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Oklahoma 1996 ballot measures
In 1996, voters decided on seven statewide ballot measures in Oklahoma. On March 12, voters decided on one measure. On November 5, voters decided on six measures.
- One of the measures was an initiated constitutional amendment.
- Six of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved six (85.71%) and rejected one (14.29%) measure.
On the ballot
March 12, 1996
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Question 669 | Taxes; Property | Cap property taxes at 1993 levels, allowing increases only for voter approval, transfers, improvements, or status changes. |
|
226,860 (33%) |
463,064 (67%) |
November 5, 1996
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Question 670 | Election administration; Civil trials | Increase the minimum and maximum number of signatures required to call for a grand jury. |
|
746,424 (68%) |
354,042 (32%) |
|
| State Question 671 | Education | Allow school districts to enter into contracts with school superintendents for up to three years. |
|
733,006 (66%) |
375,408 (34%) |
|
| State Question 674 | Crime victims | Protect crime victims' rights to information, presence, notification, and being heard in proceedings. |
|
1,025,292 (91%) |
99,233 (9%) |
|
| State Question 675 | Taxes; Property | Limit property tax assessments to 11%-13.5% for land, 10%-15% for personal property, allow voter increases, and retain state rates. |
|
785,490 (71%) |
313,661 (29%) |
|
| State Question 676 | Taxes; Property | Limit annual increases in the assessed value of locally assessed real property to 5%, excluding years when the property is sold or improved. |
|
808,429 (74%) |
290,433 (26%) |
|
| State Question 677 | Taxes; Property | Freeze homestead value for seniors 65 or older with incomes under 25,000 dollars at the first qualifying year. |
|
805,724 (73%) |
290,568 (27%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Oklahoma
- Types of ballot measures in Oklahoma
- List of Oklahoma ballot measures
- 1996 ballot measures
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