutting | "Ought Not to Pass", sent out to Referendum as Question 2A along with Competing Measure Resolution C.M.R. 1995, c.1, (L.D. 1892 ), Question 2B | "Do You Want Maine to Ban Clearcutting and Set Other New Logging Standards?" | Nov. 5, 1996 | In favor: "2A" 175,078 "2B" 282,620 "2C" Against Both Measures: 139,176 | The Initiated Bill was not approved . Question 2B (L.D. 1892) did received the largest number of of votes and was carried over to the next general election on Nov. 4, 1997 for further consideration by the voters. This measure was defeated at the Nov. 4, 1997 vote | |
| L.D.1892 | An Act to Implement the Compact for Maine's Forests | Enacted with amendments H-924, H-931, H-933, S-605 and S-606 as Competing Measure Resolution, C.M.R 1995, c. 1. Became Question 2B on the Ballot. | "Do You Want the Compact for Maine's Forests to Become Law to Promote Sustainable Forest Management Practices Throughout the State?" | Nov. 5, 1996 and Nov. 4, 1997 | In favor: "2A" 175,078 "2B" 282,620 "2C" Against Both Measures: 139,176 | C.M.R. 1995, c.1 | The Initiated Bill was not approved. Question 2B (L.D. 1892) did receive the largest number of votes and was carried over to the next general election on Nov. 4, 1997 for further consideration by the voters. This measure was defeated at this later Referendum. | |
| L.D. 1823, I.B. 5 | An Act to Reform Campaign Finance | "Died Between Houses", sent out to Referendum | "Do You Want Maine to Adopt New Campaign Finance Laws and Give Public Funding to Candidates for State Office Who Agree to Spending Limits?" | Nov. 5, 1996 | In favor: 320,755 Opposed: 250,185 | I.B 1995, c. 1 | Enacted: 21-A MRSA §§ 1121 to 1128, and 36 MRSA § 5286 Amended: 1 MRSA §§ 1002, 1008, 3 MRSA §§ 313 and 320, 5 MRSA § 12004-G, 21-A MRSA §§ 23, 1015, 1017, 1018, 1020-A and 1056 Repealed and replaced 21-A MRSA § 1019 | |
| 1996 | L.D. 1827 I.B. 6 |
An Act to Seek Congressional Term Limits | "Ought Not to Pass", sent out to Referendum | "Do You Want Maine to Require Candidates snd Elected Officials to Show Support for Congressional Term Limits or Have their Refusal Printed on the Ballot?" | Nov. 5, 1996 | In favor: 318,119 Opposed: 225,620 | I.B. 1995, c.2 | Enacted: 21-A MRSA §§ 641 to 646. This act was repealed by P.L. 2001, c. 516 § 8 |
| 1997 | L.D.1892 Carry-over Meaure | An Act to Implement the Compact for Main's Forests | Enacted with amendments H-924, H-931, H-933, S-605 and S-606 as Competing Measure Resolution, C.M.R 1995, c. 1. Was Question 2B on the Ballot. On the Nov. 5, 1996 ballot. | "Do You Want the Compact for Maine's Forests to Become Law to Promote Sustainable Forest Management Practices Throughout the State?" | Carry over measure from Nov. 5, 1996. Voted on Nov. 4, 1997 | In favor: 164,574 Opposed: 182,368 | C.M.R. 1995, c.1 | This Competing Measure Resolution received enough votes at the Nov. 5, 1996 votes to be carried over to the Nov. 4, 1997 Referendum where it was voted on as a stand alone measure. It was not approved at this Referendum |
| 1997 | L.D. 1017, |
An Act to Protect Traditional Marriage and Prohibit Same Sex Marriages | Enacted with amendment H-104 by the Legislature and was never went to a Referendum | None | None | None | P.L. 1997, c. 65 | Enacted: 19 MRSA §2-A |
| 1999 | L.D. 1593, I.B. 1 | An Act to Ban Partial Birth Abortion | "Died Between Houses", sent out to Referendum | "Do You Want to Ban a Specific Abortion Procedure to be Defined in Law , except in Cases Where the Life of the Mother is in Danger?" | Nov. 2, 1999 | In favor: 185,541 Opposed: 232,113 | ||
