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Oklahoma 1938 ballot measures

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1940
1936

In 1938, voters decided on six statewide ballot measures in Oklahoma on November 8.

On the ballot

November 8, 1938

Type Title Subject Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

CICA

State Question 205 Utilities; Local government Allow public bodies, including rural utility districts, to assume revenue debt, issue certificates, mortgage property, and set rates with election approval.

Defeated

98,216 (27%)

266,893 (73%)

VR

State Question 216 Gambling Repeal slot machine bans, redefine vending and pin machines, and legalize them with a state licensing fee system.

Defeated

98,360 (26%)

280,284 (74%)

VR

State Question 236 Taxes Grant the Oklahoma Tax Commission authority to regulate oleomargarine sales and allocate 95% of taxes to common schools.

Defeated

184,619 (46%)

215,799 (54%)

VR

State Question 238 Administration; Fossil fuels Designate the Oklahoma Tax Commissioner as State Oil Inspector and authorize the appointment of Deputy Oil Inspectors.

Defeated

99,163 (28%)

259,240 (72%)

LRCA

State Question 242 Teachers; Public retirement funds Authorize the legislature to provide retirement, death, and disability benefits for teachers and employees in public schools, colleges, and universities.

Defeated

183,997 (46%)

218,945 (54%)

LRCA

State Question 243 Legislative structure; Salaries; Redistricting Establish a 77-member House and a 34-member Senate, set annual salaries for legislators up to $2,400, and require reapportionment every 10 years.

Defeated

92,264 (26%)

256,745 (74%)


See also

Oklahoma

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