Oklahoma 1960 ballot measures
In 1960, voters decided on 11 statewide ballot measures in Oklahoma. On July 5, voters decided on four measures. On July 26, voters decided on two measures. On September 20, voters decided on three measures. On November 8, voters decided on two measures.
- Two of the measures were initiated constitutional amendments.
- One of the measures was an initiated state statute.
- Seven of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- One of the measures was a veto referendum.
- Voters approved five (45.45%) and rejected six (54.55%) measures.
On the ballot
July 5, 1960
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Question 388 | Elections | Allow candidates for presidential elector to be nominated at political party conventions instead of by primary elections. |
|
220,575 (56%) |
172,219 (44%) |
|
| State Question 389 | Legislature; Salaries | Set legislators' compensation at $200 per month, $15 per diem for up to 75 legislative days, and mileage reimbursement for up to eight round trips. |
|
156,723 (40%) |
236,438 (60%) |
|
| State Question 390 | Taxes; Healthcare facility; Healthcare governance | Authorize counties to levy an additional ad valorem tax, up to 2.5 mills, with voter approval, to fund a department of health. |
|
201,218 (51%) |
193,497 (49%) |
|
| State Question 393 | Education; Budgets | Authorize the state to incur up to $35.5 million in debt for constructing, equipping, remodeling, and repairing buildings at state universities. |
|
244,609 (60%) |
164,167 (40%) |
July 26, 1960
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Question 391 | Economic investment; Budgets | Establish a State Industrial Finance Authority, authorize up to $10 million in bonds (or $20 million with approval), and create a Revolving Loan Fund for local development. |
|
128,850 (56%) |
101,875 (44%) |
|
| State Question 392 | Taxes | Allow a recurring additional tax levy of 1 to 2 mills on taxable property for public library purposes in counties based on population size. |
|
114,294 (50%) |
113,671 (50%) |
September 20, 1960
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Question 396 | Administration; Transportation | Establish a constitutional State Highway Commission to oversee statewide road programs, highways, and bridges. |
|
186,176 (35%) |
351,774 (65%) |
|
| State Question 397 | Legislature; Redistricting | Establish legislative apportionment by a commission of the Attorney General, State Treasurer, and Secretary of State, set terms and districting rules, and create 48 senatorial districts with minimal population variance. |
|
189,348 (35%) |
347,780 (65%) |
|
| State Question 398 | Local government; Transportation | Allow counties to decide whether to transfer road construction and maintenance to the State Highway Commission or keep it under county commissioners. |
|
183,173 (34%) |
353,446 (66%) |
November 8, 1960
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Question 394 | Legislature | Allow the legislature to call itself into special session with a written call signed by two-thirds of its members. |
|
320,915 (46%) |
382,952 (54%) |
|
| State Question 395 | Taxes | Establish income tax withholding by employers. |
|
246,157 (35%) |
450,015 (65%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Oklahoma
- Types of ballot measures in Oklahoma
- List of Oklahoma ballot measures
- 1960 ballot measures
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