Oklahoma State Question 304, Damages under Workmen's Compensation Amendment (1942)
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| Topic Tort law and Workers' compensation laws |
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| Type Legislatively referred constitutional amendment |
Origin |
Oklahoma State Question 304 was on the ballot as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment in Oklahoma on November 3, 1942. It was defeated.
A "yes" vote supported ensuring the right to recover damages for wrongful death cannot be limited by statute, except in cases under Workers' Compensation laws, while allowing individuals the option to pursue unlimited damages through ordinary legal action. |
A "no" vote opposed ensuring the right to recover damages for wrongful death cannot be limited by statute, except in cases under Workers' Compensation laws, while allowing individuals the option to pursue unlimited damages through ordinary legal action. |
Election results
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Oklahoma State Question 304 |
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
| Yes | 144,846 | 57.18% | ||
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108,452 | 42.82% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for State Question 304 was as follows:
| “ | Shall a Constitutional amendment amending Section 7, Article 23 of the Constitution of Oklahoma, so as to provide that the right of action to recover damages for injuries resulting in death shall not be abrogated or the amount recoverable subject to statutory limitation except by legislation governing cases, where death results from injuries otherwise subject to Workmen's Compensation Laws, and providing that such legislation shall not deprive any persons of right, at his option, to recover damages for such injuries in an ordinary action at law without limitation as to amount, 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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