Oklahoma 1974 ballot measures
In 1974, voters decided on nine statewide ballot measures in Oklahoma. On August 27, voters decided on six measures. On September 17, voters decided on two measures. On November 5, voters decided on one measure.
- Two of the measures were legislatively referred state statutes.
- Seven of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved two (22.22%) and rejected seven (77.78%) measures.
On the ballot
August 27, 1974
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Question 495 | Supermajority; Initiative process | Provide that a citizen initiative requires a simple majority of votes cast, rather than a majority of total votes in the election. |
|
386,437 (56%) |
299,011 (44%) |
|
| State Question 496 | Supermajority; Initiative process; Ballot measures | Require a constitutional amendment to pass with a simple majority of votes cast on it, not total votes. |
|
354,644 (53%) |
314,314 (47%) |
|
| State Question 497 | Taxes; Local government | Allow counties to levy a two-mill property tax, with voter approval, to fund operations until repealed. |
|
212,447 (32%) |
455,333 (68%) |
|
| State Question 498 | Gambling | Authorize fair boards to conduct horse racing with pari-mutuel wagering, allow county elections, and create the Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission. |
|
342,689 (46%) |
405,882 (54%) |
|
| State Question 503 | Residency requirements | Remove residency requirements for voters, allow the legislature to set qualifications, and permit mental institution residents to vote. |
|
240,196 (36%) |
422,755 (64%) |
|
| State Question 505 | Legislature; Executive officials | Allow the legislature to reorganize executive departments into 20 entities, excluding constitutional departments and agencies. |
|
264,872 (40%) |
390,301 (60%) |
September 17, 1974
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Question 502 | Administration; Law enforcement | Authorize a full-time State Pardon and Parole Board with 3 to 5 members appointed by the legislature with Senate consent. |
|
262,539 (49%) |
274,528 (51%) |
|
| State Question 504 | Administration; Healthcare | Authorize emergency medical service districts, with elections for bonds and up to 4 mills for repayment and operations. |
|
208,861 (40%) |
314,967 (60%) |
November 5, 1974
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Question 494 | Administration | Allow the Governor, with Senate approval, to appoint the Commissioner of Labor. |
|
255,305 (37%) |
433,698 (63%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Oklahoma
- Types of ballot measures in Oklahoma
- List of Oklahoma ballot measures
- 1974 ballot measures
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