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Oklahoma 1986 ballot measures
In 1986, voters decided on 10 statewide ballot measures in Oklahoma. On August 26, voters decided on four measures. On November 4, voters decided on six measures.
- Six of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Four of the measures were legislatively referred state statutes.
- Voters approved 10 (100%) and rejected zero (0%) measures.
On the ballot
August 26, 1986
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Question 594 | Administration; Mineral resources | Eliminate the Chief Mine Inspector position, transferring duties to the Department of Mines and removing mining district requirements. |
|
434,644 (67%) |
211,366 (33%) |
|
| State Question 596 | Local government | Allow counties to provide solid waste services, fund them with a tax levy up to three mills, and issue bonds for related purposes. |
|
343,243 (53%) |
299,882 (47%) |
|
| State Question 599 | Education; Budgets | Allow certain school funds to be invested in federally insured savings and loans and credit unions. |
|
464,602 (73%) |
175,617 (27%) |
|
| State Question 600 | Budgets | Increase the Oklahoma Industrial Finance Authority's bond limit to $90 million, raise lending limits, and allow federal loan purchases. |
|
369,049 (59%) |
261,165 (41%) |
November 4, 1986
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Question 589 | Mineral resources; Child labor | Allow individuals 18 or older, regardless of gender, to work in underground mines, removing outdated language and raising the minimum age. |
|
624,548 (73%) |
231,879 (27%) |
|
| State Question 590 | Voting requirements | Remove Section 18 of Article 10 of the Oklahoma Constitution relating to the poll tax. |
|
708,807 (84%) |
138,400 (16%) |
|
| State Question 591 | Alcohol | Require winemakers to sell to all wholesalers and allow direct sales on winery grounds for locally made wine. |
|
565,510 (67%) |
273,469 (33%) |
|
| State Question 592 | Business; Transportation | Remove the limits on railroads rates for first-class train passengers. |
|
614,064 (74%) |
215,639 (26%) |
|
| State Question 593 | State executive; Criminal sentencing; Parole; Corrections | Remove the power to grant paroles for death or life without parole sentences, while retaining authority for other clemency actions. |
|
619,251 (74%) |
213,865 (26%) |
|
| State Question 597 | Taxes; Property | Authorize taxing federal property obtained through foreclosure or bankruptcy unless prohibited by federal law. |
|
550,237 (68%) |
264,030 (32%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Oklahoma
- Types of ballot measures in Oklahoma
- List of Oklahoma ballot measures
- 1986 ballot measures
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