Maryland 1938 ballot measures
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← 1936
Four statewide ballot measures were on the November 8, 1938 ballot in Maryland.
- Three of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- One of the measures was a veto referendum.
- Two of the measures were approved.
- Two of the measures were defeated.
On the ballot
November 8
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRCA | Amendment 1 | Gambling | Permits the General Assembly to authorize a state lottery |  |
| LRCA | Amendment 2 | Judiciary | Adds another judge to the 2nd judicial circuit |  |
| LRCA | Amendment 3 | Taxes | Authorizes the general assembly to enact a state income tax | |
| VR | Amendment 4 | Marriage & family | Requires a 48 hour waiting period between the application for a marriage license and the ceremony | |
See also
External links
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