| 2020Nov 3 |
1 |
This proposed law would require that motor vehicle owners and independent repair facilities be provided with expanded access to mechanical data related to vehicle maintenance and repair.
Starting with model year 2022, the proposed law would require manufacturers of motor vehicles sold in Massach...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
State of Massachusetts |
| Choice |
Vote Count |
% |
|
|
32,258 |
80.4% |
|
|
7,824 |
19.6% |
| Blank Votes |
2,283 |
|
| Spoiled Votes |
14 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
40,082 |
|
Total Ballots Cast
|
42,379 |
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| See Details for this Question » |
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| 2020Nov 3 |
2 |
This proposed law would implement a voting system known as “ranked-choice voting,” in which voters rank one or more candidates by order of preference. Ranked-choice voting would be used in primary and general elections for all Massachusetts statewide offices, state legislative offices, federal
...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
State of Massachusetts |
| Choice |
Vote Count |
% |
|
|
30,763 |
75.9% |
|
|
9,776 |
24.1% |
| Blank Votes |
1,821 |
|
| Spoiled Votes |
19 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
40,539 |
|
Total Ballots Cast
|
42,379 |
|
| See Details for this Question » |
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| 2020Nov 3 |
3 |
Shall the representative for this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would require Massachusetts to achieve 100% renewable energy use within the next two decades, starting immediately and making significant progress within the first five years while protecting impacted worke...See Details » |
Advisory/Public Policy Question |
State of Massachusetts |
| Choice |
Vote Count |
% |
|
|
19,774 |
89.1% |
|
|
2,383 |
10.9% |
| Blank Votes |
1,930 |
|
| Spoiled Votes |
6 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
22,157 |
|
Total Ballots Cast
|
24,093 |
|
| See Details for this Question » |
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| 2020Nov 3 |
4 |
Shall the representative for this district be instructed to vote in favor of changes to the applicable House of Representative rules to make the results of all the votes in that body’s Legislative committees publicly available on the Legislature’s website? See Details » |
Advisory/Public Policy Question |
State of Massachusetts |
| Choice |
Vote Count |
% |
|
|
20,704 |
89.1% |
|
|
1,250 |
10.9% |
| Blank Votes |
2,133 |
|
| Spoiled Votes |
6 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
21,954 |
|
Total Ballots Cast
|
24,093 |
|
| See Details for this Question » |
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| 2016Nov 8 |
1 |
This proposed law would allow the state Gaming Commission to issue one additional category 2 license, which would permit operation of a gaming establishment with no table games and not more than 1,250 slot machines. The proposed law would authorize the Commission to request applications for the addi...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 2016Nov 8 |
2 |
This proposed law would allow the state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to approve up to 12 new charter schools or enrollment expansions in existing charter schools each year. Approvals under this law could expand statewide charter school enrollment by up to 1% of the total statewide pub...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
State of Massachusetts |
|
| 2016Nov 8 |
3 |
This proposed law would prohibit any farm owner or operator from knowingly confining any breeding pig, calf raised for veal, or egg-laying hen in a way that prevents the animal from lying down, standing up, fully extending its limbs, or turning around freely. The proposed law would also prohibit any...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 2016Nov 8 |
4 |
The proposed law would permit the possession, use, distribution, and cultivation of marijuana in limited amounts by persons age 21 and older and would remove criminal penalties for such activities. It would provide for the regulation of commerce in marijuana, marijuana accessories, and marijuana pro...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 2016Nov 8 |
5 |
Shall the City of Somerville be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond(s) issued in order to design, engineer, construct, and equip the new Somerville High School?See Details » |
Local Measure |
City of Somerville |
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| 2014Nov 4 |
1 |
This proposed law would eliminate the requirement that the state's gasoline tax, which was 24 cents per gallon as of September 2013, (1) be adjusted every year by the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index over the preceding year, but (2) not be adjusted below 21.5 cents per gallon.See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 2014Nov 4 |
2 |
This proposed law would expand the state's beverage container deposit law, also known as the Bottle Bill, to require deposits on containers for all non-alcoholic non-carbonated drinks in liquid form intended for human consumption, except beverages primarily derived from dairy products, infant formul...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 2014Nov 4 |
3 |
This proposed law would (1) prohibit the Massachusetts Gaming Commission from issuing any license for a casino or other gaming establishment with table games and slot machines, or any license for a gaming establishment with slot machines; (2) prohibit any such casino or slots gaming under any such l...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 2014Nov 4 |
4 |
This proposed law would entitle employees in Massachusetts to earn and use sick time according to certain conditions.
Employees who work for employers having eleven or more employees could earn and use up to 40 hours of paid sick time per calendar year, while employees working for smaller employ...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
State of Massachusetts |
|
| 2012Nov 6 |
1 |
This proposed law would prohibit any motor vehicle manufacturer, starting with model year 2015, from selling or leasing, either directly or through a dealer, a new motor vehicle without allowing the owner to have access to the same diagnostic and repair information made available to the manufacturer...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 2012Nov 6 |
2 |
This proposed law would allow a physician licensed in Massachusetts to prescribe medication, at a terminally ill patient's request, to end that patient's life. To qualify, a patient would have to be an adult resident who (1) is medically determined to be mentally capable of making and communicating ...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 2012Nov 6 |
3 |
This proposed law would eliminate state criminal and civil penalties for the medical use of marijuana by qualifying patients. To qualify, a patient must have been diagnosed with a debilitating medical condition, such as cancer, glaucoma, HIV-positive status or AIDS, hepatitis C, Crohn's disease, Par...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 2012Nov 6 |
5 |
Shall the state senator from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress and the President to: (1) prevent cuts to Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and Veterans benefits, or to housing, food, and unemployment assistance; (2) create and protect jobs by inves...See Details » |
Advisory/Public Policy Question |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 2012Nov 6 |
6 |
Shall the state senator from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow the state to regulate and tax marijuana in the same manner as alcohol?See Details » |
Advisory/Public Policy Question |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 2012Nov 6 |
7 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress to propose an amendment to the U.S. constitution affirming that (1) corporations are not entitled to the constitutional rights of human beings, and (2) both Congress and the states ...See Details » |
Advisory/Public Policy Question |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 2012Nov 6 |
4 |
The Community Preservation Act (hereinafter "The Act") establishes a dedicated funding source to enable cities and towns to: (1) acquire, create and preserve open space, including land for parks, recreational uses and conservation areas; (2) acquire, preserve, rehabilitate, and restore historic reso...See Details » |
Local Measure |
City of Somerville |
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| 2010Nov 2 |
1 |
SUMMARY This proposed law would remove the Massachusetts sales tax on alcoholic beverages and alcohol, where the sale of such beverages and alcohol or their importation into the state is already subject to a separate excise tax under state law. The proposed law would take effect on January 1, 2011. ...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 2010Nov 2 |
2 |
This proposed law would repeal an existing state law that allows a qualified organization wishing to build government-subsidized housing that includes low- or moderate-income units to apply for a single comprehensive permit from a city or town's zoning board of appeals (ZBA), instead of separate per...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 2010Nov 2 |
3 |
This proposed law would reduce the state sales and use tax rates (which were 6.25% as of September 2009) to 3% as of January 1, 2011. It would make the same reduction in the rate used to determine the amount to be deposited with the state Commissioner of the Revenue by non-resident building contract...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 2010Nov 2 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a non-binding resolution calling on the federal government to support the right of all people, including non-Jewish Palestinian citizens of Israel, to live free from laws that give more rights to people of one religi...See Details » |
Advisory/Public Policy Question |
34th Middlesex District |
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| 2008Nov 4 |
1 |
This proposed law would reduce the state personal income tax rate to 2.65% for all categories of taxable income for the tax year beginning on or after January 1, 2009, and would eliminate the tax for all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2010.
The personal income tax applies to income re...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 2008Nov 4 |
2 |
This proposed law would replace the criminal penalties for possession of one ounce or less of marijuana with a new system of civil penalties, to be enforced by issuing citations, and would exclude information regarding this civil offense from the state's criminal record information system. Offenders...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 2008Nov 4 |
3 |
This proposed law would prohibit any dog racing or racing meeting in Massachusetts where any form of betting or wagering on the speed or ability of dogs occurs.
The State Racing Commission would be prohibited from accepting or approving any application or request for racing dates for dog racing. ...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 2008Nov 4 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a non-binding resolution calling on the federal government to support the right of all people, including non-Jewish Palestinian citizens of Israel, to live free from laws that give more rights to people of one religi...See Details » |
Advisory/Public Policy Question |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 2008Nov 4 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of amending the state Constitution to replace the state Legislature with 100 randomly selected adult residents of the Commonwealth, each serving a one-year term, to be called the Commonwealth Jury and to have all the le...See Details » |
Advisory/Public Policy Question |
27th Middlesex District |
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| 2006Nov 7 |
1 |
This proposed law would allow local licensing authorities to issue licenses for food stores to sell wine. The proposed law defines a "food store" as a retail vendor, such as a grocery store, supermarket, shop, club, outlet, or warehouse-type seller, that sells food to consumers to be eaten elsewhere...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 2006Nov 7 |
2 |
This proposed law would allow candidates for public office to be nominated by more than one political party or political designation, to have their names appear on the ballot once for each nomination, and to have their votes counted separately for each nomination but then added together to determine...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 2006Nov 7 |
3 |
This proposed law would allow licensed and other authorized providers of child care in private homes under the state's subsidized child care system to bargain collectively with the relevant state agencies about all terms and conditions of the provision of child care services under the state's child ...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 2006Nov 7 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a non-binding resolution calling on the federal government to support the right of all refugees, including Palestinian refugees, to return to their land of origin?See Details » |
Advisory/Public Policy Question |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 2006Nov 7 |
4 |
Shall the representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon the President and Congress of the United States to end the war in Iraq immediately and bring all United States military forces home from Iraq?See Details » |
Advisory/Public Policy Question |
27th Middlesex District |
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| 2006Nov 7 |
6 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote for resolutions calling on all government entities of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to sell any investments they hold Eighther in Israeli Bonds or in companies that supply military equipment to Israel?See Details » |
Advisory/Public Policy Question |
27th Middlesex District |
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| 2004Nov 2 |
1 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a constitutional amendment that would remove the authority to create congressional as from the state Legislature and instead place that responsibility in the hands of an independent commission, subject to strict guid...See Details » |
Advisory/Public Policy Question |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 2002Nov 5 |
1 |
This proposed law would provide that no income or other gain realized on or after July 1, 2003, would be subject to state personal income tax. That tax applies to income received or gain realized by individuals and married couples, by estates of deceased persons, by certain trustees and other fiduci...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 2002Nov 5 |
2 |
This proposed law would replace the current state law providing for transitional bilingual education in public schools with a law requiring that, with limited exceptions, all public school children must be taught English by being taught all subjects in English and being placed in English language cl...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 2002Nov 5 |
3 |
Do you support taxpayer money being used to fund political campaigns for public office in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts?See Details » |
Advisory/Public Policy Question |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 2002Nov 5 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would fully implement and fund the state's voter-approved Clean Elections law, which provides a set amount of public funding for candidates who agree to strict fundraising and spending limits?See Details » |
Advisory/Public Policy Question |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 2002Nov 5 |
4 |
Shall the representative from this district be instructed not to vote for Thomas F. Finneran of Boston for Speaker of the state House Representatives?See Details » |
Advisory/Public Policy Question |
26th Middlesex District |
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| 2000Nov 7 |
1 |
A YES VOTE would amend the constitution to require that the periodic redrawing of district boundaries for state legislators and governor's councillors use new census data two years earlier than under the current system.
