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Oklahoma State Question 184, State Board of Equalization Referendum (August 1933)
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| Topic Administration of government and Taxes |
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| Type Veto referendum |
Origin |
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
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Oklahoma State Question 184 |
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134,882 | 66.56% | ||
| No | 67,779 | 33.44% | ||
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
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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