Kentucky 1959 ballot measures
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← 1957
Two statewide ballot measures were on the November 3, 1959 ballot in Kentucky.
- Both of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- One measure was approved and the other was defeated.
- The approved measure was later overturned by court order.
On the ballot
November 3
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRCA | Veteran Sales Tax Referendum | Veterans | Establishes a sales tax to provide a veterans’ bonus |  
|
| LRCA | Sheriff Succession Referendum | Law Enforcement | Allows sheriffs to succeed themselves |  |
See also
- 1959 ballot measures
- List of Kentucky ballot measures
- History of Initiative & Referendum in Kentucky
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