A NO VOTE would make no change in the current four-year process for redrawi...See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 2000Nov 7 |
2 |
A YES VOTE would amend the constitution to limit the voting rights of incarcerated felons.
A NO VOTE would make no changes in the voting rights of incarcerated felons.
This proposed constitutional amendment would prohibit persons who are incarcerated in a correctional facility due to a felony...See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 2000Nov 7 |
3 |
A YES VOTE would prohibit dog races where betting or wagering occurs.
A NO VOTE would make no change in the laws governing dog racing.
This proposed law would prohibit in Massachusetts any dog racing or racing meeting where any form of betting or wagering on the speed or ability of dogs occu...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
State of Massachusetts |
|
| 2000Nov 7 |
4 |
A YES VOTE would reduce the state personal income tax rate in steps over three years to 5%
A NO VOTE would make no change in the state income tax laws.
This proposed law would repeal the law setting the state personal income tax rate on Part B taxable income (such as wages and salaries), whi...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 2000Nov 7 |
5 |
A YES VOTE would require health insurance carriers to guarantee certain rights to their patients and governing health insurance and health care. providers, and it would prohibit the conversion of non-profit hospitals, HMOs, and health insurers into for profit entities until a system is created to pr...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 2000Nov 7 |
6 |
A YES VOTE would allow a state personal income tax or corporate excise tax credit for Massachusetts tolls and motor vehicle excise taxes.
A NO VOTE would make no change in the state tax laws.
This proposed law would allow a state personal income taxpayer a tax credit equal to the amount of to...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 2000Nov 7 |
7 |
A YES VOTE would create a state income tax deduction for charitable contributions.
A NO VOTE would make no change in the state income tax laws.
This proposed law would allow taxpayers who give to charity
a state personal income tax deduction for those charitable
contributions. A taxpayer cou...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
State of Massachusetts |
|
| 2000Nov 7 |
8 |
A YES VOTE would change state laws governing drug-dependency treatment and fines paid and money and property forfeited in connection with drug crimes.
A NO VOTE would make no change in the laws governing drug-dependency treatment and fines and forfeitures based on drug crimes.
This proposed ...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 2000Nov 7 |
10 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would end all medical and psychological experiments on nonhuman primates in Massachusetts?See Details » |
Advisory/Public Policy Question |
State of Massachusetts |
|
| 2000Nov 7 |
9 |
Shall the state senator from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would make possession of less than one ounce of marijuana a civll violation, subject to a fine of no more than $100 and not subject to any criminal penalties?See Details » |
Advisory/Public Policy Question |
2nd Middlesex District |
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| 2000Nov 7 |
9 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would end all medical and psychological experiments on nonhuman primate in Massachusetts?See Details » |
Advisory/Public Policy Question |
26th Middlesex District |
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| 2000Nov 7 |
10 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that equitably invests state funds in local public schools; reduces class size; excludes use of voucher programs that shift funds away from public education; bars for-profit schools from public funding; s...See Details » |
Advisory/Public Policy Question |
27th Middlesex District |
|
| 1999Nov 2 |
1 |
Do you favor legislation to create a system of universal
health care in Massachusetts that provides all Massachusetts
residents with comprehensive health care coverage (including
the freedom to choose doctors and other health care
professionals, facilities and services) and eliminates the role
...See Details » |
Advisory/Public Policy Question |
State of Massachusetts |
|
| 1998Nov 3 |
1 |
This proposed constitutional amendment would
prohibit the state Legislature from changing the
base compensation received by members of the
Legislature as of January 1, 1996. As of the first
Wednesday in January of 2001, and every second year thereafter, the base compensation would be increased o...See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1998Nov 3 |
2 |
This proposed law would create a new voluntary system allowing candidates for state office who agree to campaign spending limits and $100 contribution limits to receive a set amount of public funds for their campaigns, starting with the 2002 election. The proposed law would also limit transfers of m...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1998Nov 3 |
3 |
This proposed law would change the state income tax rate on interest and dividend income, which was 12% as of September 1997, to whatever rate applies to Part B taxable income (such as wages and salaries), which was 5.95% as of September 1997. The change would take effect starting in tax year 2000.
...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1998Nov 3 |
4 |
The law changes the state's electric utility industry. Starting in March 1998, instead of buying power from the utility that owns the power lines, customers may choose to buy power from separate generating companies competing with each other to sell power to be delivered by the existing utility. Cus...See Details » |
Referendum |
State of Massachusetts |
|
| 1996Nov 5 |
1 |
This proposed law would prohibit the use of certain traps for fur-bearing mammals, prohibit certain methods of hunting bear or bobcat, and eliminates some restrictions on who may serve on the state Fisheries and Wildlife Board.
The proposed law would prohibit the use, setting, manufacture, or pos...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1994Nov 8 |
1 |
This proposed law would limit the way in which business and certain nonprofit corporations could contribute to and spend money on campaigns involving an initiative, referendum or other question submitted to the voters at a state or local election. The proposed law would require ballot committees org...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1994Nov 8 |
2 |
This law requires drivers and passengers in certain motor vehicles on public ways to wear properly adjusted and fastened safety belts. The law applies to persons driving or riding in private passenger motor vehicles or riding in vanpool vehicles or trucks under 18,000 pounds. It also applies to empl...See Details » |
Referendum |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1994Nov 8 |
3 |
This law eliminates one of the two ways in which students may authorize fees to be assessed on tuition bills at state-operated colleges and universities to support nonpartisan student organizations that attempt to influence state legislation.
The law applies to community and state colleges and th...See Details » |
Referendum |
State of Massachusetts |
|
| 1994Nov 8 |
4 |
This proposed law would prevent the name of a person from being printed on a state primary or general election ballot as a candidate for one of a number of specified state and federal public offices, if the person had already served a certain number of consecutive terms in that office within a fixed...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
State of Massachusetts |
|
| 1994Nov 8 |
5 |
This proposed law would allow retail stores to open any time on Sundays and on the legal holidays of Memorial Day, July Fourth, and Labor Day. It would not affect current restrictions on the sale of alcoholic beverages on Sundays and these holidays. Store openings under the proposed law would be req...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
State of Massachusetts |
|
| 1994Nov 8 |
6 |
This proposed constitutional amendment would require Massachusetts income tax rates to be graduated, in order to distribute the burden of tax fairly and equitably. The proposed amendment would require the rates for taxpayers in higher income brackets to be higher than the rates for taxpayers in lowe...See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment |
State of Massachusetts |
|
| 1994Nov 8 |
7 |
This proposed law would change the state personal income tax laws if a proposed amendment to the Massachusetts Constitution requiring income tax rates to be graduated is approved at the 1994 state election. This proposed law would (1) set graduated income tax rates to replace the existing tax rate s...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
State of Massachusetts |
|
| 1994Nov 8 |
8 |
This proposed law would increase the portion of gasoline tax revenue that would be credited to the state Highway Fund; prohibit the transfer of money from the Highway Fund to other state funds for other purposes; declare that citizens have a right to a safe and efficient public highway, road and bri...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
State of Massachusetts |
|
| 1994Nov 8 |
9 |
This proposed law would prohibit rent control for most privately owned housing units in Massachusetts, and would nullify certain existing rent control laws, except that cities and towns would be authorized to adopt a restricted form of rent control for a six month period, after which compliance by p...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
State of Massachusetts |
|
| 1994Nov 8 |
10 |
Shall the state senator from this district be instructed not to vote for William M. Bulger of Boston for President of the State Senate?See Details » |
Advisory/Public Policy Question |
State of Massachusetts |
|
| 1994Nov 8 |
11 |
Shall the state senator from this district be instructed to vote for legislation establishing a single payer health care system for Massachusetts, each time such a bill is presented? The single payer system would:
Provide the same comprehensive health care coverage to all residents without discr...See Details » |
Advisory/Public Policy Question |
State of Massachusetts |
|
| 1992Nov 3 |
1 |
This proposed law would establish a Health Protection Fund to pay for health programs relating to tobacco use, including distribution of information about tobacco use, to be financed by a new excise tax on cigarettes and smokeless tobacco. The Health Protection Fund would be used, subject to appropr...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
State of Massachusetts |
|
| 1992Nov 3 |
2 |
This proposed law would require certain banks, insurance companies and publicly-traded corporations to file annual reports with the Massachusetts Secretary of State listing information from their state tax returns, including profit, income, corporate income tax due, deductions, exemptions and credit...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
State of Massachusetts |
|
| 1992Nov 3 |
3 |
This proposed law would require all packaging used in Massachusetts on or after July 1,1996 to be reduced in size, reusable, or made of materials that have been or could be recycled. The proposed law would provide for exemptions for health, safety, and other reasons and would establish penalties for...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1992Nov 3 |
4 |
This proposed law would impose an excise tax on oil, toxic chemicals, and other hazardous substances, and would direct that the money raised, along with the fees paid by hazardous waste transporters and specific revenues under other state laws, be deposited in the state Environmental Challenge Fund....See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
State of Massachusetts |
|
| 1992Nov 3 |
5 |
29TH DISTRICT ONLY Shall the representative from this district be instructed to vote, each time such a bill is presented for legislation setting up a single payer health care system in Massachusetts? Such a system shall: provide the same comprehensive health coverage to all residents, with consumer ...See Details » |
Advisory/Public Policy Question |
29th Middlesex District |
|
| 1990Nov 6 |
1 |
The proposed constitutional amendment would repeal the constitutional provision that a state census be taken and used as the basis for determining state representative, senatorial
and councilor districts. The proposed constitutional amendment would provide that the federal census shall be the basis...See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment |
State of Massachusetts |
|
| 1990Nov 6 |
2 |
The proposed law would place restrictions on the State's use of consultants. It would place various limits on the amount of profit, overhead charges and expenses that the State could pay consultants. It would limit the duration of consultant contracts to two years and any extension to one year, and ...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
State of Massachusetts |
|
| 1990Nov 6 |
3 |
This proposed law would change the state income tax rate, affect language contained in certain tax provisions, and regulate the setting of fees by state agencies and authorities.
