Oklahoma 1972 ballot measures
In 1972, voters decided on seven statewide ballot measures in Oklahoma. On March 7, voters decided on one measure. On August 22, voters decided on three measures. On November 7, voters decided on three measures.
- One of the measures was an initiated constitutional amendment.
- Six of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved two (28.57%) and rejected five (71.43%) measures.
On the ballot
March 7, 1972
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Question 485 | Transportation; Bonds | Authorize the state to issue up to $250 million in general obligation bonds for highway improvements. |
|
114,493 (24%) |
360,399 (76%) |
August 22, 1972
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Question 488 | Local government; Voting requirements; Bonds | Allow all voters, not just property taxpayers, to participate in municipal public utility bond elections. |
|
189,945 (39%) |
298,670 (61%) |
|
| State Question 489 | Local government; Bonds | Limit the maximum annual indebtedness of cities and towns to 10% of the value of their taxable properties. |
|
242,369 (51%) |
230,433 (49%) |
|
| State Question 490 | Education; Budgets | Increase the loan limit to 70% of farmland's reasonable valuation from educational funds. |
|
223,794 (48%) |
244,077 (52%) |
November 7, 1972
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Question 480 | Alcohol | Allow the sale of alcoholic beverages by the drink for on-premise consumption and permit franchise agreements and advertising. |
|
463,405 (47%) |
525,148 (53%) |
|
| State Question 486 | Taxes; Property | Limit real property assessments for ad valorem taxation at 35% of its fair cash value based on its highest and best use during the previous year. |
|
537,310 (58%) |
387,272 (42%) |
|
| State Question 487 | Education; Taxes | Allow emergency and local support school tax levies up to 5 and 10 mills to remain indefinitely unless repealed by voters. |
|
490,966 (54%) |
413,023 (46%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Oklahoma
- Types of ballot measures in Oklahoma
- List of Oklahoma ballot measures
- 1972 ballot measures
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