Oklahoma State Question 238, State Oil Inspectors Referendum (1938)

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Oklahoma State Question 238

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Election date

November 8, 1938

Topic
Administration of government and Fossil fuel energy
Status

DefeatedDefeated

Type
Veto referendum
Origin

Citizens



Oklahoma State Question 238 was on the ballot as a veto referendum in Oklahoma on November 8, 1938. It was defeated.

A "yes" vote supported approving Senate Bill No. 123 to designate the Oklahoma Tax Commissioner as the State Oil Inspector and authorizing the appointment of Deputy Oil Inspectors.

A "no" vote opposed approving Senate Bill No. 123 to designate the Oklahoma Tax Commissioner as the State Oil Inspector and authorizing the appointment of Deputy Oil Inspectors.


Election results

Oklahoma State Question 238

Result Votes Percentage
Yes 99,163 27.67%

Defeated No

259,240 72.33%
Results are officially certified.
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Text of measure

Ballot title

The ballot title for State Question 238 was as follows:

"Shall Senate Bill No. 123, of 16th Legislature, providing that Oklahoma Tax Commissioner, instead of 'Chief Oil and Gas Conservation Agent of the Corporation Commission,' be State Oil Inspector; authorizing said inspector to appoint Deputy Oil Inspectors (commonly called 'Gasoline Inspectors'); prescribing duties and compensation thereof; authorizing rules and regulations for enforcement of Act; requiring all fees collected to be deposited in 'Oil Inspection Enforcement Fund,' Deputy Oil Inspectors paid therefrom and balance transferred to State Treasury; and amending Sections 11591 and 11592 and repealing Sections 11595 and 11604, Oklahoma Statutes 1931, be approved by the people?"


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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