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South Dakota 1896 ballot measures
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In 1896, voters decided on four statewide ballot measures in South Dakota on November 3.
- Four of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved four and rejected zero measures.
On the ballot
November 3, 1896
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abolish Regents' Board of Trustees Amendment | Higher education governance; Public education governance | Repeal the Regents' Board of Trustees and establish an appointed board to govern all state educational institutions |
|
31,061 (72%) |
11,960 (28%) |
|
| Civil Township Debt Limit Amendment | Debt limits | Limit local government debt, with exceptions for water projects with voter approval |
|
28,290 (66%) |
14,789 (34%) |
|
| Prohibition of Monopolies Amendment | Business | Prohibit monopolies and anti-competitive agreements that fix prices, limit production, or regulate transportation to suppress competition |
|
36,763 (80%) |
9,136 (20%) |
|
| Prohibition Repeal Amendment | Alcohol | Repeal prohibition on alcohol |
|
31,901 (56%) |
24,901 (44%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in South Dakota
- List of South Dakota ballot measures
- 1896 ballot measures
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