Oklahoma State Question 688, Retail Sale of Wine Amendment (2000)
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| Topic Alcohol laws and Business regulations |
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| Type Legislatively referred constitutional amendment |
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Oklahoma State Question 688 was on the ballot as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment in Oklahoma on November 7, 2000. It was approved.
A "yes" vote supported allowing Oklahoma wineries to sell and ship wine directly to retail package stores and restaurants licensed to sell liquor by the drink. |
A "no" vote opposed allowing Oklahoma wineries to sell and ship wine directly to retail package stores and restaurants licensed to sell liquor by the drink. |
Election results
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Oklahoma State Question 688 |
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798,238 | 70.30% | ||
| No | 337,175 | 29.70% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for State Question 688 was as follows:
| “ | This measure amends the State Constitution. It amends Section 3 of Article 28. Presently, wineries may sell their wine to consumers at the winery. They also may sell wine to wholesalers. They cannot sell wine to retail package stores. They cannot sell wine to restaurants. This act would allow Oklahoma wineries to sell their wine to retail package stores and restaurants in this state. They also could ship the wine directly to the retail package stores and restaurants that are licensed to sell liquor by the drink. | ” |
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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