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Oklahoma 1936 ballot measures

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1938
1935

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.

On the ballot

July 7, 1936

Type Title Subject Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

CICA

State Question 225 Public assistance Authorize legislation to provide relief for needy elderly and others, capping assistance at $30 per month, including federal contributions.

Approveda

346,950 (62%)

210,888 (38%)

CISS

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.

Approveda

340,438 (60%)

229,542 (40%)

CISS

State Question 230 Environment Designate the Oklahoma Conservation Commission to collaborate with federal soil programs, allocating $500,000 plus unspent funds through June 1937.

Defeated

223,836 (44%)

290,241 (56%)


November 3, 1936

Type Title Subject Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

LRCA

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.

Approveda

390,142 (63%)

232,310 (37%)

LRCA

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.

Defeated

379,405 (63%)

219,996 (37%)

CICA

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.

Defeated

267,285 (41%)

391,083 (59%)


See also

Oklahoma

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