Massachusetts 2000 ballot measures
In 2000, voters decided on eight statewide ballot measures in Massachusetts on November 7.
- Six were indirect initiated state statutes.
- Two were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved four (50%) and rejected four (50%).
On the ballot
November 7, 2000
Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
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Question 1 | Establish that the district boundaries for state representatives, state senators, and governor's councillors go in effect two years after the federal census |
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1,776,278 (71%) |
742,768 (29%) |
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Question 2 | Prohibit those incarcerated for a felony from voting for certain offices while incarcerated |
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1,648,447 (64%) |
926,737 (36%) |
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Question 3 | Prohibit dog racing where gambling on the performance of the dogs occurs |
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1,276,708 (49%) |
1,328,374 (51%) |
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Question 4 | Establish a plan to lower the income tax on wages and salaries to 5% by tax year 2003 |
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1,541,771 (59%) |
1,055,181 (41%) |
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Question 5 | Create a state Healthcare Council to review and recommend legislation for a health care system that meets certain established requirements |
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1,229,652 (48%) |
1,325,915 (52%) |
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Question 6 | Establish a state personal income tax and corporate excise tax credit for equal to their amount spent on tolls and motor vehicle excise taxes |
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1,090,449 (42%) |
1,477,731 (58%) |
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Question 7 | Establish a state personal income tax deduction for taxpayers who make charitable donations |
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1,834,305 (72%) |
714,884 (28%) |
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Question 8 | Create a state Drug Treatment Trust Fund to increase funding for the treatment of drug-dependent persons and those at risk of becoming drug-dependent |
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1,215,806 (48%) |
1,329,899 (52%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Massachusetts
- List of Massachusetts ballot measures
- 2000 ballot measures
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