The proposed law would set the state income tax rate on Part B taxable income (in general, earned income) at 4.25% for...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
State of Massachusetts |
|
| 1990Nov 6 |
4 |
This proposed law would change the state election laws governing the establishment of political parties and the nomination of candidates.
The proposed law would allow voters to register under a political designation other than "Independent" and in addition to the two political parties previously ...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1990Nov 6 |
5 |
This proposed law would regulate the distribution to cities and towns of the Local Aid Fund, which consists of at least 40% of the revenue generated by the state income, sales, and corporate taxes, as well as the balance of the State Lottery Fund.
Subject to appropriation by the legislature, the ...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
State of Massachusetts |
|
| 1990Nov 6 |
6 |
Small radio and television broadcast outlets be required to give free and equal time to all certified candidates for public office in the commonwealth?See Details » |
Advisory/Public Policy Question |
State of Massachusetts |
|
| 1990Nov 6 |
7 |
Shall Middlesex County elect to transfer to the Commonwealth all right, title and interest held by said county in:
A. The Superior Court House building and land in Lowell, Massachusetts
B. The Superior Court House building and land in Cambridge, Massachusetts
C. The Probate Court/Registr...See Details » |
Local Measure |
Middlesex County |
|
| 1988Nov 8 |
1 |
The law provides a salary increase, effective January 7, 1987, for the members of the legislature and certain constitutional officers of the Commonwealth.
Beginning at a base salary of $30,000, each member of the legislature will receive a salary increase under the law equal to the compounded per...See Details » |
Referendum |
State of Massachusetts |
|
| 1988Nov 8 |
2 |
The proposed law would repeal state law requiring that the wages, including payment to health and welfare plans, paid to persons employed in the construction of public works be no less than the wages paid locally under existing collective bargaining agreements and understandings, or by the municipal...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
State of Massachusetts |
|
| 1988Nov 8 |
3 |
The proposed law would require the Commissioner of the Department of Food and Agriculture to issue regulations to ensure that farm animals are maintained in good health and that cruel or inhumane practices are not used in the raising, handling or transportation of farm animals.
The Commissioner w...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
State of Massachusetts |
|
| 1988Nov 8 |
4 |
The proposed law would provide that, after July 4, 1989, there shall be no further generation of electric power by commercial nuclear power plants in the Commonwealth by means which result in the production of nuclear waste.See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
State of Massachusetts |
|
| 1988Nov 8 |
5 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress and the President of the United States to achieve peace in the Middle East by: demanding that Israel end its violations of Palestinian human rights and its occupation of the West Bank and...See Details » |
Advisory/Public Policy Question |
State of Massachusetts |
|
| 1986Nov 4 |
1 |
The proposed constitutional amendment would allow the legislature to prohibit or regulate abortions to the extent permitted by the United States Constitution. It would also provide that the state constitution does not require public or private funding of abortions, or the provision of services or fa...See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment |
State of Massachusetts |
|
| 1986Nov 4 |
2 |
The proposed constitutional amendment would allow the expenditure of public funds for private schools and private school students. It would remove prmary and secondary schools from the list on nonpublic institutions barred from receiving public aid and would allow public money, property, or loans of...See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1986Nov 4 |
3 |
The proposed law would reduce and then repeal the 7 1/2% surtax on Massachusetts state income taxes and would limit state tax revenue growth to the level of growth in total wages and salaries of the citizens of the state.
It would set the rate of the surtax on Massachusetts state income taxes at ...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1986Nov 4 |
4 |
The proposed law would require the state Department of Environmental Quality Engineering (DEQE) to search for sites in the Commonwealth where oil or hazardous materials have been disposed of and to take all steps necessary to clean up those sites within specified time limits, Provisions are made for...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1986Nov 4 |
5 |
The law requires all drivers and passengers to wear properly adjusted and fastened safety belts while traveling in motor vehicles on public ways. It does not apply to: children under five years old who are required by another law to wear safety belts or be restrained in safety car seats; passengers ...See Details » |
Referendum |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1986Nov 4 |
6 |
The proposed law would provide a system of voter registration by mail applicable to all qualified voters and would eliminate statutory provisions permitting certain persons to vote only for presidential electors.
Under this proposed law, the State Secretary would be required to prepare blank form...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1986Nov 4 |
7 |
Shall the Commonwealth of Massachusetts urge the United States Congress to enact a national health program which provides high quality comprehensive personal health care including preventive curative and occupational health services; is universal in coverage, community controlled, nationally organiz...See Details » |
Advisory/Public Policy Question |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1986Nov 4 |
8 |
Shall the Commonwealth of Massachusetts urge the President of the United States and the United States Congress to enact a national acid rain control program which would require a fifty percent reduction in total national sulfur dioxide emissions by the year nineteen hundred and ninety-five and which...See Details » |
Advisory/Public Policy Question |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1986Nov 4 |
A |
Shall a charter study commission be created to study the present governmental structure of Middlesex county to consider and make findings concerning the form of government and make recommendations thereon?See Details » |
Referendum |
Middlesex County |
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| 1984Nov 6 |
1 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon the United States Congress and the President of the United States to immediately withdraw any and all troops and military advisors from El Salvador and Honduras; to stop any and all military aid t...See Details » |
Advisory/Public Policy Question |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1984May 15 |
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Shall the City of Somerville be allowed to exempt from the tax limitations of General Laws chapter 59, section 21C, the amounts required to pay the city's share of the cost of the principal and interest on bonds or notes issued by the city for the consolidated public school project authorized by an ...See Details » |
Local Measure |
City of Somerville |
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| 1983Nov 8 |
1 |
Shall the people of Somerville declare the city of Somerville to be a Nuclear Free Zone and thereby prohibit the design, production, storage, transportation of deployment of nuclear weapons and/ or any device, the primary function of which is to contribute to the operation of a nuclear weapon?See Details » |
Advisory/Public Policy Question |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1983Nov 8 |
2 |
Shall the Somerville elected officials be directed to lobby to obtain more State Aid for the City of Somerville to directly fund education and youth services and to increase State Aid by eliminating those corporation tax breaks that do not benefit the citizens of the Commonwealth?See Details » |
Advisory/Public Policy Question |
City of Somerville |
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| 1983Nov 8 |
3 |
Shall the board of assessors consist of three full time professionally qualified members who shall be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Board of Alderman?See Details » |
Advisory/Public Policy Question |
City of Somerville |
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| 1982Nov 2 |
1 |
The proposed constitutional amendment would remove the present constitutional prohibition against the use of public funds to aid or maintain private primary or secondary schools.
It would permit the Commonwealth, cities and towns to make public funds available to pupils attending private primary ...See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1982Nov 2 |
2 |
The proposed constitutional amendment would allow the legislature to enact laws authorizing the state courts to impose the death penalty on the conviction of crimes to be specified by law. The proposed amendment would provide that no provision of the state constitution may in the future be construed...See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1982Nov 2 |
3 |
The proposed law would require that before the construction or operation of any new nuclear power plant or low-level radioactive waste storage or disposal facility in the Commonwealth, the legislature must make certain findings and a majority of voters must approve the new facility at a statewide el...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1982Nov 2 |
4 |
The law requires that a refundable deposit be paid for certain beverage containers sold in Massachusetts.
Beverage containers of less than 32 ounces must have a refund value of at least five cents and larger containers a refund value of at least ten cents. This requirement applies to non-biodegra...See Details » |
Referendum |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1982Nov 2 |
5 |
Shall the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts inform the President and the Congress of the United States that it is the desire of the people of Massachusetts to have the government of the United States work vigorously to negotiate a mutual nuclear weapons moratorium and reduction, with ap...See Details » |
Advisory/Public Policy Question |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1982Nov 2 |
6 |
Shall the Senator from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution requesting the United States and Soviet Union to stop the nuclear arms race, and specifically to adopt a mutual, verifiable freeze on the testing, production and deployment of nuclear weapons and of missiles and new ...See Details » |
Advisory/Public Policy Question |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1980Nov 4 |
1 |
The proposed amendment would add a new article to the state Constitution which would prohibit discrimination against handicapped people. It would provide that no otherwise qualified handicapped individual could, on the sole basis of that handicap, be excluded from participation in, denied the benefi...See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1980Nov 4 |
2 |
The proposed law would limit certain taxes, and change laws relating to school budgets and compulsory binding arbitration. It would impose a limit on state and local taxes on real estate and personal property equal to 21/2% of the full and fair cash value of the property being taxed. If a locality c...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1980Nov 4 |
3 |
The proposed law would limit local property taxes and state taxes and would provide for increased state aid for local educational purposes.
The act would limit local property taxes in the years 1981 through 1984 to the amount levied in the previous year increased by the percentage increase in pe...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1980Nov 4 |
4 |
The law provides for increases in the salaries of members of the legislature and the constitutional officers of the Commonwealth.
