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Ohio 1923 ballot measures
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In 1923, voters decided on six statewide ballot measures in Ohio on November 6.
- One was an indirect initiated state statute.
- Three were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Two were veto referendums.
- Voters approved two (33.33%) and rejected four (66.67%).
On the ballot
November 6, 1923
| Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Commission Authority Amendment | Change the Workmen's Compensation Law to increase the authority of the Industrial Commission. |
|
588,851 (53%) |
528,572 (47%) |
|
| Property Tax Assessment and Office of the Elective Assessor Referendum | Establish the county as the unit for tax assessment of personal property and abolish the elected assessor. |
|
231,152 (23%) |
765,163 (77%) |
|
| Publication of Ballot Measures in Newspapers | Authorize the state to publish copies of ballot measures in newspapers, rather than sending copies to voters |
|
351,513 (42%) |
493,786 (58%) |
|
| Remove White Racial Qualification from Voter Requirements Amendment | Remove "white male" from the voter eligibility provision of the state constitution. |
|
536,762 (56%) |
421,744 (44%) |
|
| State Old Age Pension Initiative | Establish a state old age pension, the State Pension Commission, and the County Boards of Welfare and establish qualifications for the state old age pension. |
|
390,599 (33%) |
777,351 (67%) |
|
| Tax Levies, Bond Issuance, and Local Budgets Referendum | Amend laws for levying taxes and issuing bonds and create a budget system for local expenditures. |
|
367,277 (34%) |
728,087 (66%) |
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