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South Dakota 1976 ballot measures
In 1976, voters decided on six statewide ballot measures in South Dakota on November 2.
- Six of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved zero and rejected six measures.
On the ballot
November 2, 1976
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment A | Constitutional wording | Amend the Preamble of the South Dakota Constitution |
|
75,147 (29%) |
183,548 (71%) |
|
| Amendment B | Sex and gender; Race and ethnicity; Constitutional rights; Constitutional wording | Consolidate the Bill of Rights of the South Dakota Constitution |
|
77,771 (30%) |
179,963 (70%) |
|
| Amendment C | Age limits; Constitutional rights; Legislative processes | Revise the structure and powers of the Legislative branch |
|
56,538 (22%) |
198,447 (78%) |
|
| Amendment D | Local government; Legislature | Repeal prohibition on Legislature from delegating powers to any special commission, private corporation, or association |
|
45,100 (18%) |
208,909 (82%) |
|
| Amendment E | Public education funding; Mineral resources; Restricted-use funds; Public land | Revise the procedure for the sale and investment of school and public lands |
|
66,287 (26%) |
188,012 (74%) |
|
| Amendment F | Constitutional wording; Legislature | Organize and delete sections of the Constitution |
|
57,710 (23%) |
194,039 (77%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in South Dakota
- List of South Dakota ballot measures
- 1976 ballot measures
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