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South Dakota 1968 ballot measures
In 1968, voters decided on seven statewide ballot measures in South Dakota on November 5.
- Five of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Two of the measures were veto referendums.
- Voters approved two (29%) and rejected five (71%) measures.
On the ballot
November 5, 1968
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment A | Public education funding; Public land | Increase the limit of tracts offered in the sale of school lands to 640 acres |
|
110,327 (48%) |
118,202 (52%) |
|
| Amendment B | Bonds; Debt limits | Exclude bonds or leases from debt limitations and establish a higher debt limit |
|
80,670 (37%) |
138,153 (63%) |
|
| Amendment C | Judiciary; Judiciary; Salaries; Judiciary structure | Allow retired judges to act in a judicial capacity after retirement |
|
109,065 (49%) |
113,398 (51%) |
|
| Amendment D | Public education funding; Restricted-use funds; Spending | Allow the Legislature to sell U.S. bonds purchased with school and educational funds at a loss |
|
116,403 (53%) |
101,684 (47%) |
|
| Amendment E | State executive; State executive structure; Public education governance; Administrative organization | Establish the State Board of Education and State Superintendent of Public Instruction as appointed offices |
|
72,514 (33%) |
148,618 (67%) |
|
| Referred Law 1 | Time | Disregard the observance of Daylight Savings Time in the state |
|
108,712 (41%) |
158,637 (59%) |
|
| Referred Law 2 | Public education governance | Establish a State Commission on Elementary and Secondary Education, and require statewide independent school districts that offer accredited school programs |
|
120,336 (50%) |
118,631 (50%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in South Dakota
- List of South Dakota ballot measures
- 1968 ballot measures
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