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South Dakota Protection of Quail Referendum (1908)
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| Topic Hunting regulations |
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| Type Veto referendum |
Origin |
South Dakota Protection of Quail Referendum was on the ballot as a veto referendum in South Dakota on November 3, 1908. It was approved.
A "yes" vote supported prohibiting shooting, killing, catching, capturing or destroying any quail before October 1, 1912, and prohibiting taking, molesting or destroying the nest or eggs of the birds. |
A "no" vote opposed prohibiting shooting, killing, catching, capturing or destroying any quail before October 1, 1912, and prohibiting taking, molesting or destroying the nest or eggs of the birds. |
Election results
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65,340 | 66.94% | ||
| No | 32,274 | 33.06% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Protection of Quail Referendum was as follows:
| “ | AN ACT Entitled an Act for the Protection and Preservation of Quail. | ” |
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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