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South Dakota 1986 ballot measures
In 1986, voters decided on four statewide ballot measures in South Dakota on November 4.
- Three of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- One of the measures were indirect initiated state statute.
- Voters approved three (75%) and rejected one (25%) measures.
On the ballot
November 4, 1986
Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Amendment A | State executive; State executive structure | Allow the Governor to establish the duties of the Lieutenant Governor |
|
122,221 (46%) |
144,976 (54%) |
|
Amendment B | Gambling; Spending | Allow the Legislature to authorize and regulate a state lottery |
|
163,005 (60%) |
110,153 (40%) |
|
Amendment C | Public education funding; School choice | Authorize the loan of nonsectarian textbooks to children in nonpublic schools |
|
148,813 (54%) |
127,530 (46%) |
|
Initiated Measure 1 | Flags and symbols | Establish the legal observation of Memorial Day as the last Monday in May |
|
164,732 (58%) |
117,063 (42%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in South Dakota
- List of South Dakota ballot measures
- 1986 ballot measures
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