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Utah 1898 ballot measures
From Ballotpedia
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← 1895
In 1898, voters decided on five statewide ballot measures in Utah on November 8.
- All five of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved zero (0%) and rejected five (100%) measures.
On the ballot
November 8, 1898
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment 1 | Judiciary; State executive | Alter the powers of the governor to appoint state judges and officials |
|
7,397 (41%) |
10,510 (59%) |
|
| Amendment 2 | Public education funding | Permit counties to institute a tax on first and second-class cities to fund public schools |
|
11,008 (50%) |
11,081 (50%) |
|
| Amendment 3 | Legislative processes | Make every act of the legislature evidence of its due enactment if overseen by the Secretary of State |
|
5,846 (39%) |
9,068 (61%) |
|
| Amendment 4 | Judicial authority | Allow an appeal of any ruling of a district court |
|
5,365 (37%) |
9,282 (63%) |
|
| Amendment 5 | Tax exemptions | Create a property tax exemption for household furniture with a value up to $200 |
|
7,474 (47%) |
8,297 (53%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Utah
- Types of ballot measures in Utah
- List of Utah ballot measures
- 1898 ballot measures
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