| L.D. 2109, I.B. 2 | An Act to Permit the Medical Use of Marijuana | "Ought Not to Pass", sent out to Referendum | "Do You Want to Allow Patients with Specific Illnesses to Grow and Use Small Amounts of Marijuana for Treatment, as Long as Such Use is Approved by a Doctor?" | Nov. 2, 1999 | In favor: 256,387 Opposed: 161,114 | I.B. 1999, c. 1 | Enacted; 15 MRSA 5821-A, and 22 MRSA §§ 2383-B (A-1), (A-2), (B-1),(3)(E) and (5) | |
| 2000 | L.D. 2348, I.B. 3 | An Act to Enact the Maine Death with Dignity Act | "Ought Not to Pass", sent out to Referendum | "Should a Terminally Ill Adult Who is of Sound Mind be Allowed to Ask for and Receive a Doctor's Help to Die?" | Nov. 7, 2000 | In favor: 315,031 Opposed: 332,280 | ||
| 2000 | L.D. 2349, I.B 4 | An Act to Allow Video Lottery Terminals | "Ought Not to Pass", sent out to Referendum | "Do You Want to Allow Video Lottery Machines at Certain Horse Racing Tracks if 40% of the Profits are Used for Property Tax Relief?" | Nov. 7, 2000 | In favor: 253,920 Opposed: 387,872 | ||
| L.D. 2594, I.B. 5 | An Act Regarding Forest Practices | "Ought Not to Pass", sent out to Referendum | "Do You Favor Requiring Landowners to Obtain a Permit for All Clear-cuts and Defining Cutting Levels for Lands Subject to the Tree Growth Tax Law?" | Nov. 7, 2000 | In favor: 181,643 Opposed: 459,239 | |||
| L.D. 2602, I.B. 6 | An Act to Repeal the Sales Tax on Snack Food Except Candy and Confections | L.D. 2602 was enacted with amendment H-1014 by the
Legislature and never went to referendum for a vote |
None | None | P.L. 1999, c. 698 | Amended: 36 MRSA § 1752 (3-B) Repealed: 36 MRSA § 1752 (14-C) | ||
| 2003 | L.D. 1370, I.B. 1 | An Act te Enact the Maine Tribal Gaming Act | "Ought Not to Pass", sent out to Referendum | "Do You Want to Allow a Casino to be Run by the Passamaquoddy Tribe and Penobscot Nation if Part of the Revenue is Used for State Education and Municipal Revenue Sharing?" | Nov. 4, 2003 | In favor: 170,500 Opposed: 346,583 | ||
| L.D. 1371, I.B. 2 | An Act to Allow Slot Machines at Commercial Horse Racing Tracks | "Ought Not to Pass", sent out to Referendum | "Do You Want to Allow Slot Machines at Certain Commercial Horse Racing Tracks if Part of the Proceeds are Used to Lower Prescription Drug Costs for the Elderly and Disabled, and for Scholarships to the State Universities and Technocal Colleges?" | Nov. 4, 2003 | In favor: 272,394 Opposed: 242,490 | I.B. 2003, c. 1 | Enacted: 7 MRSA § 76 and 8 MRSA §§ 296, 297, 901 to 904, 911 to 917, 921 to 923, 931 to 937, 22 MRSA § 1511 (9) and 25 MRSA § 3902(4) Amended: 8 MRSA § 263-C (4) and § 271 (1) | |
| 2003 | L.D. 1372, I.B. 3 | An Act to Enact the School Finance and Tax Reform Act of 2003 | "Indefinitely Postponed", sent out to Referendum as Question 1A along with Competing Measure Resolution, C.M.R. 2003, c. 1, (L.D. 1629) Question 1B. | "Do You Want the State to Pay 55% of the Cost of Public Education, which Includes All Special Education Costs, for the Purpose of Shifting Costs from the Property Tax to State Resources?" | Nov. 4, 2003 and June 8, 2004 | In favor: "1A" 185,392 "1B" 171,782 "1C" Against Both Measures: 133,349 | Became I.B. 2003, c. 2 after voter approval at the June 8, 2004 election. | The Initiated measure received the greater number of votes and was carried over to a Special Election on June 8, 2004 for another vote. This measure was approved at this election. Enacted: 20-A MRSA §§ 15681 to 15685 and 30-A MRSA § 5681(5-B) Amended: 30-A MRSA § 5681 (3) |
