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Oklahoma 1998 ballot measures
In 1998, voters decided on seven statewide ballot measures in Oklahoma. On February 10, voters decided on one measure. On November 3, 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 four (57.14%) and rejected three (42.86%) measures.
On the ballot
February 10, 1998
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Question 672 | Gambling | Legalize gambling, allow facilities and tribal casinos, enforce debts, and allocate taxes to regulation, education, prisons, and local governments. |
|
138,030 (31%) |
304,756 (69%) |
November 3, 1998
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Question 678 | Local government; Healthcare governance | Allow counties to leave emergency medical districts with voter approval, retaining debt responsibility. |
|
471,696 (60%) |
315,386 (40%) |
|
| State Question 679 | Salaries | Allow pay increases for Corporation Commissioners and Tax Commission members anytime, ensuring equal pay. |
|
346,102 (44%) |
446,883 (56%) |
|
| State Question 680 | Higher education governance | Allow public colleges to let businesses use property for technology research and development. |
|
509,001 (64%) |
288,585 (36%) |
|
| State Question 681 | Education | Allow state colleges and employees to own technology and invest in related businesses. |
|
490,596 (62%) |
306,734 (38%) |
|
| State Question 682 | Corrections | Allow the state to contract with counties and cities for inmate housing, with terms up to 15 years, and enable jail financing. |
|
422,512 (53%) |
367,862 (47%) |
|
| State Question 683 | Environment; Taxes | Exempt all personal property used as pollution control property from ad valorem tax. |
|
381,095 (48%) |
407,033 (52%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Oklahoma
- Types of ballot measures in Oklahoma
- List of Oklahoma ballot measures
- 1998 ballot measures
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