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Oklahoma 1980 ballot measures
In 1980, voters decided on eight statewide ballot measures in Oklahoma on November 4.
- All eight measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved one (12.5%) and rejected seven (87.5%) measures.
On the ballot
November 4, 1980
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Question 540 | Legislature | Allow the legislature to call special sessions with a two-thirds agreement, while retaining the Governor's authority. |
|
508,510 (52%) |
476,699 (48%) |
|
| State Question 544 | Transportation | Allow the state to manage federal transportation funds, with legislative authority for administration and taxation on projects. |
|
286,758 (29%) |
692,351 (71%) |
|
| State Question 545 | Transportation | Allow municipalities, counties, and transportation districts to pledge revenues, issue bonds, or levy taxes for transportation. |
|
370,688 (38%) |
606,953 (62%) |
|
| State Question 546 | Education; Taxes | Increase the school district emergency levy from 5 mills to 15 mills on taxable property. |
|
382,413 (39%) |
596,547 (61%) |
|
| State Question 548 | Education; Budgets | Increase the maximum allowable indebtedness for school districts from 10% to 20% of the valuation of taxable property. |
|
333,189 (34%) |
643,540 (66%) |
|
| State Question 549 | Taxes | Authorize an additional five mill ad valorem tax levy for counties, cities, towns, and school districts. |
|
325,669 (33%) |
651,404 (67%) |
|
| State Question 551 | Legislature; Redistricting | Require apportionment within 45 days after the second regular session, with a commission handling it if the legislature fails. |
|
394,403 (41%) |
566,722 (59%) |
|
| State Question 552 | Utilities; Bonds | Allow municipalities or joint agencies to issue revenue bonds or incur debt for public utilities without constitutional debt limits. |
|
344,633 (36%) |
605,173 (64%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Oklahoma
- Types of ballot measures in Oklahoma
- List of Oklahoma ballot measures
- 1980 ballot measures
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