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South Dakota 1944 ballot measures
From Ballotpedia
1946 →
← 1942
In 1944, voters decided on two statewide ballot measures in South Dakota on November 7.
- Two of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved one (50%) and rejected one (50%) measures.
On the ballot
November 7, 1944
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment A | Economic investment; Public education funding | Restrict loans on educational funds to one-third of value |
|
77,021 (45%) |
92,842 (55%) |
|
| Amendment B | Public education governance; Administrative organization | Establish State Charitable and Penal Institutions and a state-appointed board to oversee educational institutions |
|
86,392 (54%) |
72,253 (46%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in South Dakota
- List of South Dakota ballot measures
- 1944 ballot measures
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