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North Carolina 1924 ballot measures
In 1924, voters decided on six statewide ballot measures in North Carolina on November 4.
- Four of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Two of the measures were bond issues.
- Voters approved four (67%) and rejected two (33%) measures.
On the ballot
November 4, 1924
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legislative Travel Compensation Amendment | Legislature; Salaries | Provide legislators with compensation per session and for mileage traveled to and from sessions. |
|
97,248 (46%) |
112,606 (54%) |
|
| Referendum 1 | Veterans; Bonds | Authorize $2 million in bonds for home loans for World War veterans. |
|
143,015 (70%) |
62,261 (30%) |
|
| Referendum 2 | Transportation; Bonds | Authorize $8.5 million in bonds to create the Port Commission of the State of North Carolina for a system of port terminals and water transportation. |
|
126,820 (40%) |
193,913 (60%) |
|
| Sinking Fund Amendment | Budgets | Prohibit the use of sinking funds except for bond retirement. |
|
109,434 (68%) |
50,571 (32%) |
|
| State Debt Limitations Amendment | Budgets | Limit state debt to seven and a half percent of the assessed valuation of taxable property in the state. |
|
127,937 (75%) |
43,026 (25%) |
|
| Tax Exemptions for Homesteads and Mortgages Amendment | Taxes; Property | Provide tax exemptions for homesteads less than $3,000 and notes and mortgages with less than 5.5% interest. |
|
149,151 (76%) |
46,827 (24%) |
See also
- Types of ballot measures in North Carolina
- List of North Carolina ballot measures
- 1924 ballot measures
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