Oklahoma 1931 ballot measures
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In 1931, voters decided on four statewide ballot measures in Oklahoma on December 18.
- Two of the measures were initiated constitutional amendments.
- Two of the measures were initiated state statutes.
- Voters approved zero (0%) and rejected four (100%) measures.
On the ballot
December 18, 1931
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Question 167 | Taxes | Replace existing tax laws with a new annual net income tax on individuals and entities based on property and business in Oklahoma. |
|
208,144 (47%) |
235,918 (53%) |
|
| State Question 169 | Business; Property | Require corporate-owned lands outside permitted uses or held under mortgage for over 10 years to escheat to the state. |
|
202,353 (46%) |
240,028 (54%) |
|
| State Question 172 | Administration; Education | Create a nine-member State Board of Education, establish a Textbook Committee, and provide free textbooks for grades 1–8. |
|
196,579 (44%) |
245,743 (56%) |
|
| State Question 173 | Administration | Create a Budget Officer appointed by the Governor to prepare biennial budgets, allowing the Legislature to decrease but requiring the Governor's consent or a three-fourths majority to increase. |
|
194,274 (44%) |
245,794 (56%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Oklahoma
- Types of ballot measures in Oklahoma
- List of Oklahoma ballot measures
- 1931 ballot measures
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