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Oklahoma 1976 ballot measures
In 1976, voters decided on six statewide ballot measures in Oklahoma. On April 26, voters decided on one measure. On August 24, voters decided on one measure. On November 2, voters decided on four measures.
- One of the measures was an initiated constitutional amendment.
- Five of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved five (83.33%) and rejected one (16.67%) measure.
On the ballot
April 26, 1976
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Question 521 | School choice; Healthcare facility | Require the Legislation to establish institutions that provide support for those who are deaf or blind. |
|
726,139 (77%) |
218,967 (23%) |
August 24, 1976
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Question 522 | Administration; Healthcare | Allow elections to create or dissolve emergency medical districts, fund them with tax levies, and hold bond elections for equipment and facilities. |
|
256,358 (54%) |
215,679 (46%) |
November 2, 1976
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Question 507 | Taxes | Increase ad valorem tax levies for cooperative and joint city-county libraries, and allow counties with populations over 100,000 to fund joint libraries. |
|
484,604 (52%) |
455,115 (48%) |
|
| State Question 515 | Alcohol | Authorize the sale of alcoholic beverages with an approved license in businesses such as hotels, restaurants, and clubs. |
|
483,832 (47%) |
556,401 (53%) |
|
| State Question 517 | Sex and gender; Constitutional wording | Repeal Section 3 of Article III, which allowed women to vote in school district elections and meetings. |
|
694,637 (73%) |
251,313 (27%) |
|
| State Question 523 | Legislature; Redistricting | Require apportionment within 90 days after the first session post-census, with an Apportionment Commission if the Legislature fails to act. |
|
537,767 (60%) |
358,981 (40%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Oklahoma
- Types of ballot measures in Oklahoma
- List of Oklahoma ballot measures
- 1976 ballot measures
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