Oklahoma 1998 ballot measures

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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.

On the ballot

February 10, 1998

Type Title Subject Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

CICA

State Question 672 Gambling Legalize gambling, allow facilities and tribal casinos, enforce debts, and allocate taxes to regulation, education, prisons, and local governments.

Defeated

138,030 (31%)

304,756 (69%)


November 3, 1998

Type Title Subject Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

LRCA

State Question 678 Local government; Healthcare governance Allow counties to leave emergency medical districts with voter approval, retaining debt responsibility.

Approveda

471,696 (60%)

315,386 (40%)

LRCA

State Question 679 Salaries Allow pay increases for Corporation Commissioners and Tax Commission members anytime, ensuring equal pay.

Defeated

346,102 (44%)

446,883 (56%)

LRCA

State Question 680 Higher education governance Allow public colleges to let businesses use property for technology research and development.

Approveda

509,001 (64%)

288,585 (36%)

LRCA

State Question 681 Education Allow state colleges and employees to own technology and invest in related businesses.

Approveda

490,596 (62%)

306,734 (38%)

LRCA

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.

Approveda

422,512 (53%)

367,862 (47%)

LRCA

State Question 683 Environment; Taxes Exempt all personal property used as pollution control property from ad valorem tax.

Defeated

381,095 (48%)

407,033 (52%)


See also

Oklahoma

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