South Dakota Repeal of State Control Liquor Amendment (1900)
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| Topic Alcohol laws and Business regulations |
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| Type Legislatively referred constitutional amendment |
Origin |
South Dakota Repeal of State Control Liquor Amendment was on the ballot as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment in South Dakota on November 6, 1900. It was approved.
A "yes" vote supported repealing state jurisdiction over the manufacture and sale of alcohol. |
A "no" vote opposed repealing state jurisdiction over the manufacture and sale of alcohol. |
Election results
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48,673 | 58.93% | ||
| No | 33,927 | 41.07% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Repeal of State Control Liquor Amendment was as follows:
| “ | A joint resolution to amend the constitution of the state of South Dakota by repealing Article 27 thereof, relating to the manufacture and sale of intoxicating liquors under exclusive state control, and proposing and submitting the same to the vote of the people. | ” |
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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