The law increases salaries of members of the legislature by an annual amount varying from $1,853 to $17,923. The size of the raise conferred on a particular individual...See Details » |
Referendum |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1980Nov 4 |
5 |
The proposed amendment would limit the power of the legislature to impose certain costs on cities and towns. It would provide that any law which imposes additional costs upon two or more cities or towns by regulating the compensation, hours
status, conditions, or benefits of municipal employment wo...See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1980Nov 4 |
6 |
The proposed amendment would change the procedure by which the Legislature declares a measure to be an emergency law, making it effective when it is signed by the Governor. The amendment would allow the Legislature to make such a declaration by a voice vote, rather than by a recorded vote, as now re...See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1980Nov 4 |
7 |
Shall the Senator from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling on the federal government to cease unnecessary spending on new military programs and, instead, to spend the funds for civilian needs such as construction of energy-efficient housing, mass transit, public educ...See Details » |
Advisory/Public Policy Question |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1980Nov 4 |
8 |
Thirty First Middlesex District: Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation prohibiting the construction or licensing of any new nuclear power plants and providing state programs to encourage building insulation, energy conservation, solar and hydro-ele...See Details » |
Advisory/Public Policy Question |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1979Nov 6 |
1 |
Chapter 468 of the General Acts of 1911 brought the position of Chief of Police of the Somerville Police Department under the provision of the Civil Service Law. The question before the voters is whether or not this practice should be continued. If adopted, the revocation would not apply to a presen...See Details » |
Local Measure |
City of Somerville |
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| 1979Nov 6 |
2 |
Chapter 91 of the General Acts of 1933 brought the position of Chief Engineer of the Somerville Fire Department (Fire Chief) under the provisions of the Civil Service Law. The Question before the voters is whether or not this practice should be continued. If adopted, the revocation would not apply t...See Details » |
Local Measure |
City of Somerville |
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| 1978Nov 7 |
1 |
The proposed constitutional amendment would permit the legislature to establish as many as four different classes of real property for tax purposes. Property in any one class would be required to be assessed, rated and taxed proportionately but property in different classes could be assessed, rated ...See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1978Nov 7 |
2 |
The proposed constitutional amendment would allow a governor who had not served in the preceding year as governor to submit a proposed budget to the legislature within eight weeks of the beginning of the legislative session. A governor who had served in the preceding year would still be required to ...See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1978Nov 7 |
3 |
The proposed constitutional amendment would require the Secretary of the Commonwealth to send information about questions that will appear on the state election ballot to each person eligible to vote in the Commonwealth, or to every residence in the Commonwealth where one or more eligible voters liv...See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1978Nov 7 |
4 |
The proposed constitutional amendment would require that in the taking of the state census, residence be determined in accordance with the standards used by the United States when taking the federal census. Under the federal standards, residence is based upon where a person spends most of his or her...See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1978Nov 7 |
5 |
The proposed constitutional amendment would allow a local charter commission 18 months after its election to prepare a charter or charter revision for submission to the voters of a city or town. Presently, the constitution provides that the charter or charter revision be prepared within 10 months of...See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1978Nov 7 |
6 |
Do you approve of the adoption of an amendment to the constitution summarized below which was approved by the General Court in joint sessions of the House of Representatives and Senate of June 11, 1975, by a vote of 175-73, and on September 7, 1977, by a vote of 173-90?See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1978Nov 7 |
7 |
The proposed constitutional amendment would give the legislature the power to establish a different method of property taxation for land which is used for recreational purposes and for land preserved in its natural state. It would add these two categories to the existing constitutional provision whi...See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1978Nov 7 |
8 |
Shall the Senator from this District be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a bill requiring the reduction and limitation of local property taxes by substituting revenue from state taxes, and providing that all state and local taxes combined shall not take a larger percentage of the total p...See Details » |
Advisory/Public Policy Question |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1977Nov 8 |
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Although the City Charter has been amended since 1899, there has not been a substantial revision of the Charter since this date and this non-binding advisory question placed on the ballot by the Board of Aldermen and the Mayor seeks to obtain a sense o the people about whether a committee should or ...See Details » |
Advisory/Public Policy Question |
City of Somerville |
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| 1976Nov 2 |
1 |
The proposed amendment would provide that equality under the law may not be denied or abridged on the basis of sex, race, color, creed or national origin. This amendment adds one sentence to Article I of Part the First of the Constitution which now contains a general statement of individual rights, ...See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1976Nov 2 |
2 |
The proposed amendment would authorize the legislature to substitute for the present system of flat or uniform personal income tax rates a system of rates graduated according to the total amount of income received. The Legislature would also be authorized to provide for reasonable exemptions, deduct...See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1976Nov 2 |
3 |
Do you approve of the adoption of an amendment to the constitution summarized below which was approved by the General Court in joint sessions of the House of Representatives and Senate of August 15, 1973, by a vote of 259-0, and on May 12, 1976, by a vote of 262-1?See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1976Nov 2 |
4 |
SECTION 1 of the act inserts a new chapter 164B into the General Laws and establishes a Massachusetts Power Authority, a body corporate and politic with seven members appointed by the Governor to staggered six year terms. The Authority is to establish and operate a bulk power supply system to supply...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1976Nov 2 |
5 |
The proposed legislation would prohibit the possession, ownership, or sale of any weapon from which a shot or bullet can be discharged and which has a barrel length of less than sixteen inches. The prohibition would not apply to military personnel, law enforcement officers, federally licensed handgu...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1976Nov 2 |
6 |
The proposed act would require every beverage container sold or offered for sale in the Commonwealth to have a refund value of at least five (5) cents, and would prohibit the sale of metal beverage containers with flip-tops. It would apply to containers for beer and other malt beverages and to soft ...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1976Nov 2 |
7 |
The proposed act would impose a general requirement that every electric utility company charge a uniform rate per kilowatt hour of electricity. The proposed act would except from this general rule rates charged to other electric utility companies and to residential customers who heat their principle...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1976Nov 2 |
8 |
The Legislature has placed this question on the ballot in order to determine whether the people favor or oppose the construction of an oil refinery and deep water port in Massachusetts. The vote on this question is not binding on the Legislature. The question deals with the general advisability of s...See Details » |
Advisory/Public Policy Question |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1976Nov 2 |
9 |
The Legislature has placed this question on the ballot in order to determine whether the people favor or oppose the Sunday opening of certain retail stores, including package liquor stores. As the law now stands, most retail and all package liquor stores must be closed on Sundays. The vote on this q...See Details » |
Advisory/Public Policy Question |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1975Nov 4 |
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Question "Shall licenses be granted in this City (or town) for the operation, holding or conducting a game commonly called Beano?"See Details » |
Local Measure |
City of Somerville |
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| 1974Nov 5 |
1 |
The proposed constitutional amendment, if approved, would replace the present Article 52 of the Articles of Amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth and would empower the General Court, by concurrent vote of the two houses, to take a recess or recesses amounting to not more than thirty days...See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1974Nov 5 |
2 |
The proposed constitutional amendment, if approved, would provide for a census in the year 1975 and every tenth year thereafter of the inhabitants of each city and town as a basis for determining the representative, senatorial and councillor districts for the ten year period beginning with the first...See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1974Nov 5 |
3 |
The proposed constitutional amendment would repeal section 2 of Article 46 of the Articles of Amendments to the Constitution of the Commonwealth (the "anti-aid amendment ", so-called), and replace it with a new section 2, for the purpose of allowing grants in aid to private higher educational instit...See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1974Nov 5 |
4 |
The proposed constitutional amendment would revise Article 78 of the Articles of Amendment to the Constitution to permit the expenditure of money from the highway fund for mass transportation lines and other mass transportation purposes in such manner as the Legislature may direct. The highway fund ...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1974Nov 5 |
5 |
Provisions of the act establish an independent Corrupt Practices Commission, with five members appointed by the Governor to staggered five year terms. The Commission has subpoena powers and is to investigate, by means of secret hearings, candidates' compliance with all state and federal laws relatin...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1974Nov 5 |
6 |
Should the General Court enact legislation during the nineteen hundred and seventy-five session reorganizing state government by creating a Department of Health Systems Regulation which shall have the power to administer the medicaid program, control and set rates for nursing homes, hospitals and ot...See Details » |
Advisory/Public Policy Question |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1972Nov 7 |
1 |
The proposed amendment would authorize the Legislature to enact a law that agricultural and horticultural lands shall be valued, for taxation purposes, according to their agricultural or horticultural uses. No parcel of land less than five acres which has not been actively devoted to such uses for t...See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1972Nov 7 |
2 |
Do you approve of the adoption of an amendment to the constitution summarized below which was approved by the General Court in a joint session of the two branches held June 18, 1969, received 143 votes in the affirmative and 113 in the negative, and in a joint session of the two branches held May 12...See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1972Nov 7 |
3 |
Do you approve of the adoption of an amendment to the constitution summarized below which was approved by the General Court in a joint session of the two branches held June 18, 1969, received 258 votes in the affirmative and 0 in the negative, and in a joint session of the two branches held May 12, ...See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1972Nov 7 |
4 |
Do you approve of the adoption of an amendment to the constitution summarized below which was approved by the General Court in a joint session of the two branches held June 18, 1969, received 264 votes in the affirmative and 1 in the negative, and in a joint session of the two branches held May 12, ...See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1972Nov 7 |
5 |
The proposed amendment would annul Article 49 of the Articles of Amendment to the Constitution and substitute a new amendment which declares that the people have the right to clean air and water, freedom from excessive and unnecessary noise, and the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic qualities o...See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1972Nov 7 |
6 |
The proposed amendment would authorize but not require, the Legislature to modify the Massachusetts income tax laws by the use of graduated rates instead of the present flat or uniform rates. The Legislature could do this in any one of three ways:
1. Apply a uniform rate or percentage to an indiv...See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1972Nov 7 |
7 |
Do you approve of the adoption of an amendment to the constitution summarized below which was approved by the General Court in a joint session of the two branches held June 18, 1969, received 198 votes in the affirmative and 63 in the negative, and in a joint session of the two branches held May 12,...See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1972Nov 7 |
9 |
Shall the voluntary recitation of prayer be authorized in the public schools of the commonwealth?See Details » |
Advisory/Public Policy Question |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1972Nov 7 |
10 |
Shall the Representative from this district be instructed to vote to approve the passage of a constitutional amendment reducing the size of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 240 members to 160 members?See Details » |
Advisory/Public Policy Question |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1972Nov 7 |
8 |
Do you approve of an act passed by the general court in the year nineteen hundred and Seventy-two, entitled "An Act lowering to eighteen years the requirement of a person licensed to sell or allowed to purchase alcoholic beverages?"See Details » |
Local Measure |
City of Somerville |
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| 1971Nov 2 |
1 |
Shall licenses be granted in this city for the operation, holding or conducting a game commonly called beano?See Details » |
Local Measure |
City of Somerville |
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| 1971Nov 2 |
2 |
Shall an act passed by the General Court in the year nineteen hundred and seventy-one entitled 'An Act providing for the funding of certain revenue anticipation notes of the City of Somerville' be accepted?See Details » |
Local Measure |
City of Somerville |
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| 1970Nov 3 |
1 |
Do you approve of the adoption of an amendment to the constitution summarized below which was approved by the General Court in a joint session of the two branches held July 15, 1968, received 155 votes in the affirmative and 98 in the negative, and in a joint session of the two branches held May 14,...See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1970Nov 3 |
2 |
Do you approve of the adoption of an amendment to the constitution summarized below which was approved by the General Court in a joint session of the two branches held October 9, 1967, received 237 votes in the affirmative and 0 in the negative, and in a joint session of the two branches held May 14...See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1970Nov 3 |
3 |
Do you approve of the adoption of an amendment to the constitution summarized below which was approved by the General Court in a joint session of the two branches held October 9, 1967, received 142 votes in the affirmative and 102 in the negative, and in a joint session of the two branches held May ...See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1970Nov 3 |
4 |
The proposed amendment to the Constitution amends the existing constitutional provisions which direct the divisions of the Commonwealth into 240 representative districts and 40 senatorial districts. It provides for a census of the inhabitants of each city and town in the Commonwealth in the year 197...See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1970Nov 3 |
5 |
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION. Which one of the following do you prefer with reference to the future course of action by the United States in Vietnam?
