Oklahoma State Question 299, Social Security Amendment (March 1941)
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| Topic Public assistance programs |
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| Type Legislatively referred constitutional amendment |
Origin |
Oklahoma State Question 299 was on the ballot as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment in Oklahoma on March 11, 1941. It was approved.
A "yes" vote supported removing limits on assistance for needy elderly, allowing state legislation in cooperation with federal social security plans, and permitting non-ad valorem taxes to fund such programs. |
A "no" vote opposed removing limits on assistance for needy elderly, allowing state legislation in cooperation with federal social security plans, and permitting non-ad valorem taxes to fund such programs. |
Election results
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Oklahoma State Question 299 |
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193,170 | 76.35% | ||
| No | 59,838 | 23.65% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for State Question 299 was as follows:
| “ | Shall a Constitutional amendment amending Section 1, Article 25, Oklahoma Constitution, known as the "Social Security Amendment"; striking provision limiting amount of assistance that may be granted to needy aged persons; authorizing the Legislature, or people by initiative petition, to provide by appropriate legislation for relief and care of aged or needy persons in cooperation with and under any plan authorized by Federal Government for State participation; and providing for levy of taxes, other than ad valorem necessary to carry into effect legislation enacted pursuant thereto, be approved by the people? | ” |
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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