South Dakota Divorce Settlement Referendum (1908)
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| Topic Family-related policy |
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| Type Veto referendum |
Origin |
South Dakota Divorce Settlement Referendum was on the ballot as a veto referendum in South Dakota on November 3, 1908. It was approved.
A "yes" vote supported setting residency requirements and procedures for filing divorce in South Dakota, including minimum durations of residence, timing of actions, and rules for court hearings. |
A "no" vote opposed setting residency requirements and procedures for filing divorce in South Dakota, including minimum durations of residence, timing of actions, and rules for court hearings. |
Election results
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60,211 | 60.82% | ||
| No | 38,794 | 39.18% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Divorce Settlement Referendum was as follows:
| “ | AN ACT Relating to Action for Divorce and the Proceedings Therein. | ” |
Path to the ballot
A veto referendum is a citizen-initiated ballot measure that asks voters whether to uphold or repeal an enacted law. This type of ballot measure is also called statute referendum, popular referendum, people's veto, or citizen's veto. There are 23 states that allow citizens to initiate veto referendums.
In South Dakota, the number of signatures required for a veto referendum is equal to 5% of the votes cast in the last gubernatorial election. Signatures for veto referendums are due 90 days following the final adjournment of the legislative session at which the targeted bill was passed. A simple majority vote is required for voter approval.
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