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South Dakota 1992 ballot measures
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In 1992, voters decided on five statewide ballot measures in South Dakota on November 3.
- One of the measures was an initiated constitutional amendment.
- One of the measures was a veto referendum.
- Three of the measures were initiated state statutes.
- Voters approved two (40%) and rejected three (60%) measures.
On the ballot
November 3, 1992
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment A | Term limits; Term limits; Term limits | Allow term limits for state representatives, state executives, and federal representatives |
|
205,074 (64%) |
117,702 (36%) |
|
| Initiated Measure 2 | Mineral resources; Business; Pollution | Limit land disturbance by large-scale gold or silver mines, and require acre-for-acre reclamation for new and existing operations |
|
189,683 (60%) |
128,109 (40%) |
|
| Initiated Measure 3 | Sales taxes | Prohibit state sale taxes on groceries, clothing, and utilities, but allow municipalities to tax those items |
|
80,171 (25%) |
235,871 (75%) |
|
| Initiated Measure 4 | Gambling | Repeal all statutory provisions authorizing video lottery games |
|
122,298 (37%) |
207,607 (63%) |
|
| Referendum 1 | Pollution | Refer a law that approved "Lonetree" solid waste disposal facility, subject to the terms and conditions of its solid waste permits |
|
93,556 (30%) |
217,051 (70%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in South Dakota
- List of South Dakota ballot measures
- 1992 ballot measures
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