| L.D. 1629 | Resolution, Proposing a Competing Measure under the Constitution of Maine to Create Municipal Service Districts to Reduce the Cost of Local Government, to Provide Property Tax Relief and to Increase Economic Competitiveness | Enacted as a Competing Measure Resolution, C.M.R. 2003, c. 1, (L.D. 1629) Question 1B to compete with L.D. 1372, I.B. 3, Question 1A. | "Do You Want to Lower Property Taxes and Avoid the Need for a Significant Increase in State Taxes by Phasing in a 55% State Contribution to the Cost of Public Education and by Providing Expanded Property Tax Relief?" | Nov. 4, 2003 | In favor: "1A" 185,392 "1B" 171,782 "1C" Against Both Measures: 133,349 | C.M.R. 2003, c1 | The Competing Measure failed to receive enough votes to defeat the Initiative (L.D. 1372) and was not approved. | |
| 2004 | L.D. 1372, I.B. 3 Carry-over Measure | An Act to Enact the School Finance and Tax Reform Act of 2003 | Carried over from the Nov. 4, 2003 election. Previously: "Indefinitely Postponed", sent out to Referendum as Question 1A along with Competing Measure Resolution, C.M.R. 2003, c. 1, (L.D. 1629), Question 1B. | "Do You Want the State to Pay 55% of the Cost of Public Education, which Includes All Special Education Costs, for the Purpose of Shifting Costs from the Property Tax to State Resources?" | June 8, 2004. Carried over fron the Nov. 4, 2003 election. | In favor: 99,764 Opposed: 81,347 | I.B. 2003, c. 2 | The Initiated measure received the greater number of votes and was carried over to a Special Election on June 8, 2004 for another vote. This measure was approved at this election. Enacted: 20-A MRSA §§ 15681 to 15685 and 30-A MRSA § 5681(5-B) Amended: 30-A MRSA § 5681 (3) |
| L.D. 1893, I.B. 4 | An Act to Impose Limits on Real and Personal Property Taxes | "Ought Not to Pass", sent out to Referendum | "Do You Want to Limit Property Taxes to 1% of the Assessed Value of the Property?" | Nov. 2, 2004 | In favor: 271,636 Opposed: 458,369 | |||
| L.D. 1938, I.B. 5 | An Act Prohibiting Certain Bear Hunting Practices | "Ought Not to Pass", sent out to Referendum | "Do You Want to Make it a Crime to Hunt Bears with Bait, Traps or Dogs, except to Protect Property, Public Safety or for Research?" | Nov. 2, 2004 | In favor: 344,322 Opposed: 389,455 | |||
| 2006 | L.D. 2075, I.B. 1 | An Act to Create a Taxpayer Bill of Rights | "Ought Not to Pass" sent out to Referendum | "Do You Want to Limit Increases in State and Local Government Spending to the Rate of Inflation Plus Population Growth and to Require Voter Approval for All Tax and Fee Increases?" | Nov. 7, 2006 | In favor: 247,175 Opposed: 288,971 | ||
| 2007 | L.D. 805 I.B. 1 | An Act to Authorize a Tribal Commercial Track and Slot Machines in Washington County | Enacted with amendment S-37 by the Legislature. Vetoed by the Governor. Veto Sustained. Sent out to Referendun | "Do you want to allow a Maine tribe to run a harness racing track with slot machines and high-stakes beano games in Washington County?” | Nov. 6 , 2007 | In favor: 130,164 Opposed: 142,458 | ||
| L.D. 1856 I.B. 2 | An Act to Allow a Tax Credit for College Loan Repayments | Enacted with amendment H-414 and never went to Referendum. | None | None | P.L. 2007, c. 469 | Enacted: 20-A MRSA §§ 12541 to 12543 and 30-A MRSA § 5271-D | ||
| 2008 | LD 2261, |
An Act to Allow a Casino in Oxford County | ONTP. Sent out to Referendum Not Approved: | Do you want to allow a certain Maine company to have the only casino in Maine, to be located in Oxford County, if part of the revenue is used to fund specific state programs? | Nov. 4, 2008. | In favor: 333685 Opposed: No: 389251 |
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