Oklahoma State Question 592, Railroad Fee Limit Amendment (1986)
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| Type Legislatively referred state statute |
Origin |
Oklahoma State Question 592 was on the ballot as a legislatively referred state statute in Oklahoma on November 4, 1986. It was approved.
A "yes" vote supported removing the limits on railroads rates for first-class train passengers. |
A "no" vote opposed removing the limits on railroads rates for first-class train passengers. |
Election results
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614,064 | 74.01% | ||
| No | 215,639 | 25.99% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for State Question 592 was as follows:
| “ | This measure would repeal Section 37 of Article 9 from the Oklahoma Constitution. This section does not let any railroad charge more than two cents per mile for each person who rides first class on a train, until otherwise allowed by law. This section is to be removed. | ” |
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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