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Oklahoma 1982 ballot measures

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1984
1980

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.

On the ballot

August 24, 1982

Type Title Subject Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

LRSS

State Question 555 Local government; Transportation Authorize transportation districts with taxing powers, established by local vote, to provide services via agreements.

Defeated

252,401 (50%)

257,345 (50%)

LRCA

State Question 559 Budgets Create a trust fund managed by a seven-member board, with capital invested and income spent by legislative appropriation.

Defeated

247,334 (50%)

251,531 (50%)


September 21, 1982

Type Title Subject Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

CISS

State Question 553 Gambling Create the Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission to regulate racing, set taxes, and allow county option elections.

Approveda

449,124 (58%)

324,550 (42%)


November 2, 1982

Type Title Subject Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

CISS

State Question 556 Redistricting Establish new boundaries for Congressional districts and repeal prior legislation setting those boundaries.

Defeated

379,545 (49%)

397,142 (51%)

LRCA

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.

Defeated

343,376 (45%)

422,068 (55%)

LRCA

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.

Approveda

738,759 (66%)

387,160 (34%)


See also

Oklahoma

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