Maine 2009 ballot measures
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Seven statewide ballot measures appeared on the 2009 ballot in Maine.[1] Maine is one of a handful of states that conducts elections on citizen-initiated measures in odd-numbered years.
- Three measures passed, while four measures were defeated.
- Four proposed measures did not make the November 2009 ballot.
On the ballot
- See also: 2009 ballot measures
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Status |
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| VR | Question 1 | Marriage | Attempt to repeal new same-sex law | 
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| CISS | Question 2 | Taxes | Tax reduction for citizens who follow certain energy efficiency requirements | 
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| CISS | Question 3 | Education | Repeal the law mandating school district restructuring |
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| CISS | Question 4 | Taxes | Increases in government spending tied to inflation and population increases |
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| CISS | Question 5 | Marijuana | De-criminalize marijuana used medically |
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| LRSS | Question 6 | Bonds | $71 million in bonds |
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| LRCA | Question 7 | Elections | Increase the amount of time to certify signatures |
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Didn't make Nov. ballot
| Type | Title | Subject | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISS | Groundwater Extraction | Environment | Create new state board for regulation and monitoring of groundwater supply |
| CISS | Affordable Health Insurance | Health care | Expand health insurance options |
| CISS | Campaign Promises | Courts | Elected officials can be removed from office for breaking campaign promises |
| CISS | Jessica's Law | Crime | Mandatory minimum sentences for those who commit sexual crimes against children |
Ballot measure requirements
The filing deadline for the November ballot was January 22, 2009. The number of valid signatures required to place a measure on the November 3 ballot was 55,087, or 10% of the total votes cast for Governor at the November 7, 2006 election.
See also
- Polls, 2009 ballot measures
- Petition drive deadlines in 2009
- November 3, 2009 ballot measures in Maine
- List of Maine ballot measures
Original Maine interviews and content
External links
References
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