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South Dakota 2004 ballot measures
From Ballotpedia
2006 →
← 2002
In 2004, voters decided on three statewide ballot measures in South Dakota on November 2.
- Two of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- One of the measures were initiated state statutes.
- Voters approved zero and rejected three measures.
On the ballot
November 2, 2004
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment A | Judiciary | Establish a system where judges are appointed by the Governor from commission nominees and must face periodic retention elections by voters in their circuit |
|
138,368 (38%) |
227,577 (62%) |
|
| Amendment B | School choice; Public education governance | Allow the Legislature to authorize food and transportation services for all school-age children, including those in sectarian schools |
|
173,650 (47%) |
195,936 (53%) |
|
| Initiative 1 | Food; Food and beverage taxes; Sales taxes | Exempt food from sales and use taxes |
|
123,210 (33%) |
255,855 (67%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in South Dakota
- List of South Dakota ballot measures
- 2004 ballot measures
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