Petition drives led to the referral of eight measures passed by the 1989 North Dakota State Legislature. The December 5,1989 special election allowed voters to repeal or uphold each of the eight measures. Measure #1 was a constitutional amendment that allowed the governor to reorganize North Dakota's executive branch. Measure #2 introduced a retirement plan for state legislatures. Measure #3 was a fuel tax increase. Measure #4 was a sales tax increase. Measure #5 was a mandatory seat belt law. Measure #6 permitted electronic gaming. Measure #7 was an income tax increase. Measure #8 created a statewide health-education program. The Y.E.S.S. ("You Expect State Services") Coalition was formed to encourage voters to vote yes to support measures #3 (a fuel tax increase,) #4 (a sales tax increase,) and #7 (an income tax increase) at the special election. All eight measures were voted down. As a result, general funds were reduced by $98 million.
From the description of Records, 1989. (University of North Dakota). WorldCat record id: 49279941
