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South Dakota 2002 ballot measures
In 2002, voters decided on five statewide ballot measures in South Dakota. On June 4, voters decided on one measure. On November 5, voters decided on four measures.
- Three of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- One of the measures were initiated constitutional amendments.
- One of the measures were initiated state statutes.
- Voters approved one (20%) and rejected four (80%) measures.
On the ballot
June 4, 2002
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment A | Agriculture; Business | Repeal the 1998 corporate farming ban and replace it with less restrictive regulations |
|
83,320 (46%) |
97,755 (54%) |
November 5, 2002
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment A | Criminal trials | Allow a criminal defendant to challenge the merits, validity, and applicability of the law |
|
68,659 (22%) |
246,097 (78%) |
|
| Amendment B | Redistricting | Require the Legislature to adopt a new district apportionment plan if a court finds the current plan invalid |
|
116,495 (38%) |
187,242 (62%) |
|
| Amendment C | State executive | Revise the Governor's veto deadlines by excluding weekends and holidays from the five-day period and clarify when the fifteen-day period applies |
|
166,969 (54%) |
141,326 (46%) |
|
| Initiative 1 | Agriculture; Marijuana | Legalize the cultivation, possession, processing, and sale of industrial hemp |
|
119,990 (38%) |
196,060 (62%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in South Dakota
- List of South Dakota ballot measures
- 2002 ballot measures
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