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South Dakota 1930 ballot measures
In 1930, voters decided on six statewide ballot measures in South Dakota on November 4.
- Five of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- One of the measures was a veto referendum.
- Voters approved four (66%) and rejected two (33%) measures.
On the ballot
November 4, 1930
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment A | Criminal sentencing | Allow a person to be suspended of their sentence if it is their first conviction |
|
81,697 (52%) |
76,358 (48%) |
|
| Amendment B | Local government; Public education funding | Require that all interest, income, and fines from state law violations are used exclusively for the benefit of public schools |
|
88,092 (56%) |
68,434 (44%) |
|
| Amendment C | Public education funding; Property taxes | Allow the Legislature to classify property for school taxation |
|
81,870 (54%) |
69,414 (46%) |
|
| Amendment D | Property taxes | Allow local taxing districts to tax rural credit lands |
|
101,527 (65%) |
55,100 (35%) |
|
| Amendment E | Salaries; Legislature | Allow the Legislature to determine the salaries for state officers |
|
67,165 (45%) |
81,797 (55%) |
|
| Referred Law | Transportation; Fees; Transportation | Enact a registration tax on motor vehicles |
|
46,109 (24%) |
142,425 (76%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in South Dakota
- List of South Dakota ballot measures
- 1930 ballot measures
External links
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