Alaska 1980 ballot measures
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Thirteen statewide ballot measures were on the August 26, 1980 ballot and November 4, 1980 ballot in Alaska.
- One measure was an advisory question.
- Five measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Seven measures were advisory questions.
- Six of the measures were approved and seven were defeated.
On the ballot
August 26:
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AQ | Statehood Commission Advisory Votes | Statehood | Asks whether the state should study having a different relationship with the United States |
November 4:
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRCA | Proposition 1 | Legislature | Empowers the legislature to annul regulations adopted by state agencies | |
| LRCA | Proposition 2 | Legislature | Eliminates the prohibition on legislators taking office in a position that received a raise while the individual was in the legislature | |
| LRCA | Proposition 3 | Legislature | Permits "the legislature to adopt procedures for establishing interim and special committees by legislative rule" | |
| LRCA | Proposition 4 | Legislature | Expands the legislature's "power over the appointment and confirmation of members of state boards and commissions" | |
| LRCA | Proposition 5 | Business | Establishes a general stock ownership corporation | |
| BI | Bonding Proposition A | Bonds | Issues $7,718,800 in bonds for constructing fishery facilities | |
| BI | Bonding Proposition B | Bonds | Issues $33 million in bonds for water supply and sewage system construction | |
| BI | Bonding Proposition C | Bonds | Issues $18,787,500 in bonds for state facilities upgrades | |
| BI | Bonding Proposition D | Bonds | Issues $28.35 million in bonds for correctional facilities | |
| BI | Bonding Proposition E | Bonds | Issues $20 million in bonds for cultural facilities | |
| BI | Bonding Proposition F | Bonds | Issues $156,992,700 in bonds for transportation projects | |
| BI | Bonding Proposition G | Bonds | Issues $63,651 million in bonds for education, teacher housing, libraries and University of Alaska facilities |
See also
External links
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