Oklahoma 1978 ballot measures
In 1978, voters decided on seven statewide ballot measures in Oklahoma. On August 22, voters decided on one measure. On November 7, voters decided on six measures.
- One of the measures was an initiated state statute.
- Six of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved five (72.43%) and rejected two (28.57%) measures.
On the ballot
August 22, 1978
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Question 528 | Administration; Healthcare facility | Allow elections to create or dissolve hospital districts funded by annual tax levy, provisions for trustee appointments, and elections for issuing bonds for specific purposes. |
|
238,444 (43%) |
321,479 (57%) |
November 7, 1978
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Question 524 | Administration; Transportation | Allow the Oklahoma Tax Commission to manage vehicle registration by mail, with five-year tags and county treasurers as agents. |
|
449,516 (64%) |
252,820 (36%) |
|
| State Question 525 | Criminal trials | Authorize mandatory minimum sentences for repeat felons and bar Pardon and Parole Board attorneys from representing defendants. |
|
492,109 (71%) |
200,774 (29%) |
|
| State Question 526 | Education | Remove language that allows for separate schools for white and people of color students. |
|
445,037 (66%) |
227,421 (34%) |
|
| State Question 527 | Race and ethnicity; Constitutional wording | Repeal section with definitions for "colored", "colored race", "negro", "negro race", and "white race". |
|
408,038 (61%) |
261,547 (39%) |
|
| State Question 530 | Alcohol | Allow brewers of beer and cereal malt beverages, and licensed wholesale distributors, to enter territorial or marketing agreements. |
|
314,891 (43%) |
411,455 (57%) |
|
| State Question 531 | Election administration; Military service; Residency requirements; Voting age | Repeal and replace Article III of the Oklahoma Constitution, addressing election policy |
|
351,843 (54%) |
297,715 (46%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Oklahoma
- Types of ballot measures in Oklahoma
- List of Oklahoma ballot measures
- 1978 ballot measures
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