North Dakota 1976 ballot measures
In 1976, voters decided on nine statewide ballot measures in South Dakota on the September 7 and November 2, 1976 ballots.
- Seven (78%) of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Two (22%) of the measures were initiated state statutes.
- Six (67%) of the measures were approved, and three (33%) were defeated.
On the ballot
November 2, 1976
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment 1 | Higher education governance; Salaries; Administrative organization | Require that no more than one graduate of any institution under the jurisdiction of the State Board of Higher Education to serve on the board at any one time, and authorize the state legislature to set compensation for expenses for board duties |
|
136,720 (58%) |
99,080 (42%) |
|
| Measure 1 | Agriculture; Sales taxes | Amend sales, use, and motor vehicle excise taxes to make rates 2% on farm machinery and 3% on other taxable sales, and exempts sales of electricity from sales taxation |
|
145,499 (58%) |
106,341 (42%) |
September 7, 1976
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment 1 | Legislature | Lowers residency requirement to become a state legislator to one year in their respective district, and lowers age requirements |
|
66,383 (53%) |
58,538 (47%) |
|
| Amendment 2 | Legislative processes | Provide for 80-day legislative sessions and repeal the requirement for biennial sessions |
|
60,587 (50%) |
60,145 (50%) |
|
| Amendment 3 | Judiciary; Judiciary; Constitutional wording; Judiciary structure; Judicial authority | Establish a new judicial system consisting of a five member supreme court, judicial districts, and other courts, as provided by law; establishes term limits for judges; establishes vacancy procedures for judges |
|
59,795 (52%) |
55,784 (48%) |
|
| Amendment 4 | Gambling; Legislature | Allow the state legislature to authorize gaming for non-profit events and organizations where the proceeds are used for the public |
|
93,287 (71%) |
38,894 (29%) |
|
| Amendment 5 | Higher education governance; Public education governance; Administrative organization | Create a seven-member Board of Public Education and eliminates the Superintendent of Public Instruction as an elective office |
|
45,780 (38%) |
75,010 (62%) |
|
| Amendment 6 | Legislative structure; Salaries; Redistricting | Limit the size of the Senate and the House and repeals the $5 per day salary limit for legislators |
|
53,126 (47%) |
60,396 (53%) |
|
| Measure 1 | Revenue and spending limits; Spending | Limit the amount of money that could be appropriated from the general fund for operation of the state government to a total of $332 million |
|
50,917 (40%) |
75,790 (60%) |
See also
- 1976 ballot measures
- List of North Dakota ballot measures
- History of Initiative & Referendum in North Dakota
External links
- List of North Dakota ballot initiatives
- North Dakota Secretary of State, Archived Election Results
- Mouse River Farmers Press, Sample Primary Ballot
- Mouse River Farmers Press, Sample General Ballot
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