Oklahoma 1988 ballot measures
In 1988, voters decided on nine statewide ballot measures in Oklahoma. On March 8, voters decided on two measures. On August 23, voters decided on three measures. On September 20, voters decided on two measures. On November 8, voters decided on two measures.
- All nine measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved one (11.11%) and rejected eight (88.89%) measures.
On the ballot
March 8, 1988
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Question 603 | Legislature | Allow the Senate or House to disapprove state rules and let the legislature regulate rulemaking processes. |
|
183,201 (32%) |
395,429 (68%) |
|
| State Question 604 | Taxes; Healthcare facility | Allow cities to vote on an additional property tax of up to 5 mills to fund city-owned hospitals. |
|
329,527 (57%) |
252,130 (43%) |
August 23, 1988
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Question 616 | Local government; Bonds | Allow cities and towns to issue bonds for building, rebuilding, improving, or repairing streets or bridges in addition to public utilities. |
|
328,866 (66%) |
168,338 (34%) |
|
| State Question 617 | Administration; Property | Allow fair market leases of trust land, require public bidding for some leases, limit lease terms, and ensure improvements revert to the trust. |
|
286,124 (59%) |
197,950 (41%) |
|
| State Question 618 | Business; Taxes | Remove the definition of "manufacturing facility" and require the legislature to define it for property tax exemptions. |
|
299,878 (62%) |
181,331 (38%) |
September 20, 1988
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Question 610 | Bonds | Authorize $100 million in bonds for a development reserve fund, repaid by the legislature. |
|
163,913 (58%) |
117,133 (42%) |
|
| State Question 611 | Economic investment | Allow state funds for business development grants and loans, administered by OCAST, with legislative approval and review. |
|
176,064 (63%) |
102,199 (37%) |
November 8, 1988
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Question 612 | Bail | Expand bail denial to include violent crimes, life offenses, repeat felonies, and certain drug crimes if safety can't be ensured. |
|
935,168 (84%) |
172,675 (16%) |
|
| State Question 613 | State executive | Change the Commissioner of Labor to an elected position with a four-year term, instead of being appointed by the Governor. |
|
745,846 (71%) |
309,188 (29%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Oklahoma
- Types of ballot measures in Oklahoma
- List of Oklahoma ballot measures
- 1988 ballot measures
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