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South Dakota 1902 ballot measures
From Ballotpedia
1904 →
← 1900
In 1902, voters decided on three statewide ballot measures in South Dakota on November 4.
- Three of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved three and rejected zero measures.
On the ballot
November 4, 1902
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Location of County Seats Amendment | Local government | Allow a county seat to be changed by a two-thirds vote at a general election, or by a three-fifths vote if moving it to a railroad station |
|
36,436 (71%) |
14,612 (29%) |
|
| Lower Interest Rate on School Funds Amendment | Public education funding; County budget | Decrease the interest rate on investments of the permanent school and education funds from six percent to five percent per year |
|
46,472 (84%) |
9,001 (16%) |
|
| Municipal Debt Limits for Water, Street Railways and Lighting Amendment | Drinking water; Sewage and stormwater; Debt limits | Allow local governments to increase the debt limit for water and sewer systems and street lights with a majority electoral vote |
|
32,810 (71%) |
13,599 (29%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in South Dakota
- List of South Dakota ballot measures
- 1902 ballot measures
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