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Oklahoma 1936 ballot measures
In 1936, voters decided on six statewide ballot measures in Oklahoma. On July 7, voters decided on three measures. On November 3, voters decided on three measures.
- Two of the measures were initiated constitutional amendments.
- Two of the measures were initiated state statutes.
- Two of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved three (50%) and rejected three (50%) measures.
On the ballot
July 7, 1936
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Question 225 | Public assistance | Authorize legislation to provide relief for needy elderly and others, capping assistance at $30 per month, including federal contributions. |
|
346,950 (62%) |
210,888 (38%) |
|
| State Question 226 | Public assistance | Provide assistance to needy seniors, blind, disabled children, and low-income minors, funded by doubling sales and motor vehicle excise taxes. |
|
340,438 (60%) |
229,542 (40%) |
|
| State Question 230 | Environment | Designate the Oklahoma Conservation Commission to collaborate with federal soil programs, allocating $500,000 plus unspent funds through June 1937. |
|
223,836 (44%) |
290,241 (56%) |
November 3, 1936
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Question 207 | Law enforcement; Public retirement funds | Authorize the legislature to pass laws enabling cities to provide pensions for meritorious and disabled police officers. |
|
390,142 (63%) |
232,310 (37%) |
|
| State Question 210 | Administration; Education | Remove the State Board of Agriculture's duties as Regents and create a separate nine-member Board of Regents for Oklahoma Agricultural Colleges. |
|
379,405 (63%) |
219,996 (37%) |
|
| State Question 222 | Alcohol | Repeal prohibition, authorizing the regulated manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcohol under a Governor-appointed commission, with revenues funding administration, debt repayment, and old age pensions. |
|
267,285 (41%) |
391,083 (59%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Oklahoma
- Types of ballot measures in Oklahoma
- List of Oklahoma ballot measures
- 1936 ballot measures
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