South Dakota Measure 2, Headlights on Locomotives Required Referendum (1912)
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| Topic Business regulations and Railways |
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| Type Veto referendum |
Origin |
South Dakota Measure 2 was on the ballot as a veto referendum in South Dakota on November 4, 1912. It was approved.
A "yes" vote supported requiring headlights on locomotives. |
A "no" vote opposed requiring headlights on locomotives. |
Election results
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93,136 | 81.94% | ||
| No | 20,523 | 18.06% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Measure 2 was as follows:
| “ | An act to Promote the Safety of the General Public and employees of all railroads in the State of South Dakota. | ” |
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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