Oklahoma 2002 ballot measures
From Ballotpedia
This table shows all initiatives and referenda that made the ballot in Oklahoma for 2002.
2002 Election Results
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CICA | State Question 687 | Animal rights | The measure makes cockfighting (an arranged fight between birds) illegal. | Approved |
| LR | State Question No. 693 | Commerce & Economic Development | Allows local governments to issue bonds for economic or community development. | Approved |
| LR | State Question No. 696 | Tax & Revenue | Would exempt up to 100 square feet of a storm shelter from property tax. To be exempt, a storm shelter must be designed to provide protection and safety from tornadoes. | Approved |
| LR | State Question No. 697 | Tax & Revenue | Makes changes to the law that allows businesses to be exempt from property tax for up to five years. | Approved |
| LR | State Question No. 698 | Initiative Process | Changes the number of legal voters needed to propose an amendment to the law of this state. | Defeated |
| LR | State Question No. 701 | State Budgets | Changes certain procedures related to the tobacco trust fund. It changes the way it is determined how much money in the fund may be spent each year. | Defeated |
| LR | State Question No. 702 | Tax & Revenue | Allows the Legislature to pass laws permitting abatement of taxes. | Approved |
| LR | State Question No. 703 | Telecom & Information Technology | This measure amends the Oklahoma Constitution. It would allow the Legislature to pass certain laws, which would affect persons contracting with the State. | Defeated |
| LR | State Question No. 704 | Education | School districts have building funds. Property taxes are levied for this purpose. Generally, monies in these funds are used to construct school buildings. This measure would allow the building funds to be used for payment of certain costs. | Defeated |
For information on other citizen initiatives that attempted but failed to make the ballot, see Oklahoma 2002 citizen initiatives.
See also
- List of Oklahoma ballot measures
- Laws governing the initiative process in Oklahoma
- History of Initiative & Referendum in Oklahoma
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