Oklahoma 1950 ballot measures
In 1950, voters decided on six statewide ballot measures in Oklahoma. On July 4, voters decided on one measure. On November 7, voters decided on five measures.
- One of the measures was an advisory question.
- Two of the measures were initiated constitutional amendments.
- Two of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- One of the measures was a legislatively referred state statute.
- Voters approved one (16.67%) and rejected five (83.33%) measures.
On the ballot
July 4, 1950
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Question 345 | Labor | Authorize the legislature to enact laws for compensation under the Workmen's Compensation Law for deaths from employment-related injuries. |
|
423,518 (83%) |
89,555 (17%) |
November 7, 1950
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Question 325 | Administration; Transportation | Create a four-member highway commission with exclusive authority over state highways, funds, and employment decisions. |
|
144,267 (29%) |
353,532 (71%) |
|
| State Question 326 | Taxes; Transportation | Prohibit diversion of highway user revenues, ensuring exclusive use for construction, maintenance, and the State Highway Patrol. |
|
165,776 (32%) |
348,044 (68%) |
|
| State Question 344 | Military-related; Federal issues | Inform federal officials that Oklahomans urge U.S. delegates to propose or support amendments to the U.N. Charter to strengthen it and establish a world federal government to prevent war. |
|
124,189 (23%) |
421,472 (77%) |
|
| State Question 346 | Administration; Education | Establish a five-member Board of Regents, appointed by the Governor with Senate approval, to govern the Oklahoma Military Academy. |
|
170,258 (34%) |
330,738 (66%) |
|
| State Question 347 | Constitutional conventions | Call a Constitutional Convention to alter, revise, or propose a new Constitution for Oklahoma. |
|
159,908 (32%) |
347,143 (68%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Oklahoma
- Types of ballot measures in Oklahoma
- List of Oklahoma ballot measures
- 1950 ballot measures
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