Montana Boards of Equalization Amendment (1916)
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| Topic Property taxes |
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| Type Legislatively referred constitutional amendment |
Origin |
Montana Boards of Equalization Amendment was on the ballot as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment in Montana on November 7, 1916. It was approved.
A "yes" vote supported amending the constitution to create boards of equalization. County boards of equalizations ensured all taxable property in their respective jurisdictions are valued equally and fairly, with the state board supervising county boards. |
A "no" vote opposed amending the constitution to create boards of equalization. County boards of equalizations ensured all taxable property in their respective jurisdictions are valued equally and fairly, with the state board supervising county boards. |
Election results
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74,257 | 54.97% | ||
| No | 60,839 | 45.03% | ||
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- Results are officially certified.
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Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Boards of Equalization Amendment was as follows:
| “ | For the Amendment to the constitution providing for the creation of county boards of equalization and a state board of equalization, and defining the powers, authority, and duties of said boards. Against the Amendment to the constitution providing for the creation of county boards of equalization and a state board of equalization, and defining the powers, authority, and duties of said boards. | ” |
Full Text
The full text of this measure is available here.
Path to the ballot
- See also: Amending the Montana Constitution
A two-thirds (66.67%) vote is required of all members of the legislature during one legislative session for the Montana State Legislature to place a constitutional amendment on the ballot. Since Montana has 150 legislators (100 Representatives and 50 Senators), at least 100 members must vote in favor of a constitutional amendment for it to pass. Amendments do not require the governor's signature to be referred to the ballot.
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Footnotes
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