Oklahoma 1938 ballot measures
In 1938, voters decided on six statewide ballot measures in Oklahoma on November 8.
- One of the measures was an initiated constitutional amendment.
- Two of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Three of the measures were veto referendums.
- Voters approved zero (0%) and rejected six (100%) measures.
On the ballot
November 8, 1938
Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
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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. |
|
98,216 (27%) |
266,893 (73%) |
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State Question 216 | Gambling | Repeal slot machine bans, redefine vending and pin machines, and legalize them with a state licensing fee system. |
|
98,360 (26%) |
280,284 (74%) |
|
State Question 236 | Taxes | Grant the Oklahoma Tax Commission authority to regulate oleomargarine sales and allocate 95% of taxes to common schools. |
|
184,619 (46%) |
215,799 (54%) |
|
State Question 238 | Administration; Fossil fuels | Designate the Oklahoma Tax Commissioner as State Oil Inspector and authorize the appointment of Deputy Oil Inspectors. |
|
99,163 (28%) |
259,240 (72%) |
|
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. |
|
183,997 (46%) |
218,945 (54%) |
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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. |
|
92,264 (26%) |
256,745 (74%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Oklahoma
- Types of ballot measures in Oklahoma
- List of Oklahoma ballot measures
- 1938 ballot measures
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