Rhode Island Question 8, also known asOpen Space, Recreation, Bay and Watershed Protection Bonds, was on theNovember 2, 2004 election ballot inRhode Island as abond question, where it wasapproved.^[1]

Election results

Question 8
Result		Votes	Percentage
aYes		262,486	70.8%
No		108,347	21.2%

Text of measure

The language that appeared on the ballot said:

"Approval of this question will authorize the State of Rhode Island to issue general obligation bonds, refunding bonds, and temporary notes in an amount not to exceed $70,000,000 to provide $19,000,000 for anti-pollution projects and restoration activities benefiting Narragansett Bay and state watersheds, $43,000,000 for open space, farmland preservation, and recreational development, and $8,000,000 for acquisition of land for groundwater protection and supply."

See also

Suggest a link

• Rhode Island 2004 ballot measures
• List of Rhode Island ballot measures
• 2004 ballot measures

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