South Dakotans will see a thinner ballot for 2010
June 11, 2010
By Bailey Ludlam
PIERRE, South Dakota: 2010 marks a relatively light year for ballot measures in South Dakota. In the past decade South Dakotans have seen an average of six measures on the statewide ballot, most of which were legislatively referred. In 2006 voters saw as many as 11 measures, more than half of which were citizen initiated. This year, voters will see two legislatively referred constitutional amendment, one veto referendum and one initiated state statute. The last time voters saw a veto referendum on the ballot was in 2006 - Abortion Ban Referendum. The referendum was defeated 56% to 44%.
Measures scheduled to appear on the ballot include: November 2, 2010
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment K | Election administration; Labor; Constitutional rights | Authorize a vote by secret ballot in elections |
|
241,896 (79%) |
63,783 (21%) |
|
| Amendment L | Restricted-use funds | Authorize a reduction of mandatory annual transfers from the cement plant trust fund to the state’s general fund |
|
114,321 (41%) |
167,594 (59%) |
|
| Initiative 13 | Marijuana | Authorize the possession, use, and cultivation of marijuana for people registered with the South Dakota Department of Health |
|
115,667 (37%) |
199,552 (63%) |
|
| Referendum 12 | Tobacco; Smoking | Prohibit smoking tobacco products in certain public places and require violators to be informed of this ban |
|
204,160 (64%) |
113,011 (36%) |
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