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South Dakota 1990 ballot measures
In 1990, voters decided on seven statewide ballot measures in South Dakota on November 6.
- Five of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Two of the measures were initiated state statutes.
- Voters approved two (29%) and rejected five (71%) measures.
On the ballot
November 6, 1990
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment A | Eminent domain; Public land | Allow the Legislature to decide how to dispose of land no longer used for railroads or highways when the original owner is deceased |
|
104,973 (44%) |
133,643 (56%) |
|
| Amendment B | Legislature; Ethics | Allow State Legislators to contract with the State or counties during and after their terms if the contract is awarded through competitive bidding |
|
82,358 (35%) |
152,175 (65%) |
|
| Amendment C | Public education funding; Income taxes; Property taxes | Prohibit the Legislature from enacting an income tax unless the revenue is dedicated to education and property tax replacement |
|
114,215 (49%) |
119,037 (51%) |
|
| Amendment D | Legislative processes | Require a special legislative session to be convened if two-thirds of each house sign a petition stating its purpose |
|
117,969 (52%) |
110,468 (48%) |
|
| Amendment E | Property taxes; Revenue and spending limits | Limit real property tax revenue to 2% increase per year with limited exceptions |
|
104,947 (45%) |
126,940 (55%) |
|
| Initiated Measure 1 | Utilities; Pollution | Require legislative approval for large-scale waste facilities |
|
130,465 (53%) |
115,894 (47%) |
|
| Initiated Measure 2 | Mineral resources | Limit large-scale gold and silver mining in the Black Hills to 3,100 permitted acres, and require land trades or reclamation to add new acreage once the cap is reached |
|
116,583 (47%) |
129,824 (53%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in South Dakota
- List of South Dakota ballot measures
- 1990 ballot measures
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