Oklahoma State Question 121, Workmen's Compensation Amendment (October 1923)
| Oklahoma State Question 121 | |
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| Topic Workers' compensation laws |
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| Type Legislatively referred constitutional amendment |
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Oklahoma State Question 121 was on the ballot as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment in Oklahoma on October 2, 1923. It was defeated.
A "yes" vote supported authorizing compulsory compensation to employees and their dependents in cases of death or disability, allowing the legislature to create a comprehensive system and schedule of compensation under the Workmen's Compensation Act. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing compulsory compensation to employees and their dependents in cases of death or disability, allowing the legislature to create a comprehensive system and schedule of compensation under the Workmen's Compensation Act. |
Election results
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Oklahoma State Question 121 |
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
| Yes | 137,358 | 53.21% | ||
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120,761 | 46.79% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for State Question 121 was as follows:
| “ | "A proposed amendment to the Constitution of Oklahoma authorizing the enactment of appropriate legislation, providing for the compulsory compensation of employees and their dependents, in case of death, or permanent, or partial disability, authorizing the Legislature to make a complete system and schedule of compensation for all injuries, including death, under the Workmen's Compensation Act." | ” |
Path to the ballot
- See also: Amending the Oklahoma Constitution
A simple majority vote is required during one legislative session for the Oklahoma State Legislature to place a constitutional amendment on the ballot. That amounts to a minimum of 51 votes in the Oklahoma House of Representatives and 24 votes in the Oklahoma State Senate, assuming no vacancies. Amendments do not require the governor's signature to be referred to the ballot.
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