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Oklahoma State Question 553, Horse Racing Commission Initiative (September 1982)
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| Topic Gambling policy |
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| Type Initiated state statute |
Origin |
Oklahoma State Question 553 was on the ballot as an initiated state statute in Oklahoma on September 21, 1982. It was approved.
A "yes" vote supported creating the Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission to regulate horse racing with pari-mutuel wagering, establish taxes and fees on wagers and gate admissions, and provide for county option elections. |
A "no" vote opposed creating the Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission to regulate horse racing with pari-mutuel wagering, establish taxes and fees on wagers and gate admissions, and provide for county option elections. |
Election results
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Oklahoma State Question 553 |
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449,124 | 58.05% | ||
| No | 324,550 | 41.95% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for State Question 553 was as follows:
| “ | Shall a statute creating the Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission; providing for composition, appointment, terms of office and compensation of the commission; authorizing pari-mutuel wagering on horse racing; granting the commission full regulatory authority over horse racing where pari-mutuel wagering is conducted; and pari-mutuel wagering thereon; providing for licensing of race tracks where pari-mutuel wagering is conducted; establishing a tax on gate admissions and a tax and fees on pari-mutuel wagers; providing for distribution of taxes and fees collected; requiring record keeping by license holders; providing for county option; and directing the Legislature to enact laws giving effect to the statute, be adopted by the people? | ” |
Path to the ballot
In Oklahoma, the number of signatures required for an initiated state statute was equal to 8% 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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