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Oklahoma 1982 ballot measures
In 1982, voters decided on six statewide ballot measures in Oklahoma. On August 24, voters decided on two measures. On September 21, voters decided on one measure. On November 2, voters decided on three measures.
- Two of the measures were initiated state statutes.
- Three of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- One of the measures was a legislatively referred state statute.
- Voters approved one (16.67%) and rejected five (83.33%) measures.
On the ballot
August 24, 1982
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Question 555 | Local government; Transportation | Authorize transportation districts with taxing powers, established by local vote, to provide services via agreements. |
|
252,401 (50%) |
257,345 (50%) |
|
| State Question 559 | Budgets | Create a trust fund managed by a seven-member board, with capital invested and income spent by legislative appropriation. |
|
247,334 (50%) |
251,531 (50%) |
September 21, 1982
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Question 553 | Gambling | Create the Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission to regulate racing, set taxes, and allow county option elections. |
|
449,124 (58%) |
324,550 (42%) |
November 2, 1982
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Question 556 | Redistricting | Establish new boundaries for Congressional districts and repeal prior legislation setting those boundaries. |
|
379,545 (49%) |
397,142 (51%) |
|
| State Question 557 | Local government; Transportation | Allow cities, towns, and counties to borrow money for public buildings, streets, and roads with up to 30 years repayment. |
|
343,376 (45%) |
422,068 (55%) |
|
| State Question 558 | Water; Budgets | Allow the legislature to use state funds and incur debt for water and sewage projects, bypassing constitutional debt and grant limits. |
|
738,759 (66%) |
387,160 (34%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Oklahoma
- Types of ballot measures in Oklahoma
- List of Oklahoma ballot measures
- 1982 ballot measures
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