A. Win a military victory.
B. Withdraw our armed forces in accordance with a planned schedule.
C. Withdraw all our armed forces immediately.See Details » |
Advisory/Public Policy Question |
State of Massachusetts |
| Choice |
Vote Count |
% |
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3,821 |
15.2% |
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11,697 |
46.6% |
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9,571 |
38.2% |
| Blank Votes |
5,119 |
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| Total Votes Cast |
25,089 |
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Total Ballots Cast
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30,208 |
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| See Details for this Question » |
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| 1970Nov 3 |
6A |
Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages (whisky, rum, gin, malt beverages, wines and all other alcoholic beverages)?See Details » |
Local Measure |
City of Somerville |
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| 1970Nov 3 |
6B |
Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale therein of wines and malt beverages (wines and beer, ale and all other malt beverages)?See Details » |
Local Measure |
City of Somerville |
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| 1970Nov 3 |
6C |
Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages in packages, so called, not to be drunk on the premises?See Details » |
Local Measure |
City of Somerville |
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| 1970Nov 3 |
6D |
Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale of all alcoholic beverages by hotels having a dining room capacity of not less than ninety-nine persons and lodging capacity of not less than fifty rooms?See Details » |
Local Measure |
City of Somerville |
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| 1968Nov 5 |
1 |
Do you approve of the adoption of an amendment to the constitution summarized below which was approved by the General Court in a joint session of the two branches held June 16,1965, received 210 votes in the affirmative and 26 in the negative, and in a joint session of the two branches held May 10, ...See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1968Nov 5 |
2 |
The proposed amendment of the Constitution authorizes the Legislature to impose an income tax graduated according to total income, and authorizes the granting of reasonable exemptions, deductions and abatements, as an alternative to the exercise of the Legislature's existing power to tax income unde...See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1968Nov 5 |
3 |
The proposed amendment of the Constitution defines the circumstances in which a Governor's inability to perform his functions shall cause his office to become vacant, and it establishes a procedure for making the necessary determinations. The office will become vacant following a declaration of disa...See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1968Nov 5 |
4 |
The proposed law provides that the official ballot in the biennial State election for the year 1970 shall contain a question asking the voters whether there shall be a convention in 1971 to (1) revise, alter or amend the constitution of the Commonwealth on the following subject, insofar as they rela...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1968Nov 5 |
6 |
Shall the commonwealth of Massachusetts retain capital punishment for crime?See Details » |
Advisory/Public Policy Question |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1968Nov 5 |
5A |
Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages (whisky, rum, gin, malt beverages, wines and all other alcoholic beverages)?See Details » |
Local Measure |
City of Somerville |
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| 1968Nov 5 |
5B |
Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale therein of wines and malt beverages (wines and beer, ale and all other malt beverages)?See Details » |
Local Measure |
City of Somerville |
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| 1968Nov 5 |
5C |
Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale of all alcoholic beverages in packages, so called, not to be drunk on the premises?See Details » |
Local Measure |
City of Somerville |
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| 1968Nov 5 |
5D |
Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale of all alcoholic beverages by hotels having a dining room capacity of not less than ninety-nine persons and lodging capacity of not less than fifty rooms?See Details » |
Local Measure |
City of Somerville |
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| 1967Nov 7 |
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QUESTION: An act authorizing the submission to the voters of the City of Somerville of the question of approving an ordinance relative to the control of dogs. "Do you approve of an ordinance relative to the control of dogs, namely, Article No. 1966-1, Section 12, as amended, of the Code of Ordinance...See Details » |
Local Measure |
City of Somerville |
|
| 1966Nov 8 |
1 |
Do you approve of the adoption of an amendment to the constitution summarized below which was approved by the General Court in a joint session of the two branches held June 11, 1963, received 228 votes in the affirmative and 29 in the negative, and in a joint session of the two branches held May 5, ...See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1966Nov 8 |
2 |
The proposed amendment provides that the Governor, for the purpose of making certain structural changes in the executive department, may from time to time prepare reorganization plans to be presented to the General Court. If the General Court fails to disapprove a reorganization plan within sixty da...See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1966Nov 8 |
3 |
Do you approve of the adoption of an amendment to the constitution summarized below which was approved by the General Court in a joint session of the two branches held June 11, 1963, received 232 votes in the affirmative and 18 in the negative, and in a joint session of the two branches held May 19,...See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1966Nov 8 |
4 |
The proposed amendment confers considerable authority upon cities and towns with respect to the conduct of municipal government, including the authority to adopt, repeal, and amend city and town charters and, in accordance therewith, local ordinance and by-laws. The General Court retains general pow...See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1966Nov 8 |
5 |
The Act imposes a temporary tax upon all retail sales of tangible personal property at the rate of three per cent of the selling price. Sales of certain items are exempted from the tax, including but not limited to sales of food products for human use, articles of clothing, prescriptions medicines, ...See Details » |
Referendum |
State of Massachusetts |
|
| 1966Nov 8 |
6 |
Do you approve of an act passed by the General Court in the year nineteen hundred and sixty-six, entitled "An Act imposing tax on retail sales, and a temporary tax on retail sales, and a temporary excise upon the storage, use or other consumption, of certain tangible personal property, revising and ...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1966Nov 8 |
7A |
Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages (whisky, rum, gin, malt beverages, wines and all other alcoholic beverages)?See Details » |
Local Measure |
City of Somerville |
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| 1966Nov 8 |
7B |
Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale therein of wines and malt beverages (wines and beer, ale and all other malt beverages)?See Details » |
Local Measure |
City of Somerville |
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| 1966Nov 8 |
7C |
Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages in packages, so called, not to be drunk on the premises?See Details » |
Local Measure |
City of Somerville |
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| 1966Nov 8 |
7D |
Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale of all alcoholic beverages by hotels having a dining room capacity of not less than ninety-nine persons and lodging capacity of not less than fifty rooms?See Details » |
Local Measure |
City of Somerville |
|
| 1964Nov 3 |
1 |
The proposed amendment provides that the terms of office of Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of the Commonwealth, Treasurer and Receiver General, Attorney General and Auditor shall be four years. Executive Councillors, Senators, and Representatives shall continue to serve for two years. The ...See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1964Nov 3 |
2 |
In the event that any public office, whether elective or appointive, shall become vacant as a result of an enemy attack, the proposed amendment would enable the General Court to provide for prompt and temporary succession to the powers and duties of such offices, and take steps to insure continuity ...See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1964Nov 3 |
3 |
Do you approve of the adoption of an amendment to the constitution summarized below which was approved by the General Court in a joint session of the two branches held March 29, 1961, received 251 votes in the affirmative and 0 in the negative and in a joint session of the two branches held May 8, 1...See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1964Nov 3 |
4 |
Do you approve of the adoption of an amendment to the constitution summarized below which was approved by the General Court in a joint session of the two branches held July 18, 1962, received 220 votes in the affirmative and 24 in the negative and in a joint session of the two branches held May 8, 1...See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1964Nov 3 |
5 |
The proposed measure provides that henceforth appointments in the executive branch of the government shall not require the advice and consent of the Governor's Council. Exceptions to this provision include appointments to the Youth Service Board, Industrial Accident Board, Commission of the Departme...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1964Nov 3 |
6 |
Under the Act, effective as of January 1, 1964, each member of the General Court [...] receive seventy-eight hundred dollars for each regular annual session, the President of [...] and the Speak of the House of Representatives shall each receive the same amount as additional compensation, and the fl...See Details » |
Referendum |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1964Nov 3 |
7A |
Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages (whisky, rum, gin, malt beverages, wines and all other alcoholic beverages)?See Details » |
Local Measure |
City of Somerville |
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| 1964Nov 3 |
7B |
Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale therein of wines and malt beverages (wines and beer, ale and all other malt beverages)?See Details » |
Local Measure |
City of Somerville |
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| 1964Nov 3 |
7C |
Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages in packages, so called, not to be drunk on the premises?See Details » |
Local Measure |
City of Somerville |
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| 1962Nov 6 |
1 |
The proposed amendment imposes no new taxes but gives the General Court the power to pass an income tax at graduated or proportioned rates and is a change in the constitutional limitations now in effect on the power of the General Court to pass tax measures. The proposed amendment would add a new Ar...See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1962Nov 6 |
2 |
This act increases the compensation each member of the General Court shall receive for each regular annual session from fifty-two hundred dollars to sixty-seven hundred dollars and increases the additional compensation the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall...See Details » |
Referendum |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1962Nov 6 |
4A |
Shall the pari-mutuel system of betting on licensed horse races be permitted in this county?See Details » |
Local Measure |
Middlesex County |
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| 1962Nov 6 |
4B |
Shall the pari-mutuel system of betting on licensed dog races be permitted in this county?See Details » |
Local Measure |
Middlesex County |
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| 1962Nov 6 |
3A |
Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages (whisky, rum, gin, malt beverages, wines and all other alcoholic beverages)?See Details » |
Local Measure |
City of Somerville |
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| 1962Nov 6 |
3B |
Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale therein of wines and malt beverages (wines and beer, ale and all other malt beverages)?See Details » |
Local Measure |
City of Somerville |
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| 1962Nov 6 |
3C |
Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages in packages, so called, not to be drunk on the premises?See Details » |
Local Measure |
City of Somerville |
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| 1960Nov 8 |
1A |
Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages (whisky, rum, gin, malt beverages, wines and all other alcoholic beverages)?See Details » |
Local Measure |
City of Somerville |
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| 1960Nov 8 |
1B |
Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale therein of wines and malt beverages (wines and beer, ale and all other malt beverages)?See Details » |
Local Measure |
City of Somerville |
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| 1960Nov 8 |
1C |
Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages in packages, so called, not to be drunk on the premises?See Details » |
Local Measure |
City of Somerville |
|
| 1958Nov 4 |
1 |
The proposed measure provides that every former public employee, other than a judge, who is pensioned or retired for disability, shall report to his retirement authority, annually, his earnings from gainful occupation during the preceding year; and that if such earnings, plus the pension, exceed the...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1958Nov 4 |
3A |
Shall the pari-mutuel system of betting on licensed horse races be permitted in this county?See Details » |
Local Measure |
Middlesex County |
|
| 1958Nov 4 |
3B |
Shall the pari-mutuel system of betting on licensed dog races be permitted in this county?See Details » |
Local Measure |
Middlesex County |
|
| 1958Nov 4 |
2A |
Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages (whisky, rum, gin, malt beverages, wines and all other alcoholic beverages)?See Details » |
Local Measure |
City of Somerville |
|
| 1958Nov 4 |
2B |
Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale therein of wines and malt beverages (wines and beer, ale and all other malt beverages)?See Details » |
Local Measure |
City of Somerville |
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| 1958Nov 4 |
2C |
Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages in packages, so called, not to be drunk on the premises?See Details » |
Local Measure |
City of Somerville |
|
| 1956Nov 6 |
1A |
Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages (whisky, rum, gin, malt beverages, wines and all other alcoholic beverages)?See Details » |
Local Measure |
City of Somerville |
|
| 1956Nov 6 |
1B |
Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale therein of all wines and malt beverages (wines and beer, ale and all other malt beverages)?See Details » |
Local Measure |
City of Somerville |
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| 1956Nov 6 |
1C |
Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages in packages, so called, not to be drunk on the premises?See Details » |
Local Measure |
City of Somerville |
|
| 1954Nov 2 |
2A |
Shall the pari-mutel system of betting on licensed horse races be permitted in this county?See Details » |
Local Measure |
Middlesex County |
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| 1954Nov 2 |
2B |
Shall the parimutuel system of betting on licensed dog races be permitted in this county?See Details » |
Local Measure |
Middlesex County |
|
| 1954Nov 2 |
1A |
Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages (whisky, rum, gin, malt beverages, wines and all other alcoholic beverages)?See Details » |
Local Measure |
City of Somerville |
|
| 1954Nov 2 |
1B |
Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale therein of wines and malt beverages (wines and beer, ale and all other malt beverages)?See Details » |
Local Measure |
City of Somerville |
|
| 1954Nov 2 |
1C |
Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages in packages, so called, not to be drunk on the premises?See Details » |
Local Measure |
City of Somerville |
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| 1953Nov 3 |
1 |
Shall an act passed by the General Court in the year nineteen hundred and fifty-three, entitled 'An Act to establish a department of public works in the city of Somerville' be accepted?See Details » |
Local Measure |
City of Somerville |
|
| 1952Nov 4 |
1A |
Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages (whisky, rum, gin, malt beverages, wine and all other alcoholic beverages)?See Details » |
Local Measure |
City of Somerville |
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| 1952Nov 4 |
1B |
Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale therein of wines and malt beverages (wines and beer, ale and all other malt beverages)?See Details » |
Local Measure |
City of Somerville |
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| 1952Nov 4 |
1C |
Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages so called, not to be drunk on the premises?See Details » |
Local Measure |
City of Somerville |
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| 1952Nov 4 |
2 |
Shall an ordinance which reads as follows: An Ordinance Relative to Salaries of Members of the Board of Aldermen, City of Somerville, Be it Ordained by the Board of Aldermen of the city of Somerville, as follows: Section 1. As authorized by Chapter 259, Acts of the Legislature 1952, the salaries of ...See Details » |
Local Measure |
City of Somerville |
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| 1950Nov 7 |
1 |
This proposed amendment of the Constitution provides for the time when the respective terms of office of the governor, lieutenant-governor and councillors shall begin and the time when their respective terms shall end. It also makes provision relative to the succession to the office of governor in t...See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1950Nov 7 |
2 |
This proposed amendment to the Constitution provides for an increase in the number of signatures of qualified voters required upon an initiative or upon a referendum petition, and it further makes provision for changes in legislative procedures thereon with reference to dates upon, or within which, ...See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1950Nov 7 |
3 |
This measure provides for minimum payments of seventy-five dollars per month, or eighty-five dollars per month if blind, as assistance to deserving aged persons who have reached the age of sixty-three years or over and are in need of relief and support.See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1950Nov 7 |
4 |
This measure provides for the creation of a Massachusetts commission for the purpose of conducting once every month a lottery drawing to raise additional funds by means of tickets sold to the public, within the Commonwealth, the net proceeds to be divided as follows: 50 per cent to the winner as pri...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
State of Massachusetts |
|
| 1950Nov 7 |
5 |
The proposed measure strikes out the first sentence of section 113B of chapter 175 of the General Laws (Tercentenary Edition) as most recently amended by section 4 of chapter 459 of the acts of 1935, and inserts in place thereof a sentence which provides that the Commissioner of Insurance shall annu...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1950Nov 7 |
6A |
Shall the pari-mutuel system of betting on licensed horse races be permitted in this county?See Details » |
Local Measure |
Middlesex County |
|
| 1950Nov 7 |
6B |
Shall the pari-mutuel system of betting on licensed dog races be permitted in this county?See Details » |
Local Measure |
Middlesex County |
|
| 1950Nov 7 |
7A |
Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages (whisky, rum, gin, malt beverages, wines and all other alcoholic beverages)?See Details » |
Local Measure |
City of Somerville |
|
| 1950Nov 7 |
7B |
Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale therein of wines and malt beverages (wines and beer, ale and all other malt beverages)?See Details » |
Local Measure |
City of Somerville |
|
| 1950Nov 7 |
7C |
Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages in packages, so called, not to be drunk on the premises?See Details » |
Local Measure |
City of Somerville |
|
| 1950Nov 7 |
8 |
(a) If a voter desires that this city (or town) shall declare by popular referendum that a shortage of rental housing accommodations exists which requires the continuance of federal rent control in this city (or town) after December thirty-first, nineteen hundred and fifty, and until the close of Ju...See Details » |
Local Measure |
City of Somerville |
|
| 1949Nov 8 |
|
Shall the city of Somerville adopt the form of Government defined as Plan E. and consisting of a government by a City Council to be elected at large by proportional representation, 1 member of which shall be Mayor and having a City Manager, with elections to be held biennially in every odd numbered ...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
City of Somerville |
|
| 1948Nov 2 |
1 |
Do you approve of the adoption of an amendment to the constitution summarized below which was approved by the General Court in a joint session of the two branches held June 28, 1945, received 227 votes in the affirmative and 0 in the negative, and in a joint session of the two branches held June 9, ...See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment |
State of Massachusetts |
|
| 1948Nov 2 |
2 |
This proposed amendment to the Constitution provides that the use of revenue from fees, duties, excises or license taxes relating to the registration, operation or use of vehicles on public highways or to fuels used for propelling such vehicles, except revenue from any excise tax imposed for the pri...See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1948Nov 2 |
3 |
This is an amendment of Article XVII of the Amendments to the Constitution. It provides that in case of a failure to elect the secretary, treasurer and receiver general, auditor or attorney general of the Commonwealth, or in case of the death of a person elected to any such offices between the day o...See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1948Nov 2 |
4 |
This measure by amending General Laws (Ter. Ed. Chapter 272, Section 21 provides that the provisions of Sections 20 & 21 of said Chapter 272 which make it an offense to advertise or give information as to the procurement of means for the prevention of pregnancy or conception shall not apply to treat...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1948Nov 2 |
6 |
This measure requires that elections of officers of labor organizations shall be held at least annually. Sixty day' notice of a regular election and twenty days' notice of an election to fill one or more vacancies are required to be given by public announcement at a regular meeting, by notice in wri...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
State of Massachusetts |
|
| 1948Nov 2 |
7 |
This measure prohibits the calling of a strike by a labor organization in any business or plant or unit thereof, except when authorized by the vote of the majority of all the members of the organization employed in the business, plant or unit thereof. Such authorization is to be expressed by a secre...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
State of Massachusetts |
|
| 1948Nov 2 |
8 |
"ARTICLE-
"Section 1. No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice, and no person who has held the office of President, or acted as President, for more that two years of a term to which some other person was elected President shall be elected to the office of the Pres...See Details » |
Advisory/Public Policy Question |
State of Massachusetts |
|
| 1948Nov 2 |
5 |
This measure prohibits the denial of the opportunity to obtain or retain employment because of membership or non-membership in a labor organization and prohibits agreements which exclude any person from employment because of membership or non-membership in a labor organization. Violation of the prov...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
State of Massachusetts |
|
| 1948Nov 2 |
9A |
Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages (whisky, rum, gin, malt beverages, wines and all other alcoholic beverages)?See Details » |
Local Measure |
City of Somerville |
|
| 1948Nov 2 |
9B |
Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale therein of wines and malt beverages (wines and beer, ale and all other malt beverages)?See Details » |
Local Measure |
City of Somerville |
|
| 1948Nov 2 |
9C |
Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages in packages, so called, not to be drunk on the premises?See Details » |
Local Measure |
City of Somerville |
|
| 1946Nov 5 |
1 |
The measure, by amendments of General Laws(Ter.Ed.)c.6, provides for an old age pension commission of three persons, one to be a qualified physician, another to be an attorney at law and a third to be a non-professional person, who are to be appointed and may be removed for cause by the Governor wit...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
State of Massachusetts |
|
| 1946Nov 5 |
2 |
Shall this measure which provides that no labor union may be operated or maintained unless there is filed with the Commissioner of Labor and Industries a statement signed by the President and Treasurer setting forth the union's officers, size, scale of dues, fees, fines, assessments and the salaries...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
State of Massachusetts |
|
| 1946Nov 5 |
1 |
Shall the General Court enact legislation requiring jury service by women, with such reservations as it may prescribe?See Details » |
Advisory/Public Policy Question |
State of Massachusetts |
|
| 1946Nov 5 |
|
