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Massachusetts 2000 ballot measures

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2002
1998

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

LRCA

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

Approveda

1,776,278 (71%)

742,768 (29%)

LRCA

Question 2 Prohibit those incarcerated for a felony from voting for certain offices while incarcerated

Approveda

1,648,447 (64%)

926,737 (36%)

IndISS

Question 3 Prohibit dog racing where gambling on the performance of the dogs occurs

Defeated

1,276,708 (49%)

1,328,374 (51%)

IndISS

Question 4 Establish a plan to lower the income tax on wages and salaries to 5% by tax year 2003

Approveda

1,541,771 (59%)

1,055,181 (41%)

IndISS

Question 5 Create a state Healthcare Council to review and recommend legislation for a health care system that meets certain established requirements

Defeated

1,229,652 (48%)

1,325,915 (52%)

IndISS

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

Defeated

1,090,449 (42%)

1,477,731 (58%)

IndISS

Question 7 Establish a state personal income tax deduction for taxpayers who make charitable donations

Approveda

1,834,305 (72%)

714,884 (28%)

IndISS

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

Defeated

1,215,806 (48%)

1,329,899 (52%)


See also

Massachusetts

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