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South Dakota 1934 ballot measures
From Ballotpedia
1936 →
← 1932
In 1934, voters decided on three statewide ballot measures in South Dakota on November 6.
- Two of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- One of the measures was a veto referendum.
- Voters approved one (33%) and rejected two (66%) measures.
On the ballot
November 6, 1934
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment A | Debt limits | Prohibit the state from extending credit or engaging in new works of internal improvement, except for highways |
|
113,717 (48%) |
121,918 (52%) |
|
| Amendment B | Alcohol | Repeal prohibition in the state |
|
142,853 (57%) |
108,648 (43%) |
|
| Referred Law 1 | Local government; Railways | Abolish the Railroad Commission, and establish and transfer its duties to the Utility Commission |
|
106,844 (40%) |
157,836 (60%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in South Dakota
- List of South Dakota ballot measures
- 1934 ballot measures
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