Oklahoma State Question 47, Coal Miner Regulations Referendum (August 1913)
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| Topic Labor and unions |
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| Type Veto referendum |
Origin |
Oklahoma State Question 47 was on the ballot as a veto referendum in Oklahoma on August 5, 1913. It was approved.
A "yes" vote supported vetoing Section 18 of the Act on coal mine safety, including provisions for telephones, bathhouses, and fire boss protections. |
A "no" vote opposed vetoing Section 18 of the Act on coal mine safety, including provisions for telephones, bathhouses, and fire boss protections. |
Election results
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Oklahoma State Question 47 |
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73,345 | 77.28% | ||
| No | 21,559 | 22.72% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for State Question 47 was as follows:
| “ | To veto Section 18 of an Act of the Oklahoma Legislature, passed and approved at the Fourth Regular Session, entitled: "An Act to promote the health and safety of employees in coal mines; prescribing the qualifications for Mine Inspectors; providing for a system of mine telephones, and for the construction and maintenance of bath houses for the use of the miners, prohibiting any interference or attempt to interfere with the fire boss in the performance of his duties; prescribing penalties for violation of any of the provisions thereof and repealing certain statutes in conflict." | ” |
Path to the ballot
In Oklahoma, the number of signatures required for a veto referendum was equal to 5% 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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