Massachusetts 2000 ballot measures
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In the 2000 election, 6 citizen initiatives appeared on the ballot, and 1 Legislative Referral. 2 citizen initiatives passed, as well as both Legislative Referrals.
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Key Facts
- Through 1998, 50 citizen-initiated ballot propositions had appeared on the Massachusetts ballot since the beginning of the process in 1920.
- Of those 50, 27 passed.
2000 Ballot Measures
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Outcome |
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| LR | Question 1 | Government Administration | Earlier redistricting for State Legislators and Governor’s Councilors | 
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| LR | Question 2 | Suffrage | Prohibit voting by incarcerated felons |
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| CI | Question 3 | Animal Rights | Prohibit dog racing | 
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| CI | Question 4 | Taxes | Repeal the law setting the state personal income tax rate on Part B taxable income |
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| CI | Question 5 | Health/Medical | Would establish state Health Care Council to review and recommend legislation for a health care system that ensures comprehensive, high quality health care. |
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| CI | Question 6 | Taxes | Would allow a personal income taxpayer a tax credit equal to the amount of tolls the taxpayer paid during the taxable year on all Massachusetts roads |
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| CI | Question 7 | Taxes | Would allow for deductions to the state personal income tax for charitable deductions |
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| CI | Question 8 | Drug Policy Reform | Would create a Drug Treatment Trust Fund, to treat those with drug dependencies, funded by drug fines, money and property forfeited because of its use in connection with drug crimes |
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