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Oklahoma State Question 355, Compensation for Military Service Amendment (1952)

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Oklahoma State Question 355

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Election date

November 4, 1952

Topic
Veterans policy
Status

DefeatedDefeated

Type
Legislatively referred constitutional amendment
Origin

State legislature



Oklahoma State Question 355 was on the ballot as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment in Oklahoma on November 4, 1952. It was defeated.

A "yes" vote supported authorizing Oklahoma to incur up to $125 million in debt to compensate eligible residents for active military duty during specified periods, with repayment funded through taxes on natural resources, nonintoxicating beverages, tobacco products, cigarettes, and a surtax on net incomes.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing Oklahoma to incur up to $125 million in debt to compensate eligible residents for active military duty during specified periods, with repayment funded through taxes on natural resources, nonintoxicating beverages, tobacco products, cigarettes, and a surtax on net incomes.


Election results

Oklahoma State Question 355

Result Votes Percentage
Yes 233,094 26.72%

Defeated No

639,226 73.28%
Results are officially certified.
Source


Text of measure

Ballot title

The ballot title for State Question 355 was as follows:

Shall a Constitutional amendment authorizing the State to become indebted not exceeding One Hundred Twenty Five Million Dollars to pay compensation for active duty during prescribed periods in the armed forces of the United States to persons domiciled and having legal residence in Oklahoma not less that one year immediately preceding their entry into such armed forces, including costs of administration; and to levy taxes to discharge said indebtedness upon the severance of defined natural resources, upon nonintoxicating beverages, upon cigars, tobacco products and cigarettes and a surtax upon all net incomes, 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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