Shall the Senator in the General Court from this District be instructed to vote to request the President and the Congress of the United Sates to direct our Delegates to the United Nations to propose or support Amendments to its Charter which will strengthen the United Nations and make it a World Fed...See Details » |
Advisory/Public Policy Question |
State of Massachusetts |
|
| 1946Nov 5 |
|
Shall the Senator in the General Court from this District be instructed to vote to request the President and the Congress of the United Sates to direct our Delegates to the United Nations to propose or support Amendments to its Charter which will strengthen the United Nations and make it ...Governme...See Details » |
Advisory/Public Policy Question |
State of Massachusetts |
|
| 1946Nov 5 |
1 |
Shall the pari-mutuel system of betting on licensed horse races be permitted in this county?See Details » |
Local Measure |
Middlesex County |
|
| 1946Nov 5 |
2 |
Shall the pari-mutuel system of betting on licensed dog races be permitted in the County?See Details » |
Local Measure |
Middlesex County |
|
| 1946Nov 5 |
1 |
Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages (whisky, rum, gin, malt beverages, wines and all other alcoholic beverages)?See Details » |
Local Measure |
City of Somerville |
|
| 1946Nov 5 |
2 |
Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale there in of wines and malt beverages (wines and beer, ale and all other malt beverages)?See Details » |
Local Measure |
City of Somerville |
|
| 1946Nov 5 |
3 |
Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town ) for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages in packages, so called, not to be drunk on the premises?See Details » |
Local Measure |
City of Somerville |
|
| 1944Nov 7 |
1 |
This amendment amends Article XLVIII of the Amendments to the Constitution by striking out section three under the heading "The Initiative.II.Initiative petitions" and inserting in place thereof a new section which provides,-
That an initiative petition for a constitutional amendment or a law sh...See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1944Nov 7 |
2 |
Shall an amendment to the constitution to provide that the General Court may prescribe the terms and conditions under which pardons of offences which are felonies may be granted which is further described as follows:- [see summary of question] -which proposed amendment was approved the General Court...See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment |
State of Massachusetts |
|
| 1944Nov 7 |
3 |
Shall an amendment to the constitution restoring Annual Sessions of the General Court and an Annual Budget which is further described as follows:- [see summary of question]- which proposed amendment was approved by the General Court and in a joint session of the two branches held July 8, 1941, recei...See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment |
State of Massachusetts |
|
| 1944Nov 7 |
4 |
Shall an amendment to the constitution providing for Absent Voting by Qualified Voters, who by Reason of Physical Disability are unable to vote in Person, which is further described as follows;- [see summary of question- which proposed amendment was approved by the General Court and in a joint sessi...See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment |
State of Massachusetts |
|
| 1944Nov 7 |
5 |
Shall a law described as follows This law amends chapter 271 of the General Laws by striking out section 22A, as previously amended, and inserting in place thereof a new section 22A, which provides that conducting or promoting a game of whist or bridge in connection with which prizes are offered to ...See Details » |
Referendum |
State of Massachusetts |
|
| 1944Nov 7 |
1 |
Liquor Question: To obtain a full expression of opinion, voters should vote on all three of the following questions - (a) If a voter desires to permit the sale in this city (or town) of any and all alcoholic beverages to be permit the sale herein of wines and malt beverages only to be drunk on and o...See Details » |
Local Measure |
City of Somerville |
|
| 1944Nov 7 |
2 |
Liquor Question: To obtain a full expression of opinion, voters should vote on all three of the following questions - (a) If a voter desires to permit the sale in this city (or town) of any and all alcoholic beverages to be permit the sale herein of wines and malt beverages only to be drunk on and o...See Details » |
Local Measure |
City of Somerville |
|
| 1944Nov 7 |
3 |
Liquor Question: To obtain a full expression of opinion, voters should vote on all three of the following questions - (a) If a voter desires to permit the sale in this city (or town) of any and all alcoholic beverages to be permit the sale herein of wines and malt beverages only to be drunk on and o...See Details » |
Local Measure |
City of Somerville |
|
| 1943Nov 2 |
1 |
Shall the measure providing for the Construction, purchase or lease and maintenance within the limits of the City of Somerville, of one or more plants for the manufacture or distribution of electricity for municipal use or for the use of its inhabitants, said measure being authorized by Sections 34 ...See Details » |
Local Measure |
City of Somerville |
|
| 1943Nov 2 |
2.1 |
Shall the City of Somerville vote that the office of Commissioner of Streets be placed within the classified civil service?See Details » |
Local Measure |
City of Somerville |
|
| 1943Nov 2 |
2.2 |
"If it is voted to place the office of Commissioner of Streets within the classified civil service, shall the City of Somerville vote to provide for the continuance in said office of James J. Corbett, the present incumbent thereof, after passing a qualifying examination?"See Details » |
Local Measure |
City of Somerville |
|
| 1943Nov 2 |
3.1 |
"Shall the City of Somerville vote that the office of City Treasurer and Collector of Taxes be placed within the classified civil service?"See Details » |
Local Measure |
City of Somerville |
|
| 1943Nov 2 |
3.2 |
"If it is voted to place the office of City Treasurer and Collector of Taxes within the office of John J. Donahue, the present incumbent thereof, after passing a qualifying examination?"See Details » |
Local Measure |
City of Somerville |
|
| 1943Nov 2 |
4.1 |
"Shall the City of Somerville vote that the office of City Engineer be placed within the classified civil service?"See Details » |
Local Measure |
City of Somerville |
|
| 1943Nov 2 |
4.2 |
If it is voted to place the office of City Engineer within the classified civil service, shall the City of Somerville vote to provide for the continuance in said office of Thomas E. Hegarty, the present incumbent,, thereof, after passing a qualifying examination?"See Details » |
Local Measure |
City of Somerville |
|
| 1942Nov 3 |
1 |
Shall the proposed measure which provides that the present statues which make it a crime punishable by fine or imprisonment knowingly to advertise, print, publish, distribute or circulate any matter containing reference to any person from whom or place where any drug, instrument or means whatever or...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
State of Massachusetts |
|
| 1942Nov 3 |
1 |
Shall the pari-mutual system of betting on licensed horse races be permitted in this countySee Details » |
Local Measure |
Middlesex County |
|
| 1942Nov 3 |
2 |
Shall the pari-mutuel system of betting on licensed dog races be permitted in this county?See Details » |
Local Measure |
Middlesex County |
|
| 1942Nov 3 |
1 |
Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages (whisky, rum, gin, malt beverages, wines and all other alcoholic beverages)?See Details » |
Local Measure |
City of Somerville |
|
| 1942Nov 3 |
2 |
Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale therein of wines and malt beverages (wines and beer, ale and all other malt beverages)?See Details » |
Local Measure |
City of Somerville |
|
| 1942Nov 3 |
3 |
Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages in packages, so called, not to be drunk on the premises?See Details » |
Local Measure |
City of Somerville |
|
| 1942Nov 3 |
1 |
Shall the City of Somerville vote that the office of Superintendent of Sanitary Department be placed within the classified civil service?See Details » |
Local Measure |
City of Somerville |
|
| 1942Nov 3 |
2 |
If it is voted to place the office of Superintendent of Sanitary Department within the classified service, shall the City of Somerville vote to provide for the continuance in said office of John F. Meskell, the present incumbent thereof, after passing a qualifying examination?"See Details » |
Local Measure |
City of Somerville |
|
| 1942Nov 3 |
|
Shall the State Representative from this district (24th Middlesex District) be instructed to vote to request the President and Congress to call at the earliest possible moment a convention of Representatives of all free peoples, to frame a Federal Constitution under which they may unity in a Democra...See Details » |
Advisory/Public Policy Question |
24th Middlesex District |
|
| 1940Nov 5 |
|
Shall section eight A of chapter forty-four of the General Laws, relative to submitting to the voters of certain cities the question of approving or disapproving orders authorizing the issue of bonds, notes or certificates of indebtedness for certain purposes, be accepted?See Details » |
Advisory/Public Policy Question |
State of Massachusetts |
|
| 1940Nov 5 |
|
Shall the Senator from this district be instructed to vote for the establishment of a lottery to be conducted by the Commonwealth, which shall be known as the Old Age Assistance Sweepstakes, the net proceeds of which shall provide additional revenue for the Old Age Assistance?See Details » |
Advisory/Public Policy Question |
State of Massachusetts |
|
| 1940Nov 5 |
1.1 |
To obtain a full expression of opinion, voters should vote on all three of the following question:- (1) Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages (whiskey, rum, gin, malt beverages, wines and all other alcoholic beverages)?See Details » |
Local Measure |
City of Somerville |
|
| 1940Nov 5 |
1.2 |
Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale therein of wines and malt beverages (wines and beer, ale and all other malt beverages)?See Details » |
Local Measure |
City of Somerville |
|
| 1940Nov 5 |
1.3 |
Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages in packages, so called not to be drunk on the premises?See Details » |
Local Measure |
City of Somerville |
|
| 1940Nov 5 |
1 |
Shall the Senator form this district be instructed to vote for legislation providing for ten dollar weekly payments to each recipient of old age assistance?See Details » |
Advisory/Public Policy Question |
2nd Middlesex District |
|
| 1940Nov 5 |
1 |
Shall the Senator form this district be instructed to vote for legislation providing for ten dollar weekly payments to each recipient of old age assistance?See Details » |
Advisory/Public Policy Question |
3rd Middlesex District |
|
| 1940Nov 5 |
2 |
Shall the Senator from this district be instructed to vote for the establishment of a lottery to be conducted by the Commonwealth, which shall be known as the Old Age Assistance Sweepstakes, the net proceeds of which shall provide additional revenue for the Old Age Assistance Fund?See Details » |
Advisory/Public Policy Question |
3rd Middlesex District |
|
| 1938Nov 8 |
1 |
This amendment annuls all existing provisions of the Constitution and its prior amendments which require annual sessions of the General Court, commonly known as the Legislature, and provides for biennial sessions in their place. It also provides that the budget of all proposed expenditures of the Co...See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment |
State of Massachusetts |
|
| 1938Nov 8 |
|
Shall the proposed measure which provides that in any city or town which accepts its terms, the licensing authorities shall establish free public taxicab stands for the use of all taxicabs and motor vehicles for hire, whose owners are licensed within such city or town, and shall abolish all other fo...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
State of Massachusetts |
|
| 1938Nov 8 |
|
Shall representative to the General Court from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation barring from employment, in the public service, married women whose husbands are employed?See Details » |
Advisory/Public Policy Question |
State of Massachusetts |
|
| 1938Nov 8 |
4.1 |
Shall the pari-mutual system of betting on licensed horse races be permitted in this county?See Details » |
Local Measure |
Middlesex County |
|
| 1938Nov 8 |
4.2 |
Shall the pari-mutuel system of betting on licensed dog races be permitted in this county?See Details » |
Local Measure |
Middlesex County |
|
| 1938Nov 8 |
3.1 |
To obtain a full expression of opinion, voters should vote on all three of the following questions:
(a) If a voter desires to permit the sale in this city (or town) of any and all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on and off the premises where sold, he will vote "Yes" on all three questions.
(b)...See Details » |
Local Measure |
City of Somerville |
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| 1938Nov 8 |
3.2 |
To obtain a full expression of opinion, voters should vote on all three of the following questions:
(a) If a voter desires to permit the sale in this city (or town) of any and all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on and off the premises where sold, he will vote "Yes" on all three questions.
