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Oklahoma State Question 2, Land Title Registration System Amendment (1908)
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| Type Legislatively referred constitutional amendment |
Origin |
Oklahoma State Question 2 was on the ballot as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment in Oklahoma on November 3, 1908. It was defeated.
A "yes" vote supported establishing the Torrens Land Registration System to adjudicate land titles, determine rightful ownership, issue certificates of title, and facilitate the registration and transfer of real estate titles. |
A "no" vote opposed establishing the Torrens Land Registration System to adjudicate land titles, determine rightful ownership, issue certificates of title, and facilitate the registration and transfer of real estate titles. |
Election results
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Oklahoma State Question 2 |
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
| Yes | 114,394 | 57.69% | ||
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83,888 | 42.31% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for State Question 2 was as follows:
| “ | To establish the Torrens Land Registration System for the purpose of adjudicating land titles, determining the rightful owner of land, issuing proper certificates of title and providing for registration and transfer of title of realty. Shall the Amendment be adopted? | ” |
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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