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South Dakota Revise Taxation Articles Amendment (1908)
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| Topic Debt limits and Tax and revenue administration |
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| Type Legislatively referred constitutional amendment |
Origin |
South Dakota Revise Taxation Articles Amendment was on the ballot as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment in South Dakota on November 3, 1908. It was defeated.
A "yes" vote supported establishing uniform taxation laws and financial procedures, and restricting public debt. |
A "no" vote opposed establishing uniform taxation laws and financial procedures, and restricting public debt. |
Election results
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
| Yes | 34,915 | 42.25% | ||
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47,732 | 57.75% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Revise Taxation Articles Amendment was as follows:
| “ | For the above amendment to the Constitution relating to revenue and finance. Against the above amendment to the Constitution relating to revenue and finance. | ” |
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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