Massachusetts Ballot Questions
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Several ballot questions are on the Massachusetts state ballot in the upcoming November 8, 2022 election. These questions address a range of issues, including taxation, healthcare, abortion, and more.
Question 1: Fair Share Amendment
This question would amend the Massachusetts Constitution to impose a 4% surtax on the portion of a person’s annual income that exceeds $1 million. The revenue generated would go towards education and transportation.
Question 2: Ranked-Choice Voting for State Elections
This question would implement ranked-choice voting for state primary and general elections. Ranked-choice voting allows voters to rank candidates in order of preference. If no candidate receives a majority of first-choice votes, the candidate with the fewest votes is eliminated and their votes are reallocated to the remaining candidates.
Question 3: Access to Dental and Vision Insurance
This question would require health insurance plans to provide coverage for a minimum level of dental and vision care.
Question 4: Right to Repair
This question would give consumers the right to repair their own electronic devices or have them repaired by third-party businesses.
Question 5: Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Exemption for Driverless Vehicles
This question would exempt driverless vehicles from the state’s motor vehicle excise tax.
Question 6: Legalization of Marijuana for Personal Use
This question would legalize the possession, use, and cultivation of marijuana for personal use by adults aged 21 and over.
Question 7: Expansion of Driver’s Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants
This question would authorize the Registry of Motor Vehicles to issue driver’s licenses to undocumented immigrants who meet certain criteria.
Question 8: Additional Tax on Income Over $1 Million
This question would impose an additional 1% tax on the portion of a person’s annual income that exceeds $1 million. The revenue generated would go towards affordable housing and public education.
Importance and Implications
The outcome of these ballot questions could have significant impacts on Massachusetts residents and the state’s policies. For example, if Question 1 is approved, it could generate billions of dollars in additional revenue for education and transportation. If Question 2 is approved, it could change the way elections are conducted in Massachusetts. And if Question 6 is approved, it would make Massachusetts the first state in New England to legalize recreational marijuana.
Voters in Massachusetts should carefully consider the implications of each ballot question before casting their votes.
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