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Oklahoma 2008 ballot measures
In 2008, voters decided on four statewide ballot measures in Oklahoma on November 4.
- All four measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved four (100%) and rejected zero (0%) measures.
On the ballot
November 4, 2008
Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
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State Question 735 | Taxes; Veterans | Exempt 100% disabled veterans and their surviving spouses from personal property tax. |
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1,153,831 (85%) |
203,644 (15%) |
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State Question 741 | Taxes; Property | Require individuals or businesses to file an application to receive property tax exemptions and prohibit exemptions before filing. |
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908,609 (68%) |
424,905 (32%) |
|
State Question 742 | Constitutional rights; Right to hunt and fish | Establish a constitutional right to hunt, trap, fish, and take game, granting authority to the Wildlife Conservation Commission. |
|
1,082,341 (80%) |
269,787 (20%) |
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State Question 743 | Alcohol; Business | Require buyers to be 21 and present for wine purchases, and allow small winemakers direct sales to retailers. |
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1,064,972 (79%) |
284,141 (21%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Oklahoma
- Types of ballot measures in Oklahoma
- List of Oklahoma ballot measures
- 2008 ballot measures
External links
Footnotes
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