Utah 1912 ballot measures
In 1912, voters decided on eight statewide ballot measures in Utah on November 5.
- All eight of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved zero (0%) and rejected eight (100%) measures.
On the ballot
November 5, 1912
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment 1 | Salaries | Increase the state legislators' salary |
|
6,056 (17%) |
30,113 (83%) |
|
| Amendment 2 | Local government; Debt limits | Increase the debt limits for large cities |
|
9,122 (27%) |
25,004 (73%) |
|
| Amendment 3 | Local government | Permit the legislature to form new counties in the state and place precinct and school district boundaries into the constitution |
|
12,966 (37%) |
22,132 (63%) |
|
| Amendment 4 | Tax administration; State executive | Require the Treasurer to work under the supervision of the Board of Examiners |
|
13,041 (38%) |
21,150 (62%) |
|
| Amendment 5 | Debt limits | Remove the requirement that public debt be paid off within 20 years of accrual |
|
6,415 (20%) |
25,684 (80%) |
|
| Amendment 6 | Tax administration; State executive structure | Change the powers and responsibilities of the Board of Equalization |
|
6,944 (22%) |
24,963 (78%) |
|
| Amendment 7 | Property taxes | Change the method of assessing property value for taxes |
|
6,093 (19%) |
25,737 (81%) |
|
| Amendment 8 | Severance taxes; Fossil fuels; Mineral resources | Tax coal, hydrocarbons, and stone mines in the same way as metal mines |
|
8,919 (28%) |
23,440 (72%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Utah
- Types of ballot measures in Utah
- List of Utah ballot measures
- 1912 ballot measures
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