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South Dakota 1962 ballot measures
From Ballotpedia
1964 →
← 1960
In 1962, voters decided on three statewide ballot measures in South Dakota on November 6.
- Three of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved three and rejected zero measures.
On the ballot
November 6, 1962
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legislative Sessions Amendment | Legislative structure; Legislative processes | Establish annual legislative sessions of 45 days in odd-numbered years and 30 days in even-numbered years |
|
101,548 (54%) |
88,118 (46%) |
|
| Municipal Home Rule Amendment | Local government | Allow municipalities to adopt a Home Rule Charter of government |
|
95,737 (52%) |
87,888 (48%) |
|
| Eminent Domain Procedure Amendment | Eminent domain | Allow the state or other public bodies to take immediate possession of private property for public use |
|
99,119 (50%) |
97,456 (50%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in South Dakota
- List of South Dakota ballot measures
- 1962 ballot measures
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