(b)...See Details » |
Local Measure |
City of Somerville |
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| 1938Nov 8 |
3.3 |
To obtain a full expression of opinion, voters should vote on all three of the following questions:
(a) If a voter desires to permit the sale in this city (or town) of any and all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on and off the premises where sold, he will vote "Yes" on all three questions.
(b)...See Details » |
Local Measure |
City of Somerville |
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| 1937Nov 2 |
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'An Act Relative to the Awarding of Certain Contracts and the Making of Certain Leases by the City of Somerville', be accepted.See Details » |
Referendum |
City of Somerville |
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| 1936Nov 3 |
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Shall an act passed by the general court in the year nineteen hundred and Thirty-Sixth, entitled "An act relative to the Salaries of Members of the Board of Aldermen, in the city of Somerville, ' be accepted?See Details » |
Referendum |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1936Nov 3 |
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Shall the State Representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of amending the State constitution for the purpose of limiting the amount of taxes, for all purposes, which may be legally levied against any real estate within the Commonwealth to a sum not exceeding $25.00 for each on...See Details » |
Advisory/Public Policy Question |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1936Nov 3 |
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Shall licenses be granted in this city( or town) for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages (whisky, rum, gin, malt beverages, wines and all other alcoholic beverages)?See Details » |
Local Measure |
City of Somerville |
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| 1936Nov 3 |
1.2 |
Shall licenses be granted in this city( or town) for the sale therein of wines and malt beverages (wines and beer, ale and all other malt beverages)?See Details » |
Local Measure |
City of Somerville |
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| 1936Nov 3 |
1.3 |
Shall licenses be granted in this city(or town) for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages in packages, so called, not to be drunk on the premises?See Details » |
Local Measure |
City of Somerville |
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| 1934Nov 6 |
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This law amends General Laws, chapter 131, as previously amended by repealing section 105A thereof and adding thereto three new section, 105B, 105C and 114A. Section 105B provides that whoever uses any trap or other device for capture of fur bearing animals, which is not designed to kill such animal...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1934Nov 6 |
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Shall the pari-mutual system of betting on licensed horse races be permitted in this county?See Details » |
Local Measure |
Middlesex County |
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| 1934Nov 6 |
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Shall the pari-mutual system of betting on licensed dog races be permitted in this county?See Details » |
Local Measure |
Middlesex County |
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| 1934Nov 6 |
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To obtain a full expression of opinion, voters should vote on both of the following questions: 1. Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages (whiskey, rum, gin, malt beverages, wines and all other alcoholic beverages)?See Details » |
Local Measure |
City of Somerville |
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| 1934Nov 6 |
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Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale therein of wines and malt beverages (wines and beet, ale and all other malt beverages)?"See Details » |
Local Measure |
City of Somerville |
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| 1934Nov 6 |
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Shall an act passed by the general court in the year nineteen hundred and thirty-four, entitled 'An Act providing for the Appointment of the City Auditor of the City of Somerville by the Mayor, Subject to Confirmation by the Board of Aldermen'. be accepted?See Details » |
Local Measure |
City of Somerville |
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| 1934Nov 6 |
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Shall an act passed by the general court in the year nineteen hundred and thirty-four, entitled 'An Act providing for the Appointment of the City Treasurer of the City of Somerville by the Mayor, Subject to Confirmation by the Board of Aldermen', be accepted?See Details » |
Local Measure |
City of Somerville |
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| 1934Nov 6 |
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Shall an act passed by the general court in the year nineteen hundred and thirty-four, entitled 'An Act reducing the Membership of the School Committee of the City of Somerville,' be accepted?See Details » |
Local Measure |
City of Somerville |
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| 1934Nov 6 |
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Shall an act passed by the general court in the year nineteen hundred and thirty-four, entitled 'An Act reducing the Membership of the Board of Aldermen, of the City of Somerville, be accepted?See Details » |
Local Measure |
City of Somerville |
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| 1933Nov 7 |
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Shall an act passed by the general court in the year nineteen hundred and thirty-three, entitled 'An Act placing the office of chief engineer of the fire department of the City of Somerville under the civil service laws', be accepted?See Details » |
Local Measure |
City of Somerville |
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| 1933Jun 13 |
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Shall licenses be granted in this city for the sale therein of wines and malt beverages?See Details » |
Local Measure |
City of Somerville |
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| 1932Nov 8 |
1 |
Shall the proposed law which defines and legalizes the practice of chiropractics establishes a board of registration of chiropractors and defines the number, mode of appointment, tenure, qualification and compensation of its members and its powers and duties; provides for he preliminary qualificatio...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1932Nov 8 |
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Shall the proposed law which provides for an additional method of nominating candidates for nomination, at the state primaries in September, by members of political parties, at the state primaries in September, by members of political parties, for those offices to be filled by all voters of the Comm...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1932Nov 8 |
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Section 1. The terms of the President and Vice President shall end at noon on the 20th day of January, and the terms of Senators and Representatives at noon on the 3rd day of January, of the years in which such terms would have ended if this article had not been ratified; and the terms of their succ...See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1932Nov 8 |
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Shall an act passed by the general court in the year nineteen hundred and thirty-two, entitled 'An Act establishing non-partisan municipal elections in the City of Somerville', be accepted?See Details » |
Local Measure |
City of Somerville |
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| 1928Nov 6 |
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Shall the proposed law, which provides that it shall be lawful in any city which accepts the act by vote of its city council and in any town which accepts the act by vote of its inhabitants, to take part in or witness any athletic outdoor sport or game, except horse racing, automobile racing, boxing...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1928Nov 6 |
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Shall the senator from this district be instructed to vote for a resolution requesting Congress to take action for the repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, known as the prohibition amendment?See Details » |
Advisory/Public Policy Question |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1927Nov 8 |
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Shall an act passed by the general court in the year nineteen hundred and twenty-seven, entitled 'An Act to establish the salary of members of the board of alderment of Somerville', be accepted?See Details » |
Local Measure |
City of Somerville |
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| 1926Nov 2 |
1 |
Shall an amendment to the constitution which authorized the General Court to establish in any corporate town containing more than six thousand inhabitants a form of town government providing for town meetings limited to such inhabitants of the town as may be elected for the purpose, which received i...See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1926Nov 2 |
2 |
Shall a law which amends existing law by striking out the provisions that veterans who pass Civil Service Examinations shall be placed upon the eligible lists above all other applicants, that disabled veterans shall be placed ahead of all other veterans, and that disabled veterans shall be appointed...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1924Nov 4 |
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Shall an amendment to the constitution relative to the qualifications of voters for certain state officers (striking out the word "male"), which received in a joint session of the two Houses held May 24, 1921, 258 votes in the affirmative and none in the negative, and at a joint session of the two H...See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1924Nov 4 |
2 |
Shall an amendment to the constitution to enable women to hold any state, county, or municipal office, and which further provides that a change of name of any woman, holding a Notary Public Commission, shall not render her commission void but she shall re-register under her new name and shall pay su...See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1924Nov 4 |
3 |
Shall a law (Chapter 370 of the Acts of 1923) which provides that no person shall manufacture, transport by aircraft, watercraft or vehicles, import or export spirituous or intoxicating liquor, as defined by section 3 of chapter 138 of the General Laws. or certain non-intoxicating beverages, as defi...See Details » |
Referendum |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1924Nov 4 |
4 |
Shall a law (Chapter 454 of the Acts pf 1923), which provides for the raising of funds toward the cost of the construction and maintenance of highways by means of an excise tax of two cents on each gallon of gasoline and other fuel used for propelling motor vehicles on the highways of the Commonweal...See Details » |
Referendum |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1924Nov 4 |
5 |
Shall a law (Chapter 473 of the Acts of 1923) [see summary of question below], be approved?
Shall a law (Chapter 473 of the Acts of 1923) which amends existing legislation on the same subject and provides that, subject to certain limitations, no person shall engage or be financially...See Details » |
Referendum |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1924Nov 4 |
6 |
Shall daylight saving be retained by law in Massachusetts?See Details » |
Advisory/Public Policy Question |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1924Nov 4 |
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Is it desirable that the general court ratify the following proposed amendment to the constitution of the United States:-"Section 1. The Congress shall have power to limit, regulate, and prohibit the labor of persons under eighteen years of age. Section 2. The power of the several States is unimpair...See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1923Dec 11 |
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Shall licenses be granted for the sale of certain non-intoxicating beverages in this city?See Details » |
Local Measure |
City of Somerville |
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| 1922Nov 7 |
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Shall an amendment to the constitution relative to roll calls in the General Court on the adoption of preambles of emergency laws, which received in a joint session of the two Houses held May 27, 1920, 169 votes in the affirmative and 15 in the negative, and at a joint session of the two Houses held...See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1922Nov 7 |
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Shall a law (Chapter 368 of the Acts of 1921) which provides that any voluntary association composed of five or more persons, and not subject to the first eleven sections of chapter 182 of the General Laws. may sue or be sued in its common name, that in any suit against such association service may ...See Details » |
Referendum |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1922Nov 7 |
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Shall a law(Chapter 4 8 of the Acts of 1921) which provides that it shall be unlawful for any person to exhibit or display publicly in this Commonwealth any motion picture film unless such film has been submitted to and approved by the Commissioner of Public Safety, who may, subject to the appeal gi...See Details » |
Referendum |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1922Nov 7 |
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Shall a law(Chapter 427 of the Acts of 1922 )enacted to enforce in Massachusetts the Eighteenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which provides that except as authorized by the act, the manufacture, sale, barter, transportation, importation, exportation, delivery, furnishing or po...See Details » |
Referendum |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1922Nov 7 |
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Shall a law(Chapter 459 of the Acts of 1922) which provides that a District Attorney shall be a member of the Bar of the Commonwealth, passed in the House of Representatives by a majority not recorded, and in the Senate by a majority not recorded, and approved by His Excellency the Governor , be app...See Details » |
Referendum |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1921Dec 13 |
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Shall licenses be granted for the sale of certain non-intoxicating beverages in this city?See Details » |
Local Measure |
City of Somerville |
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| 1920Nov 2 |
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Shall an act entitled "An Act to regulate the Manufacture and Sale of Beer, Cider and light wines," and in which it is provided that all beverages containing not less than one half of one per cent and not more than two and three fourths per cent of alcohol by weight at sixty degrees Fahrenheit shall...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
State of Massachusetts |
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| 1919Nov 4 |
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Shall the Rearrangement of the Constitution of the Commonwealth, submitted by the ConstitutionalConvention, be approved and ratified?See Details » |
Constitutional Amendment |
State of Massachusetts |
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