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South Dakota 1946 ballot measures
In 1946, voters decided on four statewide ballot measures in South Dakota on November 5.
- Three of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- One of the measures were veto referendum.
- Voters approved four and rejected zero measures.
On the ballot
November 5, 1946
Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Amendment A | State executive; Salaries; Legislature | Allow the Legislature by a two-thirds majority vote to fix the salary of Constitutional officers |
|
86,496 (64%) |
48,911 (36%) |
|
Amendment B | Right-to-work | Include the right to work in the Bill of Rights |
|
93,035 (70%) |
39,257 (30%) |
|
Amendment C | Legislative processes | Require every bill to be read twice during the legislative process |
|
85,975 (69%) |
39,404 (31%) |
|
Referred Law | Healthcare governance | Require healthcare institutions to operate with a license authorized by the State Board of Health |
|
89,638 (63%) |
52,316 (37%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in South Dakota
- List of South Dakota ballot measures
- 1946 ballot measures
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