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2000 Liechtenstein referendums

Amending the law promoting cheap living
For   33.87% Against   66.13%
Law on gaining and losing citizenship
For   50.10% Against   49.90%
Agreement with Switzerland on performance related tax on heavy load traffic
For   70.98% Against   29.02%

Three referendums were held in Liechtenstein during 2000. The first was held on 27 February on amending the law promoting cheap living, and was rejected by 66.3% of voters. The second was held on 18 June on the law on access to citizenship of the country, and was approved by 50.1% of voters, a margin of just 15 votes. The third on 24 September concerned an agreement with the neighbouring Switzerland on performance-related tax on heavy load traffic, and was approved by 71% of voters.

Results

Amendment to the law on cheap living

Choice		Votes	%
For		3,037	33.87
Against		5,930	66.13
Total		8,967	100.00
Valid votes		8,967	98.15
Invalid/blank votes		169	1.85
Total votes		9,136	100.00
Registered voters/turnout		16,048	56.93
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

Citizenship

Choice		Votes	%
For		3,858	50.10
Against		3,843	49.90
Total		7,701	100.00
Valid votes		7,701	98.29
Invalid/blank votes		134	1.71
Total votes		7,835	100.00
Registered voters/turnout		16,108	48.64
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

Heavy load traffic

Choice		Votes	%
For		6,417	70.98
Against		2,623	29.02
Total		9,040	100.00
Valid votes		9,040	98.54
Invalid/blank votes		134	1.46
Total votes		9,174	100.00
Registered voters/turnout		16,173	56.72
Source: Nohlen & Stöver