Oklahoma 1913 ballot measures
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In 1913, voters decided on five statewide ballot measures in Oklahoma on August 5.
- Four of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- One of the measures was a veto referendum.
- Voters approved five (100%) and rejected zero (0%) measures.
On the ballot
August 5, 1913
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Question 46 | Business; Transportation | Allow railroad, transportation, or transmission companies to lease, sell, or acquire property or franchises from similar companies. |
|
59,437 (63%) |
35,115 (37%) |
|
| State Question 47 | Labor | Veto Section 18 of the Act on coal mine safety, including provisions for telephones, bathhouses, and fire boss protections. |
|
73,345 (77%) |
21,559 (23%) |
|
| State Question 57 | Education; Taxes | Require multi-county public service corporations' taxes to be paid to and distributed through the common school fund. |
|
63,330 (68%) |
30,295 (32%) |
|
| State Question 58 | Local government | Provide for a county election, upon a petition signed by 16% of voters from the last general election, to decide whether to abolish or establish township government. |
|
50,634 (56%) |
39,690 (44%) |
|
| State Question 60 | Administration | Create a five-member Board of Agriculture, reducing it from eleven members. |
|
67,367 (73%) |
25,087 (27%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Oklahoma
- Types of ballot measures in Oklahoma
- List of Oklahoma ballot measures
- 1913 ballot measures
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