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South Dakota 2010 ballot measures
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In 2010, voters decided on four statewide ballot measures in South Dakota on November 2.
- Two of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- One of the measures was an initiated state statute.
- One of the measures was a veto referendum.
- Voters approved two (50%) and rejected two (50%) measures.
On the ballot
November 2, 2010
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment K | Election administration; Labor; Constitutional rights | Authorize a vote by secret ballot in elections |
|
241,896 (79%) |
63,783 (21%) |
|
| Amendment L | Restricted-use funds | Authorize a reduction of mandatory annual transfers from the cement plant trust fund to the state’s general fund |
|
114,321 (41%) |
167,594 (59%) |
|
| Initiative 13 | Marijuana | Authorize the possession, use, and cultivation of marijuana for people registered with the South Dakota Department of Health |
|
115,667 (37%) |
199,552 (63%) |
|
| Referendum 12 | Tobacco; Smoking | Prohibit smoking tobacco products in certain public places and require violators to be informed of this ban |
|
204,160 (64%) |
113,011 (36%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in South Dakota
- List of South Dakota ballot measures
- 2010 ballot measures
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