There are four statewide ballot initiatives before Massachusetts voters this year.
Additional independent expenditures from Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance (campaign finance)
QUESTION 1
Additional tax on income over $1 million
Do you approve of the adoption of an amendment to the constitution summarized below, which was approved by the General Court in t sessions of the two houses on June 12, 2019 (yeas 147 – nays 48); and again on June 9, 2021 (yeas 159 – nays 41)?
A “yes” vote would amend the state constitution to impose an additional 4% tax on that portion of incomes over one million dollars to be used, subject to appropriation by the state Legislature, on education and transportation.
A “no” vote would make no change in the state constitution relative to income tax.
Independent analysis from Tufts University’s Center for State Policy Analysis
ers:
Fair Share Massachusetts (website, campaign finance)
Coalition for Social Justice (website, campaign finance)
Vote Yes on Fair Share 2022 (campaign finance)
Opponents:
Coalition to Stop the Tax Hike Amendment (website, campaign finance)
Don't Kill the Goose (campaign finance)
Additional independent expenditures from Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance (campaign finance)
QUESTION 2
Regulation of dental insurance
Do you approve of a law summarized below, on which no vote was taken by the Senate or the House of Representatives on or before May 3, 2022?
A “yes” vote would regulate dental insurance rates, including by requiring companies to spend at least 83% of s on member dental expenses and quality improvements instead of istrative expenses, and by making other changes to dental insurance regulations.
A “no” vote would make no change in the law relative to the regulations that apply to dental insurance companies.
Independent analysis from Tufts University’s Center for State Policy Analysis
ers:
Committee on Dental Insurance Quality (website, campaign finance)
Massachusetts Dental Care Providers for Better Dental Benefits (website, campaign finance)
Fair Share for Dental Care (campaign finance)
Opponents:
Committee to Protect Access to Quality Dental Care (website, campaign finance)
Committee For Competitive Dental Plans for Consumers (campaign finance)
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What to know about Question 2, which would force dental insurers to spend a minimum rate on patients
QUESTION 3
Expanded availability of licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages
Do you approve of a law summarized below, on which no vote was taken by the Senate or the House of Representatives on or before May 3, 2022?
A “yes” vote would increase the number of licenses a retailer could have for the sale of alcoholic beverages to be consumed off premises, limit the number of “all-alcoholic beverages” licenses that a retailer could acquire, restrict use of self-checkout, and require retailers to accept customers’ out-of-state identification.
A “no” vote would make no change in the laws governing the retail sale of alcoholic beverages.
Independent analysis from Tufts University’s Center for State Policy Analysis
ers:
21st Century Alcohol Retail Reform Committee (website, campaign finance)
Opponents:
Food Stores for Consumer Choice (campaign finance)
Additional independent expenditures from Massachusetts Fine Wines & Spirits, LLC (Total Wine & More) and Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance (campaign finance)
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Making sense of Question 3, which would change Massachusetts' liquor laws
Additional independent expenditures from Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance (campaign finance)
QUESTION 4
Eligibility for driver’s licenses
Do you approve of a law summarized below, which was approved by the House of Representatives and the Senate on May 26, 2022?
A “yes” vote would keep in place the law, which would allow Massachusetts residents who cannot provide proof of lawful presence in the United States to obtain a driver’s license or permit if they meet the other requirements for doing so.
A “no” vote would repeal this law.
Independent analysis from Tufts University’s Center for State Policy Analysis
Urging a “yes” vote:
Vote YES for Work and Family Mobility (website, campaign finance)
Urging a “no” vote:
Fair And Secure Massachusetts (website, campaign finance)
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