South Dakota Initiated Measure 1, Raise Bet Limits in Deadwood Measure (2000)

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South Dakota Initiative 1

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Election date

November 7, 2000

Topic
Gambling policy
Status

ApprovedApproved

Type
Initiated state statute
Origin

Citizens



South Dakota Initiative 1 was on the ballot as an initiated state statute in South Dakota on November 7, 2000. It was approved.

A "yes" vote supported raising the maximum bet limits for limited card games and slot machines in the city of Deadwood.

A "no" vote opposed raising the maximum bet limits for limited card games and slot machines in the city of Deadwood.


Election results

South Dakota Initiative 1

Result Votes Percentage

Approved Yes

161,249 51.60%
No 151,244 48.40%
Results are officially certified.
Source


Text of measure

Ballot title

The ballot title for Initiative 1 was as follows:

An initiated amendment to SDCL 42-7B-14 to raise the maximum bet limits for limited card games and slot machines authorized within the city of Deadwood.


Path to the ballot

See also: Laws governing the initiative process in South Dakota

An initiated state statute is a citizen-initiated ballot measure that amends state statute. There are 21 states that allow citizens to initiate state statutes, including 14 that provide for direct initiatives and nine (9) that provide for indirect initiatives (two provide for both). An indirect initiated state statute goes to the legislature after a successful signature drive. The legislatures in these states have the option of approving the initiative itself, rather than the initiative appearing on the ballot.

In South Dakota, the number of signatures required for an initiated state statute is equal to 5% of the votes cast in the last gubernatorial election. A simple majority vote is required for voter approval.

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