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South Dakota 1908 ballot measures
In 1908, voters decided on six statewide ballot measures in South Dakota on November 3.
- Two of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- One of the measures was an indirect initiated state statute.
- Three of the measures were veto referendums.
- Voters approved three (50%) and rejected three (50%) measures.
On the ballot
November 3, 1908
Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
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Attorney General's Salary Amendment | State executive; Salaries | Establish that the Attorney General shall receive the same salary as other state officers |
|
43,908 (46%) |
52,437 (54%) |
|
Divorce Settlement Referendum | Family | Set residency requirements and procedures for filing divorce in South Dakota |
|
60,211 (61%) |
38,794 (39%) |
|
Local Liquor Option Initiative | Alcohol; Business | Regulate the manufacturing and sale of alcohol |
|
39,075 (49%) |
41,405 (51%) |
|
Prohibit Sunday Performance Referendum | Sunday | Prohibit theatrical and other performances on Sundays |
|
48,368 (50%) |
48,006 (50%) |
|
Protection of Quail Referendum | Hunting | Prohibit shooting, killing, catching, capturing or destroying any quail before October 1, 1912, and prohibit taking, molesting or destroying the nest or eggs of the birds |
|
65,340 (67%) |
32,274 (33%) |
|
Revise Taxation Articles Amendment | Tax administration; Debt limits | Establish uniform taxation laws and financial procedures, and restrict public debt |
|
34,915 (42%) |
47,732 (58%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in South Dakota
- List of South Dakota ballot measures
- 1908 ballot measures
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