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Maine 1986 ballot measures
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Eleven statewide ballot questions were on the June 10 and November 4, 1986 ballots in Maine.
- Two of the measures were indirect initiated state statutes.
- Eight of the measures were legislatively referred bond questions.
- One of the measures was a legislatively referred constitutional amendment.
- Eight of the measures were approved and three were defeated.
On the ballot
June 10
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IndISS | Initiative Question | Adult | Criminalizes making, transfer, exhibition, advertisement and promotion of obscene materials or devices for value |
November 4
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IndISS | Initiative Question 1 | Utilities | Prohibits mandatory local measured telephone service | |
| BI | Bond Issue 2 | Prisons | Issues $16 million in bonds to build, repair and renovate state correctional facilities | |
| BI | Bond Issue 3 | Utilities | Issues $12 million in bonds to provide for sewer treatment facilities | |
| BI | Bond Issue 4 | Education | Issues $6 million in bonds for school construction projects and activity building at mental health institute | |
| BI | Bond Issue 5 | Bonds | Issues $6 million in bonds to identify and correct asbestos problems in state facilities | |
| BI | Bond Issue 6 | Transportation | Issues $10 million in bonds for coastal access, harbor, state ferry and marine laboratory improvements | |
| BI | Bond Issue 7 | War & Peace | Issues $3.1 million dollars in bonds for the expansion, rehabilitation and construction of the armory | |
| BI | Bond Issue 8 | Forests & Parks | Issues $5 million in bonds for the acquisition of wildlife habitats and land for public outdoor recreation | |
| BI | Bond Issue 9 | Education | Issues $7.7 million in bonds to upgrade facilities in the University of Maine System | |
| LRCA | Constitutional Amendment 10 | Redistricting | Changes procedure for apportionment of the state legislature and the operation of the Reapportionment Commission |
See also
External links
- The Lewiston Journal, "State of Maine Special Election June 10, 1986: Important Notice to All Voters of the State of Maine," June 3, 1986
- Bangor Daily News, "State of Maine General Election November 4, 1986: Important Notice to All Voters of the State of Maine," October 28, 1986
- Maine State Law and Legislative Reference Library, Votes on Initiated Bills 1980-
- Maine State Law and Legislative Reference Library, Votes on Maine Bond Issues, 1951-
- Maine State Law and Legislative Reference Library, Proposed Constitutional Amendments 1820-