North Carolina 1948 ballot measures
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In 1948, voters decided on four statewide ballot measures in North Carolina on November 2.
- All four measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved one (25%) and rejected three (75%) measures.
On the ballot
November 2, 1948
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt Limitations Amendment | Taxes; Elections | Repeal debt limits and authorize state, counties, and municipalities to contract debt and pledge credit. |
|
287,350 (67%) |
141,858 (33%) |
|
| Legislative Salaries Amendment | Salaries | Set annual salaries at $1,200 for legislators, $1,500 for presiding officers, and provide $250 and $300 for extra sessions, respectively. |
|
235,535 (49%) |
248,786 (51%) |
|
| Property Tax Limits Amendment | Taxes; Property | Increase the property tax rate limit from 15 cents per $100 valuation to 25 cents per $100 valuation. |
|
90,414 (19%) |
374,154 (81%) |
|
| State and Municipal Debt Amendment | Budgets | Allow the state and municipalities to contract debts. |
|
164,063 (38%) |
273,409 (62%) |
See also
- Types of ballot measures in North Carolina
- List of North Carolina ballot measures
- 1948 ballot measures
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