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South Dakota 1912 ballot measures
In 1912, voters decided on five statewide ballot measures in South Dakota on November 4.
- One of the measures was a legislatively referred constitutional amendment.
- One of the measures was an indirect initiated state statute.
- Three of the measures were veto referendums.
- Voters approved five and rejected zero measures.
On the ballot
November 4, 1912
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment 1 | Business taxes | Establish uniform taxation of corporations |
|
70,686 (69%) |
31,110 (31%) |
|
| Measure 1 | Primary elections | Establish regulation of political party transactions |
|
58,139 (64%) |
33,256 (36%) |
|
| Measure 2 | Business; Railways | Require headlights on locomotives |
|
93,136 (82%) |
20,523 (18%) |
|
| Measure 3 | Tort law; Animals | Require damages for trespass of animals |
|
56,782 (65%) |
30,643 (35%) |
|
| Measure 4 | Local government | Establish a process for removing county seats |
|
49,373 (64%) |
27,179 (36%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in South Dakota
- List of South Dakota ballot measures
- 1912 ballot measures
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