Oklahoma State Question 591, Sale of Wine Amendment (1986)

Oklahoma State Question 591
Election date November 4, 1986
Topic Alcohol laws
Status Approved
Type Legislatively referred constitutional amendment	Origin State legislature

Oklahoma State Question 591 was on the ballot as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment in Oklahoma on November 4, 1986. It was approved.

A "yes" vote supported requiring winemakers to sell their wine to all licensed wholesale distributors in the state and allowing in-state winemakers to sell directly to individuals on winery grounds if the wine is made from locally grown grapes, fruits, or berries.

A "no" vote opposed requiring winemakers to sell their wine to all licensed wholesale distributors in the state and allowing in-state winemakers to sell directly to individuals on winery grounds if the wine is made from locally grown grapes, fruits, or berries.

Election results

Oklahoma State Question 591
Result		Votes	Percentage
Yes		565,510	67.40%
No		273,469	32.60%

Results are officially certified.

Source

Text of measure

Ballot title

The ballot title for State Question 591 was as follows:

“

This measure would amend Sections 3 and 4 of Article 28 of the Oklahoma Constitution. These two sections relate to the sale of spirits. The measure would require all winemakers to sell the wine they make to all licensed wholesale distributors in this state who want to buy the wine. Winemakers in the state and those outside the state must sell to distributors in this state. Winemakers in the state could also sell wine made at the winery to those who are not distributors. They could sell wine made at the winery from grapes and other fruits and berries grown in this state to persons on the grounds of the winery.

”

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.

See also

1986 Measures

• 1986 Measures
• Alcohol laws on the ballot
• 1986 legislative sessions

Oklahoma

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• Oklahoma ballot measure laws

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