South Dakota Embalmer Licensing Referendum (1910)

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South Dakota Embalmer Licensing Referendum

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Election date

November 8, 1910

Topic
Healthcare governance
Status

DefeatedDefeated

Type
Veto referendum
Origin

Citizens



South Dakota Embalmer Licensing Referendum was on the ballot as a veto referendum in South Dakota on November 8, 1910. It was defeated.

A "yes" vote supported requiring a license from the State Board of Health to practice embalming, with qualifications including being at least 21 years old and having two years of experience, and also requiring an official shipping permit to transport a corpse.

A "no" vote opposed requiring a license from the State Board of Health to practice embalming, with qualifications including being at least 21 years old and having two years of experience, and also requiring an official shipping permit to transport a corpse.


Election results

South Dakota Embalmer Licensing Referendum

Result Votes Percentage
Yes 34,560 41.12%

Defeated No

49,496 58.88%
Results are officially certified.
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Text of measure

Ballot title

The ballot title for Embalmer Licensing Referendum was as follows:

An Act to Regulate the Transportation of Dead Bodies, and to Provide for Examination and License of Embalmers.


Path to the ballot

See also: Amending the South Dakota Constitution

A simple majority vote is required during one legislative session for the South Dakota State Legislature to place a constitutional amendment on the ballot. That amounts to a minimum of 36 votes in the South Dakota House of Representatives and 18 votes in the South Dakota State Senate, assuming no vacancies. Amendments do not require the governor's signature to be referred to the ballot.

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