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Oklahoma State Question 184, State Board of Equalization Referendum (August 1933)

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Oklahoma State Question 184

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Election date

August 15, 1933

Topic
Administration of government and Taxes
Status

ApprovedApproved

Type
Veto referendum
Origin

Citizens



Oklahoma State Question 184 was on the ballot as a veto referendum in Oklahoma on August 15, 1933. It was approved.

A "yes" vote supported expanding the State Board of Equalization’s powers over property valuation and equalization, authorizing the Tax Commission to investigate and hold hearings, and requiring standardized property listing forms.

A "no" vote opposed expanding the State Board of Equalization’s powers over property valuation and equalization, authorizing the Tax Commission to investigate and hold hearings, and requiring standardized property listing forms.


Election results

Oklahoma State Question 184

Result Votes Percentage

Approved Yes

134,882 66.56%
No 67,779 33.44%
Results are officially certified.
Source


Text of measure

Ballot title

The ballot title for State Question 184 was as follows:

"An Act* amending Section 12656, Oklahoma Statutes, 1931, relating to the duties, powers and authority of the State Board of Equalization; providing additional powers and authority as to equalization and adjustment of certain property; authorizing the Oklahoma Tax Commission to make investigations, hold hearings and make additional findings and recommendations relating to the valuation and equalization of property subject to ad valorem taxation; providing for forms for listing property for ad valorem taxation; requiring information from local officers relating to the assessment of property; providing for hearings of county officials and aggrieved taxpayers; repealing conflicting laws."


Path to the ballot

See also: Signature requirements for ballot measures in Oklahoma

In Oklahoma, the number of signatures required for a veto referendum was equal to 5% of the votes cast in the last general election. In 2010, voters approved State Question 750, which changed the signature requirement to be based on the preceding gubernatorial election. A simple majority vote is required for voter approval.

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