South Dakota's 2010 ballot question guide is now available
August 18, 2010
PIERRE, South Dakota: The November 2, 2010 general elections are just around the corner. This week, the secretary of state released the 2010 ballot question pamphlet. The pamphlet features each question that is scheduled to appear on the November ballot, including: the title, explanation and effect of the vote as provided by the attorney general. Additionally, the pamphlet includes arguments in support and opposition of the proposed measures.[1] The pamphlet can be found at every county auditor's office, public libraries and is available online.
2010 marks a relatively light year for ballot measures in South Dakota. In the past decade South Dakotans have seen an average of six measures on the statewide ballot, most of which were legislatively referred. In 2006 voters saw as many as 11 measures, more than half of which were citizen-initiated. This year, voters will see a total of four measures: two legislatively referred constitutional amendment, one veto referendum and one initiated state statute.
On the ballot: November 2, 2010
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment K | Election administration; Labor; Constitutional rights | Authorize a vote by secret ballot in elections |
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241,896 (79%) |
63,783 (21%) |
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| Amendment L | Restricted-use funds | Authorize a reduction of mandatory annual transfers from the cement plant trust fund to the state’s general fund |
|
114,321 (41%) |
167,594 (59%) |
|
| Initiative 13 | Marijuana | Authorize the possession, use, and cultivation of marijuana for people registered with the South Dakota Department of Health |
|
115,667 (37%) |
199,552 (63%) |
|
| Referendum 12 | Tobacco; Smoking | Prohibit smoking tobacco products in certain public places and require violators to be informed of this ban |
|
204,160 (64%) |
113,011 (36%) |
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