North Carolina 1950 ballot measures
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In 1950, voters decided on five statewide ballot measures in North Carolina on November 7.
- All five measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved five (100%) and rejected zero (0%) measures.
On the ballot
November 7, 1950
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waiver of Indictment Amendment | Criminal trials | Allow individuals, when represented by legal counsel, to choose to waive their right to a formal indictment, except those involving capital offenses |
|
213,156 (70%) |
92,205 (30%) |
|
| Judicial Assignment and Special Court Jurisdiction Amendment | Judiciary | Transfer the authority to assign judges and call special court sessions from the Governor to the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and grant the Legislature the power to define the jurisdiction of special judges |
|
207,153 (69%) |
91,743 (31%) |
|
| Judicial Districts Amendment | Legislature; Judiciary | Allow the legislature to determine judicial districts and the number of judges. |
|
213,922 (71%) |
88,664 (29%) |
|
| Legislative Compensation Amendment | Legislature; Salaries | Compensate legislators $15 and presiding officers $20 per day for up to 90 days. |
|
215,269 (66%) |
108,672 (34%) |
|
| Teachers' and State Employees' Retirement System Amendment | Public retirement funds | Prohibit using retirement system funds for non-retirement purposes. |
|
299,187 (82%) |
65,512 (18%) |
See also
- Types of ballot measures in North Carolina
- List of North Carolina ballot measures
- 1950 ballot measures
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