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South Dakota 1950 ballot measures
In 1950, voters decided on five statewide ballot measures in South Dakota on November 7.
- Four of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- One of the measures was an indirect initiated state statute.
- Voters approved zero and rejected five measures.
On the ballot
November 7, 1950
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment A | Legislative structure; Redistricting | Limit counties to two Senators during apportionment |
|
92,512 (47%) |
106,203 (53%) |
|
| Amendment B | Public education funding; Property taxes; Debt limits | Limit the debt of any school district to 10% of the assessed value of property for taxes |
|
75,191 (39%) |
120,032 (61%) |
|
| Amendment C | Public education funding; Restricted-use funds; Spending | Transfer investment authority of educational funds from counties to the Commissioner of School and Public Lands |
|
84,804 (45%) |
104,960 (55%) |
|
| Amendment D | Local government; Term limits | Allow the clerk of courts and county superintendent to be elected to multiple terms of office |
|
83,505 (43%) |
112,851 (57%) |
|
| Initiated Measure 1 | Alcohol | Prohibit the sale or possession of alcohol in any place that also sells items other than tobacco, tobacco products, and soft drinks |
|
108,855 (44%) |
138,959 (56%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in South Dakota
- List of South Dakota ballot measures
- 1950 ballot measures
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