Oklahoma State Question 226, Prohibition Repeal Initiative (1936)
| Oklahoma State Question 222 | |
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| Topic Alcohol laws |
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| Type Initiated constitutional amendment |
Origin |
Oklahoma State Question 222 was on the ballot as an initiated constitutional amendment in Oklahoma on November 3, 1936. It was defeated.
A "yes" vote supported repealing prohibition, authorizing the regulated manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcohol under a Governor-appointed commission, with revenues funding administration, debt repayment, and old age pensions. |
A "no" vote opposed repealing prohibition, authorizing the regulated manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcohol under a Governor-appointed commission, with revenues funding administration, debt repayment, and old age pensions. |
Election results
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Oklahoma State Question 222 |
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
| Yes | 267,285 | 40.60% | ||
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391,083 | 59.40% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for State Question 222 was as follows:
| “ | "A Constitutional amendment repealing prohibition of Oklahoma Constitution; authorizing manufacture, sale and transportation of alcohol and alcoholic beverages in Oklahoma under rules and regulations, having effect of law, of Commission appointed by Governor; prescribing Commission's duties; authorizing commission to appoint and fix compensation of employees deemed necessary, borrow not exceeding $400,000.00 for initial expenses, establish State liquor system, funds derived therefrom to be used in administering system, repayment of borrowed money, balance, if any, credited until otherwise provided by law, to Old Age Pension Fund, creating a review board and law enforcement organization; prescribing their duties; providing penalties." | ” |
Path to the ballot
In Oklahoma, the number of signatures required for an initiated constitutional amendment was equal to 15% 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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